The Environmental Center

Birder's Night
2014-06-19 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
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.

Irrigation Tune-Up
2014-06-26
Learn about Evapotranspiration and Mid-July Baseline
On June 26 from 5:00 to 6:30 I will be doing a talk sponsored by Heart Springs Design at their offices in downtown Bend. I will cover a few tips for noticing and fixing dry spots, using ET and MJB (mid-july baseline) to conserve water and how to set your system initially to get further water savings. The class is free but space is limited. If you are interested, please email plants@heartspringsdesign.com to sign up. Debbie or Ani at that address can give you the address and directions. See you there!
–Genie
For more information about this event, please visit the Heart Springs Design Landscaping website.

SolWest Fair with Renewable Northwest
2014-06-27 - 2014-06-29
SolWest Fair will highlight the “energy for sustainable communities” with three days of workshops, demonstrations, and vendors that focus on renewable energy and sustainability. We plan to offer classes for continuing education credits for contractors, an electric vehicle show, and farm tours. Networking and community will be important whether you’re camping or sharing locally grown food. We plan to create a guide to sustainability so that participants will walk away with a seven-year plan shaped by vendors and presenters. Come join the SolWest community and learn about energy efficiency, solar and wind energy, alternatively fueled vehicles, sustainable food and living, healthcare, homegrown prosperity, and more.
For more information about this event visit the Renewable Northwest website.

Compost 101
2014-06-27
Friday June 27th & Saturday June 28th, 2014, 10:00 – 11:00 am (same presentation each day)
Join us in The Environmental Center’s Learning Garden to get an overview of composting. We’ll go over what to include and what not, pros and cons of different methods, and address common questions. This is great for the novice composter or those needing to address some issues with their own compost system.

This event is free, and coffee will be provided!
#WeCompost, Do You?
If you do, help us spread the word about all the different ways we can do it! Join our social media campaign by taking a picture of your compost set up and adding the hashtag #WeCompost on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. We’ll even enter you into a raffle for cool prizes like a steel countertop compost pail, hydroflask reusable bottles, and upcycled bags! Winners will be drawn through June & July!

Pride Week, Reception for Pride Foundation
2014-06-27
Help HDC say “WELCOME & THANK YOU” to the ENTIRE Staff & Board of Directors visiting Central Oregon for their annual Retreat. We are honored to have them with us for Pride.
JOIN US FOR COCKTAILS & OTHER DRINKS (no host) and GREAT SNACKS (hosted). Sorry: 21 and over only.
HDC has received several grants over the years from the Pride Foundation and received a generous $3,000 grant for 2014. Also the Pride Foundation is a $1,000 Sponsor of Central Oregon Pride 2014!!! Be sure to visit their Booth during pride.
Founded in 1985 the Pride Foundation through scholarships, grants, advocacy, and community leadership in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington State, donors and volunteers are helping us transform our communities and culture. Our work ripples through communities, inspiring equality at every point along the way.
Go here or more information and to RVSP.

Field Sketching workshop
2014-06-28
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and artist Rebecca Brown-Thompson for a workshop on field sketching. On the first day we’ll be in the studio focusing on honing basic techniques valuable for all forms of sketching. Learn how to train your eye to see negative spaces, shapes, proportion, perspective, and tones. Then, the second day, you’ll move on to flora and fauna drawing tips and how to draw what you see, not what you think you see. This workshop is day one of a two-day workshop and is open to adults of all skill levels. Registration opens 1 month prior to the event.
See more about this and other events at the Deschutes Land Trust website.

Pride Week, Dykes on Bikes
2014-06-28
The Official “Dykes on Bikes” out of Portland will be here this year for Central Oregon Pride 2014. The newly formed chapter of the DOB motorcycle club will be coming to Central Oregon to help kick off this year’s event with a loosely organized ride. As in the past 2 years, we will meet at Strictly Organic Coffee (a HUGE friend of the gay community). From there we will do a ride through the Old Mill, past a few parks, then through what ever part of downtown we can access (Bite of Bend on the same weekend), finishing at Drake Park (Bend, OR) about 12:30 to help Kick Off the Opening Ceremony for Pride.
As many of you may know, DOB has been a long standing icon for the kick off of many a gay parade. All are welcome to join in the ride. Male, female, neither or both. Mopeds, scooters, crotch rockets or rumbling hogs. We don’t discriminate.
If you are interested, please send Tina Jo Bandy-Rogers a message. Be sure to share this with everyone and anyone you think MIGHT be interested.
Thanks
HERE IS MORE INFO:
https://www.facebook.com/events/417297748381618
And go here for more information about this event and to RVSP.

