Hart, Sheldon and the Land Between
2020-04-21 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
This three-part series will take you on a tour of the spectacular highlights of Oregon’s high desert and connect you with timely conservation opportunities in these areas.
The Greater Hart-Sheldon Region includes Hart Mountain and several million acres of the surrounding public lands. The region boasts huge blocks of extensively connected wilderness-quality lands that support the region’s rich wildlife populations. Learn more about the abundant conservation and recreation opportunities in this vast area.

Sounds from the Wetlands on KPOV
2020-04-22 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
High Desert Community Radio KPOV 88.9 FM
Wednesday, April 22, 12 am to 8 am and 1 pm to 5 pm
The Wetland Project is a multipart, multidisciplinary study of an environmental soundscape. The inspiration lies in a tiny bit of Earth and the sounds that emanate from it: the ṮEḴTEḴSEN marsh in unceded W̱SÁNEĆ territory, Saturna Island, British Columbia. The sonic phenomena produced by this little wetland — and by wetlands everywhere — tend toward infinity, but sadly also toward extinction. Explore the complex beauty of the soundscape with the Wetland Project slow radio broadcast, new media installation and musical performance.

The Secret Life of Rivers
2020-04-22 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 375 SW Powerhouse Dr Suite 100, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The Coalition for the Deschutes and Deschutes Redbands Chapter of Trout Unlimited would like to invite you to join via Zoom for a presentation with the entertaining, edifying, and endearing aquatic ecologist, Dr. Jerry Freilich.
Rivers are like eyeglasses. Glasses appear transparent and utterly simple, yet the subtle curves of a lens are anything but simple. Likewise, a river seems like a pipe where water enters the top, runs down a channel, and empties into the sea. What could be simpler? Actually, the ecology of rivers is complex, concealed, eye-opening and will likely surprise you. This program by Dr. Jerry Freilich will explain how rivers work. How many organisms actually make up the riverine ecosystem? Where do they get their energy? And how many of them have you actually heard of? With awareness of riverine ecology, you will understand why it is unrealistic to think of a river as pipe and why rivers are so important to the basins they drain.
When: Wednesday, April 22nd, 5:00 – 6:30 pm, including time for Q & A
Via Zoom. Join the meeting here:
https://zoom.us/j/93292932101?pwd=[REDACTED]
Who the heck is this Jerry guy?
Dr. Jerry Freilich is a native of Philadelphia. He worked at the Academy of Natural Sciences there beginning at age 11. He is an aquatic ecologist who spent 25 years working for the National Park Service in six parks nationwide. For the last 13 years he was Research Coordinator at Olympic National Park and recently retired to Bend. Jerry’s PhD work was a study of salmonflies at Grand Teton National Park. The work required individually tagging 3,000 salmonfly nymphs with tiny numbered tags and following their movements about in the river. Although this gave him the microscopic-eye view of river ecology, he warns not to try this at home.

This Land: Documentary Screening and Panel Discussion
2020-04-22 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
“Runner and advocate Faith E. Briggs used to run through the streets of Brooklyn every morning. Now, she’s running 150 miles through three U.S. National Monuments that lay in the thick of the controversy around public lands. Accompanied by running companions who represent diverse perspectives in what it means to be a public land owner, she assesses what is at stake if previously protected lands are reduced and if the public is largely unaware. THIS LAND is a story about land access told through a journey of inclusion and empowerment.”
Join Oregon Wilf for a screening of THIS LAND followed by a panel discussion featuring Ani Kame’enui, Autumn Harry, and José González, moderated by Faith E. Briggs.

Live Music on Earth Day with Greg Botsford
2020-04-22 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
We’re excited to partner with Worthy Brewing to present live music on Earth Day! Tune in on April 22nd from 6-8pm for a livestream performance by Greg Botsford of G Bots and the Journeymen. For every Worthy six pack sold that day, Worthy will donate $5 to to a relief fund that supports local musicians during this time.

