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…
Recycle Right Community Presentation
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesJust because it has a recycling symbol on it does not mean it’s recyclable! Here in Deschutes County, we accept bottles, tubs and jugs when it comes to plastic. Come learn more about what is and isn’t recycled locally (and why), plus some tips on how to prevent waste in the first place.
History Wander, Indian Ford Meadow Preserve
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin the Deschutes Land Trust and Kelly Madden for a short stroll to learn about one of our flagship Preserves--Indian Ford Meadow. Explore the human history of the meadow, including both Native American and pioneer use. Then, learn about the history of the mountains that surround the meadow while you stroll along a gravel path…
Writing About (this) Place
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United States8-week class in place-based writing REGISTER: 541- 408-4509 or email esantasiero@gmail Inspired by the natural, cultural, and figurative landscapes of central Oregon and by select prose and poetry from our region, we develop and invigorate our own writing in all genres. Let’s see where an exploration of this particular place takes us as writers! Emphasis on place-based…
Bird Walk, Camp Polk Meadow Preserve
Camp Polk Meadow Preserve Sisters, OR, United StatesJoin the Deschutes Land Trust and Jan Rising for a bird walk at one of Central Oregon's birding hot spots--Camp Polk Meadow Preserve. Tune your ear and focus your binoculars as you stroll around Hindman Springs and into the meadow, watching for warblers in the willows and woodpeckers working the pine groves. More than 160…
Upstream
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesUpstream is a community event focused on sharing the work of students and celebrating watershed education. The event is a fundraiser for The Upstream Project, our watershed education program which seeks to educate, engage and activate the next generation of environmental stewards. Upstream is an evening filled with live and silent auctions for local art…
Become a Hike Leader Training
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesPrime hiking season is here and we need more hike leaders! Learn how to plan a hike and get tips for leading and managing a hike. After taking OLT101 new Outings Leaders will schedule a hike with an experienced leader as a dry run to practice what they've learned. This is a fun way to…
Saturday Bird Walks
Sunriver Nature Center & Oregon Observatory 57245 River Rd, Sunriver, OR, United StatesJoin 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,…
Central Oregon Veterans Ranch Spring Plant Sale
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesChoose from a variety of flowers and vegetables, all locally grown in Bend by veterans. Stay and enjoy a tour of the property and a BBQ lunch! Cauliflower Kale Sweet Peppers Jalapenos Tomatoes Corn Strawberries Basil Lettuce Microgreens Cucumbers Zucchini Alyssum Petunias Cosmos Calendula
Building an ADU: A Class for Homeowners
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesRegister for this event here. The goal of this class is to help you build an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) that will augment your property, maximize your space, and add flexibility to your life. This class will help you understand the essential elements of the ADU process from start to finish, which will result in…