Optimizing Crisis to Address Climate Change
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesCrisis management became front and center for Arlene Burns when an oil train derailed in Mosier, Oregon. Arlene will discuss how she transformed a major incident into a positive future for her tiny town of Mosier, caught in the cross hairs of fossil fuel infrastructure development. These same lessons of creative problem solving apply to…
Connecting with Pollinators in Your Own Backyard
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory for the first session in their Living with Wildlife Series where they'll explore how closely pollinators are tied to our lives through food and take an in-depth look at the current environmental issues threatening pollinator health and diversity. You'll come away with some ideas and resources on how to…
The Right to a Healthy Workplace
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesEnvironmental Justice Pathways next webinar is "The Right to a Healthy Workplace" This webinar will shed light on the intersections between environmental degradation and unhealthy working conditions experienced by frontline communities. Impacts are unique due to the type of work, place, ability, access, nationality, and race and the application of workplace safety protocols. We will…
Twilight Talks
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin members of the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory team as they share their passion for science through a series of engaging twilight talks throughout the fall. Talks will take place outdoors in the amphitheater and a different topic will be presented each night. Questions are always welcome and lively discussion is encouraged! SNCO Members…
20th Annual Green Tour goes virtual!
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesThe 20th Annual Green Tour Goes Virtual! Save the date for a week and a half of inspiration and real-world solutions. Full event line-up coming soon. Sign up to get the full list when it's released. Now more than ever, locally and globally, we need enhanced environmental stewardship, affordability, health, comfort, and durability associated with…
Green Tour kickoff with Keynote Speaker, Sam Rashkin
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesHigh-performance home advocates couldn’t be more passionate. Sharing that passion has always proven difficult because the benefits of high-performance homes are invisible to most consumers. This conversation is too important and too easy not to get right.
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…
BLM Solidarity March-Redmond-Rescheduled from 9/12
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin our community for a peaceful march in solidarity with Black Lives Matter! Let’s make it known that hate and racism have no place in our communities or local law enforcement! Water and snacks will be provided. Please wear a mask and practice physical distance.
Driving on Sunshine: Why EVs and solar work at home and at work
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesElectric vehicles and solar are the perfect combination for zero-emission and cost-effective driving. Going solar and switching to an electric car are great moves on their own. In this sanel we will explore how doing both can be even better. It's like chocolate and peanut butter, they are made for each other! Join our panelists…
Remodeling for Efficiency and Comfort
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesThis is panel second of seven panel discussions exploring topics related to and sites on the 2020 Green Tour. Visit the full schedule here. Our current housing stock has the potential to be more efficient, healthier, and more comfortable. Here’s how to do it. Register here An energy efficient home does not just refer to…