Green Energy Series #24: Electrical Panel Upgrades
2025-02-01 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 375 SW Powerhouse Dr Suite 100, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The free, monthly Green Energy Series takes a closer look at topics related to energy, solar + storage, and green technology.

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Roundabout Books Community Read
2025-02-04 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-02-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Roundabout Books, 900 Northwest Mount Washington Drive #110, Bend, OR, 97703, United States
JOIN Roundabout Books for a community read and workshop around CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.
Goal: Your personalized civic engagement plan for 2025 made easy!
Not sure where or how to start to get involved? You’ll discuss Democracy in Retrograde together and will workshop a variety of exercises across four weeks to determine where your passion lies, what kind of engagement fits your style, and how to put your plan into action!
Tuesday, January 21, 6pm
Tuesday, January 28, 6pm
Tuesday, February 4, 6pm
Tuesday, February 11, 6pm

A Year in the Life: Oregon’s Desert Owls
2025-02-04 18:00 - 19:00 | 375 SW Powerhouse Dr Suite 100, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join Oregon Natural Desert Association as they kick off their 2025 High Desert Speaker Series with an absorbing evening all about high desert owls. Paul Bannick, acclaimed author and wildlife photographer, will take you through four seasons in the lives of these owls to give you a better appreciation of what they need to survive and thrive in each season. With stunning, intimate images, Paul will bring the stories of these adorable yet fierce predators to life and reveal their unique roles in the high desert ecosystem from its driest lands to its ponderosa pine woodlands.

SheJumps x AdventurUs Women x Between Evergreens | Speaker Series | OR
2025-02-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Embark, 2843 NW Lolo Dr., Bend, OR, 97703, United States
Wednesday, February 5th, 2025 – “Women in Wildfire” – Join the women of the US Forest Service & BLM Wildland Fire Management Service to learn what it’s like to be a woman in wildland firefighting. From working on fire lines, parachuting into dangerous terrain, handling heavy equipment, battling fires, educating the public, and developing curriculum to teach kids about forest management & fire prevention, these incredible women have seen it all. Learn more about ways you can help manage and care for our forests, and how we can all work to get more women into the traditionally male-dominated wildland firefighting career path.

Turtle Wisdom: Personal, Political, Playful
2025-02-19 17:30 - 19:00 | COCC, 2600 NW Collge Way, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Artist Talk by Betty LaDuke

Wednesday, February 19, 5:30 p.m., West Wing Reading Room, Barber Library, COCC Bend Campus
For more than 60 years, LaDuke has traveled the globe as an artist and activist. In 2021, she began an artistic journey with her Turtle Wisdom pieces. Turtles became her symbolic storytellers, offering observations on current events. Each colorful, wood Turtle tells a story and has been created to invite conversation rather than provide answers.
LaDuke’s Turtle Wisdom exhibit will be on display at COCC’s Barber Library Rotunda from January 6 to March 25.
Barber Library is hosting an artist reception at 4:30 p.m. the same day in the Rotunda.
ASL interpretation will be provided.
FREE and OPEN to the public. Please register here to reserve a seat.

Raising the Deschutes: Challenges and Solutions for Our Rivers
2025-02-20 17:30 - 19:00 | Worthy Brewing, 495 Northeast Bellevue Drive, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The rivers of the Deschutes Basin are vital, supporting fish and wildlife, agriculture, and recreation. However, challenges like low streamflows and water quality issues threaten their health.
Join the Deschutes River Conservancy to explore what makes the basin special, the challenges it faces, and the collaborative efforts to restore streamflows, improve water quality, and ensure a sustainable water future for generations to come.
Doors open at 5:30. Program starts at 6 pm.

February 20, 2025
Worthy Brewing
Free

Registration: https://www.deschutesriver.org/event/raising-the-deschutes-challenges-and-solutions-for-our-rivers

Tiny Titans: Insects of the High Desert
2025-02-20 19:00 - 20:00 | 375 SW Powerhouse Dr Suite 100, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Get ready for an exciting exploration into the crucial role insects play in Oregon’s high desert. Oregon Natural Desert Association’s High Desert Speaker Series continues with Dr. Tara Cornelisse, invertebrate zoologist, as she provides insights into the fascinating butterflies, moths and beetles residing in eastern Oregon. Tara will examine the current state of insect populations, share facts and stories about key species in the high desert, and highlight why conserving the high desert is vital for the future of insect populations and the entire ecosystem.

