Meet Your Farmer at Worthy Brewing Company featuring Beef Barn
2023-09-30 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Worthy Brewing, 495 Northeast Bellevue Drive, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Locavore presents:
A unique dining experience crafted to connect you with the hard working men and women of Central Oregon who grow the food that nourishes and sustains us. Featured Rancher: Stephanie and Jack Samples of Beef Barn, Bend + Organically grown produce by Worthy Garden Club
495 NE Bellevue Dr, Bend, OR 97701
*All proceeds benefit Central Oregon Locavore Non 501(c)3 Profit, a portion of your ticket price is deductible to the extent of tax law

Meet Your Farmer at Worthy Brewing Company featuring Beef Barn
Saturday, September 30, 2023 6pm

Menu
Shepherd’s Pie – Beef Barn ground, peas, carrots parsnip mash
Panzanella Salad – Sparrow bakery baguette, Worthy Garden tomatoes, Field Farm greens, basil, Classic vinaigrette
Salisbury Steak – Roasted purple potato, Worthy Garden beets and carrots, mushroom demi-glaze
Peach Bourbon B.B.Q. Brisket – Green beans and truffled mac and cheese
Dessert Surprise

Stories in the Garden at The Environmental Center w/ Deschutes Public Library
2023-10-02 10:30 - 11:30 | The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, OR, 97703
This is an in-person program. Registration is required. This event is suggested for children ages Kindergarten and younger, and all children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Children and families are invited to explore the Kansas Avenue Learning Garden at The Environmental Center. The event will begin with a nature-based story time, provided by Deschutes Public Library, followed by a chance for caregivers and little ones to get their hands dirty with Denise Rowcroft. Denise joined The Environmental Center in 2006 and is responsible for the Kansas Avenue Learning Garden and the Garden for Every School program.
Part of this event will occur outdoors — please bring appropriate layers, water, and sun protection.
Register here!

All About ADUs
2023-10-02 12:30 - 16:30 | OR
This half-day course is intended to help real estate and building professionals understand the basic planning and building regulations for ADU development in the City of Bend. Participants will gain critical information to help them to respond to increasing client demand for properties with ADU potential, as well as the opportunity to earn the ‘ADU Specialist’ professional accreditation.
When & Where

Monday, October 2nd, 2023
12:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Bend, OR (In-person classroom, no webinar option available)
Central Oregon Association of REALTORS®
2112 NE 4th St, Bend, OR 97701 (map)

COZEE Happy Hour with Roost Development
2023-10-03 16:30 - 18:00 | 201 NW Harriman Ave, Bend, 201 NW Hariman Ave, Bend, OR, 97703
October COZEE Happy Hour with Roost Development
Perry Brooks and Peter Grube from Roost Develpment will give us the low-down on how the first net-zero duplex in the historic district of Bend came to be including some crucial code changes to help make this project happen.
Quick stats:

The shell is a combo of Structurally Insulated Panels (SIPs) with a hand-framed roof.
It will be Earth Advantage certified as net zero.

Register here!

Central Oregon Zero Energy Enthusiasts brings together individuals who share a passion for or want to learn more about high performance and zero energy buildings in Central Oregon.

2023 Go Clean Energy Conference
2023-10-04 08:30 - 16:30 | COCC, 2600 NW Collge Way, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Go Clean Energy Conference: Get a Jackpot of incentives for Your Electrification Projects
Whether you rent, own a home, or commercial building, cash and tax credits are coming your way from government incentives that will help you electrify. Learn from 25+ experts how to put your project together. Don’t be left out of the funding stream to electrify for cost savings and health. Solar, efficiency, Electric vehicle Charging, home heating and/or cooling are among your many options. Oct 4, 8:30-4:30 at Bend Central Oregon Community College.
Register at GoCleanEnergy.org.

