The Environmental Center

Cultivating Partnerships: Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Science in Land Stewardship
2024-03-19 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Experience an enlightening evening with Dr. Cristina Eisenberg as she delves into ecocultural restoration and the fusion of Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Western Science in land stewardship. ONDA Stewardship Director Gena Goodman-Campbell will explore current ONDA initiatives to restore Oregon’s high desert and foster partnerships with the region’s tribes. Buy tickets in Bend.
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We are pleased to announce Oregon Natural Desert Association’s 2024 High Desert Speaker Series! The Speaker Series fosters a deeper understanding of ecology, encourages well-informed exploration of the high desert and promotes collaborative cross-cultural practices that conserve southeastern Oregon. These events will take you into the world of high desert bees, on a journey through the Owyhee Canyonlands, deeper into ecocultural indigenous restoration efforts and toward discovering the geologic treasures of Oregon’s desert.

Join us at these engaging events online, in Bend and in Portland and dive into the wonders of the high desert. Registration is open for all events, so mark your calendar, tell a friend and view the full lineup.

Bye Lawn, High Desert! How Turf Rebates Can Help
2024-03-20 18:00 - 19:15 | Online Event
Are you looking to update your landscape and save water? The City of Bend Water Conservation program is offering a Turf Removal Rebate to convert thirsty lawns into low water use landscapes. The result is a gorgeous High Desert landscape that provides a colorful, biodiverse, pollinator-friendly, and waterwise alternative to traditional lawns!
In this webinar, hosted by the City of Bend, Oregon you will learn how to:

Plan and Prepare for your Lawn Conversion
Remove Turf Without the Use of Chemicals
Use Highly Efficient Irrigation
Successfully Apply for the Turf Removal Rebate

An Introduction to the Klamath Tribes
2024-03-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join Gabriann Hall of the Klamath Tribes and the Deschutes Land Trust for an evening centered around the Klamath Tribes. Gabriann will share her personal perspective and insight through acknowledging Native history and carrying on the tradition of oral storytelling. Learn about the impact of Termination and Restoration on the Klamath Tribes’ people, then gain a better understanding about current issues related to treaty rights, first foods, and dam removal. Gabriann will finish the evening talking about the Klamath Tribes’ work on water and land restoration. This presentation is free and ticket sales open one month prior to the event.
Nature Nights are free, but a ticket is required. Please register online: deschuteslandtrust.org

A Cut Above: Pruning basics for the High Desert (Prineville)
2024-03-22 09:30 - 12:00 | Crook County Extension Services, 498 Southeast Lynn Boulevard, Prineville, 97754, United States
Join us for a class that will teach you basic pruning skills for trees and shrubs including basic fruit tree pruning. Class will include an outdoor component so dress accordingly. Bring your hand pruners or some will be available on site. Amy Jo Detweiler, professor for OSU Extension Service’s Central Oregon Horticulture program will be offering two pruning workshops this month.
Space is limited for these classes, so register now!
REGISTER HERE

March Green Drinks: DREAM BOLDLY The Grand AdvenChair
2024-03-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Wille Hall, Coats Campus Center, Central Oregon Community College, Bend, 2600 Northwest College Way, Bend, OR, 97703, United States
If you truly want to see how the all-terrain wheelchair AdvenChair holds up under the rigorous environment of four days down and back up the Bright Angel Trail in the Grand Canyon, then come see the premiere showing of DREAM BOLDLY The Grand AdvenChair, the new 48-minute documentary of Geoff Babb and his expedition team currently in review by film festivals from coast-to-coast, and even Cannes, France. Then, stick around for a moderated panel discussion featuring Geoff Babb, members of his team, and Marcia Volk, the filmmaker, as well as the opportunity to ask questions you may have.
WATCH THE TRAILER HERE!
Learn about Geoff’s arduous journey to realize his dream as a survivor of two strokes, taking years to perfect an all-terrain human-powered wheelchair, culminating in a rigorous 4-day expedition down and back out of the Grand Canyon, with a ripple effect on others from its creation—access to nature previously out of reach. Sometimes one bold dream can change the world for many.
In partnership with Outback Film, The Onward Project, and COCC, we’re honored to present a debut showing of DREAM BOLDLY The Grand AdvenChair.
REGISTER HERE!
In advance of College events, persons needing accommodation or transportation because of a physical or mobility disability should contact Caitlyn Gardner at 541-383-7237. For accommodation because of other disability such as hearing impairment, contact Disability Services at 541-383-7583.

