The Environmental Center

Theatrical Evening Benefits Volunteer Connect
2015-06-10 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join Volunteer Connect and Cascades Theatrical Company for a special benefit preview of “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum”. We invite you to enjoy this “non-stop laugh-fest” while also supporting our efforts to increase volunteerism in Central Oregon – all proceeds benefit Volunteer Connect!
To purchase tickets, call the box office at 541-389-0803 and mention the promo code Forum2015 OR visit cascadestheatrical.org and follow instructions below.
(Click on “Buy Tickets” on the upper right and then click on the “Get Tickets” link; choose the Wed. June 10 showing. Confirm your seats, log in or create a login, and enter the promo code, Forum2015, under the Coupon Pass Code on the right. Click “Apply” and your tickets will be reduced to $10. Enter a credit card number to proceed and complete purchase.)

Prineville Volunteer Management Workshop
2015-06-11
Location: Crook County Library, Broughton Room
Do you struggle with finding volunteers in Crook County? Are you interested in learning more about recruiting volunteers? Do you utilize volunteers to fulfill your organizational mission in Crook County?
Plan to attend our informative and interactive Volunteer Managers Workshop. We plan to…

Assess your organizational need for volunteers
Create a volunteer position description for your most essential vacant volunteer position
Develop a volunteer recruitment announcement and identify successful volunteer recruitment methods
Create your own organizational volunteer recruitment plan

All of this takes place in an interactive setting while networking and sharing ideas with other nonprofit professionals who are seeking and managing volunteers within the Crook County community.
Participation is limited so please RSVP before Monday, June 8th! If you have any questions please
contact Daleena: daleena@volunteerconnectnow.org

Beers Made By Walking: Badlands hike with Worthy
2015-06-12
Beers Made By Walking presents a day hike in the Badlands Wilderness with Oregon Natural Desert Association and Worthy Brewing Company.
We’ll meet at ONDA’s Bend office and carpool roughly 20 minutes to the trailhead together.
Our 3-mile hiking trail in the Badlands is generally flat with some rocky terrain and slight elevation gain– perfect for any level of hiker. Bring sturdy shoes, lunch, plenty of water, a keen eye for flora and an appreciation for micro-brews.

Citizen Advocacy 101
2015-06-13
Be a super citizen advocate for the environment!
Are you passionate about protecting the Oregon you love? Don’t miss this great opportunity to gain meaningful skills in citizen advocacy and activism. Democracy demands civic engagement to work well–learn how to be heard! Join seasoned activist and author Rex Burkholder for a special 2-hour training on Saturday, June 13 from 9 AM to 11 AM with Oregon Environmental Council and the Environmental Center.
RSVP today for your free raffle ticket! This event will take place at the Environmental Center. Call OEC if you have any questions: 503-222-1963 x 108

Botanical Illustration Weekend Workshop
2015-06-13 - 2015-06-14
Botanical Illustration Weekend Workshop; 9:30am-4pm Sat & Sun; $140 for both days, includes supplies and lunch on Saturday (Reservations required: 541-593-4394).

Free Farm Tours & Markets
2015-06-13
The Crooked River Open Pastures (C.R.O.P) Events are ways for you and your family or friends to experience the farm and ranch life in Central Oregon. The High Desert Food & Farm Alliance along with a dedicated group of farmers and community members in Crook County are offering these FREE farm tours and rotating Farmer’s Market throughout the summer. Each farm host will have vendors from 10am-2pm on the listed dates and offering free tours and other family friendly activities.
Dates & Places Saturday’s 10am-2pm
June 13 Good Bike Co. – See Address
Offering farm bike tours, come check out this new bike shop.
June 20 Smudgie Goose Farm – See Address
On Farm Carnival & Solstice Party with special Father’s Day activities.
July 11 Bluestone Gardens – See Address
Offering herbs & plants, landscape design, goats milk, come tour their beautiful property.
July 18 Dancing Cow Farm – See Address
Come see different heritage breed cows, sheep and more! All pasture raised right in Crook County.
August 8 Flying Pig Hops – See Address
Tour the beauty & bounty of hops growing in Central Oregon!
August 15 Wine Down Ranch – See Address
Come experience “Timber to Table”. Watch and learn from a professional forester.
September 12 Smudgie Goose Farm – See Address
Join for the Fall Fantastical Harvest Gala.
September 19 Brasada Ranch – See Address
Haven’t been to Brasada before? Now’s your chance to see this award winning resort.
October 10 Windy Acres – See Addresses
A beautiful dairy farm! “Freedom to Choose” event with guest Joel Salatin.*
*There is a small fee to see Joel Salatin but the farm tour is still free.*

