Happy Hour in the Garden
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin us in our Kansas Avenue Learning Garden for our ongoing volunteer work party series. In 2022, volunteers contributed over 200 hours to help keep our learning garden maintained over the growing season. We couldn’t do it without you! This event is open to all ages and gardening abilities! No experience or tools required. Beer…
Wildlife Migrations in the West
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesIn the finale of ONDA’s 2022 High Desert Speaker Series, professor Arthur Middleton will cover the basic ecology of ungulate migrations in the western United States. He’ll then profile threats to these migrations, including climate and land-use change, as well as barriers to migration like roads and fences. With a nod to the future, Arthur…
Climate Change and Glacier Health
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesUpper Deschutes Watershed Council is coordinating a six-part informational speaker series about Whychus Creek and its watershed! They are working with natural resource partners to present an educational watershed series for community members to learn about the history, hydrology, habitat conditions, native fish, water conservation, stream restoration activities, and ways that YOU can become an…
The Energy Equity Project
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesThe Energy Equity Project is working to create a framework for measuring equity across energy efficiency and clean energy programs among utilities, state regulatory agencies, and other practitioners, while engaging and centering Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities and frontline communities. An equity measurement framework, set to launch in beta form in 2022, will serve environmental…
Cancelled-All We Can Save Book Circle Bend, Oregon
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin for an in-person, self-organized book circle. Over 10-weeks this small group will create a safe and open space for climate conversations and read "All We Can Save: Truth, Courage & Solutions for the Climate Crisis" by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Katherine K. Wilkinson. All We Can Save is an anthology of writings by 60…
$1/Pint on Thursdays at Backside Kegs
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesSupport The Environmental Center this April - every Thursday, Backside Kegs is donating $1 per pint when you mention The Environmental Center. Backside Kegs is located at 740 NE 3rd St Suite #6, right behind 3rd Street Beverage.
Bend COTA Work Events
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesWhen: Thursday Aug 11, Tuesday Aug 16, Tuesday Aug 23 and Tuesday Aug 30, 5:15 to Dusk Where: Meet at the old Ray's parking lot, NE corner of Simpson Ave and Century Drive in Bend Worksite: Varies There's only one thing better than mountain biking in Bend, OR and that's riding in Bend, knowing that you…
Introduction to Mindful Nature Walking
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesNature walking can be a way to get outside, engage in gentle exercise, and practice mindfulness. Celebrate Earth Day by joining Sevilla Rhoads for some discussion and guidance about mindful walking followed by a nature walk practice. The walk will be on uneven terrain and Sunriver’s weather is unpredictable, so bring waterproof and sturdy footwear…
Earth Day Plant Sale & Seed Swap
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesDecorate your space with beautiful houseplants propagated by COCC’s Garden Club and pick up seeds for your garden space at the seed swap. Funds raised by the plant sale support COCC’s Garden Club. Hosts: COCC’s Planted Earth Garden Club. Contact is Cherie Swenson, cswenson4@cocc.edu
Earth Day Fashion Show Celebrating Reuse & the Clothing Connection
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin COCC to celebrate and fundraise for the new Clothing Connection. This program serves both COCC and OSU-Cascades students. This event includes honoring the history of the project, students modeling clothing from the Clothing Connection, information about fast fashion, fun giveaways, and more!