Events

Interested in learning proper pruning techniques for fruit trees in Central Oregon? Join Heidi Noordijk, OSU Small Farms Coordinator to learn principles and hands-on techniques. Workshop will be held at Rainshadow Organics – their orchard has primarily young apple trees, but also cherry, pear, peach and plum. Heidi has over 20 years experience working with…

Science Reporting and Community Memory will feature Mark Blaine, senior instructor at the University of Oregon in the School of Journalism and Communication. Blaine will tell the story of the UO’s Science Stories Initiative, which brings students and scientists together to create credible, accessible stories about environmental research. 6pm social hour. Registration: Free, $5 donation…

On Tuesday, April 18th at 7pm, BendFilm will celebrate Earth Day 2017 with a screening of a compelling and powerful new documentary that the Hollywood Reporter called “eye opening.” Director Jared P. Scott, chooses an unusual perspective in “The Age of Consequences” (USA, 2016, 80 min) as he investigates the issue of climate change through…

Join us for a lively discussion of Siddhartha Mukherjee's “The Gene.” Mukherjee is the author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning “The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer.” The discussion will be facilitated by Barbara Pettersen, a nationally certified genetic counselor who will address some of the societal, cultural, and medical implications of the rapidly…

Climate Change, the biggest challenge humanity has ever faced... TIME TO CHOOSE’s investigation of the true costs of fossil fuels and industrialized agriculture takes audiences inside the drivers of these global phenomena. Producer Charles Ferguson shows the toll the status quo is taking on human lives and the world around us. TIME TO CHOOSE explores the…

Locavore Food School is a monthly, on the third Thursday of each month, offering of nutrition and cooking classes taught by volunteers and community members including farmers, local food producers,…

When:  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…

Let’s face it, wine goes great with most anything, but attainable home ownership and wine may be one of our favorites.  Join Kôr Community Land Trust for a free wine…

Learn from the experts what it takes to grow food in Central Oregon and why agricultural land is so important to protect. You’ll hear from local farmers, ranchers and land…