The Environmental Center

Bird Walk
2014-06-16 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
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 birding or an experienced birder, there is always something exciting to see through your binoculars!

Plein Aire Painting at Indian Ford Meadow
2014-06-14 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and artist Norma Holmes at Indian Ford Meadow Preserve for a
plein aire painting class. Norma will demonstrate her pastel technique while painting directly from
nature. Then, set up your easel and be encouraged with Norma’s personal instruction as you
paint in plein aire. (Bring your own supplies, list provided).
What to Bring: See materials list. Bring snacks/lunch, water, sturdy hiking shoes. Dress for the
weather. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event.
For registration information and to learn more about all of the Deschutes Land Trust’s hikes, visit their website.

Rhubarb Festival
2014-06-14 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join us at L&S Gardens for the biggest and best 5th Annual Rhubarb Festival in Oregon. Food serving begins at 11:30am with samples $1.00 each or take advantage of our lunch special of pork with rhusauce and all the trimmings for $10.00 per person. We serve until the food is gone, so come early and stay late and boogie to the music.
Other fun includes:

Dutch oven cooking
Over 45 vendors
Hay rides
HUGE yardsale by Ya Ya Sisterhood
Live Music
Rhubarb Dessert Baking Contest-prizes
5k Run for the Pie-$20 entry fee (monies donated)
Rhubarb beer, wine, hard cider samples $2.00 each
Pies Pies Pies! Over 150 Rhubarb fruit pies

Proceeds from the food court will go to benefit FACT (Families and Communities Together).
For more information about this fun festival, go to www.lsgardens.com.

Second Saturday Weed Warriors
2014-06-14 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join this regular group of outdoor lovers and Land Trust friends to fight invasive species at a Land Trust protected lands. Work begins around 9am and includes an hour break for a brown bag lunch and socializing. Come for the whole day or just part. Locations vary but depend on where the Warrior force is needed most!
Weed Warriors meet on the 2nd Saturday and the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month for regular weed pulls at Land Trust protected lands. Join them today!
See more here.

KPOV Beatles Singalong and Birthday Bash
2014-06-13 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
KPOV Beatles Singalong & Birthday Bash at Old Stone Church
KPOV 88.9 High Desert Community Radio celebrates its 9th birthday and the 50th anniversary of the Beatles coming to America with our Fifth Annual Beatles Singalong on Friday, June 13, from 7 to 10 pm at the Old Stone Church, 157 NW Franklin in Bend. Doors open at 6:15 pm.
Advance tickets are $13 ($11 KPOV members) at www.bendticket.org starting May 23. KPOV members can get an advance ticket discount code by calling Office Manager Jill Mahler between 1 and 5 pm, Monday-Friday, at 541-322-0863. Tickets are $15 at the door for adults and $5 at the door for those under 18. The Singalong is an all-ages event.
For more information, visit the KPOV 88.9 website.

Water and Wildflowers Hike
2014-06-13 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Leslie Olson for a history hike in Skyline Forest. Watch for
summer wildflowers like lupine and penstemon as you learn about how irrigation shaped the
settlement of Central Oregon. We’ll hike from Snag Springs to Juniper Point and enjoy excellent
views of Skylin Forest, Sisters and the Ochocos. Registration is required and opens 1 month
prior to the event.
Rating: Challenging, ~6 mile hike.
What to Bring: Snacks/lunch, water, sturdy hiking shoes. Dress for the weather.
For more information about this event and for registration information, visit the Deschutes Land Trust wesbite.

Metolius Preserve Spring Clean
2014-06-13 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join the Deschutes Land Trust for a morning work party to help keep the Metolius Preserve in tip top shape. Sweep trails, pull a few weeds, enjoy the spring weather.
See more at:the Deschutes Land Trust website.

DamNation Film
2014-06-12 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
ONDA is hosting this incredible film! DamNation explores the sea change in our national attitude from pride in big dams as engineering wonders to the growing awareness that our own future is bound to the life and health of our rivers. Watch the trailer. Then get your tickets!

Growing Perennials and other Flowers
2014-06-12 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join the Central Oregon Master Gardener Association at Hollinshead Community Garden for a demonstration on Growing Perennials and other flowers.
For more information, visit the Central Oregon Master Gardener Association’s website.

Wednesday Birders-Woodpeckers at Pole Creek Burn
2014-06-11 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join local birders every Wednesday for birding trips in Central Oregon. Meet at 7:00 AM at Nancy P’s at 1054 Milwaukee in Bend. The group car pools, sharing expenses for gas, and taking turns driving.
Plans may vary due to weather or rare birds spotted prior to the meeting. To keep up to date on the latest bird sightings and birding opportunities including Wednesday Birders join Central Oregon Birders Online (COBOL). It’s a great resource for Central Oregon birders.
For more information about this and other upcoming events of the East Cascades Audubon Society, visit their website.

