The Environmental Center

Pints and Politics
2014-08-21 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Broken Top Bottle Shop, 1740 NW Pence Ln #1, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Meet the Oregon League of Conservation Voter’s Endorsed Candidates at the Broken Top Bottle Shop and Ale Cafe!
Join OLCV, friends, volunteers, and community members to hear from local candidates who care about protecting Oregon’s natural legacy, from 7pm-9pm.
August 21st: Craig Wilhelm, for State Representative (HD 54-Bend)
September 18th: Jodie Barram, for Deschutes County Commissioner
Visit the OLCV website for more information.

"The Way Bobby Sees It" Documentary
2014-08-21 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The Way Bobby Sees It is a gripping documentary about Bobby McMullen, a competitive mountain biker on a mission to race the most demanding downhill course in the country. Adding to the difficulty: Bobby is blind.
Join sponsor Pine Mountain Sports for monthly Movie Night at McMenamins. Proceeds go to Central Oregon Trail Alliance!
21 and over only

City Club Forum: Climate Change
2014-08-21 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
August Forum: HOW WILL CLIMATE CHANGE AFFECT YOUR LIFE AND LIVELIHOOD?

Reduced mountain snowpack, increased wildfires, longer lasting droughts are all possible in Central Oregon’s future. Climate change is happening now, and will continue to affect our region and our livelihoods. There is still time to act to reduce some of these impacts, but smart planning will be required to help Oregon reduce its vulnerability to climate change. Kathie Dello, the Associate Director of the Oregon Climate Change Research Institute at Oregon State University will present the newest science on regional climate change impacts, as they pertain to Central Oregon. Ms. Dello will also talk about adaptation strategies underway in the region to help build resilience to this serious problem.
About Kathie Dello: Kathie is the Associate Director of OCCRI, and Deputy Director of the Oregon Climate Service (OCS). OCS serves as the State Climate Office for Oregon. She works on climate impacts analysis, climate adaptation, and public outreach for OCCRI and the Climate Impacts Research Consortium (CIRC). She coordinated Oregon’s first climate assessment report, which is required under the legislation that created OCCRI. She has a BS in Atmospheric Science and an MA in Geography (Physical) from the University at Albany (State University of New York).

Registration fees must be paid in advance of the forum. This will eliminate the line of folks who pay at the door and will move all attendees through much quicker.

Fee Schedule: Registration closes at noon on Tuesday, August 19. Buffet lunch is included
Day of Forum- a limited number of walk-ins may be available for members only the day of the forum on a space-available basis for $35

Wildflowers hike on Broken Top
2014-08-22 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Wildflowers on Broken Top
Witness the spectacular glaciated scenery, windblown pines and hemlocks, and alpine wildflowers in the High Cascades west of Bend with wildflower expert Stu Garrett. We will have breath-taking views of the Sisters and Broken Top. We will visit a hidden glacial lake that frequently has icebergs floating in it. We will do mostly off-trail hiking through the Three Sisters Wilderness, so hiker numbers are limited.
Meet at 8am, back in the late afternoon.
Please bring a lunch & snacks; 6 miles round trip with 1,700ft. elevation gain; moderate to strenuous, and not suitable for beginners; no dogs.
Email moey@centraloregonlandwatch.org to RSVP.

Meet Your Makers Market
2014-08-22 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The day will be full of all things Oregon – local food producers, farms, ranchers and more! Come out to sample products, meet the producers, hear their stories, and support local! Meet The Maker Markets is a collaborative effort between High Desert Food and Farm Alliance and Whole Foods Market that seek to engage local shoppers with Central Oregon farmers, producers, and ranchers. These annual “pop-up” markets allow farmers to reach a broader customer base that might otherwise not have discovered the myriad of local products available within the region.

