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SUMMARY:Intro to the Art and Science of Wildlife Tracking
DESCRIPTION:Join ONDA for an introductory exploration into the world of wildlife tracking with expert and educator Marcus Reynerson. During this virtual presentation\, Marcus will share knowledge about identifying and interpreting the subtle signs wildlife leave in their high desert habitats. Come away with a new appreciation for and ability to see the multitude of stories from the living world around us that can be found in Oregon’s desert wildlands.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/intro-to-the-art-and-science-of-wildlife-tracking/
LOCATION:Deschutes Brewery Public House\, 1044 NW Bond St\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
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SUMMARY:InFARMation Fall Series:  Uncovering the Dirty Parts of Farming
DESCRIPTION:Join FoFF\, in collaboration with Small Farm School\, for another InFARMation Fall Series beginning September 14th from 6:30-8pm! During the first session on animal welfare\, they will focus these important conversations on the benefits of pasture-raised animals\, the dire necessity of connecting to the land and animals\, heritage breeds\, Homegrown by Heroes program\, expanding meat processing in Oregon\, and the harms of IP-13. This series is virtual\, and as always\, FREE and everyone is welcome.  FoFF will be joined by an amazing panel of speakers – Mickey Willenbring from Dot Ranch\, Kate Crowley from PK Pastures\, and Michele Thorne from the FoFF program\, the Oregon Pasture Network.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/infarmation-fall-series-uncovering-the-dirty-parts-of-farming/
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SUMMARY:The Mysterious World of Spotted Bats
DESCRIPTION:On September 15th\, welcome Sara Rose from OSU’s Northwestern Hub for Bat Population Research and Monitoring to learn about the elusive spotted bat and how community science is contributing to our understanding of this important species.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/the-mysterious-world-of-spotted-bats/
LOCATION:Deschutes Brewery Public House\, 1044 NW Bond St\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
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SUMMARY:Farming the Wild
DESCRIPTION:While mountain ranges frame ranchland and eagles soar over pastures\, Central Oregon holds beauty and heritage in its local agriculture. In this event\, you’ll dive into the role of land use in sustaining wildlife and protecting Central Oregon’s farming future. \n*The format of this event (virtual or in-person) is to be determined. Register here and COLW will keep you up to date.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/farming-the-wild/
LOCATION:Deschutes Brewery Public House\, 1044 NW Bond St\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210917
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SUMMARY:Multicultural Art Exhibit/Exhibición de arte multicultural
DESCRIPTION:Join us at The Environmental Center in downtown Bend for a Multicultural Art Exhibit. Experience live poetry\, music\, and creative arts by local BILAPOC\, LGBTQ+ artists. Attendees can also tour The Environmental Center’s Learning & Demonstration Garden\, and participate in educational activities offered in both Spanish and English. You will also get the opportunity to practice your creative skills during our live art demonstration. This year’s theme is Coming Together. We invite community members who practice any of the various creative arts to participate. \n**Covid Courtesies: face masks are required for everyone at this outdoor event regardless of vaccination status. \nView more Welcoming Week Events at bendoregon.gov/welcomingweek. \n______________________________________________________ \nExhibición de arte multicultural\nJueves 16 de Septiembre\, 4:30 a 6:30 p. m.\nAnfitrión: The Environmental Center\nLocalización: The Environmental Center\, 16 NW Kansas Ave\, Bend \nAcompáñenos en The Environmental Center en el centro de Bend para una exhibición de arte multicultural. Experimente en vivo poesía\, música y artes creativas de nuestros artistas locales BILAPOC\, LGBTQ+. Los asistentes también pueden hacer un recorrido por el Jardín de aprendizaje y demostración de The Environmental Center y participar en actividades educativas ofrecidas en inglés y español. También tendrá la oportunidad de practicar sus destrezas creativas durante nuestra demostración de arte en vivo. El tema de este año es “Coming Together” (reunirnos). Invitamos a participar a los miembros de la comunidad que practiquen cualquiera de las diferentes artes creativas. \n** Cortesías por el Covid: uso de mascarilla es requerido en este evento independientemente de su estado de vacunación. \nVea más eventos de la Semana de Bienvenida en bendoregon.gov/bienvenido.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/multicultural-art-exhibit/
