The Environmental Center

Rhubarb Festival
2014-06-14 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join us at L&S Gardens for the biggest and best 5th Annual Rhubarb Festival in Oregon. Food serving begins at 11:30am with samples $1.00 each or take advantage of our lunch special of pork with rhusauce and all the trimmings for $10.00 per person. We serve until the food is gone, so come early and stay late and boogie to the music.
Other fun includes:

Dutch oven cooking
Over 45 vendors
Hay rides
HUGE yardsale by Ya Ya Sisterhood
Live Music
Rhubarb Dessert Baking Contest-prizes
5k Run for the Pie-$20 entry fee (monies donated)
Rhubarb beer, wine, hard cider samples $2.00 each
Pies Pies Pies! Over 150 Rhubarb fruit pies

Proceeds from the food court will go to benefit FACT (Families and Communities Together).
For more information about this fun festival, go to www.lsgardens.com.

Plein Aire Painting at Indian Ford Meadow
2014-06-14
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and artist Norma Holmes at Indian Ford Meadow Preserve for a
plein aire painting class. Norma will demonstrate her pastel technique while painting directly from
nature. Then, set up your easel and be encouraged with Norma’s personal instruction as you
paint in plein aire. (Bring your own supplies, list provided).
What to Bring: See materials list. Bring snacks/lunch, water, sturdy hiking shoes. Dress for the
weather. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event.
For registration information and to learn more about all of the Deschutes Land Trust’s hikes, visit their website.

Bird Walk
2014-06-16
Join 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, there is always something exciting to see through your binoculars!

Listen in to KPOV 88.9FM: Making Compost
2014-06-17
Listen in to KPOV 88.9FM: “Making Compost -1”, Gardening: Get Good At It, between 9 and 9:30am.

Plants for Attracting Pollinators lunch and learn
2014-06-17
Join the OSU Extension service for a lunch and learn series with the topic this week focused on plants for attracting pollinators and other beneficial insects.
For more information about this event visit the Central Oregon Master Gardener Association’s website.

Cascadia Green Building Council Meeting
2014-06-17
This month’s Steering Committee meeting will NOT be held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. The meeting has been moved instead to June 17th. We will still meet at the downtown Bend library in the Hutchinson Room on the 2nd floor from 5 pm to 6:30 pm. We would love for you to join us!

Becoming a Carbon Neutral City: Lancaster, CA Mayor Rex Parris to Speak in Bend
2014-06-18 - 2014-06-19
Rex Parris is the popular three-term mayor of Lancaster, California, where he has put his city well on the way towards becoming a carbon neutral, zero net energy community. Parris will be in Bend on June 18th and 19th for several presentations about how his city has successfully developed a proactive strategy to reduce its contribution to climate change while providing substantial local economic benefits, including jobs.
“We all may feel a bit helpless when we confront the facts of climate change, especially the projections of how challenging life may become for our grandchildren,” says Mike Riley, executive director of The Environmental Center of Bend. “Lancaster, CA, offers an inspiring and practical example of making a real difference at the community level, a difference that’s good for the environment and the economy.”
Parris’ visit will include presentations to the Bend City Council, the City Club of Central Oregon and a free public presentation sponsored by The Environmental Center. Specific event details include:
Wednesday June 18:
Bend City Council Work Session, 6:30 to 7:00 pm, City Hall, open to the public
Thursday June 19:
City Club of Central Oregon, 11:30 am, St Charles Medical Center, Conference Center.
Pre-registration required. Register at www.cityclubco.org
Bend Community Center, 4 pm to 5:30 pm, 1036 NE 5th Street, Bend
(Corner of Greenwood and 5th). Free. Pre-registration is not required.
Learn more about Rex Parris and Lancaster, CA, from the New York Times.

Dean Hall Woodpecker Festival
2014-06-19 - 2014-06-22
Organized by the East Cascades Audubon Society and started in 2011, the Dean Hall Woodpecker Festival is an opportunity to visit a beautiful area and enjoy our local birds. There are 11 nesting species of woodpeckers here and there is a good chance to see them all … as well as lots of other cool birds. The group keep things low key, fun and casual. Local birders lead the tours (at least 2 tour leaders per group) and group size is restricted by the Forest Service. Birders follow ethical birding practices, minimize play backs and have strict protocols about approaching nests. The festival is focused on field trips and meeting other birders. It is inexpensive and all people will car pool (arranged on the day of the tour). Participants provide your own lunch. The group takes participants to the birding spots and we all find the birds.
The East Cascades Audubon Society runs this festival and it is totally managed by volunteers. We want to share our enthusiasm, help you to see great birds, and have a fun time.
For more information, including fee information, registration, maps, and other festival logistics, please visit the East Cascades Audubon Society’s Dean Hall Woodpecker Festival website.