The West is Burning Film Screening - La Pine
2023-10-05 18:30 - 20:30 | La Pine Activity Center, 16450 Victory Way, La Pine, OR, United States
Discover Your Forest, in partnership with the Deschutes National Forest and the Upper Deschutes River Communities, is hosting a public screening of The West is Burning followed by a panel discussion with specialists in land management, forest/fire ecology, fire management, and adaptive communities.
The free community event will be held at the La Pine Activity Center, 16450 Victory Way, La Pine on Thursday, October 5th. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. with dinner and childcare beginning at 6:00 p.m.
The West is Burning examines the history of forest management and social conflict that has contributed to current forest conditions, causing longer fire seasons and unprecedented impacts. The film emphasizes the need to act now to generate positive change in our forests, watersheds, and communities. Six real-life perspectives drive the film’s narrative to help raise awareness about the conditions of forests in the western U.S. Their stories demonstrate the need to embrace a new era of forest stewardship, and the unique partnerships that are being built across community-based organizations, government entities, and private and non-governmental organizations. These thought leaders highlight the need for a unified response to climate change, land use, and forest restoration, and emphasize the importance of community-based solutions to these challenges.
Representatives from local forestry and fire organizations will host tables and share information on wildfire preparedness before and after the event.
This is a free event with dinner and childcare provided. For more information contact Discover Your Forest’s Wildland Fire Education Coordinator, Emily Curtis, at emily.curtis@discovernw.org.

Any donations received through this form will go towards Discover Your Forest’s wildland fire and forest restoration public outreach and education programs.
Get tickets here!

Climbing Film Tour 2023
2023-10-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Introducing the Climbing Film Tour, formerly known as the Vertical Life Film Tour. Brace yourself for an even more thrilling and adrenaline-pumping experience, showcasing the most captivating Australian vertical adventures on the global stage. Get ready to be inspired by tales of courage, unsung heroes, and climbing icons, fueling your passion to conquer new heights and fulfill your wildest dreams. Join us for an exhilarating journey like no other!
Get tickets here!

Grit Clinics X COTA
2023-10-07 - 2023-10-08 | OR
Join us in Bend, OR for a full day of MTB skills with Grit Clinics ​& a trail work party with the Women of COTA
COTA and Grit Clinics are here for the same reason– Education and Empowerment. We invite you to join us for a weekend of tires and shovels on the trails. Further your mountain biking skillset with Grit Clinics on Saturday and then learn what it takes to build and maintain trails with the Women of COTA on Sunday (optional, but encouraged). With every entry, Grit Clinics will donate a one-year COTA membership to the participant or their friend of choice (if the participant already has a membership).
DETAILS:
Calling all riders, all levels, 18+
October 7, 2023 – Skills Clinic – 9am-4pm | Meet at 7th Mountain Resort
October 8, 2023 – Trail Work Party – 10am-12pm | Meet at the Welcome Center
Cost: $225 ​
Includes 6 hours of professional MTB instruction, coffee, snacks, and a healthy lunch on Saturday.
Also includes a 2 hour trail-work party on Sunday.
*A one-year COTA membership will be donated by Grit Clinics to every participant.
Register here!

Sunriver Fungi Fest & Mushroom Show
2023-10-07 10:00 - 15:00 | Sunriver Nature Center & Oregon Observatory, 57245 River Rd, Sunriver, OR, 97707, United States
Celebrate the fantastic world of fungi
with the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory and the Central Oregon Mushroom Club
Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory
Saturday, October 7, 2023 – 10am-3pm
Coming October 7th from 10 am 3 pm join us as we celebrate our 7th annual Fungi Fest and Mushroom Show!
This incredible event takes place at the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory and features Central Oregon’s only Mushroom Show, with hundreds of species on display. Tickets will be on sale at the event and the price of admission also includes access to a full schedule of lectures, mushroom workshops, activities and more!
Specialty vendors featuring fungi-themed products will be on-site selling everything from t-shirts to grow-your-own kits and fresh forest mushrooms.
Be sure and check out our webpage, which will continue to be updated as we add new information!
https://fungifest.snco.org/
Tickets

