America's Great River Journeys with Tim Palmer
2019-06-04 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Tim Palmer is the award-winning author of 26 books about rivers, conservation, and adventure travel. He is a photographer of America’s natural landscapes and a dynamic, inspiring public speaker. Recently four of his river photos were selected to appear in a new set of 12 USPS Wild & Scenic River Forever stamps that commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Wild and Scenic River Act.
An inveterate river-lover, Tim has canoed or rafted on more than 300 rivers in the United States and western Canada. He lived for 22 years as a nomad in his van, traveling throughout the country to do research, writing, and photography for his book projects.
Tim will present a spectacular slide show and talk based on his new book America’s Great River Journeys. Please join us as Tim takes us on a photographic tour of 50 of the finest river trips in America, including the Deschutes, John Day, Rogue and Umpqua.

Tim has been running rivers for five decades and has worked at the center of river conservation efforts the whole time. He was the recipient of American Rivers’ Lifetime Achievement Award in 1988 and many subsequent honors. Paddler magazine named Tim one of the top ten river conservationists of our time and one of the “100 great paddlers of the last century.”
The doors open at 6:00 pm. Program begins at 6:30 pm.

Bend COTA Work Events
2019-06-06, 2019-06-13, 2019-06-20, 2019-06-27 | 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.

Broadchats
2019-06-11 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join the Central Oregon Chapter of Great Old Broads for Wilderness at an upcoming broadchats!
Conversation and presentation about “ Climate Change and Wildlife.” Please bring $5.00 to cover costs of snacks and drinks and off set rental space. Register here.

Happy Hour in the Garden
2019-06-11, 2019-06-18, 2019-06-25, 2019-07-02 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
This 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 experience or tools necessary.
Contact Denise Rowcroft, Garden Program Manager, if you have any questions about getting involved.

March 1 & 15 (March & April beer sponsored by Worthy Garden Club)
April 5 & 19
May 3 & 17 (May & June beer sponsored by Boneyard Beer)
June 7 & 21

Due to summer trips, please note that summer dates (July & August) are the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month!

July 12 & 26 (July & August beer sponsored by Deschutes Brewery)
*August 9 & 23* (Note, this is the 2nd & 4th Tuesday, rescheduled due to planned time off)
September 6 & 20 (Sept & Oct beer sponsored by 10 Barrel Brewing Co)
October 4 & 18

Dammed to Extinction
2019-06-11 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
For eons, a one-of-a-kind population of killer whales has hunted chinook salmon along the Pacific Coast. For the last 40 years, renowned whale scientist Ken Balcomb has closely observed them. He’s familiar with a deadly pattern. Salmon numbers plummet. Orcas starve. The downward spiral compelled him to realize that studying whales was no longer enough. He needed to act. The orcas need roughly a million salmon a year, where to find a million fish? The solution says Balcomb, is getting rid of four fish-killing dams 500 miles away, on the largest tributary to what was, until it was dammed nearly to death in the last century, the largest chinook producing river on earth. Studying whales is science. Removing dams is politics. Defiantly mixing the two, says Balcomb, has become the most important work of his storied career. Meanwhile, the race to extinction for salmon and orcas speeds up, nipping at the heels of the plodding, clumsy pace of political change in the Pacific Northwest, where dams and hydropower are king.
Doors open at 6 pm, film begins at 6:45. Register in advance here.
Steven Hawley, Writer and Filmmaker, will be at the showing. He is the author of Recovering a Lost River, a book that inspired the documentary film Dam Nation by Patagonia.
Sponsors: Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Social Justice Committee & the Central Oregon Bitterbrush Broads, Great Old Broads for Wilderness
A $10 donation is requested to support expenses for this showing and the continued advocacy for salmon and orcas. A donation is not required to register or attend.