Class - Let it Rot (Composting)
2015-06-13
A class with OSU Master Gardeners™on composting and vermiculture.
For more info: 541-383-3905 or 541-977-7661

Faces of Farming Family Fun Day
2015-06-13
The day will begin at Oregon’s first urban farm, Fields Farms with hosts Jim and Debbie Fields. Jim, known to many as the godfather of farming in Central Oregon, will lead you on a tour of his wonderful property.
Tours will begin at 11:00am, 12:00pm and 1:00pm. Please arrive on time.
Children and their parents/caregivers will be invited to plant their own sprout in the “Farming for the Future” garden, a tribute to the critical role that local food cultivation plays in our evolution and sustainability as a society. Plus, it’s fun to get your hands dirty!
El Sancho will be onsite to serve up a yummy lunch. The menu will include signature tacos featuring local meats and veggies plus quesadillas for the small ones. (Lunch available for purchase)
Next, families will travel 5 miles east to Juniper Jungle Permaculture Farm where they will learn about bees, honey, pollination and the critical role bees play in the maintenance of a local food ecosystem.
Chris Casad, owner of Juniper Jungle Permaculture Farm, and staff show you around the farm.
Tours will begin at 12:00pm, 1:00pm and 2:00pm. Please arrive on time.
Children will see where the bees live and will be invited to make their own beeswax candles to take home. The farm tour will conclude with honey gelato courtesy of Bonta Artisan Gelato.
Each registered child will receive one scoop of gelato; parents may purchase additional gelato and all proceeds will benefit the non-profit, Central Oregon Locavore.
Families are encouraged to visit both farms however if time is especially tight there is a one farm visit option.
End your day at Worthy Brewing company at take a tour of the Worthy Hop Gardens. Show your Faces of Farming bracelet and receive 1/2 off a beer. Kids are welcome, a play area will be provided.
Tours at 4pm, 5pm and 6pm.
$10 per child for both farms, $8 per child for one farm only.
Fields Farm – 61915 Pettigrew Road
Juniper Jungle Farm – 22135 Erickson Rd
Worthy Brewing – 495 NE Bellevue Dr

Future of Farming - Hydroponic Gardening Tour
2015-06-13
Hydroponics, or growing plants in a nutrient solution root medium, is a growing area of local food production. Learn about the state-of-the-art techniques for producing food in a controlled, soilless setting.
Learn firsthand about one of our regions newest methods of farming. Hydroponic farming allows for amazing season extension and increased yields. This very well may be the future of farming in Central Oregon.
Join us for the rare opportunity to visit not only one, but two of the regions largest producers and receive first-hand tours from the hydroculturists themselves, Ryan of The Next Season Farm and Jessica of Tender Greens.
The hydroponic journey will begin at The Next Season Farm, in Tumalo with tours beginning at 12pm, 1pm and 2pm.
Next, travel down the road a couple miles to Tender Greens hydroculture farm where tours will be provided at 1pm, 2pm and 3pm.
Addy Macs ice cream truck will be on site to provide an afternoon treat.
Complete your hydroponic journey by touring the Worthy Gardens at Worthy Brewing Company. Tours at 4pm, 5pm and 6pm. Enjoy a half-price beer as part of the Faces of Farming tour. Just show your bracelet.
5 Locavore Members, $8 Non-Members
The Next Season – 20625 Bemis Lane and
Tender Greens – 20590 Lowe Lane
Worthy Brewing – 495 NE Bellevue Dr