2014 Bite of Bend
2014-06-28
CENTRAL OREGON’S LARGEST FOOD FESTIVAL!
Celebrate the local flavor of Central Oregon during the region’s largest food festival on June 28th (11am-10pm) & June 29th (11am-6pm). The First Community Credit Union’s Bite of Bend presented by Eberhard’s Dairy is a two-day food party on the streets of downtown Bend!
2014 Bite of Bend Highlights:
THE BITE. Bring your appetite and feast on small plates ($1-$2 each) and libations from the best restaurants in the region.
TOP CHEF COMPETITION. Watch eight rock-star chefs knock each other out in a live kitchen battle.
BEER RUN. Run a 5k the Central Oregon way, with craft beer breaks!
BITE WEEK. Explore your culinary side with experiential classes, demos and chefs’ dinners all week, June 22-29
The First Community Credit Union’s Bite of Bend presented by Eberhard’s Dairy also brings Locavore Alley full of local artisans and purveyors sure to inspire your home kitchen with fresh ingredients and new tools. Live music and kids’ activities, too!
Visit the 2014 Bite of Bend website for more information.

Pride Week, Central Oregon Pride Festival
2014-06-28
Noon – LGBT Music with MIX 100.7
12:30 – Chelsea Woodmansee, Emcee
12:40 – Dykes on Bikes – Portland Chapter Arrives
12:45 – Noah Stroup, No Talent, Talent Show, Contest Winner
Sponsor: Stars & Rainbows
1:15 – Jenni Peskin & Student Show Case, Bend
2:00 – Shape Shifter, Belly Dancers Extraordinaire, Bend
2:15 – Jeremiah Clark, Singer/Songwriter, Portland
Sponsor: Seven Restaurant & Nightclub
2:45 – “Love is in the Air” Marriage Equality Recognition
3:00 – Poison Waters & Friends, Portland
Sponsor: Absolut Vodka
4:00 – MOsley WOatt & Band, Bend
5:00 – Strive Roots Band, Bend
5:45 – Chelsea Woodmansee, Emcee
Go here for more information about this event and to RVSP.

Visit The Environmental Center at Michael Franti show!
2014-06-28
Come on down to the Michael Franti and Spearhead Soulshine Tour and Show Saturday! Doors open at 5pm, and The Environmental Center will be at the EcoVillage with volunteer opportunities for you to sign up for as well as a great display of the pop-up Lexicon of Sustainability show, and a chance to win a great prize! Come down and show us some love, and enjoy the great vibes of Michael Franti and Spearhead!

Pride Week, Stonewall Inn Celebration
2014-06-28
Come join us for a CELEBRATION at the end of Pride Day and to honor those who struggled and defined the effort which began the LGBT Civil Rights movement. The Stonewall Riots were on June 28, 1969, 45 yrs ago, when patrons of the Stonewall Inn rioted against the unjust tactics of the New Your City Police Department. The first pride flag and the first pride parade soon followed in San Francisco and New Your City. And the movement has never looked back.
BE PROUD, BE HAPPY – COME TOGETHER FOR A NIGHT OF FUN!
Club Seven owner Meg Kleck and her Staff are always happy to see us and Seven was a Bronze Sponsor of Pride. So get your pride gear on and come Party. Many members of the Pride Foundation staff and board members will be present to continue the celebration with us!
And Marc of Absolut Vodka is sure to be present to help us celebrate. Absolut Vokda is a Platinum Sponsor!
AND – come meet Katie Carter the new Regional Development Coordinator for Oregon for the Pride Foundation!!
Go here for more information about this event and to RVSP.