Introduction to EPS in Oregon: Earth Advantage Webinar Training
2014-06-19
Be a part of the EPS vanguard and gain a competitive edge! EPS is a tool to assess a home’s energy consumption, energy costs, and carbon footprint. Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® contractors can use EPS to help homeowners determine how to lower their energy costs and increase the comfort of their home. Energy Trust Home Performance Trade Allies can use CakeSystems to efficiently generate an EPS.
This webinar course will provide an overview and background information on the EPS program for existing homes. The training will also cover benefits and aspects of incorporating EPS as an Energy Trust Home Performance Trade Ally.
Visit the Earth Advantage website for more information and registration requirement for this webinar.

Habitat Housing & Application Session
2014-06-19
Bend Area Habitat to Hold Affordable Housing & Information Session In Bend
Bend, OR – Bend Area Habitat for Humanity is looking for families and individuals to apply for their homeownership program in Bend. On Thursday, June 19 at 5:30 p.m., Bend Area Habitat for Humanity will offer a Housing & Information Session in Bend to families and individuals interested in becoming homeowners. Bend Area Habitat for Humanity serves families in the 35%-60% of the Area Median Income. To be best prepared for the Information Session, please contact DeeDee Johnson at Bend Area Habitat for our Homeowner Preliminary Questionnaire in advance of this Session. See attached for more information.
Contact: DeeDee Johnson, 541.385.5387 x103, djohnson@bendhabitat.org
About Bend Area Habitat for Humanity
In its 25th year, Bend Area Habitat for Humanity has served more than 500 children and adults through their homeownership and home repair programs. Bend Habitat is dedicated to providing affordable services and creating long-term sustainable change for families and individuals in Bend and Crook County. Bend Area Habitat also has two ReStores, used and surplus home improvement centers, in both communities that accept and sell a wide variety of building materials, appliances and home furnishings. All proceeds from the ReStores benefit Bend Habitat’s mission. www.bendhabitat.org.

Birder's Night
2014-06-19
Birder’s Night
So Much White: Is it Snow or Snow Geese
Each spring over 200,000 Snow and Ross’s Geese migrate through the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. For the past sixteen years, Kelly Hazen has volunteered her time to study Ross’s and Snow Geese as they rest and feed at Malheur during their northbound migration. She has read the neck collars of over 1,700 Snow and Ross’s Geese thus contributing to understanding adult survival rates, migration timing, and migration patterns. Join Kelly to learn about the identifying features of these species, including their rare Blue Phase type. Also, learn how to read neck collars and study fascinating details about these long distance migrating geese.
The program begins at 6:30 PM at the Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas in Bend for social time and treats. A discussion covering local birding and birding events begins at 7:00 PM, with Kelly Hazen’s talk from 7:30 to 8:30. ECAS members, friends, neighbors and Central Oregon visitors are all welcome.
For more information, visit the East Cascades Audubon Society’s webpage.

Pints & Politics
2014-06-19
Looking Inward to Prevent Sprawl at Pints and Politics
Join Oregon League of Conservation Voters and special guest, Moey Newbold, advocacy programs manager at Central Oregon Landwatch, to get the scoop on the Bend Central District (BCD) Initiative.
The Bend Central District is the area east of downtown bounded roughly by Revere Avenue on the north, 4th Street on the east, and the railroad on the south and west sides. It has long been identified in the City of Bend’s plans to transition from mostly industrial uses to a more urban neighborhood, and it is uniquely positioned to distribute the load of future growth.
Come to Pints and Politics to learn more about the BCD Initiative. Find out how you can get involved to build momentum and support for the district’s transformation into a vibrant and healthy mixed-use community with safe connections between east and west Bend.

Wildfire Discussion and Film
2014-06-19
Deschutes County, City of Bend Fire Department, Oregon Department of Forestry and the Deschutes National Forest invite Central Oregon residents to a panel discussion and film on wildfire in our community in mid-June. The goal is to help people understand more about Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) wildfires, wildfire risks to our community and reducing those risks to their personal property.
“The Fire Line: Wildfire in Colorado”, will be showing on Thursday, June 19 at 7 pm at Hitchcock auditorium, Pioneer Building 201 on the Central Oregon Community College (COCC) Campus at 2600 NW College Way in Bend. Following the 30 minute film will be a short evaluation of the film by local law enforcement, county officials, structural and wildland firefighters on living and working in the wildland-urban interface (WUI) boundary between public land and local communities. Panelists include Ed Keith, Deschutes County Forester, Bob Madden, Battalion Chief with the Bend Fire Department, Nathan Garibay, Sergeant with Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, George Ponte, District Forester, Oregon Department of Forestry and Craig Letz, Fire Staff Officer for Central Oregon Fire Management Service. There will be a question and answer period following the panels’ statements. Residents are encouraged to ask questions of the panel of fire prevention and firefighting experts. Gary Marshall, former Bend Fire Marshal and current Fire Safety Manager at Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire, will emcee the event.
“The Fire Line”, is a documentary produced by The Denver Post that examines the effects of catastrophic wildfires in the west and their impacts on community members, firefighters, and natural resources. While the focus of the film is on wildfires in Colorado, there are many lessons that Central Oregon communities can derive from their losses. The film discusses the challenges that homeowners face while living in a fire prone environment and how homeowners can better mitigate the risks to personal property, local firefighters and the beautiful Central Oregon landscape.

