Environmental Trivia at Pints and Politics
2017-11-16 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join the Oregon League of Conservation Voters for a fun night of environmental trivia, hosted by OLCV’s local Leadership Committee.
Come test your knowledge of Oregon’s environment, politics, and OLCV history, or just come to learn a thing or two at the last Pints and Politics of 2018. Snacks and prizes provided!
*This event will also double as a volunteer appreciation event.

Fill Your Pantry 2nd Annual Bulk Buying Pop-Up Market
2017-11-18
Fill Your Pantry is a community bulk buying event created so YOU can fill up your pantry, freezer, and root cellar full of great local products for the winter. Say bye bye to busy holiday lines and veggies that have traveled farther than you during holiday vacations, and say hello to a cupboard full of local beans, grains, veggies, ferments, and more.
The Central Oregon Fill Your Pantry will allow you to stock up on potatoes, onions, leeks, beets, winter squash, garlic, honey, flours, apples, pears, dried beans, nuts, krauts, cheeses, beef, lamb, pork, and more.
This is a bulk buying event, so bring your muscles! Farmers, ranchers, orchardists, and producers will only be selling large quantities of items. For example, 20lb bags of onions, 50lb bags of potatoes, half wheels of cheese, 20lb box of ground beef, etc. This is a great opportunity for vendors to move product before the harsh Central Oregon winter and a great opportunity for YOU to save money and eat well all winter long.
Help support and strengthen the Central Oregon local food system!

Fall Repair Cafe
2017-11-18
Our Fall Repair Cafe will be at the Bend Habitat for Humanity ReStore on Saturday November 18th, from 11am – 1pm. Volunteers will be on hand to attempt to repair your broken items, for FREE! Items to bring include clothes, outdoor gear, electronics and small appliances, jewelry, small furniture and household goods. You may bring multiple items, but only 1 item will be repaired at a time.
NEW! Since this event will be at a ReStore, we will be accepting items to be repaired for donation. Items will be limited to the kinds of things that ReStore normally accepts for resale. You will have to stay with your item, just as you would as if you were bringing it home. If it can be successfully repaired, it will be accepted for resale at ReStore. If the item cannot be repaired, it will be your responsibility to take it with you for recycling or disposal.

Are Wildlife Populations at the Tipping Point?
2017-11-18
What are the threats to wildlife in central Oregon that decrease sufficient, usable wildlife habitat? How can recreation users and growing communities coexist with wildlife? How can individuals help wildlife survive by initiating simple projects? At this wildlife conference, a panel of speakers will address many factors challenging wildlife. They will share scientific information, the focus of their respective organizations, and the ways in which individuals can help wildlife co-exist in our rapidly developing area.

Photo credit: Adobe Photo

VegNet Thanksgiving Potluck & Food Drive
2017-11-18
Join us for VegNet’s vegan Thanksgiving potluck! Play Charity Fact Match: match fun facts with the correct charities and win a prize.
Please bring a vegan dish (no animal products, including honey) to serve 6-8 people, a card listing ingredients, and your own cup, plate, and utensils.
If you can, please also bring a donation for NeighborImpact: gift card (gas, phone, grocery, haircut, taxi), canned goods, personal hygiene products. See their wish list: http://www.neighborimpact.org/get-involved/donation-wish-list/
This is a family-friendly event. Eat, socialize, and meet the Central Oregon veg community. Suggested donation $2-5 to help cover room rental. See you soon!

High Desert Home Companion
2017-11-18
Get ready for the holidays with a live radio variety show featuring Central Oregon’s abundant performing arts talent. The High Desert Home Companion features music, an old time radio show, sketches, and storytelling. This lively and engaging evening is also a benefit for KPOV.
Click here to order tickets online now! (KPOV members – call the station for a discount code.)
Acts scheduled to appear include Joel Chadd (Trailer 31), Matthew Gwinup, Jumpin’ Joyce Respess–who will also serve as the musical director–and The Abluestics led by Thomas T. Dan Cohen will offer a humorous story about his Russian grandfather. And, The Around the Bend Players featuring Brad Thompson, Judi Van Houweling, Barb Largent and Thomas T will satirize Bend and beyond plus offer news and sponsor announcements.

Bend COTA Work Events
2017-11-23, 2017-11-30, 2017-12-07, 2017-12-14, 2017-12-21, 2017-12-28, 2018-01-04, 2018-01-11
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.

Heather "Anish" Anderson on the Oregon Desert Trail
2017-11-27
Heather “Anish” Anderson has tackled some of the most challenging long-distance hiking adventures in the country like hiking the 2,600 mile Pacific Crest Trail in 61 days, the 2,150 mile Appalachian Trail in 55 days, and completing the triple crown trails not once, but twice.
Come hear about her three-week thru-hike on the Oregon Desert Trail this spring, for what she calls, the “hardest route I’ve ever done!”
Raffle tickets will be for sale to benefit the Oregon Natural Desert Association and development of the Oregon Desert Trail.