Understanding the Living Building Challenge Online Workshop
2014-06-10 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The Living Building Challenge workshop previews the Philosophy, Advocacy, Guidance, and Tools that the International Living Future Institute offers in its Certification program and support. This four part online workshop will showcase these features along with core concepts needed to develop a working understanding of the certification program.
Learn more about this event through the Cascadia Green Building Council website.

"Annuals" Gardening on KPOV 88.9FM
2014-06-10 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Listen in to KPOV 88.9 FM for a discussion in the Gardening: Get Good At It series. Today, we’ll be discussing Annuals.
Visit Central Oregon Master Gardener Association’s website for more information.

Birding By Ear
2014-06-10 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Sawyer Park, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The East Cascades Audubon Society will be kicking off another season of Birding By Ear guided birdwalks in March. Dave Tracy will be leading walks each Tuesday thru mid-June and we look forward to seeing what migrants will be showing up over the course of the upcoming spring season.
We’ll meet at Sawyer Park along the Deschutes River starting at 8:00am.
Attendance is FREE and ALL AGES and skill levels are welcome to attend. Bring your binoculars and be prepared for chilly weather, so dress warm with gloves and appropriate footwear. Typical time and distances will vary, but generally the walk will from 1.5-3 miles long over the course of a 1.5-2 hour walk.
Our objective will be for all to have an enjoyable time and get to know our local birds better, by sight as well as by ear. We will focus early on getting to know the relatively small number of resident and wintering birds and then share the excitement as we note the arrival of neotropical migrant wrens, vireos, swallows, swifts and others. The morning chorus will fill the air with song over the next few months, and knowing the bird vocalizations adds another level of enjoyment and strengthens our connection to nature as we soak in this wonderful seasonal phenomenon.
Contact Dave Tracy for more information. Tel (541) 390-9931.
Visit the East Cascades Audubon Society’s website for more information.

Beers Made by Walking Badlands
2014-06-09 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Beers Made By Walking is happy to announce a series of hikes in collaboration with the Oregon Natural Desert Association in Bend, Oregon. The hikes will be attended by the public, and brewers from Crux Fermentation Project, Deschutes Brewery, and Worthy Brewing Co.
The hikes are a part of the educational programming for the Oregon Natural Desert Association. Hike-goers will learn about the natural history of the area we hike through, learn about the flora, and spend time hiking with the brewers.

This is the area where we will hike: TBD in the Badlands with Worthy Brewing

For more information, go to the Beers Made By Walking website.

Dirty Half Trail Run to benefit the Deschutes Land Trust
2014-06-08 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The annual FootZone Dirty Half Trail Run is once again a benefit for the Land Trust. Registration for the race is now open usually fills quickly! Register today.
See the Deschutes Land Trust website for more information.

Larkspur Festival Plant Sale
2014-06-07 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
What a great opportunity to purchase potted, started herbs, perenials, annuals, and vegetables! Come on down to Larkspur Park at the Bend Senior Center to join the Central Oregon Master Gardener Association for their 2014 plant sale. Prices for potted plants will vary, so check their website for more information (link below).

For more information about this event, visit the Central Oregon Master Gardener Association website.

The HUB Cyclery Work Event with COTA
2014-06-07 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join COTA and The Hub Cyclery for new trail construction on the new Welcome Center trails.
We will meet at the Old Mount Bachelor Park & Ride, load up on coffee and pastries, and then carpool to the Welcome Center trails work site.
There will be a drawing for some Hub items after the work is finished.
For more information on this event, visit COTA’s website.

Natural History Walk at Pine Mountain with ONDA
2014-06-06 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Natural History Walk at Pine Mountain Difficulty Rating: 1 out of 5 June 6th (Friday PM) The third in ONDA’s new series of educational outings showcasing the high desert environs surrounding Bend. Pine Mountain just east of Bend, will allow local expert Tom Rodhouse to showcase views near and far for learning about everything from Pleistocene lakes to birds to distant galaxies (thanks to the astronomy observatory on top).
See more about this event and how to register at ONDA’s website.

Metolius River Hike with the Sierra Club
2014-06-06 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Start at Lower Canyon Creek and hike down to fish hatchery, passing a number of springs and falls. Wildflowers should be wonderful. No dogs.
For more information about this and other Central-Oregon Sierra Club adventures and to sign up, visit the Juniper Group Sierra Club website.

Roy Zimmerman in Concert
2014-06-05 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Back By Popular Demand! Funny Songs about Peace and Justice
Satirical singer-songwriter & Troubadour for the Truth, Roy Zimmerman, is coming back to Bend for a repeat performance! You won’t want to miss him this time around!
Possible themes he’ll touch on: creationism, same-sex marriage, fracking, government shut-down, marijuana, immigration.
Visit his website.
Invite your Friends!
Sponsored by the Central Oregon Social Justice Center and Jobs with Justice

Natural History Walk in the Badlands with ONDA
2014-06-05 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Natural History Walk in the Badlands Difficulty Rating: 1 out of 5 June 5th (Thursday AM) The second in a new series of educational outings showcasing the high desert environs surrounding Bend: Spend a day with local expert Stu Garret learning about the natural landscapes in Bend’s own high desert Oregon Badlands Wilderness. This is a great introduction to the natural history and conservation themes and the inhabitants (former and current) of eastern Oregon.
See more about this event and registration information at ONDA’s website.