Mountainfilm on Tour: Bend-Night One
2025-02-21 18:00 - 22:00 | Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend, OR, 97701, United States
We are excited to announce Mountainfilm on Tour – Bend, an annual fundraiser for The Environmental Center. For the 22nd year, this highly anticipated program showcases incredible documentary films, thoughtfully curated for our Central Oregon audience. This film event features stories of adventure, climate change, culture, and resilience from around the world.

Mountainfilm on Tour: Bend-Night Two
2025-02-22 18:00 - 22:00 | Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend, OR, 97701, United States

SheJumps | WILD SKILLS Junior Ski Patrol | Hoodoo Ski Resort, OR
2025-02-23 09:00 - 16:00 | Hoodoo Ski Area, 27400 Big Lake Road, Sisters, OR, 97759, United States
Join for the SheJumps Wild Skills Junior Ski Patrol day camp at Hoodoo Ski Resort on Sunday, February 23rd, 2025!

Gardening for a Home Wildlife Haven
2025-02-24 19:00 - 20:30 | Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Have you ever wanted to help wildlife in your own yard, but don’t know where to start? What plants are the most beneficial? Join Deschutes Land Trust and naturalist Yvonne Babb to learn more about creating a wildlife haven at your own home, regardless of the size. Yvonne will share design principles, soil health, microclimates, key native plants, and more. Get inspired to create a yard that local wildlife—both large and small—will thrive in! This presentation is free and ticket sales open one month prior to the event.

Trash-fashion Maker-Mentor workshop:
2025-02-28 08:00 - 17:00 | 375 SW Powerhouse Dr Suite 100, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Rubbish Renewed presents free Trash Fashion DESIGN WORKSHOPS in collaboration with DIYcave.
• How can I create something from nothing?
• What is the value of trash beyond the landfill?
• What is its story?
Sign up for one of the first ever Rubbish Renewed free community design workshops! Rubbish Renewed is partnering with DIYcave to inspire and support new and burgeoning trash fashion designers of all ages. We created two 2-hour workshops to help jump-start your vision with an additional 1-hour free studio time gift card from DIYcave. Space is limited to 12 participants for each workshop. Several dedicated designers, material manipulators, and technical teachers will be on hand to meet you where you are in the process. Come with garment ideas, material samples, and an open mind!
Design Workshop 2: Friday, March 7th 4-6pm. Sign-up by visiting the Applications tab at rubbishrenewed.org or DIYcave.com

Run for Office & Organize to Win: A Training by Oregon Working Families Party & Vote Run Lead Action
2025-03-04 17:00 - 20:30 | 375 SW Powerhouse Dr Suite 100, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Run for Office & Organize to Win: A Training by Oregon Working Families Party & Vote Run Lead Action
📅 Date & Time: March 4th, 5:30pm – 8:30pm (5:00 – 5:30 in-person check-in)
📍 Location: Redmond, Oregon + Virtual Option Available
Are you ready to fight back against right-wing authoritarianism and build real power in your community? The Oregon Working Families Party and Vote Run Lead Action are teaming up to bring you an empowering training designed to help you run for office and organize to win.
The far right is attacking our schools, our communities, and our democracy. The best way to fight back is by taking power locally—winning elections, organizing campaigns, and building the grassroots movements that will shape the future.
This training is for candidates, organizers, and everyday people who want to step up and lead. Whether you’re thinking about running for school board, city council, state office, or working behind the scenes to elect bold leaders, this training will equip you with the skills, strategies, and network you need to make it happen.

SheJumps x AdventurUs Women x Between Evergreens | Speaker Series | OR
2025-03-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Embark, 2843 NW Lolo Dr., Bend, OR, 97703, United States
Wednesday, March 5th, 2025 – “Reveille & Retreat: Discover How Two Female Army Captains are Empowering Military Women Through Adventure” – Join Captain Dakota Olsen-Harris of the Army National Guard and Captain Kim Liszka of the United States Army/Reserves to learn about the Reveille & Retreat Project, a series of retreats carefully crafted for military women using a blend of healing modalities, empowerment workshops, and personalized development sessions. With a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by women in the military community, their programs are designed to foster resilience, confidence, and a renewed sense of purpose. Dakota and Kim also created “Dog Tag Diaries”, a podcast series dedicated to sharing the stories and struggles of women in the military. Come along with us as we learn more about the unique experiences of the women protecting our country & our communities and learn how we can all better support them, and each other.

