Minimizing Risk, Maximizing Reward – How to Recreate Safely in Oregon’s High Desert
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesWould you know what to do if you were injured while exploring the desert? In April 2019, Oregon Desert Trail thru-hiker Stacy Boone sustained a debilitating injury in the Owyhee region. In the summer of that same year, long-distance biker Tomas Quinones came to the aid of an unconscious man while he was bikepacking through the…
Student Voices on Climate Futures
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin OGS|PDX for a student-led discussion on climate futures and resilience. Students are demanding climate action in Portland and beyond. They are feeling the effects of climate change very deeply as it rapidly unfolds before their eyes. Join us for a lively discussion with local Oregon high school students from PPS, Forest Grove, and other…
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…
MEASURE WHAT YOU VALUE: TEEING UP MORE MEANINGFUL PLANNING WITH AN EQUITY ATLAS
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesThe events of 2020 and early 2021 have magnified many longstanding issues and concerns related to systemic racism, inequitable development, and many other social injustices in our communities. A more equitable approach to planning and designing our cities will require a more inclusive process and a rethinking of how communities track past trends, understand existing…
Healthy Homes – Energy Efficiency, Electrification and Equity
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin Electrify Now and the ZERO Coalition to explore how weatherization and electrification programs and policies can help energy burdened households lower their energy bills and create healthier homes.
World Food Day
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesCelebrated annually on 16 October, World Food Day serves as an opportunity to raise awareness and take actions for those who suffer from hunger and the need to provide healthy diets for all. The food we choose and the way we produce, prepare, cook, and store has an impact on how our agri-food systems work. This year…
Mad Science Family Program
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesUnleash your inner mad scientist while your family experiments with colorful, fun, and messy chemistry! See if you can inflate balloons using chemical reactions, discover membrane madness to create bouncy eggs, and experience the chaos of making slime, elephant toothpaste and more. Capacity is limited, so secure your family’s spot early.
SOLVE Ochoco Creek Clean-up: Womxn in Conservation Crew
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesLooking to connect with fellow Womxn in Conservation and make a difference at the same time? Join at an Ochoco Creek clean-up on Saturday, October 16th from 11 am-2pm in Prineville. Volunteers will work together as a COWC team both in the water and along the creek. If you’d like to be part of the COWC team,…
Seasons of the Desert
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesEach season in Oregon’s high desert, a new world unfolds. From spring blooms to autumn’s migrating birds, this virtual presentation will teach you a bit about what you’ll find year-round in the desert and provide travel suggestions to appreciate seasonal wonders. This event will be hosted on Zoom, registration is free and required. Only one…
Oregon Outdoor Recreation Summit
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesThe 2022 Oregon Outdoor Recreation Summit (in partnership with the Oregon Trails Summit) combines fun and high impact, in-person networking opportunities with conference programming on the important issues of the day, educational content, trails stewardship work parties, and in-field tours and workshops. The summit will convene Oregon’s diverse outdoor community to learn, build relationships, and find solutions…