Purchase your tickets at the event.
Admission
Adult: $15
Child (ages 4-12): $10
Child (under 4): Free
SNCO Member: $9
SROA Member: Free
COMC Member: $7

Puffy Grass to Benefit COTA
2023-10-07 16:00 - 22:00 | LOGE Camp Bend, 19221 SW Century Dr, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
Come out to LOGE for their Puffy Grass event on October 7! The festivities kick off at 4pm and include live music, drinks, food trucks, a raffle, lawn games and more! Tickets are $20 and include 2 drink tickets and 1 raffle ticket. Click here to buy your tickets!

Designing Accessible EV Charging Systems
2023-10-10 10:00 - 11:00 | OR
In this webinar, you’ll be joined by speakers to explore how to create EV charging systems that are accessible to all. Speakers will explore designing equitable and inclusive EV charging systems accessible.

Deschutes Land Trust Planting Parties
2023-10-10 10:00 - 13:00, 2023-10-11 10:00 - 13:00, 2023-10-12 10:00 - 13:00, 2023-10-13 10:00 - 13:00 | Camp Polk Meadow Preserve, Sisters, OR, 97756, United States
Camp Polk Meadow Preserve: October 10 & 11
Roll up your sleeves and help the Deschutes Land Trust plant native plants in a recent restoration area at Camp Polk Meadow Preserve. We have been working for several years to restore the native plant community in the Hindman Springs portion of the Preserve. Volunteers will help complete one of the last phases of the restoration by planting native plants in a portion of the Preserve where weeds were recently removed. Get your hands dirty and have fun while improving wildlife habitat and making a difference in Central Oregon. This is a family-friendly work party!
Register here for 10/10, 10am-1pm
Register here for 10/11, 10am-1pm
Indian Ford Meadow Preserve: October 12 & 13
Roll up your sleeves and help the Deschutes Land Trust plant native plants in a recent restoration area at Indian Ford Meadow Preserve. We have been working to restore the native plant community at the Preserve, and volunteers will help plant native plants in a portion of the Preserve where weeds were recently removed. Get your hands dirty and have fun while improving wildlife habitat and making a difference in Central Oregon. This is a family-friendly work party!
Register here for 10/12, 10am-1pm
Register here for 10/13, 10am-1pm

Happy Hour in the Garden
2023-10-10 16:00 - 18:00, 2023-10-24 16:00 - 18:00 | The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, OR, 97703
Join us in our Kansas Avenue Learning Garden for our ongoing volunteer work party series. In 2022, volunteers contributed over 200 hours to help keep our learning garden maintained over the growing season. We couldn’t do it without you!
This event is open to all ages and gardening abilities! No experience or tools required. Beer and non-alcoholic beverages are provided for all who volunteer. Each event includes seasonal ongoing tasks as well as special projects as needed throughout the growing season. Volunteers are welcome to pop in for an hour or stay the whole time. No need to RSVP or commit ahead of time. (Pro tip – put the following dates in your phone calendar now – then when it pops up you can decide if it works out for you or not!)
In 2023, Happy Hour in the Garden will once again run twice a month from March through October. This schedule throughout the extent of the growing season offers meaningful volunteer experiences for all who come, and deeper care for the garden when it needs it.
For Summer & Fall 2023, our Happy Hours will be 4-6pm, on the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month.
March & April Happy Hours sponsored by Wild Ride Brewing

March 7 & 21
April 4 & 18

May & June Happy Hours sponsored by Worthy Environmental

May 2 & 16
June 6 & 20

July & August Happy Hours sponsored by Worthy Environmental

July 11 & 25
August 8 & 22

September & October Happy Hours sponsored by Boneyard Beer

September 12 & 26
October 10 & 24

Contact Denise, Garden Program Manager, if you have any questions about getting involved.

