Mountainfilm on Tour: Bend-Night Two
2025-02-22 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend, OR, 97701, United States
We are excited to announce Mountainfilm on Tour – Bend, an annual fundraiser for The Environmental Center. For the 22nd year, this highly anticipated program showcases incredible documentary films, thoughtfully curated for our Central Oregon audience. This film event features stories of adventure, climate change, culture, and resilience from around the world.

SheJumps | WILD SKILLS Junior Ski Patrol | Hoodoo Ski Resort, OR
2025-02-23 09:00 - 16:00 | Hoodoo Ski Area, 27400 Big Lake Road, Sisters, OR, 97759, United States
Join for the SheJumps Wild Skills Junior Ski Patrol day camp at Hoodoo Ski Resort on Sunday, February 23rd, 2025!

Gardening for a Home Wildlife Haven
2025-02-24 19:00 - 20:30 | Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Have you ever wanted to help wildlife in your own yard, but don’t know where to start? What plants are the most beneficial? Join Deschutes Land Trust and naturalist Yvonne Babb to learn more about creating a wildlife haven at your own home, regardless of the size. Yvonne will share design principles, soil health, microclimates, key native plants, and more. Get inspired to create a yard that local wildlife—both large and small—will thrive in! This presentation is free and ticket sales open one month prior to the event.

Trash-fashion Maker-Mentor workshop:
2025-02-28 08:00 - 17:00 | OR
Rubbish Renewed presents free Trash Fashion DESIGN WORKSHOPS in collaboration with DIYcave.
• How can I create something from nothing?
• What is the value of trash beyond the landfill?
• What is its story?
Sign up for one of the first ever Rubbish Renewed free community design workshops! Rubbish Renewed is partnering with DIYcave to inspire and support new and burgeoning trash fashion designers of all ages. We created two 2-hour workshops to help jump-start your vision with an additional 1-hour free studio time gift card from DIYcave. Space is limited to 12 participants for each workshop. Several dedicated designers, material manipulators, and technical teachers will be on hand to meet you where you are in the process. Come with garment ideas, material samples, and an open mind!
Design Workshop 2: Friday, March 7th 4-6pm. Sign-up by visiting the Applications tab at rubbishrenewed.org or DIYcave.com

Run for Office & Organize to Win: A Training by Oregon Working Families Party & Vote Run Lead Action
2025-03-04 17:00 - 20:30 | OR
Run for Office & Organize to Win: A Training by Oregon Working Families Party & Vote Run Lead Action
📅 Date & Time: March 4th, 5:30pm – 8:30pm (5:00 – 5:30 in-person check-in)
📍 Location: Redmond, Oregon + Virtual Option Available
Are you ready to fight back against right-wing authoritarianism and build real power in your community? The Oregon Working Families Party and Vote Run Lead Action are teaming up to bring you an empowering training designed to help you run for office and organize to win.
The far right is attacking our schools, our communities, and our democracy. The best way to fight back is by taking power locally—winning elections, organizing campaigns, and building the grassroots movements that will shape the future.
This training is for candidates, organizers, and everyday people who want to step up and lead. Whether you’re thinking about running for school board, city council, state office, or working behind the scenes to elect bold leaders, this training will equip you with the skills, strategies, and network you need to make it happen.

SheJumps x AdventurUs Women x Between Evergreens | Speaker Series | OR
2025-03-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Embark, 2843 NW Lolo Dr., Bend, OR, 97703, United States
Wednesday, March 5th, 2025 – “Reveille & Retreat: Discover How Two Female Army Captains are Empowering Military Women Through Adventure” – Join Captain Dakota Olsen-Harris of the Army National Guard and Captain Kim Liszka of the United States Army/Reserves to learn about the Reveille & Retreat Project, a series of retreats carefully crafted for military women using a blend of healing modalities, empowerment workshops, and personalized development sessions. With a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by women in the military community, their programs are designed to foster resilience, confidence, and a renewed sense of purpose. Dakota and Kim also created “Dog Tag Diaries”, a podcast series dedicated to sharing the stories and struggles of women in the military. Come along with us as we learn more about the unique experiences of the women protecting our country & our communities and learn how we can all better support them, and each other.