Grand Council Fire with Camp Fire
2014-06-04 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Grand Council Fire is the Camp Fire ceremony that marks the end of the school year. It is a splendid and inspirational occasion when youth are recognized for their achievements. All Camp Fire members, as well as their friends and families, are encouraged to attend.
The evening will kick off with a family barbecue! We’ll eat and play games first, then at 6:30 we’ll move to our seats to enjoy the Grand Council Fire ceremony.
Pre-registration is required. Register here by Friday, May 30.

Bend Farmers Market
2014-06-04 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
BRINGING OREGON’S BEST TO BEND EVERY WEEK
Open Wednesdays 3-7pm, June 4th through October 10th
Bend Farmers Market is blossoming into one of Oregon’s leading farm–direct marketplaces, bringing together growers and producers with people who hunger for fresh, local, healthful foods and agricultural goods. The Market occurs once a week downtown in the Brooks Street Alley-way behind the Tower Theater. We’ve also continued to reach out to the community as the first farmers market in Oregon to launch a Farm to School program.

Metolius Preserve Wander
2014-06-04 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Explore your Land Trust Preserves in a whole new way: the Wander! Join Derek Loeb for a short stroll with easy walking to learn about one of our flagship Preserves, the Metolius Preserve. We’ll explore the south entrance of the Preseve including its forks of Lake Creek and its sometimes overlooked glacial geology. Along the way, we will also see examples of a forest restoration that is helping bring back the old-growth pines of the Preserve. Registration is required and opens 1
month prior to the event.
Rating: Easy, ~1 mile walk.
What to Bring: Snacks, water, sturdy hiking shoes. Dress for the weather.
For more information about this event and to register, please visit the Deschutes Land Trust website.

Wednesday Birders-Walking Loop at Tumalo Reservoir and Hatfield Ponds
2014-06-04 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States

Camp Fire Central Oregon Presentations and Wo-He-Lo Awards
2014-06-02 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
On Monday, June 2, at 5:30pm, local youth will be giving presentations at the Deschutes Public Library to mark the culmination of their experience with Camp Fire Central Oregon. At the end of their presentations, each participant will be given Camp Fire’s most prestigious award, the Wo-He-Lo (Work Health Love), which is only presented after the completion of 150 service hours. The upcoming June 4 Grand Council Fire will also celebrate these youth’s achievements.
For more information about this event, please visit the Camp Fire Central Oregon’s website.

Class on Planning Your Own Garden
2014-05-31 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Learn from the local experts on how to garden in Central Oregon’s short growing season. This class will include site selection, season extenders, when to plant, getting the most out of a small garden and plant care.
Click here for more information or call 541-389-7275

First Annual Bend VegFest!
2014-05-31 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
VegNet Bend is pleased to announce the first annual Bend VegFest, a day-long celebration to promote compassionate living with plant-based foods and other animal-free products, taking place Saturday, May 31, 2014. Bend VegFest will feature nationally recognized speakers, informative exhibitors, a film screening, and delicious samples of vegan food from veg-friendly restaurants and food companies.
For more information on this event, please visit VegNet Bend.

Spring Fling with Central Oregon Trail Alliance
2014-05-31 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
When: 9:00 A.M., Saturday, May 31, 2014
Meeting place: Old Mount Bachelor Park & Ride, NE corner of SW Columbia and SW Simpson
Light breakfast and coffee will be provided.
Lunch, beer, and raffle: 2:00 P.M. at Crowsfeet Commons, 875 NW Brook Street
Beer provided by Deschutes Brewery.
Lunch by Yo Mama’s Food Cart and Big Troys BBQ
Music by Greg Botsford
Central Oregon Trail Alliance is looking for volunteers for the 14th annual Spring Fling work event. Meet at 9:00 a.m. to sign waivers and get into a trail crew, then hang out and enjoy breakfast and coffee. We will then carpool to the work sites. This community effort will focus on building the new Visitor Center trail network. COTA will supply tools, direction, and refreshments. Bring your friends and family to help contribute.
Go to Central Oregon Trail Alliance website for more information on this and other upcoming COTA events.

Wildflower Hike at Whychus Canyon Preserve
2014-05-31 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and David Miller for a hike at Whychus Canyon Preserve. Soak up
spring as you wind down wildflower-studded slopes to the bright green aspen along Whychus
Creek. Scan the canyon for colorful native blooms, like balsamroot or pale blue flax, and watch
for songbirds and signs of wildlife. Explore boulder outcroppings and take in panoramic views of
mountain peaks, scenic rivers, and dramatic canyons. Registration is required and opens 1 month
prior to the event.
Rating: Moderate, ~4 mile hike.
What to Bring: Snacks/lunch, water, sturdy hiking shoes. Dress for the weather.
Please register online at the Deschutes Land Trust website.