Faces of Farming in Central Oregon
2015-06-13
Do you love fresh, beautiful food and the people who make it possible?
We invite you to join us, Saturday, June 13th, at the Oxford Hotel for an evening of artful and delicious surprise, designed to honor the dedicated people who grow and raise our food.
This event will include a photograph narrative, original artwork, a silent auction, local wine, beer and specialty cocktails and an extensive menu showcasing the bounty of local farms and ranches. The menu will be prepared by The Oxford’s Executive Chef, Ingrid Rohrer-Downer.
Art by Nils Eddy, Ian Smythe, Tambi Lane, Owen Mitz
Auction
Food (Partial Menu Only!)
Leek and local cheese quiche
Birria de chivo- Mexican braised White Diamond goat spareribs
Fresh DD Ranch corn soup with Bella Baker gluten free cheese bread croutons
Dancing Cow Braised lamb tongue on polenta rounds with Sagestruck herb chimichurri
Lamb Spareribs with caramel vinegar sauce
Albacore tuna poke on crisp won ton chips
Braised Vaquero Valley beef taco on local tortillas
Bonta Gelato with gastrique
Oregon hazelnut cookies
Drink
Beer by Worthly Brewing
Local Oregon Wine selection
Specialty cocktails featuring Oregon Spirit Distillers
We believe in the power of the land and the people who cultivate it for our well-being. At Central Oregon Locavore, we know that the future of farming and local food will depend upon the support local farms and the coming generation of growers receive from their community.
Faces of Farming serves to connect those passionate about our sustainability, cultivates strong relationships and celebrates the potential in all of us.
Doll up a bit and join us!! Semi-formal attire is encouraged.
$65 members, $75 non-members
Includes dining, drink voucher & an evening of elegance supporting our local farms and ranchers!

Deadline: BendFilm Festival Submissions
2015-06-15
Read all about the Film Festival submission rules, categories, awards and prizes here.

Dates and deadlines for submissions:
February 6, 2016: Opening Date
March 23, 2015: Earlybird Deadline
May 25, 2015: Regular Deadline
June 15, 2015: Late Deadline
July 3, 2015: Extended Deadline
September 15, 2015: Notification Date
October 8-11, 2015: Event Date
Narrative
Feature Length (Running Time 50 minutes or more) Shorts (Running Time 49 minutes or less)
Documentary
Feature Length (Running Time 50 minutes or more) Shorts (Running Time 49 minutes or less)
Animation
Shorts (Running Time 50 minutes or less)
Northwest Films (Narrative, Documentary, Animation):
Feature Length (Running Time 50 minutes or more) Shorts (Running Time 49 minutes or less) Films produced in Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana may submit to this category at a reduced fee.
Student Film
Shorts (Running Time 50 minutes or less) Student entries must be accompanied by proof of student status — either a photo copy of current student ID, or a letter from the school indicating that the production was completed while the student was enrolled at the school. Students may submit at a reduced fee.

Hart Mountain Camp-out
2015-06-17 - 2015-06-21
Hart Mountain Camp-out, sponsored by Sierra Club’s High Desert Committee.
Hart Mountain is a beautiful example of how high desert lands can recover from grazing. We will set up a base camp at the hot springs campground and go out on day hikes to explore the refuge. Possible trips are to explore Petroglyph Lake and Poker Jim Ridge to catch a spectacular view of the Warner Valley, hike up and through Degarmo Canyon, hike up to Warner Peak, or explore Bernard’s Cabin. We will determine hikes based on interest and ability level. There will be ample opportunities to spot wildlife at dawn or dusk on your own by car or soak your sore muscles away in the hot spring pool under the stars in the evenings.
To register: Contact Heidi Dahlin, 503-866-7085 or hmdahlin@mac.com

USDA REAP Grant & Loan Workshop
2015-06-17
Sunlight Solar Energy has partnered with the USDA to offer a free REAP (Rural Energy for America Program) grant and loan workshop on Wednesday, June 17th. The workshop will discuss how small businesses or farms can take advantage of the REAP grant to help reduce your energy costs by going solar. Basically, if your business or farm is located outside of the Bend, OR metro you can take advantage of the REAP grant and/or loan program. Combining the USDA REAP grant, Energy Trust of Oregon cash incentives and the Oregon Department of Energy incentives can greatly reduce your installation costs for going solar. Feel free to forward this message to friends or family that may be interested in attending the workshop.
There will opportunities to speak one-on-one with the following individuals:
John Holman from USDA – REAP grant and loan program expert.
Rob Delmar from ODOE – Reducing your irrigation bills with solar expert.
Misti Nelmes from ETO – Energy Trust of Oregon cash incentives for energy efficiency expert.
Robert Wallace from Wy’East – Agriculture energy efficiency expert
Kelly Riley from Sunlight Solar Energy – Solar expert.

