Environmental Justice Episode 2
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesWhat are the roots of the conservation movement? This episode will discuss our nation’s actions, history and culture of oppression that led to the modern conservation movement. This episode is pivotal in understanding the injustices that conservation and public lands were born from and that persist today. Learn more about the series
Braiding Sweetgrass Author Robin Wall Kimmerer
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin for a talk with nationally recognized author Robin Wall Kimmerer, of Braiding Sweetgrass fame, on how themes from it can offer lessons on moving towards a more just and sustainable future. How can we apply the concepts of reciprocity and humility both socially and ecologically? How can we change the lens through which we…
Oregon Wildfire Impact Panel
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesOregon Parks Forever will host a webinar with representatives of the Oregon Department of Forestry, U.S. Forest Service, and the U.S. Bureau of Land Management to talk about the seven major fires (Beachie Creek, Holiday Farm, Riverside, Archie Creek, Lionshead, Slater and S. Obenchain) that impacted our public lands. If you would like to know how…
Heat Pump Water Heaters – Cost effective carbon action
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesWater heaters are the second biggest energy users in most homes and will account for 1.5 - 2.5 Tons of carbon emissions each year. Heat Pump Water Heaters use a fraction of the energy required by standard electric or gas powered models. Our panel will discuss why these products are so efficient, how they avoid carbon emissions, what to know about installing one in your home, and how to take advantage of the money-saving promotions available now.
Tribal & Indigenous Knowledge in Policy-Webinar
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesThis webinar will focus on the Role of Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) in Data, Research, and Policy-making. Join Beyond Toxics to hear from Tribal staff, community members, and scholars explore the role of TEK in data collection, research, and policy-making. Panelists will also discuss best practices when learning about the use of TEK, and how…
Native American Heritage Month Events
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesIn honor of Native American Heritage Month, please join upcoming virtual events hosted by the Papalaxsimisha program. Nov 18: Hunting Regulations and Climate Change with Wildlife Biologist, Austin Smith Jr.
Making Sense of the 2020 Wildfires
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesMaking Sense of the 2020 Wildfires will focus on the most recent wildfires and what we can do to protect our communities, our forests, and our climate in the face of unprecedented change. Making Sense of the 2020 Wildfires Wednesday, November 18th | 4pm - 5:30pm Virtual meeting via Zoom This multimedia conversation moderated by Courtney Johnson, Executive…
Wolverine(s) of Oregon Webcast
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesAccording to biologists with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, there are fewer than 300 wolverines left in the contiguous United States, putting the future of this species in jeopardy. Here in Oregon, the Wallowa Wolverine Project will begin its second year using remote camera monitoring and snow-tracking to learn more about the status and…
Honoring Native American Heritage Month at COCC
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin a Native fry bread cooking demonstration with Joie Simtustus-Chavez, an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs via Zoom: https://cocc.zoom.us/j/97954015852. Simtustus-Chavez learned how to make this customary food from her grandmother and mother, with the recipe handed down in the oral tradition. Please have the following ingredients assembled prior to the event:…
She Feeds the World – Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment in the Context of Food Security and Nutrition
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin FAO North America and CARE USA for a Congressional Briefing on how empowering women brings us closer to our goals of eradicating hunger, ensuring food security, eliminating all forms of malnutrition, and improving the lives of people around the globe.