Roy Zimmerman in Concert
2014-08-22 19:00 - 21:00 | The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, OR, 97703
Back By Popular Demand! Funny Songs about Peace and Justice
Satirical singer-songwriter & Troubadour for the Truth, Roy Zimmerman, is coming back to Bend for a repeat performance! You won’t want to miss him this time around!
Possible themes he’ll touch on: creationism, same-sex marriage, fracking, government shut-down, marijuana, immigration.
Visit his website.
Invite your Friends!
Sponsored by the Central Oregon Social Justice Center and Jobs with Justice

Where are the Birds? Walk
2014-08-23 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Mary Yanalcanlin of East Cascades Audubon Society for a bird walk just for kids! Explore the pine forests of the Metolius Preserve and search for woodpeckers and the obvious signs they leave behind. Discover why birds are harder to find at this time of year while listending for bird songs and calls. Perfect for kids ages 5-10 with a grownup in tow. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event.
Rating: Easy, ~1-2 mile walk.
What to Bring: Snacks/lunch, water, sturdy hiking shoes. Dress for the weather.
For more information about this event and to register, please visit the Deschutes Land Trust website.

Field Notes
2014-08-23 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Katie Eberhart to explore Indian Ford Meadow Preserve with the pen of a writer. Walking the land can be a great way to heighten your senses and feed your writing. Walk with us to see and hear more acutely, feel the fresh air, and smell new aromas. Then, through field notes, capture the specifics of a place that may later help trigger or contribute to poems, essays, or fiction. Writing exercises, discussion and optional sharing are all part of the
process. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event.
Rating: Easy, ~1 mile walk.
What to Bring: Paper/notebook, pens/pencils, and, if you wish, a lightweight chair or pad. Dress
for the weather.
For more information about this event and to register, please visit the Deschutes Land Trust website.

Deschutes River Cleanup
2014-08-23 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The Upper Deschutes Watershed Council invites watershed stewards of all ages to join us for the 23nd annual Deschutes River Cleanup on Saturday, July 27, 2019!
Volunteers will meet at Riverbend Park at 10am. River clean-up activities will take place in the Deschutes River and along its riparian areas between Meadow Camp and Drake Park. Bring your paddleboard, kayak, or canoe to help Central Oregon Diving divers pull garbage out of the river, or help us pull invasive weeds and remove litter from the stream banks.

Star Party
2014-08-23 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Jim Hammond for an exploration of the summer night sky at protected Rimrock Ranch. Jim and friends will set up powerful telescopes and help folks identify constellations, planets and far-away galaxies. Explore astronomy and get a rare chance to enjoy the dark skies of this privately-owned ranch. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event.
Rating: Easy, minimal walking.
What to Bring: Flashlights, warm clothes, blankets or camp chairs, snacks, water, sturdy hiking shoes. Dress for the weather.
For more information about this event and to register, please visit the Deschutes Land Trust website.

Seeds of Death Film
2014-08-24 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Every single independent study conducted on the impact of genetically modified food shows that it damages organs, it causes infertility, it causes immune system failure, it causes holes in the GI tract, and it causes multiple organ system failure. BigAg has built an industrial model which doesn’t fit nature, so they’re changing nature by inserting genes of completely different species and tolerance to huge doses of chemical poisons. The film asks the question, should we allow the future of food security to rely on GMOs and Monsanto? 80 minutes. Free showing!
At the Deschutes Downtown Library, Brooks Room

2nd Annual Sunset Supper at Juniper Jungle
2014-08-24 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Enjoy a 5 course meal prepared by local chefs using the freshest local ingredients, set amidst the field rows of our heirloom vegetable Farm. Pig belly scratching, acoustic music and farm tour included!
Tickets are sold on a suggested donation basis, between $80-100. You will partake in a five course meal and drink delightful beverages to the sweet sounds of acoustic music, joined by your neighbors, fellow foodies, farm supporters, and a chicken or two.
For more info click here: http://juniperjunglefarm.com/about/events/

Jack Johnson All At Once Tour
2014-08-24 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The Environmental Center was chosen as one of just a few local nonprofit organizations to be a part of the Jack Johnson’s All at Once tour. As a part of our partnership, The Environmental Center will be tabling at the show, helping to promote the “green tour” through action on sustainability here in Central Oregon. Be sure to stop by our booth and support our work!

Plant Clinic Solutions on KPOV 88.9FM
2014-08-26 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Listen in to KPOV 88.9FM for a discussion on plant care through the Gradening: Get Good At It series.
Visit the Central Oregon Master Gardeners Association’s website for more information.

