Earth Day After Party Shakedown Show
2016-04-23 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Come to the Old Stone Performing Arts Center for the Earth Day After Party Shakedown Show, to get down on the new dance floor with Chiringa and Ubuntu, Saturday April 23rd from 7 – 10 pm. (Door and bar 6:30pm) Latin dance fiesta meets funk rock fusion with Shireen Amini’s power house quartet, Chiringa!, while show openers Ubuntu will bring a groove-heavy afro-roots rhythm sound to help you fully give thanks to Mother Earth.
A substantial portion of the proceeds will go directly to the Environmental Center, so don’t miss out on this chance to give thanks and get down with your friends.
$5-15 cover at the door, sliding scale. All ages welcome!
“We will be in full band format and joined by our dear friends Ubuntu for an earth-shaking night of get-down and celebration. The evening will be filled with tribal African grooves and tropical flavor. The incredible beautiful dance floor will be the canvas for your wildest moves! Just like we always like to do when we team up with other talented musicians, you can expect some really fun surprise collaborations. The added bonus to all this? Well, we won’t just be reveling in the abundance and beauty of our planet, but a portion of our proceeds for this night will go directly to the Environmental Center.” — Shireen Amini, Chiringa

Spring Repair Cafe at The Gear Fix
2016-04-26 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
We’re excited to return to The Gear Fix for our Spring Repair Cafe! Volunteers will be on hand to fix, for free, small appliances/electronics, outdoor gear, clothes, boots/shoes, bikes, jewelry, small furniture/household goods, and knitting repairs. NEW – This event will also feature mobile phone screen repair!
Email or call denise at 541-385-6908 x14 if you have any questions or would like to be added to the list of volunteer fixers!

COBKA April Club Meeting
2016-04-26 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Rearing and Caring for Mason Bees
Our April meeting will welcome Entomologist and Master Gardener Rich Little for a talk on Mason Bees. Just in time for those of us looking into mason bees this year!
https://rentmasonbees.com/wp/index.php/about/aboutrich/
Our Beginner’s Corner will be held at 5:30 across the hall. Hope to see you all there!
www.cobeekeeping.org

Gena Goodman-Campbell: Central Oregon Desert Treasures
2016-04-26 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
In the fourth and final presentation of ONDA’s High Desert Speaker Series in Bend, ONDA teams up with the Great Old Broads for Wilderness to present Central Oregon conservation expert Gena Goodman-Campbell. She will reveal some of the most spectacular desert places you may never have heard of — right here in Bend’s backyard!
From Whychus-Deschutes to Hidden Springs and beyond, Gena will share what makes these lands Central Oregon’s best kept secret, and how you can help protect them for generations to come.
The event will take place at Bend’s Old Stone Church, 157 NW Franklin Ave. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. The event is free. Space is limited.

High Desert Speaker Series: Desert Treasures
2016-04-26 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
In the fourth and final presentation of ONDA’s High Desert Speaker Series in Bend, ONDA teams up with the Great Old Broads for Wilderness to present Central Oregon conservation expert Gena Goodman-Campbell. She will reveal some of the most spectacular desert places you may never have heard of — right here in Bend’s backyard!
From Whychus-Deschutes to Hidden Springs and beyond, Gena will share what makes these lands Central Oregon’s best kept secret, and how you can help protect them for generations to come.