The Wild Owyhee
2020-04-23 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
This three-part series will take you on a tour of the spectacular highlights of Oregon’s high desert and connect you with timely conservation opportunities in these areas.
Oregon’s Owyhee Canyonlands is one of the wildest places in the country. Follow along on an exploration of this incomparable region, its awe-inspiring natural landscapes, rich culture and history, key wildlife habitats and recreation hubs. You’ll learn about timely conservation initiatives you can support to ensure that the Owyhee stays wild, forever.

Bend COTA Work Events
2020-04-23, 2020-04-30, 2020-05-07, 2020-05-14 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
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 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 helped build and maintain the trails you love.
Please bring a hydration pack with water and a snack.
Be sure to bring appropriate layers to accommodate whatever the weather may be.
Questions? contact@cotamtb.com
All COTA trail work events require the following safety measures:
All participants are required to have the following protective clothing and equipment:

Sturdy shoes or boots
Gloves
Eye protection with clear or light colored lens
Long pants

Due to COTA’s insurance requirements and the inherent dangers of trail work, we must implement the following policy regarding children at work events:

For anyone 14 years of age or younger, we require one parent, guardian, or responsible adult for supervision of every four kids attending any COTA trail work events.
All minors under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian available to sign our waiver.

Anyone who arrives for a work event may be turned away if he/she cannot meet the above requirements.

CANCELLED - Earth Day Fair and Parade
2020-04-25 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
We will find a creative way to celebrate Earth Day and connect with one another in way that is safe and responsible, given the situation. Please stay tuned for updates via our Earth Day Fair webpage. More info coming soon!

All About ADUs (Now a two-part webinar)
2020-04-28 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join Earth Advantage for two 1.5-hour webinars designed for professionals looking to increase their knowledge about ADU development (for half the cost!).

Two Live Webinars: Tuesday, April 28th and Thursday, April 30th, 9:00-10:30
Intended for audiences in Bend, OR
$45-$55 (+ optional exam)

This course is intended to help real estate and building professionals understand the basic planning and building regulations for ADU development in Bend, OR in order to better assist your clients.

Understand what makes a property ADU-ready/eligible
Learn what is involved in the process of getting approved to build an ADU
Analyze taxation, valuation and financing options for ADUs
Understand the ADU design, permitting, and building process (attached, detached, and garage conversion)
Gain access to resources to help your clients plan for their ADU (including a budget sample, contract types, development rebate programs, and more)
Gain insight on ADU regulations in the broader State of Oregon
Get answers to your ADU-specific questions

LEARN MORE

About the Instructor
Instructor and ADU guru, Kol Peterson of Accessory Dwelling Strategies LLC, will give you everything you need to understand Portland’s policies and how to help your clients navigate the market. Kol literally wrote the book on ADUs, Backdoor Revolution: The Definitive Guide to ADU Development, and edits and manages accessorydwellings.org, a website that addresses ADU policy issues and features an array of ADU projects. Kol also runs Portland’s city-wide ADU tour, and does ADU related teaching, speaking and consulting for a variety of audiences.

Bend ADU Market
The number of ADUs being developed in Bend is on the rise since 2016, due to regulatory changes made by the Bend City Council that makes it easier, more predictable, and less expensive for homeowners to build an ADU. With the passage of HB 2001, off-street parking is no longer required for ADUs since January 2020. Bend is currently the 2nd largest ADU market in the state following only Portland!

Attend this webinar series and become an ‘ADU Specialist’ to promote your expertise to the market.
Promote your new ADU expertise and become an ‘ADU Specialist’!
(This is an optional designation and it is not required in order to attend the All About ADUs course)
See full details on how to become an ADU Specialist.

Boots, Bikes, and Boats in Eastern Oregon
2020-04-28 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Go east on this virtual tour for a new desert adventure and a sense of solitude. You’ll learn about recreation and conservation opportunities in and around the Steens Mountain Wilderness, Fremont-Winema National Forest and the John Day River Basin.