Drop-in Meeting about UGB Expansion
2014-08-26 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The UGB expansion process is moving along at a steady clip so don’t miss your opportunity to learn more. City Staff and Consultants will be available to discuss the planning process and answer questions at a drop-in session tomorrow.
City of Bend Drop-In Meeting about UGB Expansion
City Council Chambers, City Hall
The City’s draft project goals relating to the urban form are below. What do you think about these goals for Bend? Email your thoughts to Brian Rankin, the City’s Principal planner: brankin@bendoregon.gov.

Quality Natural Environment – As Bend grows, it preserves and enhances natural areas. Bend takes a balanced approach to environmental protection and building a great city.
Connections to Recreation and Nature – Bend continues to enhance its network of parks, trails, greenbelts, recreational facilities, and scenic views inside and outside the City.
Great Neighborhoods – Bend has a variety of great neighborhoods that are well-designed, safe, walkable, and include local schools and parks. Small neighborhoods provide local shops, a mix of housing types, and community gathering places.
Strong Active Downtown – Bend’s downtown continues to be an active focal point for residents and visitors with strong businesses, arts and cultural opportunities, and gathering places.
Balanced Transportation System – Bend’s balanced transportation system incorporates an improved, well-connected system of facilities for walking, bicycling, and public transit, while also providing a safe and reliable system for drivers.

Read more about these goals in the Boundary Technical Advisory Committee packet, available here: http://bendoregon.gov/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=17691

Wednesday Birders at Lower Bridge and Redmond Wastewater Ponds
2014-08-27 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join local birders every Wednesday for birding trips in Central Oregon. Meet at 7:00 AM at Nancy P’s at 1054 Milwaukee in Bend. The group car pools, sharing expenses for gas, and taking turns driving.
Plans may vary due to weather or rare birds spotted prior to the meeting. To keep up to date on the latest bird sightings and birding opportunities including Wednesday Birders join Central Oregon Birders Online (COBOL). It’s a great resource for Central Oregon birders.
For this outing, birders will spend the morning at Lower Bridge and the afternoon at the Redmond waste water treatment ponds.
For more information about this and other upcoming events of the East Cascades Audubon Society, visit their website.

Farm to Table Event
2014-08-27 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
A fundraiser for the High Desert Food & Farm Alliance
4 COURSES of LOCAL FOODS paired with LOCAL BREWS by HDFFA members! Limited Seating! Get your ticket early! Tickets for this PLATED FAMILY-STYLE dinner are on sale now @ Broken Top Bottle Shop. Vegetarian options available!
For more information, visit this page.

Bull Springs History Hike
2014-08-28 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Kelly Madden for a history hike in Skyline Forest. We’ll hike along ancient Native American trails and follow Bull Creek to explore the early settlement of the area. Learn the history of Laidlaw and Tumalo and the fiasco that was the 1914 Tumalo Reservoir. Along the way, we’ll watch for summer wildflowers and have pause in the cool shade of Bull Springs. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event.
Rating: Moderate, ~3 mile hike.
What to Bring: Snacks/lunch, water, sturdy hiking shoes. Dress for the weather.
For more information about this event and to register, please visit the Deschutes Land Trust website.

COTA General Meeting
2014-08-28 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Trail Work Season is Right Around the Corner!
It’s our off season right now. It’s hot. It’s dusty. And we’d rather be riding or swimming in a cool lake.
But we do have big plans for this fall. Come learn at our next general meeting.

Wilderness 50th Celebration Week in Eugene, August 30 - September 7, 2014
2014-08-30 - 2014-09-07 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Wilderness 50th Celebration Week in Eugene, August 30 – September 7, 2014

Take a hike, relax with a movie, hoist a brew, and get inspired as you celebrate Wilderness