Earth Day Parade Upcycled Costumes Workshop
2024-03-23 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-03-30 11:00 - 13:00 | The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, OR, 97703
Hello, fellow recyclers and art enthusiasts! Earth Day is just around the corner… and you’re invited to participate in this year’s Reclaimed Trash//Treasure Transformation Workshop – a chance for families and friends to come together and get crafty with stuff nearly left behind to dumpsters! If you’ve ever looked at something headed for the trash and thought, “What could I make of that? A costume or Pet?” Now’s your chance to imagine and create! Bring along anything you’ve been itching to upcycle – old clothes, empty containers, boxes, cards… you name it. We’ll work our magic and turn them into funky puppets and costumes to wear in the Earth Day parade!! We’ll meet up twice, giving us plenty of time to explore and bring our ideas to life. If you don’t think you’re a crafty human, no problem, because this is all about having fun and getting creative with the ones we love on the earth we love. Let’s make Earth Day a time for creativity, community, and celebrating our planet in style – one recycled masterpiece at a time!
No registration is required!

A Cut Above: Pruning basics for the High Desert (Redmond)
2024-03-27 09:00 - 12:00 | OSU Extension Office, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond, OR, 97756, United States

Wild Wednesday Event: What's With All The Stumps?
2024-03-27 18:00 - 19:00 | Worthy Brewing, 495 Northeast Bellevue Drive, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Have you noticed all of the logging happening near the Phil’s trail complex and other favorite nearby trails in central Oregon? If you’re like us, you might have thought some of it looked fine and some looked too aggressive. Join Oregon Wild in Bend on March 27 for a discussion about what’s going on with all the logging on the Deschutes National Forest. How do these forest management decisions impact recreation, wildlife, climate change, and fire risk? We’ll explore what’s happening in our local forests, its impacts, and how you can engage to influence what happens in the future.

COZEE Happy Hour with Solaire Homebuilders featuring a zero energy home and ADU
2024-04-02 16:00 - 17:30 | 375 SW Powerhouse Dr Suite 100, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
April COZEE Happy Hour with Solaire Homebuilders @ Mary and Darci’s house featuring a zero energy home and ADU.
At Central Oregon Zero Energy Enthusiasts (COZEE) events we get together to stoke our enthusiasm for energy-efficient buildings in the Central Oregon region. Join us for a site tour, happy hours, and more, to learn together and share a vision for better buildings.
Solaire is the first green homebuilder in Central Oregon. Since 1995, they have crafted high-performance custom homes that use less energy and have healthier indoor air quality. AND they are cost comparable with homes built to standard code!
One of the homeowners, Mary Hearn, is an ADU enthusiast with real experience, having built two ADUs in Bend on her own properties as an addition to an existing property and on this new construction that you will be able to tour. She is small-scale real estate developer focused on infill projects: duplexes, triplexes, ADU’s.
REGISTER HERE

Happy Hour in the Garden
2024-04-02 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-04-16 16:00 - 18:00 | The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, OR, 97703
Join us in our Kansas Avenue Learning Garden for our ongoing volunteer work party series. In 2022, volunteers contributed over 200 hours to help keep our learning garden maintained over the growing season. We couldn’t do it without you!
This event is open to all ages and gardening abilities! No experience or tools required. Beer and non-alcoholic beverages are provided for all who volunteer. Each event includes seasonal ongoing tasks as well as special projects as needed throughout the growing season. Volunteers are welcome to pop in for an hour or stay the whole time. No need to RSVP or commit ahead of time. (Pro tip – put the following dates in your phone calendar now – then when it pops up you can decide if it works out for you or not!)
In 2024, Happy Hour in the Garden will once again run twice a month from March through October on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays from 4-6pm. This schedule throughout the extent of the growing season offers meaningful volunteer experiences for all who come, and deeper care for the garden when it needs it.

Whychus Creek Watershed Speaker Series: Learn About Your Home Waters
2024-04-02 17:30 - 19:30 | Sisters Public Library, 110 N Cedar St, Sisters, OR, 97759, United States
Co-presented by the Upper Deschutes Watershed Council, a six-part informational speaker series about Whychus Creek and its watershed. Learn about Whychus Creek’s history, hydrology, water quality, habitat conditions, native fish, recreation, conservation, and stream restoration. There are five classroom sessions and one full-day field trip. Field trip date will be determined during the series.