Postponed: Women Build Week
2020-05-04, 2020-05-05, 2020-05-06, 2020-05-07, 2020-05-08 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Bend-Redmond Habitat to Host Women Build Week May 4-8, 2020
Bend, OR – Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity is excited to host Women Build Week May 4-8, 2020 in the Redmond community. Women Build is a project where women and only women build and fund a house, together in May. This event brings women together to devote at least one day to building affordable housing in their local communities.
Bend-Redmond Habitat anticipates more than 100 women volunteering during the week; building and accomplishing a lot of necessary work on a home for a family in need of affordable housing in Redmond. Volunteers do not need any experience. Habitat will train on all aspects of the house building process. Types of construction for the build week could include framing, drywall, painting, and more.
Registration is now open for Women Build week for morning or afternoon shifts and are available for individuals or teams. The cost is $100/volunteer/shift. Lunch and a T-shirt will be provided. To sign up or for more details, https://bendredmondhabitat.org/womenbuild/
Speaking of T-shirts, Habitat has a T-shirt contest going on right now through March 15 to find the best artwork for the 2020 Women Build shirt. If interested in submitting a design idea, check out https://bendredmondhabitat.org/womenbuild/

About Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity
Bend-Redmond Habitat builds strength, stability and self-reliance through affordable homeownership for families and individuals in Bend and Redmond. They are dedicated to changing lives by bringing people together to help make a difference in our communities through affordable housing. Since 1989, Bend-Redmond Habitat has built 152 homes and repaired 146 more, providing more than 1030 children and adults a safe, secure and healthy home. bendredmondhabitat.org 541.385.5387.
Both the Bend ReStore and the Redmond ReStore are home improvement resale centers that accept and sell a wide variety of building materials, appliances and home furnishings. All proceeds from the ReStores benefit Bend-Redmond Habitat’s mission. For more information, restorebend.org, 541.312.6709 and Redmond, 541.548.1406.

How to Protect Desert Rivers
2020-05-05 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
This is part of High Desert Academy digital event series.
Right now, ONDA has a remarkable opportunity to secure Wild and Scenic River status for our beloved desert rivers – if we all speak up! You’ll learn how to write an effective letter to the editor, use your social media to rally your river-loving friends, and more! Join ONDA’s Public Lands Coordinator Gena Goodman-Campbell for this live-streaming event from the comfort of your own home.

Spring 2020 Fire Free Week
2020-05-09, 2020-05-10, 2020-05-11, 2020-05-12, 2020-05-13, 2020-05-14, 2020-05-15, 2020-05-16 and 2 more dates | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Save the Dates: Spring 2020 FireFree Week!
May 9 – May 24, 7 am – 5 pm @ Knott Landfill
Gather all of your yard debris and bring it to Knott Landfill for a FREE yard debris drop off event! Cones and needles, branches and limbs! The material will get mulched and given a new life as compost or fill. Plus, you will be clearing out burnable material to reduce wildfire fuels near your home!
Also, you can help close the recycling loop by buying back some compost while you’re out there! Deschutes Recycling offers bulk or bagged compost in a variety of types.
Westside Collection Site – Discovery West/Brooks Resources
Weekends Only
May 9th-10th, 16th-17th and 23rd-24th
Crossing Drive at Skyliners Road – west of Miller
Elementary (Crosby Dr.), near the Tree Farm subdivision.

How To Build a Beaver Dam
2020-05-13 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
This is part of High Desert Academy digital event series.
Beaver are among nature’s most impressive ecosystem engineers. Learn how you can lend them a hand – and then let them take over – to create healthier and more resilient desert habitat. Join ONDA’s Riparian Restoration Coordinator Jefferson Jacobs for this live-streaming event from the comfort of your own home.