Chandra LeGue
541-344-0675
cl@oregonwild.org

Eugene, OR | 8.19.14

Events and activities celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act are planned in Eugene during the week surrounding the September 3rd anniversary. From Wilderness hikes, a happy hour at Ninkasi, a Wilderness film screening, and a Celebration Open House at the Obsidians Lodge, the Wilderness 50th Celebration Week has something for all Wilderness lovers! (See full schedule and details below.)
A diverse group of organizations – including conservation advocacy groups Oregon Wild, Great Old Broads for Wilderness, and the Sierra Club’s Many Rivers Group; recreation interests like The Obsidians, and trails and equestrian groups; and the Willamette National Forest – are involved in the Eugene events. Other events celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act have been happening across the country (http://wilderness50th.org/).
Signed by President Lyndon Johnson on September 3rd, 1964, the Act ensured the protection of America’s most spectacular landscapes for enjoyment by future generations. President Johnson said, “If future generations are to remember us with gratitude rather than contempt, we must leave them something more than the miracles of technology. We must leave them a glimpse of the world as it was in the beginning, not just after we got through with it.”
Today, more than 110 million acres of Wilderness are protected across the nation. In Oregon, this includes nearly 2.5 million acres – from Mt. Hood and the Three Sisters to the Eagle Cap, Opal Creek, and Steens Mountain. Millions of Americans enjoy Wilderness areas for hiking, camping, backpacking, fishing and more.
Eugene Wilderness 50th Celebration Week Schedule

Saturday, August 30th
Obsidians hike to Maxwell Butte in the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness. Pre-registration required, more info at www.obsidians.org

Tuesday, September 2nd
6:00-8:30pm
Wilderness 50th Celebration Happy Hour at Ninkasi Brewing.
Have a beer, and learn more about Wilderness in Oregon from recreation and conservation organizations that will be on hand.

Wednesday, September 3rd
Obsidians hike to Lowder Mountain in the Three Sisters Wilderness. Pre-registration required, more info at www.obsidians.org

Wednesday, September 3rd
6:00-7:00 social hour
7:00-8:30 film & presentation
Oregon Wild film screening of “Forever Wild: Celebrating America’s Wilderness” at the Bijou Theater, 492 E. 13th Ave.
$10 at www.bijou-cinemas.com. More info at www.oregonwild.org

Friday, September 5th
Oregon Wild hike to Shale Ridge, bordering the Three Sisters and Waldo Lake Wilderness areas. Pre-registration required at www.oregonwild.org

Saturday, September 6th
Sierra Club hike on the East Fork Trail in the Three Sisters Wilderness. RSVP at http://www.meetup.com/SierraClub-ManyRivers

Sunday, September 7th
1:00-4:00pm
Wilderness Celebration Open House at the Obsidians Lodge.
Guest speaker: Bill Sullivan. More info at www.obsidians.org

– See more at: http://www.oregonwild.org/about/press/wilderness-50th-celebration-week-eugene-august-30-september-7-2014#sthash.8irLtj0J.dpuf

Animal Signs for Kids
2014-08-30 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Kelly Madden to investigate the world of animals! Search the pine forest and creekside willows of the Metolius Preserve for signs of birds, mammals, insects other wildlife. See how many critters you can spot while doing fun, hands-on activities! Perfect for kids ages 3-5 with a grown-up in tow. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event.
Rating: Easy, ~1 mile walk.
What to Bring: Snacks/lunch, water, sturdy hiking shoes. Dress for the weather.
For more information about this event and to register, please visit the Deschutes Land Trust website.

Your Bountiful Harvest on KPOV 88.9FM
2014-09-02 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Listen in to KPOV 88.9FM for a discussion on Your Bountiful Harvest through the Gardening: Get Good At It series.
Visit the Central Oregon Master Gardeners Association’s website for more information.

Wednesday Birders at Hatfield, Tumalo Reservoir, and Twin Bridges
2014-09-03 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join local birders every Wednesday for birding trips in Central Oregon. Meet at 7:00 AM at Nancy P’s at 1054 Milwaukee in Bend. The group car pools, sharing expenses for gas, and taking turns driving.
Plans may vary due to weather or rare birds spotted prior to the meeting. To keep up to date on the latest bird sightings and birding opportunities including Wednesday Birders join Central Oregon Birders Online (COBOL). It’s a great resource for Central Oregon birders.
For more information about this and other upcoming events of the East Cascades Audubon Society, visit their website.

