Let's Talk About Food Security With Jillian Hishaw
2021-04-08 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Food insecurity: being without access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious, and culturally appropriate food.
Join High Desert Food & Farm Alliance as they talk with Jillian Hishaw about the work she is doing in farming communities to reduce rates of food insecurity in rural communities.

Environmental Justice Pathways Summit
2021-04-09 - 2021-04-10 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The long-awaited Environmental Justice Pathways Summit (EJP Summit) is finally here! The EJP summit will host renowned national and state speakers, and create space for interactive discussions and presentations with the goal of creating a collaborative network and policy guidelines dedicated to Environmental Justice in the state of Oregon. The EJPS will feature Environmental, Cultural and Human Rights Advocate Sheila Watt-Cloutier for the annual University of Oregon Climate Change and Indigenous Peoples lecture on April 9 at 12 pm and the Keynote Lecture on April 10 at 6 pm with Dr. Mustafa Santiago Ali, with the National Wildlife Federation. Information is included below. We hope you can join!

2021 Salmon Run
2021-04-10 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
A Benefit For The Environmental Center
Volunteers needed! Sign up for a shift here.
One of Bend’s oldest organized races and a local favorite. Kick off the 2021 race season with a true Bend tradition. One of the first half marathons of the year in the Northwest, the Salmon Run is a testing ground for those looking to be a factor on the racing scene. Enjoy the cool temperatures and flat terrain as well as those crystal clear Central Oregon skies.
Celebrate the amazing expedition at the 32nd Annual Salmon Run!
Each year, the mighty salmon make an expedition of a lifetime back to their homes – traversing thousands of miles and overcoming countless obstacles on their river journeys. Their achievement is awesome in the true sense of the word. Drawing inspiration from this icon of the Pacific Northwest, join hundreds of runners on their own journeys. Choose your distance: Half Marathon, 10K or 5K! Each race is professionally chip-timed and supported by outstanding event staff and medical personnel who are there for you at every turn.

Red Planet Mars
2021-04-13 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Mars and Earth have much in common. They’re both small rocky planets, and although Mars is smaller, both planets have a similar length of day. Both planets have ice at the poles, and Mars may even have water flowing like Earth. Mars also may have quakes and similar geologic features. Scientists have been gathering evidence that Mars, too, may hold ancient life, in the form of microbes. This lecture will be given by Jim Todd, Director of Space Science Education at the Oregon Museum of Science & Industry (OMSI).

Oregon Home Builder Roundtable: Chasing Opportunities in Energy Code
2021-04-14 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Live Webinar | April 14 (9-10:30AM)
Join Energy Trust of Oregon for this webinar that will take a deep dive into 2021 Oregon Residential Specialty Code requirements, focusing on the following:

Bringing ducts and air handlers inside (the thermal boundary)
Balanced ventilation options

The first hour of the webinar will be a presentation, followed by 30 minutes dedicated for questions. Register for the webinar today.

Bring Back the Pollinators: What you can do to help support bees
2021-04-14 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
With the arrival of spring, many of us living in Oregon turn our thoughts toward flowers and gardens and the plant lover’s favorite friend: the bee!
Get a glimpse into the amazing diversity of bees and other pollinators. Debbie Schlenoff of the Lane County Audubon Society and Aimee Code of the Xerces Society, will discuss the unique needs and behaviors of the hundreds of bee species that inhabit Oregon. They’ll describe the alarming decline in bee species and also let you know about the many opportunities to help bees survive and thrive. You’ll learn about everything from pollinator-friendly gardening to community science, and much more.

Confluence Conversation: A Native Lens on Regenerative Ecosystems
2021-04-14 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Since settler colonialism, seasonal flooding along the Columbia has been a threat, a destabilizing force to be mitigated. Native understanding knows that seasonal flooding brings necessary replenishment and resources for sustainable ecosystem health. Join David Lewis and Eric Quaempts for a discussion about Traditional life along the watersheds and how Native knowledge is addressing concerns for healthier watersheds today and moving forward.
This partnered event is the first of a three-part series offered by the Columbia Slough Watershed Council. The series examines the history of the watershed and its management to help inform current developments of a new watershed district with a stronger commitment to improved wildlife habitat, water quality, and the promotion of equity and social justice.
Support for this program comes from the Oregon Cultural Trust and the Multnomah County Drainage District.

Farmers as Agents of Change in Greening Agriculture: Challenges & Opportunities
2021-04-15 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join FAO North America and the Embassy of Denmark in the USA, to learn about the challenges and opportunities facing farmers in ushering in a green transition towards more sustainable agriculture and food production.

Bend COTA Work Events
2021-04-15, 2021-04-22 | 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.

