Hike With the Eds: Broken Top
2018-07-17, 2018-07-28 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Where does our water come from and how is it used?
Join Eddie Kula and Ed Weiser this summer to explore the Deschutes River, from the urban corridor to its headwaters in the Cascade Mountains. Each hike will be held twice, once on a week day and once on the weekend.
Registration now open!
Broken Top: Tues, July 17 and Sat, July 28
This hike has a lot to offer: a beautiful lake and meadow, forest paths, mountain streams, and stunning views. We will take some time exploring the century-old “ditch” that funnels water to one of central Oregon’s irrigation districts.

Juniper Group Program Night
2018-07-18, 2018-08-15 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Social 6:30, Program 7:00
An informative program about environmental issues, every third Wednesday of the month.

Jackson's Corner (East) 10% Give-back Day
2018-07-19 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Eat local food, support local school gardens! Here’s a great excuse to enjoy a delicious meal at Jackson’s Corner this summer.
On Thursday, July 19th 10% of your purchase at the East location will be donated to The Environmental Center to facilitate MORE school gardens in Central Oregon.
Show your support for garden education in our local communities! The money raised during these two give-back events will help us provide schools with garden grants, technical expertise through a FoodCorps service member, and will strengthen our garden educator network.
Learn more here: http://envirocenter.org/schoolgardens
See you there!

Bend COTA Work Events
2018-07-19, 2018-07-26, 2018-08-02, 2018-08-09, 2018-08-16, 2018-08-23 | 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.

Saturday Bird Walks
2018-07-21 08:30 - 11:00, 2018-07-28 08:30 - 11:00, 2018-08-04 08:30 - 11:00, 2018-08-11 08:30 - 11:00, 2018-08-18 08:30 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Sunriver Nature Center & Oregon Observatory, 57245 River Rd, Sunriver, OR, 97707, 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!
Early registration is strongly encouraged and participation is limited to 12 birders. Expect to walk approximately three to four miles along various trails. Please no strollers or dogs. Wear sturdy and water-resistant footwear and bring a bottle of water and a pair of binoculars with you. Bird walks are geared toward adults, however children with a serious interest in birding are welcome with a parent/guardian.

Discover Nature Day: Beautiful Butterflies
2018-07-21 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Beautiful Butterflies presented by Children’s Forest of Central Oregon. Butterflies are important pollinators with a fascinating life-cycle. Come learn about their stages of life, and some of the fascinating journeys of our beautiful butterfly friends.

Ages 5-10! Free

Race to the Finish: American Solar Car Challenge 2018
2018-07-22 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
See solar cars competing in the American Solar Challenge 2018 cross the finish line at the Museum!
Beginning on July 14, collegiate solar car teams will race more than 1,700 miles, following portions of the Oregon National Historic Trail and other trails starting in Nebraska and ending at the High Desert Museum. Watch the solar cars complete their historic journey, meet the teams behind the cars, explore the power of the sun and contrast stories from the past with the possibilities of the future.
The solar cars are expected to arrive between 11:30 am and 4:00 pm, depending on traffic, weather and energy management decisions made by each team.

Summer Repair Cafe
2018-07-25 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Our Rethink Waste Project is organizing a Summer Repair Cafe at The Environmental Center in downtown Bend. Volunteers will be on hand to attempt to repair your broken items, for FREE! Items to bring include: Clothes, outdoor gear, electronics and small appliances, jewelry, small furniture and household goods. You may bring multiple items, but only one item will be repaired at a time.
For more information on what a repair cafe is, check our the Rethink Waste Project webpage: Dare To Repair.

Whole Foods 5% Day
2018-07-26 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Mark your calendars to shop at Whole Foods Market on October 17th to support school gardens across Oregon! Whole Foods has designated the Oregon Farm to School & School Garden Network as the beneficiary for 5% of sales at ALL stores in Oregon on October 17th! As the Central Oregon Regional School Garden Education Hub, we are excited to support this statewide community giving. Funds they raise will go towards putting on the 2020 Oregon Farm to School and School Garden Conference, (which our staff plan to attend) and supporting the work of regional hubs – that’s us!
Multiple times a year we gather local garden educators and teachers wishing to incorporate garden based education into their work with youth. OFSSGN has funding to support 1 regional gathering a year, but we work to bring educators together in different locations for trainings, resource shares and school garden tours multiple times a year. By supporting OFSSGN you are supporting our ability to convene our local Garden Educator Network and enrich the work they do on the ground at school across Central Oregon.

Tiny Explorers: Sounds of Nature
2018-07-26 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Tiny Explorers encourages new parents to kickstart a healthy life enjoying the outdoors by getting their little ones outdoors starting at a young age. The program is targeted at new families with infants and toddlers, from birth to 3 years old.

Each week has a different theme and we’ll explore the outdoors, incorporating activities as we go. Parents will also learn safety tips for bringing little ones outdoors and more ideas for getting your family outside. Families with newborns to 3 year olds are welcome, and older siblings are invited to attend. Activities will encourage exploration of the natural world, connecting with our senses, and play. The activities can be adapted for your child’s age and development, and we’ll provide a space for families to network with each other.
Families with newborns or infants that aren’t mobile should bring a baby carrier and blanket. Families that qualify for the Oregon Health Plan can access free baby carriers and other outdoor gear, including a sunhat and sunscreen.
The program is offered as a 4-week series, and families are welcome to attend as many events as they are able.
Program dates: Thursdays, July 5, July12, July 19, and July 26.