Classroom sessions are every other Tuesday, 2/6, 2/20, 3/5, 3/19, 4/2. Field trip date is tentatively scheduled for the end of April, and will be finalized during the lecture series.

Webcast: Geology and Natural History of the John Day River Basin
2024-04-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Online Event
The geology of the John Day basin is complex and records a rich history of changing environments including deep oceans, subtropical rainforests, temperate forests, and sagebrush steppes. Volcanic and tectonic activity in the region not only built the land that we see today, but also helps us to know the age of the rocks that the land is built from. The John Day River and its tributaries, both current and ancestral, have helped to expose many of these rocks and to even deposit some of them, allowing us to learn and explore these stories. The John Day River basin is critical to our understanding of the past of the region which is preserved through a variety of public and private land.
Join us on April 3rd at 6pm as we welcome Nicholas Famoso, Paleontology Program Manager for the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, to take us on a journey through the geologic and natural history of the John Day River basin.
We will be raffling off a copy of Oregon’s Ancient Forests: A Hiking Guide and a “Wild: The Oregon Way” t-shirt. Tickets are $5 and are an optional purchase below. Raffle tickets not only help us continue these Wednesday presentations but also support our work safeguarding Oregon’s wildlands, wildlife, and waters.
REGISTER HERE

Know Gardens: Stories in the Garden at The Environmental Center
2024-04-05 10:30 - 11:30 | The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, OR, 97703
Enjoy a story time and explore the wonders of gardening!
Space is limited. Registration is required. This event is suggested for children ages Kindergarten and younger, and all children must be accompanied by a caregiver.
Children and families are invited to explore the Kansas Avenue Learning Garden at The Environmental Center. The event will begin with a nature-based story time, provided by Deschutes Public Library, followed by a chance for caregivers and little ones to get their hands dirty with Denise Rowcroft. Some or all of this program will take place outside, so please bring appropriate layers, snacks, and sun protection.
Denise Rowcroft joined The Environmental Center in 2006 and is responsible for the Kansas Avenue Learning Garden and the Garden for Every School program. The Garden for Every School program exists to connect youth to nature through food. This program includes food-based education in classrooms, cafeterias, school gardens and field trips. It also supports youth organizations, schools and districts with annual garden grants and on-going technical assistance.
The Environmental Center’s mission is to embed sustainability into daily life in Central Oregon. The organization’s programs and advocacy efforts focus on building community connections, educating students, revolutionizing energy, and rethinking waste.
REGISTER HERE!

Recycled Materials Bag Sewing Party
2024-04-08 11:00 - 15:00 | The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, OR, 97703
Calling all seamstresses! St. Charles Medical Center and Bend Anesthesiology Group are partnering with The Environmental Center to create reusable tote bags out of sterile blue wrap, used to sterilize surgical instruments. This repurposed material is water resistant, sturdy, functional and with your help, fashionable! If the material is not being reused, it is immediately tossed in the trash and sent to our landfill. This is one chance to help our community divert non-recyclables from the landfill! These bags will be reused in our “Sustainable Summer” fundraising event later this year (stay tuned!).
Bring your sewing machine, scissors, pins, ruler, chalk, and cutting mat and we will provide the fabric and patterns!
**All levels of experience are welcome!**

An Evening with Author TJ Klune
2024-04-09 18:00 - 19:30 | Wille Hall, Coats Campus Center, Central Oregon Community College, Bend, 2600 Northwest College Way, Bend, OR, 97703, United States
Award-winning and New York Times best-selling author TJ Klune will share his story of being queer and neurodiverse while coming of age in rural Oregon in the 90s as well as many other experiences that shaped
his life and his writings. Fantasy fiction author of The House in the Cerulean Sea, The Extraordinaries, and more, Klune believes it’s important – now more than ever – to have accurate, positive queer representation in stories.
Tuesday, April 9, 6 p.m. COCC Bend Campus. Wille Hall, Coats Campus Center
Livestream is also available Registration is required for in-person and livestream. Register Here!