Reaping What You Sow: Refugee Caravans at the U.S.-Mexico Border
2021-04-15 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Discover how the long and troubled history of U.S. military and covert interventions in Central America and failed U.S. economic assistance and climate change policies are responsible for the waves of desperate people currently fleeing El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras, and why the United States has a legal and moral responsibility to admit them as refugees.

Celebrate Earth Day with film screening of Microplastic Madness
2021-04-16 - 2021-04-25 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The Environmental Center and Bendfilm are teaming up to bring you a free screening of Microplastic Madness. Followed by a live panel discussion.
Microplastic Madness is an optimistic take on the local and global plastic pollution crisis as told through a refreshing urban youth point of view with an inspiring take action message.
The live panel discussion on 4/22 at 6:00PM will help connect global plastic pollution in the oceans to our local Central Oregon actions. Panelists include microplastics scientists Dr. Janice Brahney and Dr. Elise Granek, the film’s producer, and local legislator Phil Chang.

View trailer here!

Emerald Earth Film Festival
2021-04-17 - 2021-04-24 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Center for Environmental Futures presents: Emerald Earth 2021 Film Festival
This year’s EEFF theme is “Toxins.” Once you register, you will be able to stream the films on demand!
Here is the line-up:

Painted Nails by Erica Jordan and Dianne Griffin
East LA Interchange by Betsy Kalin
Around Crab Orchard by Sarah Kanouse

The EEFF is hosted by Center for Environmental Futures.
There will also be a series of conversations with the film producers on April 19th, 20th, and 21st. To register and find out more, visit: https://cef.uoregon.edu/emerald-earth-2021-toxins/

Vigil for Daunte Wright
2021-04-18 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join The Cenral Oregon Peacekeepers and Kerstin Arias this Sunday April 18th at the peace corner in Bend Oregon from 6pm-7pm to give a moment of remembering, a moment of silence and a moment of solidarity for Daunte Wright.
Please bring a candle, dress warm, ASL provided and wear a mask.

HOPE FOR THE FUTURE
2021-04-20 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
In celebration of Earth Day, join Camp Fire for a discussion around the future of our planet and how we can inspire our kids to become stewards of the environment. By instilling a love of nature, we can give young people the agency and confidence to make a difference in the fight against climate change.

Stories from the Sagebrush Sea
2021-04-20 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join ONDA for the final event in the 2021 High Desert Speaker Series as they take a virtual journey through the high desert with Ed Jahn, Executive Producer of “Oregon Field Guide,” Oregon Public Broadcasting’s flagship television series dedicated to exploring Oregon’s wonders. Ed’s team has crawled every backroad and landscape in Oregon with an eye toward the beautiful, the fascinating and the wonderous. From charismatic wildlife to dark, astoundingly starry night skies, Oregon’s dry side offers a plethora of reasons to cherish and connect with this one-of-a-kind place. Follow along on a behind-the-scenes tour of the captivating stories Ed’s crew has captured through the years.
This event will be hosted online, beginning at 5:30 p.m. PST. Registration is free and required. All registrants will be entered to win a giveaway prize package!

What Happened Before the Big Bang? with Ethan Siegel
2021-04-20 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
In the 1920’s, cosmologists theorized that the Universe originated from a hotter, denser state: this led to what we know today as the Big Bang. By extrapolating backwards to a variety of temperatures and times, we were able to predict a number of consequences of this scenario. But this extrapolation led to problems as well: things that were observed but weren’t predicted. Scientists couldn’t simply give up and conclude that we couldn’t figure out what came before the beginning. Ethan Siegel will share how the last 40 years of research has uncovered what happened before – and beyond – the Big Bang, and where the frontiers of knowledge are today.

Othering & Belonging Spring Summit 2021
2021-04-21 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join the Othering & Belonging Institute on April 21 for a groundbreaking day of connection and big ideas for building a world based on belonging, justice, and care—for our communities, for our living planet, and for our future.
Summit will feature special sessions with Toshi Reagon, john a. powell, Tokata Iron Eyes, Xiye Bastida, The Nile Project, Naomi Klein, Taeku Lee, Astra Taylor, Norma Wong, Sarah Crowell, Alphabet Rockers, and more. Agenda and speakers can be found on Summit webpage.

Game Changers: Youth-led Action on Climate Change
2021-04-21 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join Art Works for Change, the ISB Intersectional Activism club, and Beaverton City Library for a climate change-themed game night, featuring student art, poetry, and presentations from climate change organizations. This event is one of a series of interactive experiences to promote action on climate change, and is part of a new storytelling project that will help people visualize the impact of global warming and the pathways to solving the climate crisis. All ages are welcome. Registration required; register with an email address and an email will be sent with the link prior to the event.

