The Environmental Center

Protest for Equality in Education
2020-07-01 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States

CLIMATE CHANGE IN CENTRAL OREGON
2020-07-01 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Fiona Noonan to learn about climate change impacts and solutions in Central Oregon from the comfort of your home. Discuss climate science, the effects of climate change on natural systems, and the ways that conservation can combat rising temperatures and shifting habitats. Learn about the Land Trust’s climate change strategy and the ways you can make a difference on your own! Then you’ll have a chance to ask your own climate change questions during a during a question and answer session.

The Snake River: Hope & Opportunity at the Tipping Point
2020-07-01 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Northeast Oregon is home to America’s deepest canyon and the longest recorded habitation by humans. Learn about the importance of the Snake River to indigenous people, wildlife, and generations of battles to protect and restore it from a diverse group of multigenerational advocates.
Oregon is home to North America’s deepest Canyon. That’s right. Hells Canyon – which marks much of the boundary between Oregon and Idaho – is even deeper than the Grand! Connecting Yellowstone to the Columbia, the Snake is an artery of life through some of America’s wildest and most diverse landscapes. The watershed is also home to the oldest current evidence of human habitation in America. The Nimiipuu (Nez Perce) have been here for over 16,000 years.
The Snake once hosted abundant salmon runs and gave life to people and wildlife alike. It still plays an important role, but has been fought over and degraded for decades. Things may be about to change. Learn about the river’s importance to indigenous people, the successful battles to keep parts of the river wild and free, and current efforts to free the Snake!

Forest Explorers Summer Camp
2020-07-02 - 2020-07-05 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
We’re excited for some summer fun in the forest! We will learn about natural history, explore the forest, create shelters, and splash in Tumalo Creek. The health & safety of our participants and staff is our top priority. We hope the fresh air, exercise, learning, and interacting will help students feel refreshed and joyful! Sign up today before we’re full.
Currently, we have space for:
June 29-July 2 *Space for 3 more campers in older group
Ages: 6-10 years
Cost: $180/child or $125/child for 2+siblings
Where: Skyliner Lodge – 16125 Skyliners Road, Bend, OR

Racial Injustice and the Tools of Civility: A Central Oregon Perspective
2020-07-02 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
During this livestream, Erika McCalpine and Zak Boone, co-Chairs of City Club’s Civility Project, will facilitate a conversation with two Black men, Marcus LeGrand and Rob Garrott, about their personal experiences living in Central Oregon; especially during these times of racial unrest.
In addition, panelists will speak to Police Chief Jim Porter to learn what the Bend Police Department is doing to ensure the departments’ encounters with Black and Indigenous People of Color (BIPOCs) in Central Oregon are safe.

Bend COTA Work Events
2020-07-02, 2020-07-09, 2020-07-16 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
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.

Bike for BLM
2020-07-04 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Show up. Spread the word. Bike/march/skate for equality.

Know Your Rights
2020-07-06 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States

Happy Hour in the Garden Slowly Reopens
2020-07-07, 2020-07-14 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Our Garden Team has kicked off Happy Hour in the Garden. Join us every Tuesday, 4-6pm, through September 1st.
Here are our new COVID-10 guidelines, which we also have posted on our task board in the garden.
Volunteering in the Garden COVID Guidelines:

There will be a maximum of 8 volunteers (we do not have an RSVP set up for this at this time)
Please BYO (bring your own) gloves & hand tools (if you have them)
I will have other sanitized tools available for use if needed
Please bring a can coozie. Our donated beverages will be in cans and bottles this year, coozie will help you to identify yours.
Please maintain 6′ social distancing rules
Please bring your face masks to wear when 6′ can’t be maintained for a project
If you bring kids, they must be supervised and able to follow other garden guidelines
Garden Team will be: sanitizing tools, pens, and picnic table before and after use
We will have hand washing station and hand sanitizer available for use. Please use them!
Don’t come if you, anyone in your household, or anyone you have come in contact with has had any symptoms in the last 72 hours.

Every 4 weeks we’ll have another sponsor. Thanks to Humm Kombucha, Worthy Garden Club, 10 Barrel, Deschutes Brewery & Boneyard Beer for coming on board again this year!