Wednesday Birders
2016-04-27 07:00 - 12:00, 2016-05-04 07:00 - 12:00, 2016-05-11 07:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Nancy P’s, 1054 Milwaukee, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Meet up with others in our intrepid group for local birding. We meet at Nancy P’s Bakery on Newport Avenue just east of Newport Market in Bend. From there we depart on weekly half day or full day trips to venues in our area. Meet-up times are usually 7AM in the Spring and Summer and 8AM in Fall and Winter. Trip plans are posted on COBOL each week prior to the trip.
Transportation is via carpool depending on who can drive and individual schedules. Dress for the weather; be prepared with food, sunscreen, etc; and bring a pair of binoculars; spotting scopes are helpful on many trips.
Feb 10 early start, all day to Willamette Valley refuge
Feb 17, Shevlin trails, River trails Bend
Feb 24, Cold Springs, Suttle Lake, Santiam Pass
March 2, Skyliner area
March 9, Wastewater ponds, Hatfield, Redmond, etc
March 16, Sunriver and south where open water can be found
March 23, Lower Bridge, includes knapweed digging
March 30, Fort Rock, all day
April 6, Calliope Crossing, Green Ridge
April 13, Desert east of Bend, EARLY start
April 20, Cline Falls SP, Twin Bridges, Tumalo State Park,
April 27, Shevlin Park ***Change****
May 4 Shorebirds, wastewater ponds Bend, Redmond, Prineville
May 11 River trails Bend and Tumalo for migrants
May 18, GI Ranch, east of Bend. Birding all day, bring lunch, scopes.
May 25, shorebirds, location TBD
June1, Malheur, all day
June 8 Glaze Meadow, Black Butte Swamp, Calliope Crossing
June 15, woodpeckers, varied locations
June 22 Cabin Lake, Fort Rock and Summer Lake, all day, bring lunch
June 29, Gilchrist, Crescent, Norther Waterthrush
July 6, Three Creeks, Park Meadow trail, other trails
July 13 Hatfield, walk 3 miles
July 20 Calliope Crossing, Jack Lake
July 27,Green Ridge springs
August 3 High Lakes, shorebirds, waterfowl
August 10 Skyliner and Tumalo Falls morning and again evening
August 17, a.m. Millican Valley, return in evening, over night optional at Pine Mountain
August 24 Calliope Crossing, Black Butte Swamp
August 31, shorebirds
Sept 7 Wickiup, Crane Prairie, Vaux’s Swifts evening, Bend
Sept 14, Malheur all day
Sept 21 Green Ridge raptors, grouse, woodpeckers, all day birding
Sept 28, Fort Rock and Summer Lake, all day
Oct 5, high lakes, Crane Prairie and Wickiup
Oct 12 Hatfield ponds, Alfalfa
Oct 19 coastal birding, 2 or 3 days, seawatching a.m., passerines and land PMs.
Oct 26 Mill Creek, Ochocos area

Old Mill Bird Walk
2016-04-29 10:00 - 12:00, 2016-05-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Old Mill District, 475 SW Powerhouse Dr , Bend, OR, 97702, United States
Old Mill Bird Walks occur every other Friday, beginning April 1st through May 27th.
Time: 10:00 AM – 12 noon
Location: Meet at The Old Mill Ticket Kiosk. Binoculars are available for check-out.
What: A leisurely walk around the Old Mill property adjacent to the Deschutes River.
Who is invited: Walks are appropriate for all ages and interested parties, from novices to experienced avian experts.

Bike More Challenge Kickoff
2016-05-01 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
May 1st – 31st
The Bike More Challenge is a fun, free competition to encourage your friends, family, and colleagues to experience first hand joys and benefits of riding a bike.
HOW IT WORKS:
Businesses compete against each other to see who can get the most staff to ride a bike and log their trips between May 1-31. For 2016 we’re using a simple points model to allow workplaces to compete with each other across their size category (see the points system below). The points system has been carefully selected to ensure a fair and exciting competition, and to strongly encourage workplaces to engage new riders if they want to climb the leaderboard and secure victory!
It’s not just about who can ride the most miles, but also who can encourage the most people to give bicycling a try. Of course, if you log more miles and more trips you’ll earn more points (and have a shot at some special individual prizes), but the fastest way to earn more points is to encourage more people to get on a bike and ride!

Upper Deschutes: The Forgotten Miles
2016-05-02 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Upper Deschutes: The Forgotten Miles
Water for Fish, Farms & Families
Please join us Monday, May 2nd for a community conversation about the current state of the Upper Deschutes River.
Local independent filmmaker Scott Nelson will show his film Rivière des Chutes followed by a moderated audience-driven dialogue with a local panel of river experts.
The event is free but you need to register to get a ticket: www.deschutesriver.org. For more information: 541.382.4077 ext.23.
Moderator: Ryan Houston, Upper Deschutes Watershed Council
Panelists:
Craig Horrell: Deschutes Basin Board of Control
Tod Heisler: Deschutes River Conservancy
Gail Snyder: Coalition for the Deschutes
Jason Gritzner: US Forest Service
Kyle Gorman: Oregon Water Resources Department
This program is brought to you by: Scott Nelson Productions, Deschutes River Conservancy, Deschutes Land Trust, Upper Deschutes Watershed Council, Deschutes Basin Board of Control, Coalition for the Deschutes, Oregon Water Resources Department, Trout Unlimited and the US Forest Service.