Finding the Magic in Middle School Talk and Book Signing by Chris Balme
2023-10-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 61980 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend, OR, United States
This evening community gathering is intended to support the wellbeing and growth of parents, educators, and mental health professionals. While this talk is geared toward the development of adolescence, anyone who helps to raise our children -of any age- will benefit from the brain-body science that is presented.
In this talk, author and acclaimed educator Chris Balme shows how to tap into the positive potential of middle school. It begins with understanding what’s going on inside the middle school brain. Balme introduces three key developmental needs for middle schoolers, offering practical tips to support them at each step of the way. Drawing on his experience as a middle school founder and principal, as well as the latest neuroscience, he offers a fresh and uplifting take on the transformative years of middle school.
This talk is based on Balme’s book, Finding the Magic in Middle School, which was published in 2022 and quickly became an Amazon bestseller for adolescent psychology. Renowned adolescent psychologist and author Madeline Levine called it “a must-read for anyone who has a tween or works with tweens.”
This event is organized by the Interconnected Diversity team and is being supported financially by many individuals and organizations, including each ticket purchased and donation at checkout.
Generous sponsorships have been provided by Cascades Academy and Seven Peaks Schools. Our list of in-kind donors and financial supporters continue to grow and include: Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon, Insight Counseling, Natalie Houston, Amy Bahrman, The Base at Franklin, High Desert Makers, Brightways Counseling Group, Roundabout Bookstore, Spencer Mitchell Photography, , Kap Seidel and Upstream Parenting, Tim Burnett, Carrie Hicks, Samara Learning Center, Andy Slavin and Amity Creek Elementary. A Heartfelt THANK YOU to all those contributing, for making this event possible.

Register here!

Fall Repair Café at the Firehouse Community Hall in Sisters(bilingüe)
2023-10-11 17:30 - 19:30 | Sisters Firehouse Community Hall, 301 S Elm St, Sisters, 97759, United States
Join us for our in-person Repair Café on Wednesday, October 11th, 5:30-7:30pm at the Firehouse Community Hall in Sisters with co-host Deschutes Public Library.
Featuring a guest appearance from Kyle Wiens, co-founder and CEO of iFixit and a leader in the Right to Repair movement. Kyle and the pro-repair coalition are working on a bill in Salem and have recently passed laws in New York and Colorado.

The Environmental Center’s Rethink Waste Project coordinates with an amazing group of volunteer fixers to host Repair Cafés every few months. This will be the second in-person Repair Café in Central Oregon since 2020. These free events connect people with broken stuff to people who like to fix stuff – they’re all about repairing things (together). Stuff like, jewelry, small appliances and electronics, outdoor gear, clothing, and more. Repair Cafés are held around the world! Repairing with other people saves natural resources, prevents waste, and cultivates community. Learn more at envirocenter.org/tec-events/repair-cafe/
Not sure if it can be fixed? Bring it!
Contact: udara@envirocenter.orgwith questions or if you’re interested in being a volunteer fixer!

¿Tienes algo que esté roto? ¡Tráelo al Repair Café!
El Rethink Waste del The Environmental Center está coordinado con un increíble grupo de reparadores voluntarios para organizar Repair Cafés cada pocos meses. Estos eventos gratuitos conectan a las personas con cosas rotas con las personas a las que les gusta arreglar cosas: se trata de reparar cosas (juntos). Cosas como joyas, pequeños electrodomésticos y productos electrónicos, equipo de exteriores, ropa y más.
¡Los Repair Cafés se llevan a cabo en todo el mundo! Reparar con otras personas ahorra recursos naturales, evita el desperdicio y cultiva la comunidad.
Tendremos interpretación en español disponible en el evento
https://envirocenter.org/tec-events/repair-cafe/repair-cafe-espanol/