Fragments of Connection: Quests for Belonging
2025-03-06 17:30 - 19:00 | OR
A collaboration between the Bend Contemporary Dance Company and Central Oregon Community College, this dance performance is an original piece that explores the search for connection at various stages of life, from childhood through adolescence and adulthood — inspired by literary and psychological writings on loneliness, anxiety and community.
Choreographers: Sinnamon Hauser, Maud Comboul and Marisa Malzone.
In cooperation with COCC faculty, Jessica Hammerman, associate professor of history, and Stephanie André, professor of composition.
Location: Caldera High School Auditorium.

Solar Oregon 13th Annual Solar Wine Tour
2025-03-08 08:00 - 17:00 | OR
Wine tasting at local wineries near Portland, OR who value clean energy, with private bus leaving from Portland and Tualatin.
What is better than solar energy and good wine? Join Solar Oregon for our 13th Annual Solar Wine Tour on Saturday, May 10th!
Come and learn about the mutually beneficial relationship between solar power and vineyards.
Where: The tour will include stops at multiple wineries for tastings and lunch including:

Award-Winning Roserock
Our Table Farm & Lettuce Shine featuring an innovative Solar Stracker system
Woman-Owned Patton Valley Wines
Others to be announced!

Optional bus transportation will be provided leaving from both Central East Side Portland, OR and Tualatin, OR.
Schedule: TBD
More detailed itinerary coming soon!
Can’t make it on May 10th but still want to enjoy some great wine and support a good cause? A Solar Sleeper ticket is your way to get delicious wine and support Solar Oregon while getting to sleep in. Your ticket includes 3 bottles of wine (one from each stop of the tour). Wine baskets will be available for pickup the week after the tour.
You can purchase your solar sleeper ticket in addition to the tour! Just purchase both or whichever one fits your schedule and budget!
The Solar Sleeper option ends on 5/1. Get all of your tickets early!
We are looking foward to this year’s featured wineries and hosts Roserock, Patton Valley Wines, and Our Table Farm & Lettuce Shine.
Learn more about Our Table Farm in the news.

Kids’ Entrepreneur Spring Market
2025-03-08 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-09 13:00 - 16:00 | Downtown Bend Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The Kids’ Entrepreneur Market is an entirely kid-run, eco-friendly market, for ages 7-17 to learn entrepreneurship by creating and selling their own products and services, all while considering the protection of our beloved planet.

SheJumps | Get the Girls Out! | Mt. Bachelor, OR
2025-03-09 09:00 - 14:00 | Mt Bachelor Ski Resort, 13000 Century Dr, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
Join SheJumps as they celebrate Get the Girls Out! – a nationwide campaign uniting women and girls- transgender and cisgender- as well as non-binary individuals to embrace the great outdoors while fostering a sense of adventure and camaraderie. At the start of each session they will have participants group up depending on terrain they want to ski/ride for each session. The prize drawing will include prizes from awesome sponsors and more! Each registered participant will receive one free prize drawing ticket, with the option to purchase more tickets at the event via cash or card. They need volunteers for this event! Please let Liz Sequeria (lsequeira@shejumps.org) know if you are available to volunteer. Sign-ups coming soon!

Central Oregon CSA Share Fair
2025-03-09 10:00 - 13:00 | The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, OR, 97703
Real Food, Real Connections! Join us at the 2025 Central Oregon CSA Share Fair to meet local farmers, explore CSA options, and enjoy family-friendly fun! Find the perfect CSA, use SNAP for 50% off shares, RSVP to enter to win a prize. Support local farms and connect with your food!

Vamonos Outside at Deschutes
2025-03-11, 2025-03-18, 2025-03-25 | Deschutes Brewery, 901 SW Simpson Ave., Bend, OR, 97702, United States
Friends and Family of Vamonos Outside!

If you have a weekly or monthly family out-to-dinner routine, a happy hour networking meetup, or any other reason to eat out or enjoy a beverage, may we suggest you do so on Tuesdays in March at Deschutes Brewery’s Community Pints Night.

By choosing Deschutes on Tuesdays in March, you will help benefit Vamonos Outside. We are actively working to close funding gaps for our summer programs. Thanks for supporting the businesses that support VO!

Fossils and the Future: Lessons from Oregon’s Ecological Past
2025-03-12 19:00 - 20:00 | OR
Spend an evening with Oregon Natural Desert Association as they continue the High Desert Speaker Series by uncovering the fossilized world of eastern Oregon. Dr. Samantha Hopkins, University of Oregon Professor and Earth Sciences Department Head, will take you on a journey through time as she reveals what Oregon’s high desert fossils tell us about the past, present and future. You’ll explore a few fossilized mammals of eastern Oregon and discover what these creatures tell us about the desert ecosystem 30 million years ago. Samantha will also explain how fossils reveal changes in ecosystems and communities over time and what those shifts can tell us about our future in a changing climate.