Pesky Plants Pull @ Meadow Camp
2019-06-12 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join the Coalition and the Deschutes National Forest for a morning pulling invasive plants along the Deschutes River. We’ll focus our attention on the Meadow Camp Day Use Area.
We’ll start the morning with an overview of logistics and safety protocols, and talk about the what and why of pulling invasive plants. Participants will be required to sign a release waiver with the US Forest Service.
Why pull invasive weeds:

Noxious weeds invade a variety of habitats including agriculture and wildlands such as the National Forest.
They displace and compete with native vegetation, thus reducing wildlife forage, erosion control, and overall watershed health.
The Bend/Ft. Rock District of the Deschutes National Forest has documented approximately 2,300 acres of infestations. Some of these infestations are in our favorite places to recreate.
We need your help with controlling noxious weeds so we can continue to enjoy these special places!

Roy Zimmerman, Rize Up
2019-06-12 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
A benefit for KPOV Radio!
“With music this good and humor this insightful, there is good reason to be optimistic.”
Tickets: $20 in advance / $18 for KPOV members / $25 at the door

Power Hour: Making the most of your smart meter
2019-06-13 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Please RSVP in advance.
Meet the newest appliance in your home-the smart meter. Learn how you can demystify your energy and water bills.
For many of us, our energy and water bills can be a bit of a mystery. We get our bills once a month and they go up and down seasonally which we know is caused by weather and irrigation changes, but other than that, we’re left to guess what else makes our bills tick upwards.
This is where smart meters can help to unveil some of the mystery in your utility bills. With hourly reporting, you can see how your energy changes when you turn on the dishwasher and when your business opens up shop in the morning. Learn how you can make the most of your smart meter data at home and at work at this next Power Hour.
We will hear from Pacific Power to learn about our smart electric meters and the City of Bend to learn about our smart water meters. We will also learn from the Citizens Utility Board (CUB), a nonprofit group that advocates on behalf of utility ratepayers in order to keep our utility rates low.
This session is for is anyone who lives or works in a building in Central Oregon—so, that means you!
Our panelists will include

Matthew Chancellor, Regional Business Manager, Pacific Power
Janice Thompson, Deputy Director, Citizens’ Utility Board (CUB)
Daniel Denning, Utility Program Specialist-Water Conservation, City of Bend

We will also have additional expert panelists on-hand to answer questions and help you uncover more strategies to save energy at home and at work:

Brad Moore, Program Engineer, Energy Trust of Oregon Industry and Agriculture Program
Jesse Holland, Program Engineer, Energy Trust of Oregon Industry and Agriculture Program
Megan Cummings, Senior Home Energy Consultant, GreenSavers

Agenda

Networking: 5:00 to 5:30 pm
Presentation + Q&A: 5:30 to 6:30
Networking and mingling with speakers: 6:30 to 7:00

Thank you to our sponsors

Hike Along the Metolius
2019-06-15 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Get ready for the first in a series of three hikes along the Metolius River with LandWatch’s very own wildlife program director Nathan Hovekamp!
The first hike will begin at the Wizard Falls Fish Hatchery. We will make our way upstream to Canyon Creek Campground while learning about the flora and fauna of the basin. This is an out-and-back walk that begins and ends at the fish hatchery. The total walking distance is about 5.5 miles. The trail conditions are mostly level with occasional muddy spots, rocks, or tree roots, and mixed sun and shade. Each field trip will take 5-6 hours total, including round trip driving time from Bend.
Suggested equipment: comfortable hiking shoes, sack lunch, plenty of water, sun and bug sauce, binoculars, and field guides.

Core Area Project Community Workshop
2019-06-15 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Get Involved in the Core Area Project to help shape the heart of Bend.
Attend this Community Workshop on June 15th, 10am-Noon, at Bend High School Commons.
This project will work to create a common vision and implementation plan for the Core Area of the City. This includes four of the opportunity areas included in the 2016 Urban Growth Boundary expansion (Bend Central District, East Downtown, Inner Highway 20 / Greenwood, and KorPine). Through this process, the City will work with property owners, area residents, and other stakeholders.
Learn more about the Core Area Project here.