Register for the free event here. Presented by FootZoneBend and Gossamer Gear

High Desert Hootenanny
2017-12-01
Join Oregon Natural Desert Association, friends and supporters in celebrating Oregon’s incredible high desert and the conservation successes you have achieved this year!
On Friday, December 7 ONDA board and staff will share highlights from 2018 and discuss conservation opportunities in the year ahead. Enjoy music from the Silvertone Devils Duo, refreshments from Spork, Worthy Brewing, Crater Lake Spirits and Humm Kombucha, and giveaways from Wildish, Patagonia, Osprey and more.
This event is free and open to all. The party starts at 5 p.m. See you there!

Holiday Lights Ride
2017-12-01
This benefit event for Bend Bikes is gonna be a special evening of fun for the whole family. Gather at the Bend Senior Center and then head off on our tour of the Larkspur Trail. Decorate your bicycle to get into the holiday spirit while you cruise along on an off-street path on Bend’s eastside.
After the ride, meet back at the Senior Center for food and drink courtesy of Whole Foods and Cascades Lakes Brewing, and Velo Sprints. If you’ve never seen head-to-head stationary sprint racing, you won’t want to miss this.

American Red Cross Blood Drive
2017-12-04
Life’s a gift. Give more of it.
DONATE BLOOD
Before the busy holiday season, set aside just one hour of your time. Schedule an appointment now to donate blood – and bring a friend or family member too! Please visit redcrossblood.org and enter: EnvironmentalCenter to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm.

Craft-O Holiday Bazaar
2017-12-09 - 2017-12-10
It’s time for the 7th annual CRAFT-O! Holiday Bazaar at The Old Ironworks – the best way to shop LOCAL and HANDMADE for the holidays. We’ll have 50 super fantastic makers + artists, with sips and slugs from Oregon Spirit Distillers + The Root Cellar!
Saturday, December 9: 9am – 6pm
Sunday, December 10: 9am – 5 pm

8th Annual Locavore Holiday Gift Faire
2017-12-09
Give the Gift of Local!

Tired of holiday lines, products from far away lands, and just the same ol’ same ol’? Then shop local this holiday season, support local crafters, makers, and artisans, and feel good about gift giving in 2017. We will have everything from gourmet food to art to locally crafted goods.

Wild Wednesday
2017-12-13
Crow’s Feet Commons and Oregon Wild have teamed up to educate and share tales of epic backcountry adventures told by members of our local community.
On December 13th, international ski guide and local adventurer extraordinaire – David Marchi – will share his story of backcountry skiing in Kashmir, India. From the unique “curry powder” snow, to exhilarating encounters with the seldom seen snow leopard, David’s ski adventures in northern India are inspiring and exciting to say the least. Bring your questions, your appetite for adventure, and your thirst for great beer!
Join us Wednesday December 13th from 5:30-7:00pm at Crows Feet Commons to hear his story and enjoy the visual journey. In addition to David’s presentation, learn more about Oregon Wild’s current efforts to protect wild places and public lands across the state.
Enter our raffle for great prizes at the end!

The Greatest Good: A Lecture Series
2017-12-14
The Deschutes National Forest, Discover Your Forest and OSU-Cascades are partnering to offer educational opportunities for OSU-Cascades Students and the public. A lecture series called “The Greatest Good” will feature presentations from land managers and specialists from the Deschutes National Forest on a variety of topics in natural resources.
The lecture Series begins October 2017 and will be held the second Thursday of each month through March of next year. Each lecture will take place at 4:00 p.m. in OSU-Cascade’s Tykeson Hall Room 207. All lectures are free and open to the public.
Geologist Bart Wills will give a presentation briefly discussing the geology of Newberry, the 40-year geothermal history, the formation of the Newberry National Volcanic Monument, some of the difficulties is producing geothermal power, and the most recent geothermal projects.

VegNet Holiday Potluck & Clothing Drive
2017-12-16
Celebrate the holidays with Central Oregon’s vegan community! Eat, socialize, and participate in a New Year’s game.
Please bring a vegan dish (no animal products, including honey) to serve 6-8 people, a card listing ingredients, and your own cup, plate, and utensils.
If you can, please also bring a donation for Bethlehem Inn: store gift cards, 33-gallon trash bags, paper towels, toilet paper, 8 oz. paper cups (hot and cold),
deodorant, shaving cream, tampons, lip balm, cough drops. See their wish list: https://bethleheminn.org/donate/other-ways-to-give/.
This is a family-friendly event. Suggested donation $2-5 to help cover room rental. See you soon!

Sierra Club Holiday Pot Luck
2017-12-20
Take time out to give thanks, step back from the intensity of news, and enjoy the company of others who like you care deeply about Oregon and our planet. Live lively music by the Appaloosa three-some, a few fun get-to-know-you activities, slides of hikes-camp outs-treasures, tasty dishes of your favorite recipes and door prizes. Wear an ugly sweater if you’re feeling feisty. We’ll supply dishes and flatware, you bring a food item to share (label if gluten-free).
Bring canned or other non-perishable food item(s) for our annual Food Drive to be donated to Neighbor Impact. At the Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas, Bend, 6:00 pm.