Blooms & Bees Tour
2020-07-08, 2020-07-15 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory each Wednesday for an immersive experience to learn all about the extraordinary world of flowers and their pollinators. The tour will begin along the shore of Lake Aspen to learn about Sunriver’s forest ecosystem and the predominant flora of the area. Followed by a tour of the botanic garden led by SNCO’s resident plant specialist, to explore the diversity of habitats and native plants found in the high desert of Oregon. The tour will wrap up with a peek into a honey bee hive to see how bees and humans benefit from the pollinator-plant relationship.
Tour will meet in the amphitheater. Face coverings and social distancing are required while on tour
Duration: 1 hour
Capacity: 6 people
Price: $10/person
Review SNCO’s COVID-19 safety protocols HERE.

How to Talk About Race in Rural Communities - with LaNicia Duke
2020-07-09 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join Presence Collective for a webinar with LaNicia Duke on “How to Talk About Race in Rural Communities.” Many states are thought of as “progressive” when they have big cities with diverse populations. Outside of those big cities are rural communities struggling with how to define social justice reform or have conversations about race because of the lack of representation of underrepresented communities. LaNicia will share insight from her experience as one of the few Black people living in Tillamook county and how she has helped her communities have courageous conversations about race.

C.O.D.P Black Lives Matter Rally
2020-07-09 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Central Oregon Diversity Project will be standing in protest and representing BLM, Breonna Taylor, Pride, Police Corruption, and all that C.O.D.P represents. Please wear masks and practice physical distancing.
Meet at: Peace Corner (Wall & Greenwood)

¡Nuestra Gente Presente!
2020-07-09 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Qué significan el poder y representación para mí. Regístrese en #ContemosOregon el jueves 9 de julio de 5 a 6:30 p.m. ¡PST para celebrar la vitalidad de nuestra comunidad Latinx! Exploraremos lo que el poder y la representación significan para nuestra diversa y esencial comunidad Latine. La increíble Dolores Huerta es nuestra invitada de honor!
Join #WeCountOregon Thursday, July 9th, 5-6:30 pm PST to celebrate the vibrancy of our LatinX community! We Count Oregon will explore What Power and Representation Mean to our diverse and essential LatinX community. The amazing Dolores Huerta will be the headliner!

Social Justice Book Club: "So You Want To Talk About Race"
2020-07-10, 2020-07-17 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Each quarter OSU-Cascades Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is hosting a 12-week book discussion group. These weekly conversations are designed to be drop-in and are open to OSU-Cascades students, staff and faculty as well as community members.
This summer, we’re reading Ijeoma Oluo’s “So You Want to Talk About Race.” Meeting and reading schedule is below. Please register and join at any time, and contact Erin Rook with questions or requests for accommodations.
Summer Social Justice Book Club (Most) Fridays at noon
Remaining Schedule:
July 10: Ch. 4 and 5 – “Why am I always being told to ‘check my privilege’?” and “What is intersectionality and why do I need it?”
July 24: Ch. 6 – “Is police brutality really about race?”
July 31: Ch. 7 and 8 – “How can I talk about affirmative action?” and “What is the school-to-prison pipeline?”
Aug. 7: Ch. 9 and 10 – “Why can’t I say the ‘N’ word?” and “What is cultural appropriation?”
Aug. 14: Ch. 11 and 12 – “Why can’t I touch your hair?” and “What are microaggressions?”
Aug. 21: Ch. 13 and 14 – “Why are our students so angry?” “What is the model minority myth?”
Aug. 28: Ch. 15 and 16 – “But what if I hate Al Sharpton?” and “I just got called a racist, what do I do now?”
Sept. 4: Ch. 17 – “Talking is great, but what else can I do?”

Bird Walk
2020-07-11 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Walk on the wild side! 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!
Pre-registration is required and capacity is limited. Expect to walk approximately 3 to 4 miles along various trails.

Edible Adventure Crew presents: Blueberry Daze!
2020-07-12 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Make the trip to Springbank Farm in Lebanon for a day of blueberry picking! Springbank is generously offering the price of $2.40/pound for Locavorians and is opening early for you to have some private picking time. Springbank has been a longtime friend of Locavore and their blueberries are amazing! Learn more about their farm at springbankfarm.com
How it works: Meet at Springbank Farm in Lebanon, Oregon, about 2 1/2 hours from Bend. Springbank is opening early just for you at 10:30am. After a few hours of picking, you can enjoy a BYO picnic lunch in their shady picnic area.
What to bring: Water, hat, sun protection, lunch, buckets and containers for berries, mask to wear in the barn area, and money for berries.