Happy Hour in the Garden
2016-05-03, 2016-05-10 | 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

Green Team Movie: Unacceptable Levels
2016-05-03 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Green Team Movie Night, Tuesday, May 3rd
“‘Unacceptable Levels’ examines the chemical revolution of the 1940s through the eyes of affable father and filmmaker Ed Brown. Join him as he interviews top minds in the fields of science, advocacy, and law. Weaving their testimonies into a compelling narrative, Brown presents us with the story of how the chemical revolution brought us to where we are, and where–if we’re not vigilant–it may take us. This film poses challenges to our companies, our government, and our society to do something about a nearly-unseen threat with the inspired knowledge that small changes can generate a massive impact.”
Questions? Call Nancy Merrick 541-815-6504

Medicine of the Wolf, a Julia Huffman Film
2016-05-03 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
With stunning cinematography, this award-winning documentary goes deep into the Northern Minnesota landscape to the world of the wolf, to pursue the deep intrinsic value of perhaps the most unjustly maligned animal on the face of the planet. National Geographic photographer Jim Brandenburg has studied wolves for 45 years, longer than anyone in history. Discussion of the current state of wolves in Oregon and recent lethal control measures against the Imnaha pack will follow the film. Ticket reservations, link here. Doors open at 5:30, film at 6:30pm. Food/drink will be available to order.
Where: Oxford Hotel Ballroom, 10 NW Minnesota, Bend
Cost: $10 Donation at the door or at link
Who: Open to the Public

COTA Gray Butte Work Event
2016-05-07 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Preparation for the Spring Fling including survey, anchor placement and drainage work.

Meet at the High Desert Sports Complex.

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.

Contact the Redmond Chapter Representative: redmondrep@cotamtb.com or 541-815-1454

Women Build
2016-05-07 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join Bend Area Habitat for Humanity to celebrate National Women Build Week! Work alongside dozens of local women on the construction site, learn new skills, and support Habitat’s mission.
Must register by April 27th.
$20 fee, includes lunch and t-shirt.

Mother's Day Bernie Journey
2016-05-08 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States

Bringing Monarchs Back to Central Oregon
2016-05-10 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Monarchs are the most well known butterflies in the world, however their populations in both the western and eastern ranges are at risk of extinction. Creating monarch waystations and pollinator gardens are vital to the protection of this diminishing species. Join monarch expert, Tom Landis of Southern Oregon Monarch Advocates, and learn how you can help!
Call 541-593-4394 to reserve your seat. Space is limited! Free event, donations gladly accepted!
If you can’t get enough about Monarchs, we encourage you to join Monarch Advocates of Central Oregon for Monarchs, Milkweeds –– and YOU on May 12th in Bend. Find more information here.

Volunteer Connect Board Fair
2016-05-11 16:00 - 18:00 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
26 Community Organizations Seeking Board Members!
Interested in being a board member? To give you an insider’s look, Volunteer Connect is hosting our fifth annual Board Fair. You’ll have a chance to meet with 26 of the area’s top nonprofits, in a lively “speed-dating” environment at this free event.
Bend 2030
Bend Spay and Neuter Project
Bend’s Community Center
Brightside Animal Center
Cascades Theatrical Company
Central Oregon Veterans Ranch
Children’s Museum
Crawmer’s Critters
DAWNS House
Equine Outreach
Family Resource Center
Grandma’s House
Healthy Beginnings
Heart of Oregon Corps
High Desert Maker Mill
Human Dignity Coalition
Humane Society of Central Oregon
Hunger Prevention Coalition
KPOV, High Desert Community Radio
Latino Community Association
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Oregon
Tower Theatre Foundation
United Way
Volunteer Connect
Younity

Green School Showcase
2016-05-11 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join schools and sustainability leaders to celebrate student accomplishments, and learn ways to strengthen programs live sustainably at home and school.
Light refreshments will be served thanks to BLPSD Nutrition Services and generous community donations.

Monarchs, Milkweeds –– and You!
2016-05-12 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Monarch Advocates of Central Oregon want to see more iconic Monarch butterflies in Central Oregon and invite you to learn about the Monarch’s migration through our area and find out how you can support them through local habitat restoration, citizen science projects, and more!
Speakers include Katya Spiecker, founder of Monarch Advocates of Central Oregon; US Forest Service geneticist Matt Horning, David James, Associate Professor of entomology at Washington State University, and Tom Landis with Southwest Oregon Monarch Advocates. Spiecker will highlight local conservation work; Horning will cover the regional monitoring project; James will discuss the Western Monarch Tagging Program; and Landis will talk about tagging and citizen science in Southern Oregon.
Doors open at 6pm. This is a free event. Please RSVP for event.
If you can’t get enough about Monarchs, we encourage you to join the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory for Bringing Monarchs Back to Central Oregon on May 10th. Find more information here.
Presented by Monarch Advocates of Central Oregon, Sunriver Nature Center and Great Old Broads for Wilderness.