Fragments of Connection: Quests for Belonging
2025-03-06 17:30 - 19:00 | 375 SW Powerhouse Dr Suite 100, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
A collaboration between the Bend Contemporary Dance Company and Central Oregon Community College, this dance performance is an original piece that explores the search for connection at various stages of life, from childhood through adolescence and adulthood — inspired by literary and psychological writings on loneliness, anxiety and community.
Choreographers: Sinnamon Hauser, Maud Comboul and Marisa Malzone.
In cooperation with COCC faculty, Jessica Hammerman, associate professor of history, and Stephanie André, professor of composition.
Location: Caldera High School Auditorium.

Solar Oregon 13th Annual Solar Wine Tour
2025-03-08 08:00 - 17:00 | 375 SW Powerhouse Dr Suite 100, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Wine tasting at local wineries near Portland, OR who value clean energy, with private bus leaving from Portland and Tualatin.
What is better than solar energy and good wine? Join Solar Oregon for our 13th Annual Solar Wine Tour on Saturday, May 10th!
Come and learn about the mutually beneficial relationship between solar power and vineyards.
Where: The tour will include stops at multiple wineries for tastings and lunch including:

Award-Winning Roserock
Our Table Farm & Lettuce Shine featuring an innovative Solar Stracker system
Woman-Owned Patton Valley Wines
Others to be announced!

Optional bus transportation will be provided leaving from both Central East Side Portland, OR and Tualatin, OR.
Schedule: TBD
More detailed itinerary coming soon!
Can’t make it on May 10th but still want to enjoy some great wine and support a good cause? A Solar Sleeper ticket is your way to get delicious wine and support Solar Oregon while getting to sleep in. Your ticket includes 3 bottles of wine (one from each stop of the tour). Wine baskets will be available for pickup the week after the tour.
You can purchase your solar sleeper ticket in addition to the tour! Just purchase both or whichever one fits your schedule and budget!
The Solar Sleeper option ends on 5/1. Get all of your tickets early!
We are looking foward to this year’s featured wineries and hosts Roserock, Patton Valley Wines, and Our Table Farm & Lettuce Shine.
Learn more about Our Table Farm in the news.

Kids’ Entrepreneur Spring Market
2025-03-08 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-09 13:00 - 16:00 | Downtown Bend Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The Kids’ Entrepreneur Market is an entirely kid-run, eco-friendly market, for ages 7-17 to learn entrepreneurship by creating and selling their own products and services, all while considering the protection of our beloved planet.

SheJumps | Get the Girls Out! | Mt. Bachelor, OR
2025-03-09 09:00 - 14:00 | Mt Bachelor Ski Resort, 13000 Century Dr, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
Join SheJumps as they celebrate Get the Girls Out! – a nationwide campaign uniting women and girls- transgender and cisgender- as well as non-binary individuals to embrace the great outdoors while fostering a sense of adventure and camaraderie. At the start of each session they will have participants group up depending on terrain they want to ski/ride for each session. The prize drawing will include prizes from awesome sponsors and more! Each registered participant will receive one free prize drawing ticket, with the option to purchase more tickets at the event via cash or card. They need volunteers for this event! Please let Liz Sequeria (lsequeira@shejumps.org) know if you are available to volunteer. Sign-ups coming soon!

Central Oregon CSA Share Fair
2025-03-09 10:00 - 13:00 | The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, OR, 97703
Real Food, Real Connections! Join us at the 2025 Central Oregon CSA Share Fair to meet local farmers, explore CSA options, and enjoy family-friendly fun! Find the perfect CSA, use SNAP for 50% off shares, RSVP to enter to win a prize. Support local farms and connect with your food!

Vamonos Outside at Deschutes
2025-03-11, 2025-03-18 | Deschutes Brewery, 901 SW Simpson Ave., Bend, OR, 97702, United States
Friends and Family of Vamonos Outside!

If you have a weekly or monthly family out-to-dinner routine, a happy hour networking meetup, or any other reason to eat out or enjoy a beverage, may we suggest you do so on Tuesdays in March at Deschutes Brewery’s Community Pints Night.

By choosing Deschutes on Tuesdays in March, you will help benefit Vamonos Outside. We are actively working to close funding gaps for our summer programs. Thanks for supporting the businesses that support VO!

