From November 9-15th, the New Economy Coalition will host New Economy Week - a public conversation around ideas that can transform society and build an economy where people and the planet matter. Come celebrate New Economy Week at a screening of This Changes Everything (a film based on Naomi Klein's bestseller) right here in Bend! Filmed over 211 shoot…

It is commonly recognized that human life depends upon Nature's plants by virtue of the fact that they give us the oxygen we breathe, and the food we eat. What modern people have largely forgotten, however, is that the wild plants-growing around us on all sides- harmonize so perfectly with our bodies that most of…

Join the Rethink Waste Project for our first weekend Repair Cafe at the High Desert Maker Mill. We’ll have volunteer fixers on hand to repair your broken items, for free! Items to bring include: Small appliances Clothing (just repairs, no alterations please) Outdoor Gear Small furniture Jewelry Repairs requiring welding Ski and snowboard tuning Electronics…

Join the Rethink Waste Project for our first weekend Repair Cafe at the High Desert Maker Mill. We’ll have volunteer fixers on hand to repair your broken items, for free! Items to bring include: Small appliances Clothing (just repairs, no alterations please) Outdoor Gear Small furniture Jewelry Repairs requiring welding Ski and snowboard tuning Electronics…

What:   Mile, Mile & a Half, a film about the John Muir Trail When:  Wednesday, November 18, 7:00 pm Where:   Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas, Bend Sponsor:   Sierra Club Cost:   $3 donation at the door, popcorn and snacks Who:   Open to the Public Contact:  Gretchen Valido, 541-389-0785   In an epic snow year, five friends…

If you were able to attend last year, then you will remember what a blast this event was! We are working hard to make this year even better, with plenty of yummy goodies and awesome raffle prizes. Purchase tickets now! SEATING IS VERY LIMITED - we wouldn't want you to miss out on this truly…

Every other month, The Environmental Center and our Green Spot business partners host Green Drinks – a networking event with a mix of business and community members. Keeping Gear (and People) Going! This month, we’ll be checking out The Gear Fix's new space. This shop is an important part of our outdoor community here in Bend,…

Scheduled 9 times a year, 3rd Thursdays of month. Social gathering time is from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Programs begin at 7:00 p.m. and usually last until 8:30 p.m. March 19: “Bird Friendly Native Landscaping."   Birders Karen Theodore and Rick Martinson of WinterCreek Restoration will share identify native plants, and share tips about landscaping,…

Come to Pints and Politics for a fun night of environmental trivia with Bend City Councilor Nathan Boddie. Join OLCV and fellow community members who care about protecting Oregon’s natural legacy to test your knowledge of Oregon's environment, politics, & OLCV history or just come to learn and have a little fun.