UGB Van Tour
2014-09-03 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The City of Bend is in the process of revising its UGB. The new plan will shape how Bend grows for years to come. Public input – your input – into this process is essential for creating a sustainable, beautiful and accessible community. We are providing this opportunity to our supporters to learn more about the current UGB, discuss how Bend can grow sustainably, and take a look at possible infill and expansion lands.
Space is very limited so please RSVP to moey@centraloregonlandwatch.org to reserve your seat.
Meet at the Central Oregon LandWatch office. From there, we will depart for the driving tour of Bend’s UGB.
RSVP to moey@centraloregonlandwatch.org

Sutton Mountain Wilderness Monitoring Trip
2014-09-04 - 2014-09-07 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The Oregon Natural Desert Association has openings for a few more volunteers to join for the Sutton Mountain Wilderness Monitoring Trip September 4-7. In 2013 ONDA signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Prineville District of the BLM to help with the monitoring and restoration of Wilderness and Wilderness Study Areas. As part of this partnership, we will monitor Sutton Mountain and Pat’s Cabin, two Wilderness Study Areas that surround the Painted Hills National Monument. These WSAs are part of a proposal to designate 58,000 acres as wilderness and this trip, which will focus on monitoring and some light restoration, will further our campaign efforts.
To register for this trip and to see more information, visit the Oregon Natural Desert Association’s website.

Hollinshead Community Garden Open House
2014-09-06 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join in for the final Hollinshead Community Garden classes and Open House.
For more information on this event, visit the Central Oregon Master Gardeners Association website.

Backyard Farm Tour
2014-09-06 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The 6th rendition of the BackyardFarmTour will take place the weekend following Labor day, Sept. 12-13. Still to be determined is if it will be 1 or 2 days. As always we will seek out some new places and revisit some of our old favorites. The BYFT is largely self selecting, so let me know if you are interested in participating this year. I also appreciate any other other ideas or input you may have. Of course the key part of putting the BYFT together is finding the farms and gardens to be on it. I appreciate any and all leads. Even if it is just a place you drove by that looks good.
Volunteers on the organizational side are sought, too.
We are having another fabulous year for gardening in Central Oregon, so how could we not have another fabulous BackyardFarmTour?
Follow BYFT developments on at http://backyardfarmtour.com where you can get our RSS feed, subscribe to our email list or at our Facebook page, http://facebook.com/Backyardfarmtour.

Central Oregon Master Gardeners
2014-09-06 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Hollinshead Community Garden Open House Schedule
1237 NE Jones Road, Bend
September 6th, 10am-2pm
Tours
10am-2pm Tour the vegetable gardens with an OSU Certified Master Gardener™
10am -2pm Tour the Hollinshead Homestead House and Bunk House and visit with Sharron Rosengarth who lived there as a child

Classes
10am Key Practices of Growing Perennial, Herb, Ornamental Grass, Annual & Butterfly Attracting Plants
11am Garden of Eatin’ – See and learn how to grow an incredible vegetable garden
Noon You Too Can Grow Tomatoes
1pm Preserving Your Harvest – OSU Master Food Preservers™

Tasting
10:30 – Noon Tomato tasting and homemade mozzarella cheese sampling. Choose your favorites
10am-2pm Sample Herb Infused Waters

See and Ask
Got a gardening question? Ask an OSU Extension Service Master Gardener as you roam the demonstration and vegetable gardens
Wonder what that insect or weed is in your yard? Check the displays of common weeds and insects
Visit with watercolor artists as they paint in the garden
Meet Ms. Tomato and the Busy Bee
Learn and share with fellow gardeners – they all love to talk
Row cover and soil thermometers available for purchase

Spring Creek Bird Walk
2014-09-07 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Bill Mitchell for a bird walk along Spring Creek near the Metolius River. This beautiful, privately-owned property includes wetland habitat, quaking aspens, mixed conifer forests, and outstanding habitat for wildlife including sensitive bird species. Registration opens 1 month prior to the event.

Registration is required.
Learn more about our Walk + Hike Leaders
See more at: http://www.deschuteslandtrust.org/events/hikes/bird-walk-spring-creek-1#sthash.Zs1cZw1O.dpuf

Making Compost-3 on KPOV 88.9FM
2014-09-09 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Listen in to KPOV 88.9FM for the third discussion in the “Making Compost” series of Gardening: Get Good At It.
For more information, visit the Central Oregon Master Gardeners Association website.