2021 Oregon Budget Virtual Hearings
2021-04-21 - 2021-04-22, 2021-04-22 - 2021-04-23 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Representative Kropf would like to share important information and resources about Oregon’s upcoming Budget Virtual Hearings. The Joint Committee on Ways and Means will host the 2021 Oregon Budget Virtual Hearings to receive public feedback on how the Legislature should balance the state budget and use federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act.

Due to the ongoing pandemic, these hearings will be conducted virtually and organized by congressional district. Members of the public will be able to submit written testimony, as well as provide live testimony by phone or video during the hearings. Oregonians can find their congressional district here
Link and agenda for April 21st.

Link and agenda for April 22nd.

Webcast: The Loneliest Polar Bear
2021-04-21 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join author Kale Williams for a presentation on his work writing The Loneliest Polar Bear, exploring how polar bears became the poster children for climate change, how climate change is impacting the people living in the Arctic, and how the fate of polar bears is not theirs alone.

Harney County Migratory Bird Festival
2021-04-22 - 2021-04-25 | 375 SW Powerhouse Dr Suite 100, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Spend an amazing weekend witnessing the spectacular spring migration in the Harney Basin of Southeast Oregon. View thousands of migratory birds as they rest and feed in the open spaces of Oregon’s high desert. Held annually in April in Harney County.
The Harney County Migratory Bird Festival was first held in 1981 ​to celebrate the large annual migration of birds passing through Harney Basin on the Pacific Flyway. Harney Basin is one of the three most important areas left in the western United States for spring migratory birds stopping on their way north.
​Over 300 species of birds use the refuge throughout each year, making Harney Basin a bird watcher’s paradise. Today, we continue to celebrate the migratory birds’ return each year with guided tours led by experts, workshops, and fun activities for both youth and adults.

EVs - Cheaper than you think
2021-04-22 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
An Earth Day webinar devoted to electric vehicles.
Join the Electrify Coalition as we celebrate Earth Day with a discussion on electric vehicles. Transportation is the number 1 source of CO2 in the United States and we’ve got to rapidly electrify our rides if we want to reduce emissions. Electrify Now will spend this webinar exploring the concerns or pain points you might have in going electric for your next vehicle.

Closing Bend's Housing Gap
2021-04-22 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
We all agree housing in Bend is a big challenge.
Join New Deal Housing they introduce you to some new housing concepts designed to help Bend’s essential workers (teachers, nurses, public safety workers) live in the communities where they work. You really don’t want to miss this!

RiverFest 2021
2021-04-22 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Walking along the water has offered us solace from our lives at home or provided us a place to socialize safely.
The river is such an important part of our lives, please join Deschutes River Conservancy in this opportunity to give back. Our rivers and streams need our help to flow in healthier ways.
Help Deschutes River Conservancy celebrate 25 years of river restoration this year at RiverFest, a virtual experience of Deschutes River Conservancy annual RiverFeast Dinner & Auction.

Womxn in Conservation: Skill Building Workshop
2021-04-23 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join Central Oregon Womxn in Conservation on the Metolius River on to learn (or practice) your redd counting skills.
Redband trout will be spawning, and the calm, clear waters of the Metolius River are the perfect place to learn. You will be getting in the water–and it’s cold, so you’ll need to bring your waders. In addition, polarized glasses and a rimmed hat will really help you see better.
If you don’t have access to gear, please indicate this on the registration form and Central Oregon Womxn in Conservation will do their best to round you up some loaner gear.

Help Our Garden Grow!
2021-04-23 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The Environmental Center’s garden staff will be spreading compost and giving away kids Grow Kits from Central Oregon Pediatric Associates (COPA) in our Kansas Avenue Learning Garden.
Stop in to lend a hand, pick up a kit for your child, or both! Volunteers will be helping to spread compost.
2pm-5pm: Stop by our Learning Garden to pick up a Grow Kit!
Shift one: 2pm-3:30pm: Volunteer to help spread compost!
Shift two: 3:30pm-5pm: Volunteer to help spread compost!
*As a reminder, we will be following OHA guidlines. Asking attendees to wear face masks, be in pods of no more than 6 people, and practice physical distancing. Any one who wishes to volunteer must sign-up in advance.
We look forward to having you and your family at this years Earth Day Celebrations!

Round Butte Overlook Park Clean Up
2021-04-24 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Round Butte needs your help this Earth Day. Please join SOLVE, the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, Discover Your Forest and the Crooked River National Grassland staff to clean up Round Butte. Volunteers are needed to pick up litter – both large and small – in several locations on the butte.

Virtual April Town Hall/Reunión Municipal Virtual de abril
2021-04-24 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join Representative Kropf and Bend City Councilor Melanie Kebler for a town hall discussion about state and local issues. Live Spanish interpretation will be available.
Únase al Representante Jason Kropf y la Concejala de la ciudad de Bend, Melanie Kebler, para una discusión en la reunión municipal sobre problemas estatales y locales. Habrá interpretación en español disponible.
