Bird Walk
Walk on the wild side! Join Tom Lawler, expert local birder and nature photographer, to discover the rich bird habitats of Sunriver. With Tom’s keen eye and guidance, you will spot and learn to identify a variety of species found in the wetlands, meadows, and forests surrounding the Nature Center. Whether you are new to…
Greater Hells Canyon Council virtual fundraiser
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesGreater Hells Canyon Council invites you to A night of fundraising and advocacy for a wild greater hells canyon region. This year's event will be virtual. Don't miss the Live Auction and an inspiring presentation from keynote speaker Renee Patrick, Oregon Desert Trail Coordinator from ONDA, who recently completed the first solo thru-hike of the…
Addressing Issues AAPI Communities are Facing Nationally and in Central Oregon Communities
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesPlease join COCC in a panel discussion with Central Oregon leaders to discuss issues the Asian American and Pacific Islander Communities are facing nationally and in our communities. Ami Zepnewski: Educator, Bend La Pine School District Board member of JASCO (Japanese American Society of Central Oregon) Member of RJE (Restorative Justice and Equity) Miina McCown:…
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…
Our Evolving Relationship with History: A Conversation with Sarah Vowell
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesAmerica’s relationship with history is changing and, with it, our views of public monuments. Debates are raging in towns and cities across the nation. Some monuments have come down, others defaced. Join Confluence for a virtual conversation with writer Sarah Vowell to explore the national recalibration that’s underway over how America expresses its stories and…
The Plastic Invasion of Reproductive Health
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesIn honor of Women’s Health Month in May, Beyond Plastics will host a conversation on the effects of plastic on human health and reproduction. Microplastics have been found in women's placentas. And chemicals used in many plastics are serious endocrine disrupters. Learn from: Authors of Count Down: How Our Modern World Is Threatening Sperm Counts, Altering…
Central Oregon LandWatch: Virtual Open House
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesWhat’s next for Central Oregon? For 35 years, LandWatch has been working to create well-planned cities and protect wild, open spaces across this region. In this virtual open house, COLW will share at how you can continue to support our forests and farmlands, protect our water and wildlife, and create thriving communities. Learn about how…
Webcast: Oregon as Bygone Bison Range & Grizzly Country
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesOregon's incredible wildlands are inhabited by an abundant diversity of fish and wildlife. But some of the heftiest members of the state's native megafauna club no longer range its forests, hills, and valleys. Naturalist Ethan Shaw explores the history of two of the West's most iconic species - the mighty American bison and grizzly bear…
Expert Webinar: The Entrepreneurial Spirit
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesLearn how Shannon Keith, CEO and founder of Sudara, integrated her passion into her work and have that work connect to a global purpose! Hear Shannon Keith speak on her amazing entrepreneurial journey, share advice for how to keep going when things get hard, and how important it is to have purpose driven work, no…
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…