Dean Hale Woodpecker Festival
2015-06-18 - 2015-06-21
The 9th Annual Dean Hale Woodpecker Festival will take place in Sisters on May 30-June 2, 2019.
Festival participants have a choice of 20 guided tours in search of 11 different species of woodpeckers and 200 other birds that make the forests, burn areas and diverse habitat of Sisters and Central Oregon a birding hot spot. Participants have a chance to see not only common woodpeckers like Hairy and Downy but also much more rare species like White-headed, American Three-toed, and Black-backed Woodpeckers.
The East Cascades Audubon Society (ECAS) sponsors the festival. Two ECAS volunteers guide each trip. Festival tours are limited to ten participants and tours typically fill within a few days of the date the festival registration opens.
Online registration opens April 1, 2019 at 8am, PDT. Trip registration fills quickly. Complete information can be found here.

Wildfire in the Wildland Urban Interface at Pints & Politics
2015-06-18
Jonathan Stewart discusses the increasing risk to life and property due to wildfire in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI), and how communities like Bend can best plan to limit these risks.
Sponsored by Oregon League of Conservation Voters and Central Oregon LandWatch

COTA Movie Night at McMenamins
2015-06-18
COMES WITH BAGGAGE & BLACK CANYON TRAIL – A Bikepacking Double Feature
Old. St Francis School Theater – Bend, OR
9:00 p.m. | $5 per person, cash only | Minors accompanied by parent or guardian
Pine Mountain Sports is bringing you a bikepacking double feature in June! We’ll get you stoked for cycling adventure with two films, COMES WITH BAGGAGE and BLACK CANYON TRAIL at COTA Movie Night on Thu Jun 18!
COMES WITH BAGGAGE
Comes With Baggage is a brief history of bicycle travel in the Americas. This lighthearted film includes stories, footage and interviews from historic and influential cycle tourists. From the original bone shakers to the modern day bikepacking rig, Comes With Baggage will motivate you to travel by bike.
TRAILER: https://youtu.be/Lw436patKQA
Run time: 19 minutes.
THE BLACK CANYON TRAIL
In Spring 2015 a small group of friends headed down to Arizona for a few days of desert overland bikepacking. The roll-call included Olympian Andreas Hestler, freeriders Wade Simmons and Geoff Gulevich, Rocky Mountain product guy Alex Cogger, and filmmaker Brian Vernor.
Run time: 9 minutes.
Movie Night at McMenamins raises funds and awareness for Central Oregon Trail Alliance.

Let's Go Camping!
2015-06-19 - 2015-06-21
Curious about camping? Don’t have a tent or sleeping bag? No worries. Let’s Go Camping lets you try it out with our gear.
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to offer a summer series of guided weekend outings for beginning campers of ALL ages. With hands-on lessons, nature hikes and fun family activities, Let’s Go Camping makes camping easy. These events take place all across Oregon and may be coming to a park near you. Scroll down further for 2015 event listings.
To register, call Reservations Northwest at (888) 953-7677 or e-mail for registration information. Registration Fee: $30 per family
Join our group of expert staff and volunteers who are there to assist you. So what are you waiting for? Let’s Go Camping!
All events feature these sessions:
Camping basics & tent set-up
Equipment care & maintenance
Leave No Trace (outdoor ethics)
The 10 essentials of safe hiking
Fire building & safety
Campfire and Dutch oven cooking
Depending upon your chosen park location, other activities may include:

Ranger-led hikes
Tide pooling

Kid’s programs
Disc golfing

Swimming
Nature arts & crafts

Fishing
Night sky interpretation

Kayaking
Owl prowls & bat chats!