LOCATION:Deschutes Brewery Public House\, 1044 NW Bond St\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bend COTA Work Events
DESCRIPTION:When:  Thursday Aug 11\, Tuesday Aug 16\, Tuesday Aug 23 and Tuesday Aug 30\, 5:15 to Dusk \nWhere:  Meet at the old Ray’s parking lot\, NE corner of Simpson Ave and Century Drive in Bend \nWorksite:  Varies \nThere’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. \nPlease bring a hydration pack with water and a snack. \nBe sure to bring appropriate layers to accommodate whatever the weather may be. \nQuestions?  contact@cotamtb.com \nAll COTA trail work events require the following safety measures: \nAll participants are required to have the following protective clothing and equipment: \n\nSturdy shoes or boots\nGloves\nEye protection with clear or light colored lens\nLong pants\n\nDue to COTA’s insurance requirements and the inherent dangers of trail work\, we must implement the following policy regarding children at work events: \n\nFor 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.\nAll minors under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian available to sign our waiver.\n\nAnyone who arrives for a work event may be turned away if he/she cannot meet the above requirements.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/bend-cota-work-events-2016-08-11/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210919
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SUMMARY:Free Day & Open House
DESCRIPTION:Come see why Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory remains a Central Oregon destination for discovery and fun. Enjoy free admission for the entire family during SNCO’s Open House.  Entrance is by timed ticket to help manage capacity\, so reserve your tickets soon. Enjoy activities throughout the day and plan to pick up some delicious grub from Acme Hot Dog Co. food truck on site.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/free-day-open-house/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210919
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SUMMARY:Book Talk at Sunriver Books & Music: Beloved Beasts
DESCRIPTION:Join Sunriver Books & Music for a special talk presented by Michelle Nijhuis\, author of Beloved Beasts. Species across the globe are imperiled as loss of habitat\, hunting environmental degradation and a host of human causes take a toll. Beloved Beasts is a hopeful book as it tells of people who individually changed the course of impending harm to a variety of species. It is a book that proves an individual can make a difference. This event takes place at Sunriver Books & Music and capacity is limited. Click below for more information.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/book-talk-at-sunriver-books-music-beloved-beasts/
LOCATION:Deschutes Brewery Public House\, 1044 NW Bond St\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210924
DTSTAMP:20260405T034424
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SUMMARY:BE.Hive: Behavioral Solutions to Water Pollution
DESCRIPTION:Join Rare’s Center for Behavior & the Environment for BE.Hive: Behavioral Solutions to Water Pollution\, a unique summit to explore water pollution through the lens of human behavior. \nThe world relies on clean water. Yet pollution threatens nearly every body of water on earth around the globe. Human behavior lies at the center of this issue\, both as the problem and the solution. At BE.Hive: Behavioral Solutions to Water Pollution\, we will explore the latest academic insights from behavioral science\, take inspiration from the world’s leading environmentalists\, be ignited by artists\, athletes and storytellers\, and identify best-in-class opportunities to help you apply behavioral insights to reduce water pollution.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/be-hive-behavioral-solutions-to-water-pollution/
LOCATION:Deschutes Brewery Public House\, 1044 NW Bond St\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy|Climate|Environmental Justice|Online event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210923
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SUMMARY:Power Hour: Can I afford an electric car?