Capturing Skyline Forest
2014-06-20
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Bob Woodward for a photographic journey in Skyline Forest.
Grab your camera and lend a hand to document some of the historical sites in Skyline Forest. On
this journey we’ll explore Bend’s early logging history by visiting and making record of a 1916
lumber mill. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event.
For more information and to register online visit the Deschutes Land Trust website.

Central Oregon Wildflower Show
2014-06-20 - 2014-06-22
Join us July 1st & 2nd, 2017 for a fabulous, colorful weekend!
The Central Oregon Wildflower Show and Native Plant Sale exhibits hundreds of native wildflower species bursting with color. The show also provides a glimpse of Central Oregon’s native grasses, shrubs, sages, fungi, mosses and lichen. Exciting lectures at SHARC, vendors, wildlife hikes, and more! This pass is good for both days.
Pick up your wristband at the Nature Center day of the event!
Adult: $6
Child: $4 (ages 4 and up)
SNCO/Second Tern Volunteers: $5

Butterfly Walk at Metolius Preserve
2014-06-20
Explore the delicate and beautiful world of butterflies with the Deschutes Land Trust and Amanda
Egertson. We’ll search the pine forests of the Preserve for swallowtails and pine whites while
learning about the ecology and identification of these fluttery creatures. Registration is required
and opens 1 month prior to the event.
For more information and to register online visit the Deschutes Land Trust website.

Habitat Restore Ground Breaking
2014-06-20

Paulina Hike with Sierra Club
2014-06-21
This will either be a hike up Paulina Creek, or a hike around Pualina Lake – we haven’t decided. But either way, you’ll have fun. Stay tuned. No dogs.
For more information about this and other Central-Oregon Sierra Club adventures and to sign up, visitthe Juniper Group Sierra Club website.

Solstice Hike at Metolius Preserve
2014-06-21
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and David Miller for a solstice hike near Camp Sherman. We’ll
hike through the ponderosa forests of the Metolius Preserve to celebrate the arrival of summer
and search for seasonal blooms like rose, lupine, and scarlet gilia. Learn more about the diverse
plant life of a Preserve that boasts lush creek-side corridors and dry sage forest.
Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event.
For more information and to register online visit the Deschutes Land Trust website.

Meet Your Farmer Dinner
2014-06-21
The Meet Your Farmer Dinner Series is a wonderful way to really meet your local farmers!
Meet Your Farmer dinners consist of a locally sourced, gourmet meal hosted by and prepared by rotating local restaurants. During dinner you will be treated to a presentation by the evening’s featured farmer.
About Wild Oregon Foods: Wild Oregon Foods is a diner style restaurant in Bend, Oregon committed to creating delicious, fresh and locally sourced food. We source our ingredients from all over central Oregon.
About Crooked River Bison: We raise our bison in the most humane and ethical possible manner. Our bison receive a diet of native grass and are never given steroids or hormones to artificially stimulate growth. When it comes time to harvest, we only field harvest in small numbers to maintain a low stress environment. The extra care we put into our ranching practices ensures that the meat on your dinner plate is of the highest quality. We adhere to our strictly-defined ranching standards and practice the most ethical ranching methods so you and your family can enjoy the tastiest, most flavorful bison meat available.

Pride Week, Back to Our Roots: BBQ and Potluck
2014-06-22
Ten years ago, Central Oregon Pride began as a picnic in Bend’s Farewell Park. We’re going back to our roots to celebrate just how far we’ve come with a barbecue and potluck the weekend before the Pride festival. Join us at this family-friendly, open-to-all event. HDC will provide hamburgers, veggie burgers, and hot dogs. Please bring sides to share.
Go here or more information and to RVSP

