The Environmental Center

SheJumps & Stio "Know Before You Go" Avalanche Awareness Workshop
2022-11-04 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States

2023 Wild Desert Calendar Release Party
2022-11-04
You’re invited to join ONDA for an evening of striking high desert photography at the 2023 Wild Desert Calendar Release Party. Come to Immersion Brewing on November 4th to meet photographers and enjoy an evening filled with stunning images from your favorite high desert places.
This event is free and open to all, so invite a friend to come along. See you there!

Human Experience in the Oregon Great Basin Symposium
2022-11-05 - 2022-11-06
This symposium brings to the public presentations by tribal knowledge-holders, anthropologists, and archaeologists who have researched and learned about the land, plants, animals, people, and climate of the Great Basin in Oregon. Discussions led by Wilson Wewa (Northern Paiute) and Diane Teeman (Burns Paiute) will frame each day, which will be filled with presentations about the recent archaeological research and analyses, partnership projects, and online databases that are helping build knowledge about the historical and ongoing human experiences in the Great Basin.

Madras Day of the Dead celebration and vaccine clinic
2022-11-05
Join LCA on November 5th, 2022 at The Latino Community Association in Madras and its community partners for the Day of the death celebration. Featuring: Art, Music, Folkloric dance, a vaccine clinic, free food for the first 100 persons, and food box distributions. No appointment is necessary for the vaccine clinic. Any questions call 541-325-6837.
Únase a nosotros el 5 de noviembre de 2022 en The Latino Community Association in Madras y sus socios comunitarios para la celebración del Día de los muertos. Presentando: Arte, Música, Danza folklórica, clínica de vacunas, comida gratis para las primeras 100 personas, distribución de cajas de comida. No es necesario cita previa para la clínica de vacunas. Cualquier pregunta llamar al 541-325-6837
231 SE 6th Street, Madras, OR 97741/

Virtual Book Discussion: There, There by Tommy Orange
2022-11-08, 2022-11-15
A wondrous and shattering novel that follows twelve characters from Native communities: all traveling to the Big Oakland Powwow, all connected to one another in ways they may not yet realize.
This chorus of voices tells of the plight of the urban Native American—grappling with a complex and painful history, with an inheritance of beauty and spirituality, with communion and sacrifice and heroism. Hailed as an instant classic, There, There is at once poignant and unflinching, utterly contemporary and truly unforgettable.
Request a copy of the book by emailing Geneva at gmayall2@cocc.edu while supplies last.
To register or for more information email odi@cocc.edu

Removing Barriers to Net Zero Commercial-Industrial Development
2022-11-10
Jean von Bargen Root’s Net Zero Fellowship research explores barriers and opportunities to advance net-zero energy in commercial-industrial developments in Oregon. With a focus on the Willamette Valley, Rogue Valley and High Desert, Jean evaluates current and future climate conditions and assesses how local development codes, standards and policies help or hinder net-zero performance in this building type. An accompanying design guide provides detailed design solutions for mixed-use office/industrial, warehouses, pre-engineering metal building and unoccupied service buildings.
Learn more about the Net Zero Fellowship and other research findings.
About the presenter:
Jean von Bargen Root AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Director of Sustainability at MWA Architects
Jean has been an architect and educator in the Pacific Northwest for more than 20 years and pursues projects that tackle sustainability and social justice. She oversees commercial-industrial, Net Positive and Living Building projects. She advocates for minority- and woman-owned businesses through her work with the National Organization of Minority Architects, student and professional mentorships, and in the development of project teams.
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November Green Drinks: Tananáwit
2022-11-10
About Heritage Month: November is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native people. This month, also referred to as American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month is an opportune time to learn about and support our tribal communities in present-day Central Oregon.
Event Description: On Thursday, November 10th, from 12-2 pm, we invite you to join us at Tananáwit for November Green Drinks. You will hear from three local artists; a weaver, a beader, and a painter about projects they are currently working on.
Light appetizers and beverages will be served.
Space is limited to 30 people for this event. Please register in advance only if you intend to come. We hope to see you there!
Can’t attend and want to support? Donate to Tananáwit.
About Tananáwit:
Tananáwit, a Community of Warm Springs Artists, is a community-based organization whose mission is to provide educational and economic development opportunities by empowering our people and building knowledge and understanding of traditional and contemporary Native art of the Columbia River Plateau. Learn more here- Tananawit: a community of artists
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Bend COTA Work Events
2022-11-10, 2022-11-17, 2022-11-24
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.