Sailing the Sagebrush Sea
2025-03-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Stretching hundreds of miles east from Central Oregon, this expanse of sagebrush desert is home to thousands of species of plants and animals, stores vast amounts of below-ground carbon, and intertwines deeply with multiple cultures and economies. Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Anya Tyson for a talk on the unsung majesty and magic found in sagebrush desert. Anya will also dive into the trends, challenges, and opportunities that shape this region’s future. This presentation is free and ticket sales open one month prior to the event.
Nature Nights are free, but a ticket is required. Please register online: deschuteslandtrust.org

Seed Saving and Storing
2025-03-15 10:00 - 12:00 | OR
Learn what types of seeds to save, how to collect and clean them, and how to store them to use in your garden next year.

Growing Vegetables in Central Oregon - Redmond
2025-03-15 13:00 - 15:00 | OR
Learn how to grow your own food. Yes, you CAN have a successful vegetable garden in Central Oregon and OSU Master Gardeners will teach you how. This two-hour FREE class covers Central Oregon climate, soil amendments, site selection, season extenders and other techniques. You will learn the recommended vegetable varieties to grow here. You will take home the official publication of science-based research, “Growing Vegetables in Central Oregon.” You will learn how to access the Oregon State Extension Service website to get other publications for your gardening projects and concerns.
If you need a soil thermometer ($5 each) or row cover ($10 per 6ft x 20ft roll), you will be able to buy those in the classroom by cash or check. This FREE class is presented by the Central Oregon chapter of OSU Master Gardeners, as part of our Community Education Outreach.
Registration is required.
This class is offered on many different dates in various locations in Central Oregon.

Interfaith Earth Summit: Climate Safety and Health
2025-03-16 13:00 - 16:00 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon, 61980 Skyline Ranch Rd., Bend, Oregon, Bend, OR, United States
Join EMO’s 12th annual Oregon Interfaith Earth Summit on March 16, 2025!
“The Earth Summit is a valuable opportunity to revitalize our community connections and raise up local leadership as together we take faithful action in response to climate change.” -The Rev. Richenda Fairhurst, Chair, EMO Creation Justice Committee
The Earth Summit will take place in communities all over Oregon. Explore how climate change affects your safety and health—and what you can do about it. Connect with your community and key organizations. Learn how to protect yourself and your neighbors. Sign up to take the next step with others.
This gathering is both in-person and on Zoom, held simultaneously with 15 other locations across the state. The first part of the event will be a plenary session on Zoom, with participants watching together from their locations across Oregon. Practical workshops will follow on Zoom and in-person.

Community Innovation Fund - March Info Session
2025-03-18 15:00 - 16:00 | The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, OR, 97703
The Environmental Center’s Rethink Waste Project is accepting applications for the first round of the 2025 Community Innovation Fund (CIF)! CIF provides up to $5,000 for any projects that reduce waste in Deschutes County. If you’re interested in learning more about the application process and what kind of projects can qualify, come join us for this Info Session to learn more and have your questions answered.
Please note: This is an optional Info Session, and is not required to apply for the CIF. We recommend browsing past projects on the CIF Projects Showcase to see the wide array of projects we’ve funded.
Please RSVP for this event!

Happy Hour in the Garden - Bend
2025-03-18 16:00 - 18:00 | The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, OR, 97703
Come join us in the Kansas Avenue Learning Garden in Downtown Bend for Happy Hour in the Garden! This is an ongoing volunteer drop in event, where you provide the help and we provide beverages. No experience necessary, family friendly event. All tools and tasks will be provided, but feel free to bring your own gloves if you like. No need to RSVP, come for an hour or both. Dates are currently scheduled for the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 4-6pm, March through May. Stay tuned for future Happy Hour opportunities!

Beneath the Surface: Desert Mussels
2025-03-19 18:00 - 19:00 | OR
Join Oregon Natural Desert Association for the final event of the High Desert Speaker Series as they dive beneath the surface of high desert streams and into the hidden world of mussels. Alexa Martinez, Wildlife Biologist at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, will shed light on the fascinating lives of native mollusks thriving in the waterways of eastern Oregon. Alexa will share the unique habitat of each mussel species and discuss how snowmelt feeds the watersheds that sustain these creatures. Come learn how these often-overlooked species play a critical role in maintaining the health of the desert ecosystems.