Have expertise in camping and interested in helping out? Volunteers are needed to teach sessions and to be mentors to new camper. Join us and camp for free! volunteer.info@oregon.gov or (503) 225-9803.
2015 Summer Season
June 19-21
Joseph Stewart (Southern Oregon – Medford / Grants Pass area)
Beverly Beach (Central Coast – Newport area) Going fast, only 10 spots left!
June 26-28
Alfred Loeb (South Coast – Brookings area)
The Cove Palisades (Central Oregon – Madras / Redmond area)
Milo McIver (Portland / Estacada area) Event Full – Waiting List Only
July 10-12
Memaloose (Columbia Gorge – Hood River area) Filling up fast!
July 17-19
Cascara – Fall Creek (Willamette Valley – Eugene area)
Prineville Reservoir (Central Oregon – Prineville area)
July 24-26
Silver Falls (Willamette Valley – Silverton area) Event Full – Waiting List Only
July 31-Aug 2
LL Stub Stewart (Portland / Banks / Vernonia area)
Wallowa Lake (Eastern Oregon – Enterprise / Joseph area)
August 7-9
Tumalo (Central Oregon – Bend area)
August 14-16
Champoeg (Willamette Valley – Salem area)
August 21-23
Red Bridge (Eastern Oregon – La Grande area)
August 28-30
Sunset Bay (South Coast – Coos Bay area)
Collier Memorial (Southern Oregon – Klamath Falls area)
September 11-13
William M. Tugman (South Coast – Reedsport area)

4 Peaks Music Festival
2015-06-19 - 2015-06-21
4 Peaks Music Festival is a family-friendly four day music and camping festival, on June 15-18. 4 Peaks brings you the best in bluegrass, jam bands and funk. More information and the line-up of outstanding national and regional bands here.
KPOV will be there broadcasting live from the Main Stage on Saturday, June 17. You don’t want to miss this great event live, but if you just can’t get there, listen at 88.9 FM or kpov.org.

Sustainable Homes Professional (SHP); Module 6
2015-06-19 - 2015-06-20
SHP is an interactive six-month accreditation program that provides participants with the opportunity to develop the technical skills and knowledge required to design and build highperformance homes. Each two-day module integrates lecture and discussion, hands-on exercises and tours of certified homes.
Module 6: Final Presentations and Certification Exam
Two day Module from 9-5pm
This module will utilize the knowledge and skills acquired in Modules 1-5 and will emphasize the integration of these into students’ own design and construction process. The end goal is to have the tools and confidence to provide comprehensive green process management to future projects.
Individual modules cost $295 each and can be taken in any order to achieve SHP accreditation.
More information and sign up

Friday Farmers Market
2015-06-19
Bend Farmers Market is blossoming into one of Oregon’s leading farm–direct marketplaces, bringing together growers and producers with people who hunger for fresh, local, healthful foods and agricultural goods. The Market occurs once a week downtown in the Brooks Street Alley-way behind the Tower Theater and now we’ve added a Friday Market at Mountain View High School! We’ve also continued to reach out to the community as the first farmers market in Oregon to launch a Farm to School program.
Wednesday Market
3-7 pm June 3rd thru October 14th- Brooks Alley, Downtown Bend
Friday Market
2-6 pm, June 19th thru August 21st- Mountain View High North Parking Lot