Tertulias . . . ¡de película¡: 100 Dias con la Tata
2024-04-10 18:00 - 20:00 | The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, OR, 97703
Tertulias … ¡de película! Es un programa que busca proveer espacios seguros y de conexión para comunidades hispanohablantes. En Tertulias de película se habla abiertamente y sin prejuicios sobre nuestras ideas y sentires a partir de la interacción con el arte cinematográfico y documental. Un lugar en el que se le de rienda suelta al mundo de las ideas y de la mente. Un espacio de autoeducación popular, unidos por un lenguaje propio.

Shaping the Future: Conservation, Restoration, and Flow Management in the Upper Deschutes River
2024-04-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Sunriver Homeowners Aquatic and Recreation Center, 57250 Overlook Road, Sunriver, OR, 97707, United States
Learn about collaborative efforts implementing water conservation projects and how conservation savings are being used to meet needs for species in the Upper Deschutes River.
Speaker Bio:
Bridget Moran leads the development of the Deschutes River Basin’s Habitat Conservation Plan as Field Supervisor for the Bend Office of the US Fish and Wildlife Service, advising on habitat and species needs.
Moderator Bio:
Lisa Seales, PhD, manages the DRC’s On-Farm and Water Marketing programs and facilitates the Deschutes Basin Water Collaborative.
REGISTER HERE

Induction Stove Power Hour with Johnson Brothers Appliances
2024-04-18 15:30 - 17:30 | Johnson Brothers Appliances, 571 NE Azure Dr, Bend, 97701, United States
Join us for this interactive event to learn about induction stoves–everything from what pans to use, myth-busting, and the incentives available to install one in your home!
We’ll do a live demonstration so you can see the magic of induction in action–yes, you’ll get to and brew up some local tea to see how fast we can boil the water–you won’t believe it until you see it!. If you are looking into options for your home, we’ll talk about the current incentives that are available and things to think about whether you are swapping out a gas or electric stove.
When we wrap up, you’ll be able to check out many different models in the Johnson Brothers Appliances showroom to see what the options are to meet your kitchen’s needs and ask any questions of their team.
Let us now you’re coming!

The Johnson Brothers Team has arranged exclusive deals for this event. To access these offers, you simply need to attend the event and grab a coupon or mention the TEC Induction Event Special when shopping in the store (some deals end as soon as June so get down there quickly!).
They will be offering eight different product deals, a few of which are mentioned below. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to save big!

30” induction cooktop, regularly $2049, offered for $849 through 6/4

30” induction range, regularly $1799, offered for $1049 through 6/4

36” induction cooktop, regularly $2549, offered for $1749 through 12/31

A Discussion on Environment and Well-Being with Minal Mistry
2024-04-18 17:30 - 19:00 | Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture, 68467 Three Creeks Rd, Sisters, OR, 97759, United States
Mistry will employ a holistic approach, using systems thinking to unravel the environmental complexities shaping our lives in Oregon. Gain insights into the environmental burdens sustaining the unique Oregonian lifestyle and the nuanced interplay with our collective wellbeing.
This engaging talk will transcend local boundaries, shedding light on our global reliance and the far-reaching impact on communities worldwide. Explore themes of Migration and Transitions, and delve into emerging concerns such as novel pollutants affecting water, land, and food sources.
The evening promises ample time for discussion, offering you the chance to share your personal experiences and perspectives on these critical topics. As we unravel the interconnected web of environmental and human development concerns, you’ll leave with a deeper understanding of our shared responsibilities.
About the Artist:
Minal Mistry (he/him) is a biologist/scientist working in the industrial sustainability arena with an emphasis on the impacts of material production and consumption upon the living Earth. His focus area is at the intersections of environmental, ecological and social justice. His art has evolved from those intersections, primarily as sculpture and writing.
Price: This event is free and open to the public. Spaces are limited so registration is required.
Register here

Tracing Geological History Through Rocks and Minerals in Oregon's Desert
2024-04-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Immerse yourself in the world of Oregon’s desert rocks and minerals as Alison Jean Cole explores the region’s geological history through rock collecting in balance with conservation. Buy tickets in Bend.
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We are pleased to announce Oregon Natural Desert Association’s 2024 High Desert Speaker Series! The Speaker Series fosters a deeper understanding of ecology, encourages well-informed exploration of the high desert and promotes collaborative cross-cultural practices that conserve southeastern Oregon. These events will take you into the world of high desert bees, on a journey through the Owyhee Canyonlands, deeper into ecocultural indigenous restoration efforts and toward discovering the geologic treasures of Oregon’s desert.