Intro to Trail Maintenance
2017-12-30
The Mid Oregon section of the PCT was hit hard by wildfires this year so we’re preparing for a busy trail maintenance season next year.
Trails in the burned areas will need our help! Pacific Crest Trail Association and other trail maintenance groups will need new volunteers, and we’ll also need experienced volunteers ready to step up and become leaders.
This 2-hour classroom session is geared towards people NEW to trail work. We’ll start out with a short presentation on the condition of trails (especially the PCT and connectors) in the Three Sisters and Mt Jefferson post-fire areas. We’ll then discuss basic types of trail work and the tools we use to do it. We’ll conclude by explaining how our volunteer trail maintenance program works and how you can get involved.
It will take place at the Deschutes National Forest Service office in the Ponderosa Conference Room. (Please do NOT enter via the main entrance.)
We hope you can join us! Please email with any questions: midoregon@pcta.org

Snowshoeing Central Oregon
2018-01-04
Join Oregon Wild for a presentation on how and where to snowshoe in central Oregon. We’ll have tips and suggestions regarding everything from safety to gear to picking the most scenic trails. We’ll include some “Snowshoeing 101” for those new to the activity as well as some tips on locations that would be applicable to all ability levels.
The presentation will include:
• Photography of recommended scenic snowshoeing destinations in central Oregon
• The basics on learning to snowshoe
• Reference map
• What to bring
• How to be safe when snowshoeing
• Gear (snowshoes and clothing)
In addition to the snowshoeing presentation, learn more about Oregon Wild’s current efforts to protect wild places and public lands across the state.
Free and open to all ages.

The Clean Energy Jobs Bill 2018
2018-01-07
An evening of information, engagement and action. Get an update on what is in the bill, the economic benefits to Oregonians of a cap and invest policy, plus apps, info, strategies, and ideas to help make our voices heard by our elected representatives in Salem. Presented by the UUFCO Environmental Justice Committee, the Juniper Group of the Sierra Club, and Caroline Skidmore, Climate Leader and graduate of Al Gore’s Climate Reality project.

Sally Fallon Coming to Central Oregon
2018-01-15
What is the best diet for optimal health? Sally Fallon Morell will explain the principles of healthy traditional diets, based on the pioneering work of Dr. Weston A. Price. Learn about the need for animal fats, organ meats, fermented foods, bone broth and properly prepared grains.
Sally is the founder of the international non-profit, Weston A Price foundation, author of several gamechanger cookbooks, including Nourshing Traditions and Nourishing Broth. Sally is also the founder of A Campaign for Real Milk and owner of New Trends Publishing Company.
$5 Locavore members, $8 Non Members
(Register soon, spots are limited and we do expect this presentation to fill up very quickly!)

Notes from the Field: Campfire Edition
2018-01-16
Gather around the campfire for this special dispatch of “Notes from the Field.” ONDA’s stewardship staff will regale you with stories about the people, places, and impact of restoration projects across Oregon’s high desert. Learn more about the community that is built through these trips to Oregon’s most stunning wild lands and leave inspired for your next trip east!
About the speakers: Collectively, Ben Gordon, Jefferson Jacobs, Michael O’Casey, and Renee Patrick have hiked at least 15,000miles across North, Central, and South America. They bring a deep connection to wild landscapes to their roles on ONDA’s stewardship team, but their love for building community while restoring lands and waters runs even deeper.
The event will take place at 10 Barrel Brewing Company’s Eastside Banquet Room at 62950 NE 18th Street in Bend. The event is free and open to the public, but space is limited and registration is required. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. with the speaker beginning at 7 p.m. For more information about other speakers in this series, visit ONDA.org/speakerseries

Keeping it Local in the Three Sisters Wilderness
2018-01-17
Our local wilderness areas offer fantastic backcountry skiing right out our back door! Join Oregon Wild to learn what the Three Sisters Wilderness has to offer with a presentation of inspiring imagery and stories from local backcountry skier and avalanche instructor Lindsey Clark.
On January 17th, Lindsey Clark will share her love of backcountry skiing in the Three Sisters Wilderness. Lindsey loves nothing more than skiing, and has spent over a decade exploring the Three Sisters Wilderness on skis. From winter powder hunting missions at Tam McArthur Rim, to spring summit ski adventures on South Sister, she will surely inspire you to grab your skis and get out there too. In addition to personal photos and stories, Lindsey will cover local backcountry weather and avalanche resources, access points, and resources to help you plan a memorable trip of your own!
In addition to Lindsey’s presentation, learn more about Oregon Wild’s current efforts to protect wild places and public lands across the state.
Free and open to all ages. Enter our raffle for great prizes at the end!
