The apocalyptic story of the current climate crisis is nothing new. What is new is the research emerging on why we have failed to act. Social psychologists have recently identified some of the reasons behind the inertia caused by fear, guilt, anger, despair and helplessness. These are the emotions experienced by the very individuals ⎯you and…

From 12-1pm on Tuesday, January 19, concerned citizens will come together across the Pacific Northwest to peacefully express our support for the Malheur Wildlife Refuge and its public servant caretakers. Rally For Malheur - BEND Tuesday, January 19, noon Crow's Feet Commons/Riverfront Plaza 875 NW Brooks St, Bend

Last June, three stalwart Oregonian women – hale and hearty despite their combined 200 and some odd years – hiked more than 50 miles along the pronghorn antelope migration route between Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge in Nevada and Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge in Oregon. The goal: fulfill a shared lifelong dream to raise awareness…

Climate champions Naomi Klein and Avi Lewis explore the premise that climate peril is not about carbon, it’s about capitalism.  Can we dominate nature, take what we want, and never pay the consequences?  Can we use the climate crisis to transform our failed economic system into something radically better? This film explores communities on the front lines of global…

Central Oregon Locavore proudly hosts the "Locavore Food School" program that is the culmination of many nutritionally-minded volunteers and community members including doctors, nurses, nutritionists, chefs and alternative health care practitioners. Locavore's Food School brings you monthly installments of nutrition and cooking classes. Learn How to Become a Phenomenal Backyard Beekeeper in 2016! The class…

Join OLCV and special guests Bend City Councilor Barb Campbell and Page Atcheson of Renew Oregon for a lively discussion about the upcoming legislative session. Learn about Oregon Conservation Network's priorities for a healthy Oregon and find out how, together, we can make important progress for the environment in 2016! RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/125147064530677/

OFF THE BEATEN PATH – A Fatbike Film Old. St Francis School Theater 9p.m. | $5 per person, cash only | Minors accompanied by parent or guardian Fatback Bikes and Pine Mountain Sports are rolling out our 2016 Central Oregon Trail Alliance Movie Night @ McMenamins series with a new fatbike film! We’ll kick off…

Meet Your Farmer is an organized dinner event attended by a chosen featured local farmer and held in a restaurant that prepares the meal using as many of the featured farmer’s products as possible, supplemented by other local ingredients. Attendees are treated to a presentation given by the featured farmer about his or her farm…

Grab your winter adventure list and goggles to tune into a night of human-powered winter celebration at the 11th Annual Backcountry Film Festival. Mark your calendars for a screening at the Volcanic Theatre Pub in Bend on January 22nd, or at The Belfry in Sisters on January 30th. The Festival is co-hosted by the Boise-based…