Sustainable Growth & Land Management in Bend: Balancing Development and Retaining Bend's Uniqueness
2025-03-20 11:30 - 13:00 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 61980 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend, OR, United States
Join City Club for an engaging discussion on growth and land management in Bend. As the city continues to experience rapid expansion, this event will explore strategies for balancing sustainable development with environmental conservation and community needs. Hear from local experts, policymakers, and urban planners about innovative approaches to land use, protecting natural resources, and fostering a resilient future for Bend, while preserving what helps make Bend unique.
Whether you’re a resident, business owner, or community advocate, this event is an opportunity to learn and collaborate on shaping Bend’s growth responsibly.

Spring Open House: Nature-Based Water Reuse Innovations & New Brand Reveal!
2025-03-20 16:00 - 18:00 | LeapFrog Design Workshop, 2447 NE 4th St, Ste 120, Bend, OR, 97703, United States
LeapFrog Design Workshop is excited to welcome spring with you at their upcoming Open House! As leaders in sustainable water management, come see their latest product innovations and fresh new brand.
What to expect:

Drinks and snacks.
Conversation with community members and colleagues from home building, architecture, engineering and landscape design.
Explore our cutting-edge nature-based water reuse technology advances.

Be the first to see our new company rebrand.

Sewing, Mending, and Darning Workshop
2025-03-24 17:00 - 18:30 | Community Room, Deschutes Public Library, 601 NW Wall St, Bend, OR, 97703
This event is sold out. Please email naomi@envirocenter.org if you’d like to be put on the waiting list.

Wild Wednesday Event: Alpinism and Advocacy with Graham Zimmerman
2025-03-26 18:00 - 19:00 | Worthy Brewing, 495 Northeast Bellevue Drive, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join Oregon Wild and Protect Our Winters for a special Wild Wednesday event in Bend on March 26. We are excited to welcome award-winning alpinist Graham Zimmerman for an evening of storytelling from some of the world’s great mountain ranges. Through firsthand accounts of high-stakes expeditions, Graham will explore the deep connection between outdoor adventure and the pressing need for climate action, land protection, and support for marginalized communities.
Staff from Oregon Wild, Protect Our Winters, and the Oregon League of Conservation Voters will also discuss current issues related to public lands and climate, and how you can get involved and advocate for a healthy environment and livable climate.
We will be raffling off a copy of Oregon’s Ancient Forests: A Hiking Guide. Tickets are $5 and are an optional purchase below. Raffle tickets not only help us continue these Wednesday presentations but also support our work safeguarding Oregon’s wildlands, wildlife, and waters.

Seed Sowing & Transplanting - Sisters
2025-03-29 10:00 - 12:00 | OR
Find out how and where to choose the right seeds for our shorter growing season in Central Oregon. Learn what varieties of vegetables do well here. The instructor will give demonstrations on how to prepare seed trays, mix the seedling medium, and plant and nurture seeds. There will be information on how to use grow lights and warming mats. You will learn the two stages of transplanting. We will discuss when and how to harden off the young plants so they will thrive outdoors. A long-time successful gardener will teach these “tricks of the trade.”
You will take home the official publication of science-based research, “Growing Vegetables in Central Oregon.” You will learn how to access the Oregon State Extension Service website to get other publications for your gardening projects and concerns. If you need a soil thermometer ($5 each) or row cover ($10 per 6ft x 20ft roll), you will be able to buy those in the classroom. This FREE class is presented by the Central Oregon chapter of OSU Master Gardeners, as part of our Community Education Outreach.
Registration is required.

March Green Drinks: film screening of ZURAWKSI V TEXAS
2025-03-31 17:00 - 20:00 | The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, OR, 97703
Join us for a screening of ZURAWKSI V TEXAS, a powerful film that follows three patients from Texas denied abortion care—even while facing life-threatening pregnancy complications—and the courageous attorney fighting on their behalf.
This event will explore the intersections of Environmental Justice, Reproductive Justice, and Gender Justice.
After the film, engage in a thought-provoking panel discussion featuring representatives from key organizations working at the forefront of these issues.

Happy Hour in the Garden - Bend (April 1st cancelled due to weather)
2025-04-01 16:00 - 18:00 | The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, OR, 97703