SummerKids Week 2: Time & Space Traveler with Camp Fire
2014-06-23 - 2014-06-27
Travel through time and space! Visit a different period in time and space each day of the week, from prehistoric times all the way into the future. Explore Earth’s different cultures of past, present, and future through their art, games, and food. You might even meet some alien cultures, too! About SummerKids Join Camp Fire Central Oregon for a summer full of exciting, themed weeks of day camp! SummerKids runs from June 16 through August 15, with each week’s…
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Tumalo Day Camp with Camp Fire
2014-06-23 - 2014-06-27
At Tumalo Day Camp, campers will learn outdoor and camping skills, play outdoors, make new friends, and have a wonderful summer camp experience! Participating boys and girls will go on adventures, hike the state park, play games, make arts and crafts, perform skits, sing songs, and learn survival skills. An overnight camp-out is included for 4th – 7th graders on Thursday night. 7th grade campers also get to stay overnight on Wednesday when they experience “Gypsy Camp.” At Gypsy Camp,…
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Grilling from the Bounty of a CSA box
2014-06-23
Bite of Bend: Dinner with Chef Bette Fraser- Grilling from the Bounty of a CSA Box
At Widgi Creek Resort, All Ages Welcome
Chef Bette of the The Well Traveled Fork invites to you to experience the amazing flavors of cooking with freshfromthefarmingredients in this 3 course meal and wine pairing event. Each course will be paired with an Oregon wine chosen to best compliment the dish. You will beeducated about CSA Shares, Community Supported Agriculture, and the importance of supporting our local farms, ranches and other producers.
Hazelnut Hummus with Beer • Smoked Trout Paté • Butterflied Leg of Lamb with Red Pepper
Spackle • Grilled Squash Ribbons with Prosciutto & Mint Dressing • Carrot Medley – Raw,
Roasted & Fermented • Berry Sorbet with Buckwheat Hazelnut Sablé Chef Bette Fraser’s philosophy for a great meal is simple; buy local products from organicfarmers and let the seasonal food speak for itself. That has been the basis for The Well Traveled Fork, a gastronomic company that offers culinary tours throughout Central Oregon, as well ascooking classes, catering and personal chef services. Follow the Fork!
Use promo code “biteofbend10” for a 10% discount on your order when purchasing 3 or more tickets to any Bite Week events, or use “biteofbend20” for a 20% discount on 6 or more!

Capturing Skyline Forest Photographic Journey
2014-06-24
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Bob Woodward for a photographic journey in Skyline Forest.
Grab your camera and lend a hand to document some of the historical sites in Skyline Forest. On
this journey we’ll explore Bend’s early logging history by visiting and making record of a 1916
lumber mill. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event.
Rating: Easy, less than 1 mile walking.
What to Bring: Your camera, snacks, water, sturdy hiking shoes.
For more information about this event and to register, please visit the Deschutes Land Trust website.

Plant Clinic Solutions on KPOV 88.9FM
2014-06-24
Listen in to KPOV 88.9FM for a plant clinic solutions discussion.
For more information, visit the Central Oregon Master Gardener Association’s website.

Water Wonders
2014-06-24
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Ashley Lowrey to get your feet wet on a summer exploration of the world of water. Compare different creek habitats and discover the hardy critters that call these places home. Be ready to get wet and have fun while learning why water bugs are such important indicators of water quality. Perfect for kids ages 5-12 with a grown-up in tow. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event.
Rating: Moderate, ~1-2 mile walk.
What to Bring: Snacks/lunch, water, hiking shoes, and bring water shoes (strapped sandals that
can get wet; no crocs or flip-flops). Dress for the weather.
For more information about this event and to register, please visit the Deschutes Land Trust website.

Pride Week, Bouncing off the Wall
2014-06-24
Jump with joy with “family” at this FREE event for kids of all ages and sizes (that includes grownups).
Go here for more information and to RVSP.

Marketing for Green Homes Class
2014-06-25
The green home market has grown and consumer ideas of what ‘green’ means has changed as well. This course provides the foundation needed to market in today’s emerging green and high performance home market.
Time & Location
JUNE 25, 2014
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Earth Advantage Classroom
Portland, OR
Credits Available:
CCB:3 elective hours
OR Real Estate: 3 CE hours
AIA: 3 LU/HSW
EA Broker: 3 CE hours
“Loved the class and took away several great nuggets of information. Keep these coming. Green Canopy and our Green Genius Program highly endorses this class and we hope to promote the class if it is ever offered again. The instructor, Erik Cathcart, Director, Marketing and Strategy at Earth Advantage, was knowledgeable, funny and very engaging.”
—Aaron Fairchild, CEO – Green Canopy Homes
Register for this class online at Earth Advantage’s website.

Wildflower Hike
2014-06-25
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Carol Moorehead for a wildflower hike at Whychus Canyon Preserve. Soak up spring as you explore ancient juniper groves and early spring wildflowers on your way to a scenic boulder overlook. Take in the bright green aspen groves along Whychus Creek and panoramic views of mountain peaks as you hike down the canyon towards Whychus Creek. Registration opens 1 month prior to the event.

Registration is required.
For a full list of Walk+Hike Series events, visit: www.deschuteslandtrust.org/events.