Fossils and the Future: Lessons from Oregon’s Ecological Past
2025-03-12 19:00 - 20:00 | 375 SW Powerhouse Dr Suite 100, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Spend an evening with Oregon Natural Desert Association as they continue the High Desert Speaker Series by uncovering the fossilized world of eastern Oregon. Dr. Samantha Hopkins, University of Oregon Professor and Earth Sciences Department Head, will take you on a journey through time as she reveals what Oregon’s high desert fossils tell us about the past, present and future. You’ll explore a few fossilized mammals of eastern Oregon and discover what these creatures tell us about the desert ecosystem 30 million years ago. Samantha will also explain how fossils reveal changes in ecosystems and communities over time and what those shifts can tell us about our future in a changing climate.

Sailing the Sagebrush Sea
2025-03-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Stretching hundreds of miles east from Central Oregon, this expanse of sagebrush desert is home to thousands of species of plants and animals, stores vast amounts of below-ground carbon, and intertwines deeply with multiple cultures and economies. Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Anya Tyson for a talk on the unsung majesty and magic found in sagebrush desert. Anya will also dive into the trends, challenges, and opportunities that shape this region’s future. This presentation is free and ticket sales open one month prior to the event.
Nature Nights are free, but a ticket is required. Please register online: deschuteslandtrust.org

Seed Saving and Storing
2025-03-15 10:00 - 12:00 | 375 SW Powerhouse Dr Suite 100, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Learn what types of seeds to save, how to collect and clean them, and how to store them to use in your garden next year.

Growing Vegetables in Central Oregon - Redmond
2025-03-15 13:00 - 15:00 | 375 SW Powerhouse Dr Suite 100, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Learn how to grow your own food. Yes, you CAN have a successful vegetable garden in Central Oregon and OSU Master Gardeners will teach you how. This two-hour FREE class covers Central Oregon climate, soil amendments, site selection, season extenders and other techniques. You will learn the recommended vegetable varieties to grow here. You will take home the official publication of science-based research, “Growing Vegetables in Central Oregon.” You will learn how to access the Oregon State Extension Service website to get other publications for your gardening projects and concerns.
If you need a soil thermometer ($5 each) or row cover ($10 per 6ft x 20ft roll), you will be able to buy those in the classroom by cash or check. This FREE class is presented by the Central Oregon chapter of OSU Master Gardeners, as part of our Community Education Outreach.
Registration is required.
This class is offered on many different dates in various locations in Central Oregon.

Interfaith Earth Summit: Climate Safety and Health
2025-03-16 13:00 - 16:00 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon, 61980 Skyline Ranch Rd., Bend, Oregon, Bend, OR, United States
Join EMO’s 12th annual Oregon Interfaith Earth Summit on March 16, 2025!
“The Earth Summit is a valuable opportunity to revitalize our community connections and raise up local leadership as together we take faithful action in response to climate change.” -The Rev. Richenda Fairhurst, Chair, EMO Creation Justice Committee
The Earth Summit will take place in communities all over Oregon. Explore how climate change affects your safety and health—and what you can do about it. Connect with your community and key organizations. Learn how to protect yourself and your neighbors. Sign up to take the next step with others.
This gathering is both in-person and on Zoom, held simultaneously with 15 other locations across the state. The first part of the event will be a plenary session on Zoom, with participants watching together from their locations across Oregon. Practical workshops will follow on Zoom and in-person.

Community Innovation Fund - March Info Session
2025-03-18 15:00 - 16:00 | The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, OR, 97703
The Environmental Center’s Rethink Waste Project is accepting applications for the first round of the 2025 Community Innovation Fund (CIF)! CIF provides up to $5,000 for any projects that reduce waste in Deschutes County. If you’re interested in learning more about the application process and what kind of projects can qualify, come join us for this Info Session to learn more and have your questions answered.
Please note: This is an optional Info Session, and is not required to apply for the CIF. We recommend browsing past projects on the CIF Projects Showcase to see the wide array of projects we’ve funded.
Please RSVP for this event!

Happy Hour in the Garden - Bend
2025-03-18 16:00 - 18:00 | The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, OR, 97703
Come join us in the Kansas Avenue Learning Garden in Downtown Bend for Happy Hour in the Garden! This is an ongoing volunteer drop in event, where you provide the help and we provide beverages. No experience necessary, family friendly event. All tools and tasks will be provided, but feel free to bring your own gloves if you like. No need to RSVP, come for an hour or both. Dates are currently scheduled for the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 4-6pm, March through May. Stay tuned for future Happy Hour opportunities!