Rolling for Change
2020-07-12 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
A community ride for Black Lives Matter. Gather at Pioneer Park to listen to speaker from COBLA and then skate through downtown in protest of police brutality and injustices experienced by BIPOC nationwide, supporting change!
Follow on IG: @rollingforchange_bend
Bring your skateboard
Bring your mask

ADVOCACY: Learn what's included in Bend's draft Transportation System Plan
2020-07-13 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The Transportation System Plan (TSP) is the guiding document for any new transportation projects built in the City over the next 20 years, including transit, bike lanes, sidewalks, and road projects. After a lengthy process, the City’s 2040 TSP will be up for adoption soon.

Race and Politics: Reflections on a movement and an election
2020-07-13 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
This discussion will focus on how Black Lives Matter as a movement arose, its historical antecedents and political ramifications. Christopher Stout, associate professor in the School of Public Policy at Oregon State University will consider why there was a large lull in racial movements in the United States between the Civil Rights Movement and Black Lives Matter, how Black Lives Matter has reshaped American Politics and how the movement is likely to influence the upcoming presidential election.

Farmers Connecting with Other Farmers
2020-07-13 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 375 SW Powerhouse Dr Suite 100, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
FoFF’s warmly invites producers to join their Virtual Farmer Chats, July 13th and 27th from 7:30 to 9:00pm, where they will continue to discuss Racial and Food Justice. FoFF’s creates a space for farmers to talk with each other about how we can dismantle the mechanisms that oppress our fellow farmers, neighbors, and friends. All farmers, ranchers and farmworkers are welcome.

All About Bats
2020-07-15 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Sara Rose for a virtual talk all about bats. Learn about these misunderstood flying animals and the tools and methods that researchers use to find them. Hear some fun facts about the different bat species in Central Oregon. Then, discover the habitats that make Central Oregon a haven for bats and learn some tips for getting out and hearing them yourself! Discover opportunities to get involved in local bat-related research projects, and learn why we think these furry fliers are so fantastic.

Webcast: Sustainable Forestry for the Future
2020-07-15 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Ben Deumling, the owner and manager of Zena Forest Products, will talk about how Oregonians relate to our forests, and how our actions and policies impact them. Zena Forest Products is an Oregon-based multi-generational family business that works to save, restore, and promote the endangered hardwood forests of the Willamette Valley – while also creating sustainably-produced wood products. From carbon to wildlife habitat, he’ll explore how Zena’s practices benefit the ecosystem and can offer a sustainable alternative to damaging forest practices in the state.

Interactive Virtual Screening + Panel Discussion: Public Lands, A Place for Recreation
2020-07-16 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
RSVP to join in watching Patagonia’s new film Public Trust in advance of a panel discussion about the fight for public lands.
Public lands play host to 71% of climbing and 43% of paddling done in America, and they also contain nearly 200,000 miles of hiking trails and 13,000 miles of mountain biking trails. About half of the US population participated in outdoor recreation at least once in 2018, including hunting, hiking, camping, fishing, trail running and many more outdoor activities. Join a conversation between athletes and anglers about the role public lands play in providing access to the outdoors for all people in the US.

VIRTUAL TREE YOGA
2020-07-16 17:00 - 18:00 | 375 SW Powerhouse Dr Suite 100, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Maret Pajutee for a meditative evening of Tree Yoga from the comfort of your own home. Find your personal ponderosa pine (or other comfortable yoga space) and use it to help you stretch both body and mind with Tree Yoga! Maret will guide you through gentle movements and meditation to help ground you and reconnect to the healing power of nature. Bring a yoga mat, chair, towel or blanket, a cup of tea, and your computer or phone to your favorite room, deck, or garden space. Take a break and rejuvenate with Land Trust volunteer Maret Pajutee, tree lover and local yoga teacher. Suitable for all ages.

Biblioteca en Camino! Library on the go!
2020-07-17 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The Deschutes Public Library will be visiting 8 different locations throughout Central Oregon (4 in Bend, 1 in La Pine, 2 in Redmond, 1 in Sisters) this summer to hand out “Grab and Go” kits with activities for youth to do. Our friends, Carly and Rodrigo will be giving out books and signing folks up for the summer reading program, as well. Due to the current states of things, they are asking folks to pick up a kit to take home to do. Everything folks needs to complete the projects will be found in the kit. More details about location and time can be found in the flyer attached.

Time: 12-1:30pm and 4:30-6pm