2023 Lava Island Fish Rescue
2023-10-14 - 2023-10-16 | OR
Sign Up for Your Time Slot HERE!
Every fall flows drop in the Upper Deschutes as water begins to be stored in Wickiup and Crane Prairie Reservoirs for irrigation use next summer. When this happens, fish residing in the Lava Island side channel of the Deschutes become stranded from the main stem of the river.
DRC is once again aiding irrigation district efforts to rescue fish by coordinating volunteers. Volunteers will collect fish from the Lava Island side channel and transport them in buckets to the mainstem of the Deschutes River.
The projected rescue dates this year will be October 14th-16th. There will be two time slots per day. The morning slots will be from 8 or 9 AM to 12 pm and the afternoon slot will be from 1 PM to 5 PM.
***Please note, dates are tentative and may change due to weather and dam operations. DRC will be in touch with all volunteers via text to provide updates***
There will be three jobs throughout the day:
Netting fish (must be experienced and bring waders and boots)
Carrying bucketed fish to be counted (majority of the volunteers need)
Counting/identifying fish (must be experienced identifying and handling fish)
The majority of volunteers will be helping run buckets from the capture site to the counting site. The buckets will weigh 35-40 pounds each.
Please bring a water bottle, snacks, hiking shoes, hats, sunscreen. We will provide coffee, snacks, pizza, and water.

Trail Love
2023-10-14 09:00 - 13:00 | OR
Ideal weather conditions for trail maintenance have finally arrived, and we are stoked to invite you to our final Trail Love of the season! Join us as we gather from all over the community to spend a day improving our trails.
We’ll meet at 9am at Swampy Lakes Trailhead (note this meeting location is weather dependent and is subject to change). Groups will get a safety briefing, then breakout into groups to head out for trail work. Lunch, beverages, AND Bonta Gelato will be provided when groups return around 1pm.
Everyone is welcome! Whether you’re an experienced trailblazer or a beginner looking to lend a helping hand, your participation is highly valued. Together, we can make a substantial impact on the upkeep and enhancement of our beloved trails. Please signup on Meetup here!

Connect Central Oregon Volunteer and Board Fair
2023-10-16 16:30 - 18:30 | Deschutes County Fair & Expo, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond, OR, 97756, United States
Connect Central Oregon invites you, your colleagues, and all OSU-Cascades students to our annual Volunteer and Board Fair on Monday, October 16th, from 4:45 to 6:30, at the Deschutes County Fair and Expo Center. Fifty organizations, from all over our region, will be offering a wide variety of volunteer and board service opportunities.
Find more information about the Fair and the organizations that will be there at connectcentraloregon.org/fair

Garden Educator Network School Garden Tour
2023-10-18 16:30 - 18:00 | M. A. Lynch Elementary School, 1314 SW Kalama , Redmond, OR, 97756, United States
Let’s get together! We’ll get a tour of the school garden at MA Lynch Elementary School in Redmond from new FoodCorps Service Member Kat Rains, and you’ll hear from Redmond School District’s own FoodCorps School Nutrition Service Member, Somer Eckhert. We’ll wrap up with a group share out of one thing that you did in the garden this fall that went really well that you’d love to share with the group! There will be opportunity to discuss ideas and plans for our garden grants as well as the ODE Farm to School Education Grant, so come with your questions! Food & beverages will be provided, as well as an educator stipend and mileage reimbursement.
Please RSVP! Email denise@envirocenter.org to RSVP.