DESCRIPTION:Join The Environmental Center’s very own electric vehicle expert Neil Baunsgard for a live virtual presentation busting the myths of electric vehicle affordability. We will go into all of the details of the Oregon EV rebate program\, federal tax credits\, as well as discounts and used EV options to show how your next car could be electric! This event will take place over Zoom and you will need to register to attend the live session.  \nThis event will also be livestreamed to Facebook and we will email out the YouTube link to the video to all of those who have registered for the event. You can also \nRegister for EV Power Hour
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/power-hour-can-i-afford-an-electric-car/
LOCATION:Deschutes Brewery Public House\, 1044 NW Bond St\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Electric Vehicles|Power Hours
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210924
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SUMMARY:Indigenous Perspectives on Earth and Sky\, Featuring Dr. John B. Herrington
DESCRIPTION:John Herrington is a retired US Naval Aviator\, test pilot\, and former NASA astronaut. As a mission specialist\, he made history becoming the first Native American in space aboard the shuttle Endeavour in 2002. During the mission\, he conducted three spacewalks totaling nearly 20 hours. To honor his Chickasaw heritage\, Herrington carried a Chickasaw Nation flag on his 13-day trip into space. Commander Herrington earned a PhD in Education from the University of Idaho in 2014. His research investigated the factors that motivated and engaged Native American students on the Duck Valley Indian Reservation following a NASA Summer program.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/indigenous-perspectives-on-earth-and-sky-featuring-dr-john-b-herrington/
LOCATION:Deschutes Brewery Public House\, 1044 NW Bond St\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210924
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SUMMARY:Deschutes Land Trust Open House: Prineville
DESCRIPTION:Join the Deschutes Land Trust at their annual Open House! Learn more about the Land Trust’s Ochoco Preserve and our upcoming restoration project\, meet the Land Trust’s new executive director Rika Ayotte\, and and pick up some free milkweed seeds (and hopefully plants!) to help monarch butterflies!\n\nEnjoy drinks\, light appetizers\, and mingling with Land Trust friends.\n\nRegistration is required. Please note: should pandemic conditions change\, they will adjust accordingly.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/deschutes-land-trust-open-house-prineville/
LOCATION:Deschutes Brewery Public House\, 1044 NW Bond St\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210924
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SUMMARY:Bend COTA Work Events
DESCRIPTION:When:  Thursday Aug 11\, Tuesday Aug 16\, Tuesday Aug 23 and Tuesday Aug 30\, 5:15 to Dusk \nWhere:  Meet at the old Ray’s parking lot\, NE corner of Simpson Ave and Century Drive in Bend \nWorksite:  Varies \nThere’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. \nPlease bring a hydration pack with water and a snack. \nBe sure to bring appropriate layers to accommodate whatever the weather may be. \nQuestions?  contact@cotamtb.com \nAll COTA trail work events require the following safety measures: \nAll participants are required to have the following protective clothing and equipment: \n\nSturdy shoes or boots\nGloves\nEye protection with clear or light colored lens\nLong pants\n\nDue to COTA’s insurance requirements and the inherent dangers of trail work\, we must implement the following policy regarding children at work events: \n\nFor 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.\nAll minors under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian available to sign our waiver.\n\nAnyone who arrives for a work event may be turned away if he/she cannot meet the above requirements.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/bend-cota-work-events-2016-08-11/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210924
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210925
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SUMMARY:OLCV's 2021 Annual Celebration for the Environment
DESCRIPTION:For over 20 years\, OLCV’s Celebration for the Environment has brought together OLCV supporters and volunteers\, elected officials\, environmental leaders\, sustainable business leaders\, and community advocates to celebrate and support their work. \nThis year’s virtual event will include appearances from elected officials\, exciting auction/raffle items\, games\, and more. It is free to attend\, and proceeds from the auction/raffle and virtual paddle raise support OLCV’s mission to protect Oregon’s natural legacy\, elect pro-environment candidates\, and hold our elected officials accountable.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/olcvs-2021-annual-celebration-for-the-environment/
LOCATION:Deschutes Brewery Public House\, 1044 NW Bond St\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
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