CTAC Meeting
2019-06-18 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The Citywide Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC) provides recommendations related to the updates of the Transportation System Plan (TSP) and Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP). This committee is getting closer to drafting the new TSP, which will be the guiding document for transportation in Bend over the next 20 years. Any new transportation projects in the City over the next 20 years, including transit, bike lanes, sidewalks, and road projects will be included in this plan. This will be the committee’s first discussion of priorities.
All meetings are open to the public, with an opportunity for public comment at the beginning and end. The agenda other materials will be available through the City of Bend here.

Association of Oregon Recyclers Conference
2019-06-19 - 2019-06-21 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Sustainable Oregon 2019, is AOR’s 41st annual Conference & Trade Show is a three-day interactive learning experience featuring cutting-edge educational sessions, workshops, local and national experts and speakers, facility tours, valuable networking opportunities, and an awards program to celebrate the achievements of Oregon’s recycling, reuse, and waste reduction businesses and leaders.
The conference also provides unmatched networking opportunities in one location. This is the time and place each year that recycling professionals from Oregon and around the Northwest gather to talk all things recycling, composting, and sustainable materials management.
The conference will be held at The Riverhouse on the Deschutes in Bend, Oregon, June 19-21st, 2019.

WaterWise Landscape Transformations
2019-06-19 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Learn simple step-by-step methods to convert your yard into a beautiful and functional WaterWise landscape. Workshops are scheduled 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. and include a hands-on demo segment in the Hollinshead Water-wise demonstration garden. Registration is required.

TSP Steering Committee Meeting
2019-06-20 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
This is an opportunity to learn about and provide public comment on Bend’s Transportation System Plan (TSP).
The TSP is part of the City’s Comprehensive Plan. It is dedicated to planning for our transportation needs over the next 20 years. The Steering Committee consists of the seven-person City Council plus a City Planning Commissioner, a County Commissioner, and a representative from the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). The Steering Committee is the decision maker for the TSP. All meetings of the Steering Committee are open to the public and include time for public comment.
You can also submit comments via email to: tsp@bendoregon.gov.

Sagebrush Sipper
2019-06-20 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join Oregon Natural Desert Association staff and supporters for Sagebrush Sippers happy hours in our office this summer. Mix and mingle, learn about new aspects of Oregon’s high desert, and find opportunities to dig deeper into our conservation work.
This month, hear about how to make the most of long summer days in Oregon’s high desert while enjoying cold beverages including beer from Immersion Brewing. Look for more Sagebrush Sippers events in Portland and Bend all summer.

Family Solstice Picnic + Pull
2019-06-21 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Give back to the land on the longest day of the year! Join the Weed Warriors for a family-friendly evening picnic and pull!
Volunteers will help remove non-native weeds from the Land Trust’s Willow Springs Preserve. This is a great opportunity to visit a Land Trust protected property that is not open to the public! Weed a little, picnic a little, and enjoy the longest day of the year in a beautiful setting. Bring your own picnic and the Land Trust will provide the drinks and dessert.

What to bring: Gloves, snacks, water, your favorite picnic blanket, and your dinner!
Level of Difficulty: Weed Warrior work parties are rated as moderately difficult. They include hiking off-trail on uneven terrain, stooping, kneeling, and working in all weather conditions.
Please register for this Deschutes Land Trust event here.

Bend Pride 5K Run and Walk
2019-06-22 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Out CentralOregon presents the first ever Pride 5K Run/Walk in Bend celebrating inclusivity and expanding on the Central Oregon Pride Festival. June 22nd events include: 5K festive course, followed by a Drag Dash (a short 100-200 meter ‘dash’ of fun and silliness), Spirit awards for Costumes, and finishes with raffles of awesome prizes donated by super cool local sponsors. The 5K route is from Drake Park along the Deschutes River to Farewell Bend Park, through the Old Mill & returns to Drake Park. The course provides visibility for the LGBTQ+ Community on a day of celebration and love.