Join us at these engaging events online, in Bend and in Portland and dive into the wonders of the high desert. Registration is open for all events, so mark your calendar, tell a friend and view the full lineup.

Kids' Business Spring Market
2024-04-19 14:30 - 17:30 | Brooks Room, Deschutes Public Library, 507 NW Wall St., Bend, OR, 97703, United States

8th Annual Locavore Gala & Fundraiser
2024-04-19 17:00 - 21:00 | Tetherow, 61240 Skyline Ranch Rd., Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Central Oregon Locavore Hosts 8th Annual Gala and Fundraiser at Tetherow Resort on April 19th
Central Oregon Locavore, a non-profit organization committed to supporting local food and farmers, is thrilled to announce its 8th Annual Gala and Fundraiser, taking place at the prestigious Tetherow Resort on April 19th.
This year’s gala promises to be an unforgettable evening filled with a gourmet multi-course farm-to-table meal, engaging activities, and a celebration of CO-llaboration and CO-operativism in the agricultural community. The theme emphasizes the importance of farmers working together, sharing resources, and supporting one another in an era where competition often overshadows collaboration.
The event will feature a variety of attractions, including a silent auction, live auction, golden ticket raffle, photographic narrative showcasing the hardworking farmers and ranchers of the region, and the infamous dessert dash – an exciting race to claim delectable desserts.

2024 Earth Day Fair and Parade
2024-04-20 11:00 - 15:00 | The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, OR, 97703
Save the Date! The 2024 Earth Day Fair and Parade will take place on Saturday, April 20th. An Annual Celebration of Earth And Community.
This family-friendly event typically features a lively and inclusive parade through downtown Bend where folks are encouraged to wear costumes to showcase their favorite thing about planet earth. During the fair, food vendors, booths, and performers offer something for everyone.
Stay tuned for updates on performances that will take place on Troy Field!

2024 SELCO POLE PEDAL PADDLE
2024-04-24 09:00 - 18:00 | 375 SW Powerhouse Dr Suite 100, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
When you participate in the SELCO Pole Pedal Paddle, you support the work and mission of the Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation (MSBEF). Register here
In order to make Pole Pedal Paddle a reality, MBSEF leans on hundreds of volunteers to help organize, manage, and carrying out every detail before and on race day. Volunteering is a wonderful way to make new friends and play an important role in one of our community’s most beloved events. Sign up to volunteer here!

Know Gardens: Garden Fair at Sisters Firehouse Community Hall
2024-04-28 11:00 - 13:00 | Sisters Firehouse Community Hall, 301 S Elm St, Sisters, 97759, United States
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Learn about composting, pollinator habitat, growing vegetables, seed bombs and more.
Learn from local experts how to help pollinators, compost, roll up seed bombs, grow vegetables in our climate, create paints from your garden, and more! Join Deschutes Public Library and the following community organizations for this free, fun event:
– Artist Lee Kellogg
Outdoors is where Lee Kellogg would rather be just about any day and anytime. Sketchbook in hand, she records the world around her. A bird watcher from a young age, Lee has long been interested in the natural world around us. From working summer camp as a teen to the Adult Education Coordinator at the Audubon Society of Portland to owning a retail business focused on art and craft, Lee has had much experience that all focuses on her love of the outdoors and art. Inspiring others to be creative and become aware of the world around them is part of her mission when she teaches. https://www.leekellogg.com/
– DPL Community Librarian
– Deschutes Land Trust
The Deschutes Land Trust’s mission is to conserve and care for the lands and water that sustain Central Oregon, so local communities and the natural world can flourish together for generations to come. https://www.deschuteslandtrust.org/
– OSU-Master Gardeners
“The Oregon State University Extension Master Gardener program educates Oregonians about the art and science of growing and caring for plants. OSU Extension Master Gardeners are volunteer educators, neighbors, and on-the-ground researchers who serve their community with solid training in science-based, sustainable gardening and a love of lifelong learning.” https://extension.oregonstate.edu/mg
– Pollinator Pathway Bend
Pollinator Pathway Bend is a community-wide effort to create and connect pesticide-free habitat for imperiled native pollinators in the city of Bend and beyond. https://pollinatorpathwaybend.org/
– Seed to Table
“Seed to Table envisions a vibrant and resilient community where all people, regardless of race, gender, geography, ability or socioeconomic status, have access to fresh produce that is nourishing, locally grown, and in keeping with their preferences. From our 4-acre farm plot, we strive to model a food system that restores ecosystems while providing equitable access to fresh foods and opportunities for community members to engage positively with farm-fresh foods.” https://www.seedtotableoregon.org/
– Sisters Garden Club
“The Sisters Garden Club, a non-profit organization, was founded in 1988 by 13 original members who wanted to spread the joy of gardening to this wonderful community they called home. The goals of our club are to stimulate increased knowledge of our unique local environment and how it affects our gardens; aid in the protection of native plants and wildlife including our essential beneficial insects; and encourage the sharing of this information with others in the community to make it even better.” https://www.sistersgardenclub.com/
– The Environmental Center
In 1989, The Environmental center was born to inspire locals to live lighter on the planet. “Our mission is to embed sustainability into daily life in Central Oregon. To us, that means driving local change that makes a world of difference.” https://envirocenter.org/

