Happy Hour in the Garden
The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, ORJoin 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…
Indigenous Perspectives of Earth, Water and Sky – Featuring Dr. Nour E. Rawafi
Dr. Nour E. Rawafi is an astrophysicist and a Principal Professional Staff member at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL). Dr. Rawafi is the project scientist of NASA's Parker Solar Probe mission, launched on August 12, 2018, which is the record holder of the closest human-made object to a star (i.e., the Sun) and…
Bend Celebration: 50 years of keeping Oregon wild
Worthy Brewing 495 Northeast Bellevue Drive, Bend, OR, United StatesThis year, Oregon Wild celebrates 50 years of protecting wildlands, wildlife, and waters and we are planning events all over the state to invite our members, supporters, partners, and lovers of the wild in all corners of the state to join us for gatherings of celebration and community. Join us in Worthy Brewing’s Hop Mahal…
The Journey of the Monarch Butterflies in the Learning Garden
The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, ORJoin us in celebrating Welcoming Week 2024! This will be a family-friendly event at the Environmental Center's Learning Garden, focusing on the journey of the Monarch Butterfly! There will be a film about monarchs, kids activities, food, and resources to take home. No RSVP required!
Día de Las Monarcas, Celebrating the Magic of Migration
Pioneer Park Northwest Wall Street, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin us on a special day dedicated to the astonishing migratory journey of monarch butterflies with Indigenous performances, a Mayan writing workshop, a butterfly reflection walk, and storytelling. Transportation is available upon request. Food and educational resources are provided. No registration is required. For transportation needs you can email priscilla@envirocenter.org or call/text at (541) 508-5410 Únete a nosotros en…
Taller presencial sobre la campaña Solarizando Deschutes
SCP Redmond 521 Southwest 6th Street, Redmond, OR, United StatesSi vives en el Condado de Deschutes, inscríbete y acompáñanos el 23 de septiembre a las 6:00 p.m. para aprender cómo puedes beneficiarte instalando paneles solares y almacenamiento en batería en tu hogar. Esta presentación gratis de una hora se ofrece de forma presencial en español en SCP Hotel Redmond. Obtendrás información sobre la campaña…
SheJumps x Between Evergreens | FTW Group Ride Series | OR
Join SheJumps as they partner with Between Evergreens for a monthly meet-up mountain bike ride series! Their monthly summer SheJumps FTW (Femme Trans Women) group rides are back in cooperation with Between Evergreens on the last Wednesday of August and September. You will meet at Between Evergreens at 5:00, spin out to Phil's Trailhead at…
September Green Drinks with Deschutes Trails Coalition
Embark 2843 NW Lolo Dr., Bend, OR, United StatesThe Deschutes Trails Coalition is thrilled to be co-hosting the September Green Drinks with the Environmental Center on September 26th from 5:30-7:30pm at The Embark Coworking Community. For the event, they will be showing two thought-provoking films that are closely tied to their pillars of social, environmental, physical, and economic sustainability. Please join us as…
Drop it, Swap it – FREE Reduce and Reuse Event 2024
Deschutes County Road Department Parking Lot Southeast 27th Street, Bend, OR, United StatesDrop it Swap it is an event where people bring small, portable items that are clean and in good working condition, which they no longer want or need. Items are dropped off early, categorized, and then displayed on swap tables where participants can browse and find something new to take home. These Free Swaps are a…
Green Building Tour 2024
OSU Cascades 2600 Northwest College Way, Bend, OR, United StatesREGISTER HERE! The Green Building Tour is a showcase for real-world solutions that address the climate impact of buildings in Central Oregon. From architects and contractors to DIYers, the tour’s sites illuminate how high performance structures can be healthy, cost effective, and impactful options for all. Green buildings’ benefits are often invisible to both consumers…