Chippin' In for Bend Area Habitat Golf Tournament
2016-05-13 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Our 4th Annual Fundraising Golf Tournament will be at Bend Golf & Country Club this year. We will have a 1 pm Shotgun start followed by a buffet dinner, prizes, awards and silent auction.

COTA Spring Fling
2016-05-14 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Meet: The COTA Bunker, 63075 Crusher Ave, Bend OR, 97701. Near the intersection of Archie Briggs and O B Riley roads.
Work site: TBD
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.
After party hosted by Bend Cyclery with food provided by Chicken Bonz.
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.

Getting Started-Protection, Amending Soil and What to Plant
2016-05-14 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Want to learn more about gardening? Please join OSU Master Gardeners and OSU Staff at many of our offerings. All speakers share research based gardening information specific to Central Oregon.
For a full schedule of “Gardening, Get Good At It!” please visit the website.

Bend Coop Tour 2016
2016-05-14 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Visit Central Oregon chicken coops for ideas on coop design, poultry habitat and chicken-keeping.
All proceeds benefit Central Oregon Locavore. Crows Feet Commons will also be offering a bike tour of the tour!
Whether you’re a chicken enthusiast, a chicken-owner-wannabe, or a chicken & egg eater – this tour is for you!
Chickens have been receiving a lot of press lately. It seems the whole “go green” and “eat local” habits are creating a renewed interest in this barnyard critter. And what better way to celebrate this wonderful bird than a tour of local chicken coops which house (yes!) real, live, feathered chickens.
The other “why” of doing this is to raise needed funds for two very worthy local charitable organizations:
Central Oregon Locavore
Healing Reins
Maplets will be available at Central Oregon Locavore, Cowgirl Cash and Newport Market…. Maps now available! $10

Discover Nature Days: Birds and Beaks are Neat
2016-05-14 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Presented by the Children’s Forest of Central Oregon partners, Discover Nature Days are free family events throughout Central Oregon that connect children and families to the wonder of nature.
Spring 2016 Events
Get outside and discover with your little explorers! Join us for 2 hours of science, art and play while learning about the natural world and exploring local parks. All events are free and recommended for ages 5-10.
Second Saturdays, March-June

March 12, 1-3 pm: Snow Explorers at Skyliners Lodge (west of Bend) with Discover Your Forest
April 9, 10 am-12 noon: The Invisible Tracker at Shevlin Park (Bend) with Wildheart Nature School
May 14, 1-3 pm: Birds and Beaks are Neat at American Legion Park (Redmond) with High Desert Museum – Spanish/bilingual program
June 11, 10 am-12 noon: Water and Wildlife at Sawyer Park (Bend) with Upper Deschutes Watershed Council and The Environmental Center

Deschutes Children's Foundation Art & Wine Auction
2016-05-14 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
​Join us on Saturday, May 14 at 5:30pm at the Art & Wine Auction as we celebrate Deschutes Children’s Foundation! The event takes place at the Riverhouse Convention Center and welcomes 400 prominent community members, art collectors, and wine aficionados. Deschutes Children’s Foundation creates a remarkable guest experience at the Art & Wine Auction:

luscious wines, craft beers, and appetizers begin the evening
live entertainment from Todd Haaby and Sola Via
over 100 silent auction packages
seated dinner with wine on each table and a souvenir wine glass for each guest
live auction boasting a showcase of artwork from the region’s top artists, a paddle raise to support Deschutes Children’s Foundation, world class wines, and one of a kind experiences including private dinners and getaways.

Volunteers Needed: Bend Open Streets
2016-05-15 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Are you passionate about creating a healthy, vibrant, livable community? We’re taking our feet to the street and we need volunteers to help us educate residents about Bend Open Streets. We’ll meet at the Commute Options office, then travel together to the participating neighborhood to talk with residents and provide information about the event. Expect a 2-3 hour commitment on an upcoming Sunday afternoon. A “thank you” after party is included! Interested? Contact Brian by email or call 541-977-8367.
Bend Open Streets temporarily closes streets to automobile traffic, so that people may use them for walking, bicycling, dancing, playing and socializing. Mark your calendars: September 18, 2016, Noon-4pm. FREE!
