CULTIVATING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES (a Virtual Conference): Confronting Health Threats, Climate Disasters, and Biodiversity Collapse with a Toxic-Free Future
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesVirtual Conference—May 25, June 1, June 8 and June 15, 2021 Scientific understanding. Collective action. Systemic change. A toxic-free future. Organic transition. The serious and existential environmental and health challenges that we face bring an urgency to the focus of this Forum and the work that is going on in communities around the U.S. and the…
Unique Winter Vegetables to Grow
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesTake a deep dive into some of the more underappreciated winter vegetables! You'll cover garlic, radicchio (a form of leaf chicory) celeriac, or celery root, brussel sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collards, winter squash and purple sprouting broccoli, to name a few. Basic winter gardening techniques to add these delectable veggies to your plates in winter will…
Happy Hour in the Garden
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesThis year, Happy Hour in the Garden will run from March through October. Instead of weekly, this volunteer event will be on the *1st & 3rd Tuesdays*, kicking off Tuesday, March 1st. Stop by anytime between 4-6 on the following dates to help out in the garden and enjoy a bubbly beverage. Family friendly, no…
High Desert Wonders
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesWhether you’re a new member of the desert conservation community, or want to be introduced to the vast beauty of Central and eastern Oregon, you’re invited to join Oregon Natural Desert Asssociation to get to know the High Desert Wonders. Their team will share stunning imagery, tips to plan your next visit, and provide ways…
Pressure Canning Preserve-Along
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesPractice or review pressure canning steps and tips in this hands-on interactive session. Session guides will be sent by email on Friday, June 4 prior to this workshop with ingredients, supplies and steps to take in advance. PLEASE NOTE: Payments are non-refundable if you find you cannot attend
Virtual Event: A Guide to Restoring the Little Things That Run the World
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin Dr. Doug Tallamy, entomologist and author of Nature’s Best Hope, for this lively discussion. A recent UN report predicts that as many as 1 million species will disappear from planet earth because of human activities. Many of these are insects and nearly all species at risk rely on insects. Insects have already declined 45% since 1974.…
Summer Bees & Plants
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin Beyond Toxics for a webinar to learn about native bees and attend a virtual native plant tour! August Jackson (Mount Pisgah Arboretum) will give a brief look at some of Oregon's bee species that thrive in the heat of summer, and discuss what you can do to support them in your area. Then Kelsey…
Bend YP DevLabs: Persuasive Communication – Accomplish Your Goals
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesWe all have to give a persuasive speech sometime. Whether that be in asking for a raise or a promotion, in a job interview, giving a presentation to your team, or selling someone on your product or service. In this development lab, you will learn from public speaking coach Joanne Matthews how to understand your…
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…
Whychus Creek at Pine Meadow Ranch Weed Pull
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin Pine Meadow Ranch and Coalition for the Deschutes to pull knapweed and other invasive weeds along Whychus Creek as it flows through the ranch. Where: Pine Meadow Ranch, Sisters For more information and to register, send an email to Inge@CoalitionfortheDeschutes.org You'll start each of the weed pulls with an overview of logistics and safety protocols and talk about the what…