Salomon Outdoor Movie Night w/ SheJumps
2022-11-11
Calling all “Women of Winter”! SheJumps will have a table at this awesome event that raises money for COAC (Central Oregon Avalanche Center). Come check out the flick “Feel Real” from Blank Collective, enter a raffle to win a pair of skis and bindings from Salomon and schwag from Blackstrap, and meet up with other “women of winter”. No better way to find friends to shred the gnar with then over a delicious bevie around the fire at Crux while watching a winter ski/boarding movie and raising money for a great local cause.
Here’s the basic deets: https://www.cruxfermentation.com/events/. Register here!

Elemental Film Screening - Bend Premiere
2022-11-11
Join Central Oregon LandWatch at Tower Theatre

COLW is hosting a screening of ELEMENTAL, a documentary film that invites us to reimagine our relationship with wildfire. Click here to view the trailer.

Five years in the making, this documentary film began right here in Oregon and grew into into a deep investigation of wildfire in a hotter, drier, more crowded world. The filmmakers will participate in a special Q & A following the show.

Panel Discussion: Connecting with Our Military Communities
2022-11-12, 2022-11-19
Join Eclipse Theater Community following the matinee performances of Craig Fox Had a Wife for a panel discussion. This event welcomes guests with experience and backgrounds in mental health, military service, and education to discuss the themes of the play, the veteran experience, and more.

Delivering Community Clean Energy – Fall Conference (virtual) 2022
2022-11-14, 2022-11-17
Don’t miss the “Delivering Community Clean Energy” virtual Fall Conference, hosted by the NW Energy Coalition and featuring clean energy expert panelists, on November 14 and November 17. The two half-day conference will cover issues like:

Recent election results
Renewable energy siting
Increased funding for clean energy
Hydropower impacts on salmon

Join advocates, utility representatives, regulators, students, and decision-makers to discuss the region’s most pressing clean energy topics.

Using Federal Charging Funds Equitably & Effectively
2022-11-15
Presenters will review best practices and use cases around using federal money on charging infrastructure and how best to implement people-centered equitable programs around community and accessibility.

Powwow Yoga Workshops with Acosia Red Elk
2022-11-16
Acosia Red Elk is an enrolled member of the Umatilla Tribe in Oregon. She is a ten-time world champion jingle dancer, international yoga teacher, glass artist, cultural teacher and wellness advocate who is known for public speaking/storytelling, indigenizing fitness, and teaching powwow dance. Acosia is the creator of Powwow Yoga, a fusion practice that braids together tribal dancing and yoga for a well-rounded workout with an Indigenous approach to wellness.
Space is limited. To register email Geneva at gmayall2@cocc.edu

"Empowering Women Through Adventure" Bend Women's Speaker Series- Saveria Tilden
2022-11-16
Saveria will be presenting on “Why We Thrive in Women’s-Only Spaces”. It should be a really inspiring night – Saveria will help you figure out how to go from following Instagram accounts, wishing that was you, to living your best life embracing and defining adventure on your own terms. She’ll talk about finding a like-minded community to adventure with and how to learn the skills to become a confident outdoor enthusiast. Register here!

Building a Climate-Resilient Future: Innovative Design and New Public Policies
2022-11-17
Oregon’s second-largest source of climate pollution comes from the energy we use to heat, cool, and operate offices, commercial businesses, homes, and public buildings. These same buildings are also a line of defense against climate threats like extreme heat and wildfire smoke. Buildings are therefore an essential component in combating climate change and protecting us from the threats that are already here. Smart buildings also use less energy and can make operating buildings and homes more affordable.
This event will explore what sustainable building innovators are doing here in Oregon to raise the bar for climate-smart buildings, how more progressive building policies and incentives can facilitate this important transition, and what our workforce’s needs and protections are going forward.