Latino Outdoors Second Outing
2019-06-22 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
An outing to Tumalo and Double Falls!

CARPOOL: If you would like to carpool, meet at Safeway on 3rd & Franklin at 10:30am by the west side of the parking lot. Or, meet at the start of the Tumalo Falls trailhead at 12:00 pm.
This hike is approx. 3.5 miles roundtrip. Bring good walking shoes, sunscreen and water.
RSVP here.

Central Oregon Pride
2019-06-22 12:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Drake Park, 777 NW Riverside Blvd, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
This is an all inclusive event where we celebrate the diversity and the beauty within our community. People come from all around the nation, as well as some from other countries, to take part in this event. This event has been here for 15 years and continues to grow. It’s the second largest pride event in the state of Oregon! Come connect with community, view awesome entertainment, and eat from amazing local food trucks.

WaterWise Pollinator Gardens
2019-06-26 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States

Water in the West
2019-06-27 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Historian Patricia Limerick, a renowned scholar, director of the Center of the American West and professor at the University of Colorado, Boulder, will share her insights on issues surrounding water in our region. She’s written widely on the challenges facing Westerners today and guided discussions that seek open dialogue and problem solving around contentious topics while offering a rich historical context.
Event is $7.00 and Members receive a 20% discount. Register HERE.

Ochoco Campout
2019-06-28 - 2019-06-30 | Ochocos Wilderness Area, OR, United States
The Ochoco Campout is just a few weeks away—a weekend in the heart of the Ochoco National Forest! Experience the stillness of a ponderosa hillside, forest scents, a gurgling creek, the starry night-time sky. Hey, it’s time for a Nature recharge.
Friday evening we’ll have a brief welcome and orientation. Saturday offers different levels of hikes, including at least one to the top of iconic Lookout Mountain. That evening is a potluck group dinner in the Pavilion, a talk on the Ochoco Mountains area history and Juniper Group’s forest conservation work.
Registration is now open. Suggested donation is $22/person for the weekend to cover campground, food, equipment and expenses. Children under 18 are free. To reserve a spot please register at this Eventzilla link or mail a check made out to “Juniper Group Sierra Club” to Sierra Club, c/o Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas, Bend, OR 97703. Include email addresses of all adults so we can confirm space and send confirmation. Find more Ochoco Campout details on hikes, schedule, program, dog policy, more on our website. Questions? Email juniper.group@oregon.sierraclub.org.

Community Landfill Tour #2
2019-07-02 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
*Our first community landfill tour sold out, so we opened up a second opportunity! PLEASE REGISTER IN ADVANCE.*
Did you know the Knott Landfill is 110 feet deep? Have you seen the methane flare? Do you know how long it takes a head of lettuce to decompose in the landfill?
Come join The Environmental Center and Rethink Waste Project staff in partnership with Deschutes County Department of Solid Waste for a behind-the-scenes tour of what happens to your trash after it leaves the curb. See Knott Landfill’s trash pit, check out Deschutes Recycling, tour the transfer station, and understand the composting facility. Seeing where our waste goes will impact your decisions in the future and help you think twice about purchases.
This is a unique opportunity; the landfill isn’t always open to the public for tours.
PLEASE NOTE: There is limited parking so we will ask for folks to carpool. We will meet at 9am at the Ponderosa Park parking lot near the intersection of SE 15h St and SE Virginia Rd to divide into cars. We will be back at the cars by noon at the latest.

Raft n' Brew
2019-07-03 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join Sun Country Tours on Wednesday, July 3, for a super fun Big Eddy Thriller whitewater rafting trip followed by a complimentary beer tasting courtesy of Cascade Lakes Brewing Company on the Sun Country Tours patio. Even better, they’ll donate 50% of all proceeds to the The Environmental Center!
Raft n’ Brew is for guests 21 and older only. Cost is $59 per person and includes a complimentary beer tasting.