22nd Annual Deschutes River Cleanup
2018-07-28 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The Deschutes River Clean-Up is a special day for watershed stewards of all ages to give back to the river. The Upper Deschutes Watershed Council coordinates the Deschutes River Clean-Up each year to engage business partners, river users, and community members in hands-on stewardship activities on the Deschutes River. Recreation use of the river has increased dramatically over the past few years and, unfortunately, so too has the amount of debris that ends up in the river.
Volunteers will meet at Riverbend Park at 10:00 am for coffee, pastries and instructions. River clean-up activities will take place in the Deschutes River and along its riparian areas between Slough Campground and Drake Park.
Bring your paddleboard, kayak, or canoe to help Central Oregon Diving divers pull garbage out of the river, or help us pull invasive weeds and remove litter from the stream banks.
Sign up to volunteer!

Hike With the Eds: Bridge Creek
2018-08-04, 2018-08-14 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Where does our water come from and how is it used?
Join Eddie Kula and Ed Weiser this summer to explore the Deschutes River, from the urban corridor to its headwaters in the Cascade Mountains. Each hike will be held twice, once on a week day and once on the weekend.
Registration now open!
Bridge Creek: Sat, August 4 and Tues, August 14
This final hike provides another perspective on how our water is used and where it comes from…this time our drinking water. The out-and-back route takes us to a beautiful meadow where we’ll eat lunch and get a better sense of Bend’s water supply.

Long and Winding River 2018
2018-08-06 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Explore the Headwaters of the Upper Deschutes
The headwaters of the Deschutes River are at Little Lava Lake, but is this really where all of the water in the Deschutes River comes from? Join geologist Daniele McKay for an exploration of the Three Sisters and Mt. Bachelor area, and the true headwaters of the Deschutes River. We will explore pristine springs, mountain lakes, and recent volcanic deposits – all of which make the Deschutes one of the most remarkable rivers in Oregon.

Power Hour | Micro Brews, Major Savings: Tap into energy efficinecy
2018-08-09 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
(Even if you’re not a brewery)
Join us as we explore how local businesses can make their operations more energy efficient from the field to the factory and the office to the warehouse.
The brewery supply chain encompasses a diverse set of businesses and industries that all have the opportunity to save a lot of energy and a lot of money. We’ll follow the supply chain of our favorite beverage from hop farm, to brewery, to refrigerator, to hand (because you’ll have a nice cold one in your hand while you listen) to learn how local businesses can save energy.
Local and Oregon-based businesses including Coleman Agriculture, Deschutes Brewery, Sno Temp, and Worthy Brewing, will highlight case studies of how they are saving and producing energy and will be joined by technical experts for a Q&A discussion to help you find the energy-saving potential of your business.
This will be an informative session for business owners, Green Teams, inspired employees looking to make a difference at work, and for community members who are interested in seeing how local businesses are walking the talk when it comes to sustainability. Doors open in the Hop Mahal at Worthy Brewing at 5:00 to network and grab a beer. The panel discussion will run from 5:30-6:30. Other beverages will be available for purchase at the bar.
Our panelists will include

Marty Stipe, Senior Energy Analyst, Energy Trust of Oregon Industry and Agriculture
Dave Brant, Senior Chief Engineer, Sno Temp Cold Storage
Serena Dietrich, Projects/Sustainability, Deschutes Brewery
Roger Worthington, Founder, Worthy Brewing

Thank you to our presenting sponsors

Stars Over Newberry
2018-08-10 19:30 - 22:30 | Newberry National Volcanic Monument
On Friday, August 10th, 2018, Discover Your Forest will play host to hundreds of guests at the 4th Annual Stars Over Newberry fundraiser. The event will take place atop Lava Butte in the Newberry National Volcanic Monument and will feature stargazing with Worthy Garden Club and Sisters Astronomy Club, live music by Blackstrap Bluegrass, a silent auction, delicious Worthy Brewing beers, wine from Volcano Vineyards and creative bites by Wild Oregon Foods.
This event will raise much needed funds for conservation education programs which connect over 9,000 kids annually with their public lands on free field trips. This event will sell out so get your tickets early. Patron tickets are available for those who want to provide additional support for these important programs.

Dr. Jerry & The Bugs
2018-08-18 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Check out the bugs that call the Deschutes River home. We know that fish eat insects and that those insects live in the water where the fish live. Our display will feature live insects (and crustaceans!) from local waters for you to look at under the microscope.
Dr. Jerry Freilich, a retired aquatic entomologist, will help you become better acquainted with the mayflies, stoneflies, caddisflies, and a bunch of other aquatic invertebrates that live in our nearby waters. Please join us for this fun and fascinating event!
No registration required.

Public Lands Trivia Night
2018-08-23 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
How much do you know about your public lands?
Join Oregon Natural Desert Association and Advocates for the West at Worthy Brewing in Bend to test your public lands knowledge! Doors open at 5 p.m. and registration begins at 5:30 p.m.
Food will be available to order from a special menu before the event. Orders will need to be placed at the bar, so please arrive early if you wish to order food.

Waldo Lake Campout
2018-08-24 - 2018-08-26 | Waldo Lake, OR, United States
Spend a few days exploring Waldo Lake. One of the most beautiful places in Oregon, Waldo Lake is motor-free and remains beautiful because of it. From our group camp we will take day hikes to explore the surrounding the area, and provide information about the geology and natural systems that keep this lake pristine. Kayaks and canoes are welcome!
