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…
Wild & Scenic Film Festival
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesOregon Natural Desert Association presents the Wild & Scenic Film Festival! Join ONDA for an evening of short films showcasing our earth’s natural wonders and the amazing stories of activists working to conserve the environment. The Wild & Scenic Film Festival will include an in-person show at the Tower Theatre as well as a virtual live-streaming show…
Upriver: An Oregon Experience
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin the Deschutes National Forest and Discover Your Forest for a screening the film Upriver, a ‘watershed film’ that explores one of the nation’s most active river conservation movements. Before the show, District Ranger Ian Reid and Sisters Trail Alliance volunteer Gary Guttormsen will discuss restoration efforts on two local Wild and Scenic rivers, the Metolius…
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,…
Waste & Materials Working Group Meeting – Community Climate Action Plan
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesThe Climate Action Steering Committee (CASC) is working on a Community Climate Action Plan to implement the policy direction established by Council resolution in 2016. The Community Climate Action Plan goals are to establish a roadmap for the community to achieve fossil fuel use reductions of 40% by 2030 and 70% by 2050. Development of the Community Climate Action Plan calls for…
Transportation Working Group Meeting – Community Climate Action Plan
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesThe Climate Action Steering Committee (CASC) is working on a Community Climate Action Plan to implement the policy direction established by Council resolution in 2016. The Community Climate Action Plan goals are to establish a roadmap for the community to achieve fossil fuel use reductions of 40% by 2030 and 70% by 2050. Development of the Community Climate Action Plan calls for…
Pollinators and Pesticides
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesNative pollinators play a vital role in High Desert ecosystems but face numerous pressures, including agricultural and household use of pesticides. Join Rich Hatfield, senior conservation biologist for the Xerces Society’s Endangered Species Program, for a discussion of how pesticides affect pollinators, what actions are being taken and what you can do to help.
Seeing Hidden Water
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesEmma Marris will talk about the future of fresh water. She will cover global and local challenges as increasing populations struggle to share a finite amount of water. She'll delve into one of the biggest challenges for those who want to talk about freshwater: much of it is hidden. Come to gain an understanding of the…
Public Meeting for Swalley Draft Watershed Plan-EA
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesOn September 21, 2018 the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) released a Draft Watershed Plan-Environmental Assessment (Plan-EA) for the Swalley Irrigation District Irrigation Modernization Project. The proposed project will pipe 16.6 miles of canals and laterals over seven years to improve water conservation, water delivery reliability, and public safety. NRCS developed the Draft Plan-EA in partnership…
Power Hour | Shifting the electric vehicle market into high gear
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesElectric vehicles are happening. They’re not just the future of driving—they are already hitting the road in record numbers all over the world. Oregon has an opportunity to be behind the wheel, helping to drive this transformation. Our state ranks fifth in the nation, per capita, for the number of plug-in vehicles with more than 16,000 registered EVs. But we aspire to go even further.