Birders' Night
2015-06-19
Scheduled 9 times a year, 3rd Thursdays of month. Social gathering time is from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Programs begin at 7:00 p.m. and usually last until 8:30 p.m.
March 19:
“Bird Friendly Native Landscaping.” Birders Karen Theodore and Rick Martinson of WinterCreek Restoration will share identify native plants, and share tips about landscaping, designed to transform any yard into a bird friendly sanctuary.
April 16:
“Birding Every Corner of Alaska” Crooked River Ranch locals John and Marilynne Keyser recount their Alaska birding trip with stories and photographs from St. Paul Island (a part of the Pribilofs,) Nome, Barrow, the Kenai Fjords National Park and Denali National Park. Highlights of the trip were seeing thirteen alcid species and all four eiders. Close encounters with a northern hawk owl, a “flaming” ruff and a huge polar bear were magical moments!
May 21:
“Oregon 2020: A Benchmark Survey of Our Birds”
Douglas Robinson, Mace Professor of Watchable Wildlife at OSU and Director of the Oregon 2020 birds project, will discuss this collaboration of professionals and citizen scientists who are dedicated to compiling a high quality, state-wide measurement of the abundance and distribution of Oregon’s birds and their response to habitat change. Doug will talk about how local birders can be involved in this landmark study, which promises to leave a legacy for future generations. Website: http://oregon2020.com/
June 18:
“Where the Heck are the Falcons? Phylogenies and Changing Field Guides: An Evolutionary Tale.” COCC Biology Professor Jim Moodie will entertain us with some up to date science about bird phylogenies (read: relationship trees) and how they have changed (e.g. Falcons are now grouped with Parrots!) and why they have changed (e.g. DNA and genome comparisons.)
October 15
“Nerdfest III” A hands-on program for Birders’ Night participants to share and experience an array of the latest birding technology and media opportunities including websites, software and apps such as eBird, COBOL, I Bird Pro, and ABA. A sequel to Nerdfest I and Nerdfest II this interactive program will further explore how birders are using technology to enhance the enjoyment of birding.
November 19
“eBird” Tom Crabtree provides hands on instruction on how to use eBird, Cornell University’s Laboratory of Ornithology’s online data base program which has revolutionized the way that birders maintain and access information about birds, track bird sightings and contribute to science and conservation. Tom will walk you through setting up an account, entering sightings and using the data in eBird to enhance your birding experiences.

Central Oregon Wildflower Show
2015-06-20 - 2015-06-21
Central Oregon’s unique habitats and climate enable a great variety of native wildflowers both big and small to flourish here. The Central Oregon Wildflower Show and Native Plant Sale, hosted by the Sunriver Nature Center 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. This year we are excited to host lectures on various topics by local experts in the field. Additional information booths on invasive species, disease and fire resistant pines, medicinal plants, and rare and endangered plants of Central Oregon. The event is family friendly and offers kids activity booths, family botanical hikes and much more!
Join us June 11th & 12th for a fabulous, colorful weekend!. Follow along on Facebook for event info and updates: https://www.facebook.com/centraloregonwildflowershow

Central Oregon Pride
2015-06-20
This is an all inclusive event where we celebrate the diversity and the beauty within our community. People come from all around the nation, as well as some from other countries, to take part in this event. This event has been here for 15 years and continues to grow. It’s the second largest pride event in the state of Oregon! Come connect with community, view awesome entertainment, and eat from amazing local food trucks.

Bend's Makers District Summer Solstice Party
2015-06-20
Come kick off summer on the other side of the tracks! Raffle, demonstrations, a bouncy house for kids, arial silks, adult tricycle racing, car wash fund raiser for Lava City Roller Dolls, food, drinks, and ice cream!

Volunteers Needed: Native Plant Harvest
2015-06-22
OSU-Cascades is planning for a new campus, and part of that effort will include development of the 10-acre parcel at the corner of Century Drive and Chandler, across from Cascade Lakes Brewpub. We are planning an extensive restoration of the site following construction, with the goal of restoring disturbed areas to conditions which reflect multiple seral stages common to the Ponderosa pine-bitterbrush-fescue plant association of the Central Oregon Pumice Zone. Doing so will involve harvesting as much plant material from the site as possible, to be stored at Wintercreek Restoration until planting next year.
This effort is part of a larger initiative to utilize site landscaping as a permanent learning opportunity for students and community members alike. Students from both the Bend and Corvallis campuses will be involved in the design and implementation of the landscaping plan for the property, and NR faculty will be developing a 4-6 week curriculum focusing on urban landscape restoration, development impact mitigation, and native plant enhancement strategies for delivery next spring. We are looking for volunteers to join us for a native plant harvest Monday, June 22nd. Wintercreek restoration will be on site to provide instruction and some information about native plant harvest as well as equipment for removing plants.
Where: Campus site, corner of Chandler and Century Drive.
What to bring: Water, gloves, sunny disposition, love of native plants
Lunch will be provided.
If you are available to assist with this effort, please contact:
Matt Shinderman, PhD
541-322-3159
matt.shinderman@osucascades.edu

Happy Hour in the Garden
2015-06-23
This year, Happy Hour in the Garden will run from March through October. Instead of weekly, this volunteer event will be on the *1st & 3rd Tuesdays*, kicking off Tuesday, March 1st. Stop by anytime between 4-6 on the following dates to help out in the garden and enjoy a bubbly beverage. Family friendly, no experience or tools necessary.
Contact Denise Rowcroft, Garden Program Manager, if you have any questions about getting involved.