Go Electric! - The Benefits of Home Electrification (Webinar)
2024-04-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Adopting modern high-efficiency electric appliances in our homes improves indoor air quality, lowers utility bills, provides greater safety and comfort, and more climate resilience. You can greatly lower your home’s carbon emissions by installing efficient electric systems like heat pumps and heat pump water heaters. And thanks to improved technologies and new state and federal incentives, making your home efficient and all-electric is more affordable than ever! In this first episode of Electrify Now’s “Go-Electric!” webinar series, you’ll learn about the many advantages of electrifying your home—all in 30 minutes. We’ll share insights and practical tips, including: Why all-electric homes are much healthier, with better indoor air quality and lower risk of asthma, fire, or carbon monoxide poisoning. How to upgrade your home’s heating, cooling and appliances, get year-round comfort and save on your energy bills. How electrification increases the value of your home. Why all-electric homes reduce air pollution in the communities where we live How electric transportation saves money, reduces emissions and is a ton of fun. How each of us has the power to phase out fossil fuels and lower our carbon emissions towards zero by powering our homes with renewable energy.
Hosts: Brian Stewart and Joe Wachunas

REGISTER HERE

Art, Social Justice and the Radical Imaginary with Favianna Rodriguez
2024-04-30 18:30 - 20:00 | Wille Hall, Coats Campus Center, Central Oregon Community College, Bend, 2600 Northwest College Way, Bend, OR, 97703, United States
Join Favianna Rodriguez as she shares her artistic practice and discusses how art can inspire, educate, and help spur the imagination beyond the realms of what politics can do. Rodriguez believes culture change precedes political change, and therefore, we must build vibrant cultural movements that catalyze social justice, inspire new ways of thinking and foster cultural equity. She will show artistic examples that address migrant rights, gender equity and climate justice.

Plastics and Your Health (Webinar)
2024-05-02 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom
A troubling study published in the New England Journal of Medicine in March found that the presence of microplastics particles in heart tissue caused a measurable increase in people’s risk of heart attack, stroke and premature death. With each new study published, plastics’ negative impacts on human health are becoming clearer and more widespread.
What does this mean for you and your loved ones? Please join us and Dr. Phil Landrigan via Zoom this Thursday, May 2 from 7-8PM ET to discuss plastics’ impacts on our health and how we can decrease our exposure. Register now. >>
Plastics take a heavy toll on both human and environmental health. We know that there are micro-and nanoplastics in our air, water, and soil, as well as at every level of the food chain.
We also know that these tiny bits of plastic are present inside all of us. Researchers have found micro- and nano-plastics in the human intestine, placenta, liver, spleen, lungs, and lymph node tissues, as well as in blood and breast milk.
Many of the toxic chemicals added to plastics including PFAS, phthalates, and bisphenols are also present in the bodies of nearly all Americans.
We are excited to welcome Dr. Philip J. Landrigan, a world-renowned pediatrician, public health physician, and epidemiologist back to the Beyond Plastics virtual stage for this free educational webinar on May 2. Dr. Landrigan is at the forefront of exploring what our ever-increasing exposure to plastics means for our health and longevity as well as how we can reduce our exposure.
Please click here to register now and plan to join us at 7 PM ET this Thursday, May 2 to explore these critical and emergent questions.