Locavore Fall Harvest Feast & Celebration
2023-10-20 18:00 - 21:00 | Cascade View Retreat Center, 14427 Alfalfa Rd, Powell Butte, OR, 97753, United States
Please join us for the 5th Annual Fall Harvest Feast & Celebration which will tickle your palate and delight your senses. We are throwing in a little extra sizzle this year and curating a Halloween bash with all the fixin’s to go down in history.
GET TICKETS HERE
Extroverts: This is your moment to shine. Bring on those costumes and accessories.
Guests will enjoy:

Stunning Cascade Range views
6-course gourmet farm-to-table feast
Curated bar, featuring local cocktails, mocktails, beer, and wine
Speak easy hidden bar
Groovy Tunes by up and coming electronic music star Rhone
Best of costume prizes
Witches Brew tea lounge by Herbal Goddess Holly Hutton
Telescope star gazing with the Little Astronomer

Menu: by Chef Brian Garza of FireFare

King Turkey Grazing Table (you will see what we mean by this)
Haunted Herbed Salad
Sparrow Baguette with Honey Cinnamon Butter
Wicked Whole Chicken by Home Farm Foods (GF)
Super Spooky Roasts and Ribs from DD Ranch, Pioneer and Mt Shasta Wild (GF)
Roasty Toasty Potatoes and Rooty Root Vegetable by Fibonacci, Boundless, and Well Rooted (V, Veg, GF)
Scary Well Rooted Pumpkin Tureen Soup (V, Veg, GF)
Apple Crumble with Eyeball flavor Eyescreem by Grey Duck (just kidding, it’s vanilla)
Surprise custom Eyescreem flavor…

COST: $105 member/ $115 non-member
*Discounts for tables and groups
Get your tickets early please so chef can plan accordingly!
All proceeds benefit Central Oregon Locavore Non Profit

Hands on Habitat - Beaver Works Volunteer Opportunity
2023-10-21 09:00 - 16:00 | OR
This is a one-day project to plant beaver and other wildlife habitat in Tetherow Crossing Park in Redmond, Oregon
Difficulty level: Easy/Medium
Itinerary: Planting will take place between 9AM and 4PM on Saturday, October 21st.
Tasks will include: Digging in somewhat-rocky soil, assessing survival, growth rate, and recruitment of existing plants, planting potted native riparian plants, removing weeds by hand, and installing wildlife trail cameras.
What you’ll need: A positive attitude and work ethic; Plan to bring your own lunch and we’ll bring the special treats. We’ll have work gloves, but feel free to bring your own. Work will be outside, so dress for the weather.
About the Location: Tetherow Crossing Park occupies a scenic stretch of the trout-filled upper Deschutes River. This park is home to one of the oldest standing houses in Deschutes County. Our work site is in a really picturesque and accessible section of the park. Volunteers will be part of the second stage of a multi-year project, as well as learn about beaver, wildlife habitat use, and riparian restoration. There are no bathrooms nearby.
We’ll need about 10 people for this project – so share this with your friends and make a fun day out of it while helping to restore beaver habitat!
SIGN UP HERE!

The Outdoorist Oath Workshop
2023-10-24 14:30 - 16:00 | Zoom
The Outdoorist Oath workshop is an up to two-hour, ZERO-BS, interactive experience that teaches a model to approach allyship for planet, inclusion, and adventure. During the workshop, you’ll reflect and create a unique action plan to help you take action, unlearn, learn and be in community with other aligned outdoorists, culminating in the opportunity to take The Outdoorist Oath with everyone. www.outdooristoath.org
REGISTER HERE!

On the Ground in Greater Bend: Moving Together from Vision to Action
2023-10-26 11:30 - 13:00 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 61980 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend, OR, United States
On the Ground in Greater Bend: Moving Together from Vision to Action
Working with thousands of community members, Envision Bend has created the 2023 Bend Vision Plan (will be released next week!). Now, we want to build on our momentum and catalyze our community’s vision into being. Moderated by former state senator Neil Bryant, this forum will provide an overview of the four key plan focus areas – Building an Economy for Everyone, Guiding Our Growth & Development, Cultivating an Inclusive Community, and Ensuring a Safe, Healthy Environment – and then put YOU in the driver’s seat. In small groups at your tables, you will drill down on the Building a Better Economy focus area to consider how best to advance the strategies, activate the stakeholders, and achieve the vision for us all. Please join this highly interactive City Club and learn more about the future we can accomplish, together.
Speakers:
Neil Bryant, Retired Attorney and Past State Senator
Matt Muchna, Executive Director at Envision Bend
Emily Tompkins, Vice Chair at Envision Bend and CEO at Forest Futures
NEW for this month! You have the option of registering with or without lunch included.
For more information or to register: https://members.cityclubco.org/ap/Events/Register/YmHa1OwuWtzCK?sourceTypeId=EmailInvitation