March 1 & 15 (March & April beer sponsored by Worthy Garden Club)
April 5 & 19
May 3 & 17 (May & June beer sponsored by Boneyard Beer)
June 7 & 21

Due to summer trips, please note that summer dates (July & August) are the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month!

*July 12 & 26* (July & August beer sponsored by Deschutes Brewery)
*August 9 & 23* (Note, this is the 2nd & 4th Tuesday, rescheduled due to planned time off)
September 6 & 20 (Sept & Oct beer sponsored by 10 Barrel Brewing Co)
October 4 & 18

Oregon Desert Trail Mixer
2015-06-23
Join the Oregon Natural Desert Association and REI to celebrate the Oregon Desert Trail!
The Oregon Natural Desert Association and REI Bend are teaming up to host an event that will offer Oregon Desert Trail skills and information, celebrate volunteers who helped create the trail and provide a grand finale to ONDA’s Oregon Desert Trail Matching Challenge.
Join ONDA and REI for the Oregon Desert “Trail Mixer,” on Tuesday, June 23 at 6 p.m. The free event will take place at ONDA’s Bend office, 50 SW Bond St. Suite 4 (across the parking lot from Strictly Organic).
The event will feature stations staffed by ONDA and REI experts. Each station expert will share information about different sections of the 800-mile Oregon Desert Trail, as well as the types of skills and gear needed to get into the high desert. Topics will include lightweight backpacking tips, GPS navigation, leave-no-trace tactics and backpacking cooking.
The party will also feature great raffle prizes and fun conversation over beverages with other trail aficionados.

Public Meeting: Shevlin Park Management Plan
2015-06-24
Products from five CAC meetings and four Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meetings include an updated mission statement, six project goals, a listing of issues needing to be resolved at the park and possible strategies to address those issues. These strategies have been grouped into two broad categories; those needing physical changes or improvements within the park and those that require operational or policy changes in managing the park. Both the CAC and TAC have reviewed and approved the proposed strategies. Next steps include prioritizing these strategies, preparing a general master plan for physical improvements and assembling a first draft of the Shevlin Park Management Plan.
How you can help:
Attend the public meeting to review the Shevlin Park Management Plan:
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Bend Park and Recreation District Office
Learn more about citizens’ thoughts and experiences of Shevlin Park via the District’s questionnaire that was conducted in June through August 2014. The District received 827 questionaire responses. Click here to review the Shevlin Park Management Plan questionnaire and outreach summary

SolWest Fair
2015-06-26 - 2015-06-28
About the Fair: Oregon Rural Action will host the 17th annual SolWest Fair June 26-28 at the Union County Fairgrounds in beautiful La Grande, Oregon.
Come and learn about energy efficiency, solar and wind energy, alternatively fueled vehicles, local food and more! Over 30 workshops will be offered on a wide variety of topics from renewable energy to sustainable living. The fair will also include live entertainment, an educational film screening, numerous vendors and special activities for children.
Fair tickets can be purchased online at www.oregonrural.org/solwest or at the gate. Both weekend and day passes are available. Pre-sale discounts will be offered for a limited time. Weekend tickets at the gate will be $15 for adults, $10 for children, and $30 for a family. Pre-sale discounts available.
Saturday night will feature a special Sociability Supper with keynote speaker Bob Patterson, City Public Works Director for the City of Pendleton, Oregon. Patterson will speak about the challenges and opportunities for renewable energy in Eastern Oregon. Advance tickets are required and can be purchased online.
For more information about the SolWest Fair visit www.oregonrural.org/solwest or contact SolWest Fair Coordinator D’Jeane Peters at 541-975- 2411 ext.102.

Class - Garden Pests & Diseases
2015-06-27
Information from OSU Master Gardeners™ on identifying and controlling common vegetable garden pests and diseases.