Sense of Place PNW Speaker Series: Indigenous Perspectives on Earth, Water and Sky, Featuring Roberta (Bobbie) Connor
2022-11-17
Bobbie is the director of Tamástslikt (Tah-MAHST-slickt) Cultural Institute, the 45,000 square foot tribally-owned museum on the Umatilla Reservation near Pendleton, Oregon. The Institute serves three goals: providing the most accurate history of the Cayuse, Umatilla, and Walla Walla peoples, perpetuation of tribal knowledges, and improving the Tribal economy. It is the only tribally-owned interpretive center on the Oregon National Historic Trail and one of a handful on the Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail.
Space is limited so please register now at this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3616672391253/WN_8quoatgwQ56jJ_BJb4FKgQ

Sustainability in sips coffee hour
2022-11-18

Voices of the River Journal Launch Party
2022-11-18
The Voices of the River Journal is an extension of the work Confluence does in public gatherings, education programs in schools, and their Digital Library that features interviews, documentary shorts, photo galleries, and research papers on these subject managers exclusively from an Indigenous perspective.
What: Voices of the River Journal Launch Party
When: Friday, November 18th, 2022 at 6 pm PST
Where: Oregon Historical Society
1200 SW Park Ave
Portland, OR 97205

Local Energy Forum: Creating an Energy Plan for Deschutes County
2022-11-19
Come learn about local energy in Deschutes County and how you can get involved with planning for our energy future!
Come learn about how we can plan for our energy future in Deschutes County! Where our energy comes from and how we use it are important factors in shaping our communities in Central Oregon. The Environmental Center is exploring how we can move forward in this energy transition by developing a county-level energy plan that can benefit the environment and the economy.
At this event, you’ll learn about how we currently use energy in our local community, plus how other communities in Oregon have implemented successful energy plans. We’ll also have a conversation about how we can use our unique local resources to develop our own energy plan. Planning for our energy future will allow us to take advantage of funding opportunities, understand and make use of our natural resources, and get organized so we can accomplish our environmental and economic goals. Anyone who is interested in local energy use is welcome to attend!
Agenda:
9:00-9:25 Coffee and check-in
9:30 – Welcome from Grace Andrews
10:00 – Neil Baunsgard: local policy and transportation electrification
10:30 – Address from County Commissioner Phil Chang
11:00 – Lindsay McClure: the Hood River Energy Plan
11:30 – Speaker TBA
12:00 – Catered lunch – tate and tate catering in Redmond
1:00 – Brian Durbin: energy & affordable housing
1:30 – Jackie Wilson: sustainability in schools
2:00-3:15 – Time to work with small groups! What do you want to see in our community? What action steps are next? Determine roles and next steps.
3:30 – Farewell!
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Guided Family Nature Walks
2022-11-22
Enjoy a stroll along lake, forest, and meadow habitats guided by a naturalist. You will search for daytime residents of Lake Aspen and learn about all the local wildlife and habitats. This family-friendly program is suited for all ages. You’ll be exploring along trails, so make sure to bring water and dress for the weather. Pre-registration is required, and capacity is limited. This program will take place outdoors and is for all ages. Program registration includes daytime admission.

Winter Observatory Program
2022-11-23
Seek the stars at the nation’s largest collection of publicly accessible telescopes. This 1-hour session starts out with an educational presentation, followed by night sky viewing through various telescopes with staff astronomers, and a guided constellation tour. All sessions will take place regardless of weather or visibility and activities may be modified as weather warrants.
Capacity for each session is limited. This experience is not recommended for children ages 5 and younger.

Small Biz Saturday & Lighted Christmas Parade
2022-11-26
Lighted Christmas Parade and Small Business Saturday all in one day– Wha?!?! Mark your calendar –Saturday, November 26th.
All your favorite local area Prineville shops will open their doors for Small Business Saturday leading up to Prineville’s Annual Lighted Christmas Parade that evening.
Good Bike Co. will be open with extended hours from 10AM to 7PM. Scoop up a gift for the beloved biker in your life with 20% off select bikes, parts, and accessories. Maybe even pick a ‘lil something up for yourself at this one-day-only, Saturday sale.
Stick around for the Lighted Christmas Parade that Saturday evening. Good Bike Co. patio adjacent to the route is the perfect spot to enjoy the parade around a cauldron bonfire with a delicious local crafty draft brew in hand – all in the good company of your local bike community.
Support your local area small businesses and celebrate the season.
All are welcome. Paws included.

Galaxy Family Programs
2022-11-26
Come learn about galaxies at SNCO! In this program, you and your family will learn about how galaxies form, how scientists classify them, and you will make your very own galaxy to take home. Pre-registration is required, and capacity is limited. This program will take place indoors and outdoors. This family program is for all ages, but all groups require at least one participating adult. Program registration includes daytime admission to the nature center.