OLCV Virtual Town Hall on the Environment with Senator Jeff Merkley
2023-10-26 12:00 - 13:30 | Zoom
Senator Jeff Merkley has been a champion of our conservation and environmental values in D.C., voicing our support for strong safeguards for the environment, pollinators, and public lands. During OLCV’s Town Hall on the Environment with Senator Merkley, we’ll celebrate his leadership and learn about the latest news on a broad range of environmental issues, including addressing climate change, benefits for Oregon powered by climate investments of the IRA, plastic reduction, and his work to support pollinator recovery.
RSVP and join us for an afternoon with the senator discussing all things environment and conservation!
WHEN: Thursday, October 26th, 2023 from 12 – 1:15PM
WHERE: Zoom – RSVP below!
RSVP HERE

Central Oregon - Beer:Thirty! at Goodlife Brewing (rescheduled from 10/25)
2023-11-01 17:00 - 19:00 | GoodLife Brewing, 70 SW Century Dr suite 100-464, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
Join OOA’s Central Oregon Chapter at Goodlife Brewing in Bend!
We will be hearing from Oregon Adaptive Sports Equipment Manager, Jared Apjoke along with their Education and Training Manager Melodie Buell about what they do and how they impact the outdoor community. We will also hear from Geoff Babb inventor of AdvenChair that allows people with mobility challenges to experience the serenity and grandeur of wild places with family and friends.
All Beer:Thirty! events are FREE for OOA members and $10 for non-members.
Register here!

8th Annual Fall Energy Symposium - Benton County
2023-11-02 - 2023-11-03 | Corvallis Museum, 411 Southwest 2nd Street, Corvallis, OR, 97333, United States
The 8th Annual Fall Energy Symposium (Benton County)
Register Now
Nov. 2nd-3rd, 2023 | Benton County
Sustainable Northwest, with support from Energy Trust of Oregon, Wy’East RC&D, Oregon Clean Power Co-op, and Wisewood Energy, is proud to host the 8th annual Fall Energy Symposium November 2nd-3rd, 2023. This year we will be taking in the rich history, cutting-edge research, and clean energy innovations of Benton County.
Benton County, home to Oregon State University, is known for its local innovation, entrepreneurship, and thriving agriculture. The area also has a growing clean energy economy that we will explore during this year’s energy symposium.
This annual event convenes clean energy leaders from across the state for engaging field tours, panel presentations, and networking receptions. This year we will feature:

Energy Policy & Funding Roundtables. We will unpack the Inflation Reduction Act after one year, and bring in energy leaders to discuss legislative priorities and implementation strategies.
Panel discussions touching on community energy resilience, renewable energy siting, innovative technologies, and more.
Resources and funding to advance your clean energy projects.
Engaging field tours.
An evening networking reception with regional experts and clean energy drivers.

The full agenda including field tour stops and panel presentation topics will be available on the event page soon.
Symposium Location: Corvallis Museum – 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis, OR 97333
If you have any questions, please contact Faith Yorba, Energy Program Associate, at fyorba@sustainablenorthwest.org. We hope you can join us!

Register Here!

This event is hosted by Sustainable Northwest with support from Energy Trust of Oregon, Wy’East RC&D, Oregon Clean Power Cooperative, and Wisewood Energy.
*Please note: We do our best to make sure our events are affordable and accessible. Scholarship and travel stipends are available upon request.
