The Environmental Center

Indigenous Perspectives on Earth and Sky, Featuring Dr. John B. Herrington
2021-09-23 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
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.

Deschutes Land Trust Open House: Prineville
2021-09-23 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
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!

Enjoy drinks, light appetizers, and mingling with Land Trust friends.

Registration is required. Please note: should pandemic conditions change, they will adjust accordingly.

Bend COTA Work Events
2021-09-23, 2021-09-30, 2021-10-07 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
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.

OLCV's 2021 Annual Celebration for the Environment
2021-09-24 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
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.
This 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.

Upper Deschutes River Cleanup
2021-09-25 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 375 SW Powerhouse Dr Suite 100, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join SOLVE for the annual river clean up in our own backyard – the Upper Deschutes River in Sunriver. Families are welcome for this volunteer event and all supplies will be provided.

Mt. Bachelor Play Forever Mountain Clean Up
2021-09-25 - 2021-09-26 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Grab your sturdy hiking shoes, outdoor apparel, and head up to the mountain to help collect litter on the slopes.

National Public Lands Day Event
2021-09-25 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The best way to celebrate National Public Lands Day is to GIVE BACK to the lands that give us so much. 10 Barrel Brewing, Discover Your Forest, Vámonos Outside and Out Central Oregon invite you to a stewardship project event at South Twin Lake on Saturday, September 25th! Join in restoring a trail and work alongside Central Oregon’s finest hype-girls, with beer, food and a raffle entry for all who participate. Must be 21+ to participate in this event.
Register at the link below!
EVENT DETAILS
When: Saturday, September 25th 12p – 4p
Where: South Twin Lake Campground
Please RSVP by Thursday, September 23rd.

Zero Waste Communities in Action
2021-09-29 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
This is session 5 of the Climate Smart Glacier Country six-part virtual series “Beyond Recycling: Making Zero Waste Work”. This session will take a look at a few different places in the US to see what is and isn’t working in their efforts to adopt zero waste policies and practices in their communities.

Mainstreaming Biodiversity-Sensitive Agriculture for Sustainable Food Systems
2021-09-30 07:00 - 08:30 | 375 SW Powerhouse Dr Suite 100, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and Environment of France (INRAE) for a webinar that will explore the challenges and opportunities in promoting sustainable agricultural practices and approaches to curve the global decline in biodiversity.

Everyone’s Earth: Conversations on Race and Environment
2021-09-30 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join for a conversation with those leading the nation’s effort to address racism and the outdoors. Together, you will explore ways you can increase diversity and equity as it relates to outdoor accessibility and engagement. Leaders will also showcase a recently developed Anti-Racism in the Outdoors Resource Guide.

Wild & Scenic Film Festival
2021-10-01 18:00 - 20:00 | 375 SW Powerhouse Dr Suite 100, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Oregon Natural Desert Association presents the Wild & Scenic Film Festival! Join for an evening of short films showcasing our earth’s natural wonders and the amazing stories of activists working to conserve the environment.
The Wild & Scenic Film Festival is fully virtual this year. Enjoy ONDA’s lineup of the year’s best conservation films, screened in HD, from the comfort of your home. Closed captioning will be available during the live event. The virtual waiting room will open at 5:30PM, and the livestream will start at 6:00PM.
A captioned recording of the film festival will be available for 5 days following the event for all registrants.

Bans Off Our Bodies - Solidarity March
2021-10-02 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
On October 2nd, 2021 community members will be gathering at Centennial Park in Redmond, Oregon to march in solidarity with our nation and friends in Texas. People across the country will be marching to protest the ongoing attacks on womxn’s reproductive rights and healthcare.
In addition to a solidarity march there will be speeches from community members and organizations present with valuable information/resources to access in our area.
NO Islamophobic signs saying “American Taliban,”. What is being protested has nothing to do with the war on terror. Also guests should remember that trans men, non-binary people and more LGBTQ+ can get pregnant and can have an abortion, meaning that this is an LGBTQ+ issue just as much as a women’s issue. No transphobia allowed.
Please wear a mask and social distance.

Community Pint Nights at Deschutes Brewery
2021-10-05, 2021-10-12 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join The Environmental Center every Tuesday for the month of October for Community Pint Nights at Deschutes Brewery!
We are the designated nonprofit beneficiary for Deschutes Brewery’s Community Pint Nights in October. Join us on Tuesdays in October at the downtown Public House or Tasting Room and Deschutes Brewery will donate $1 from every pint sold to The Environmental Center.
Mark your calendars—we hope to see you there! Oct 5, 12, 19, and 26.
Many thanks to Deschutes Brewery for being supporters of our work!

Fifth Annual Go Clean Energy Conference
2021-10-05 - 2021-10-07 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The Fifth Annual Go Clean Energy Conference is a free virtual event on Oct 5-7 offering people pathways to cost savings and innovative sustainable practices to enhance their daily lives, professions and communities. 350 Deschutes, a nonprofit focusing on climate education, policy and actions, coordinates this event to provide how-to, and funding guidance to help individuals, businesses, and government staff participate in the clean economy. In 10 sessions (noon-5 pm), more than 30 speakers will focus on solar energy, energy efficiency, electric vehicles, transportation and fleet electrification, policy tools for leaders, and business contract procurement and sustainability.
Participants will use the online platform Zoom to hear from local and national specialists to help implement actions at home, in the workplace and in their region. They can interact with speakers and participants to take advantage of innovation, technology and policy advancements in a variety of topics.

Intenrational Walk+Roll to School Day
2021-10-06 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
International Walk+Roll to School Day is October 6th. If you’re interested in creating your own Walk+Roll event, check out resources offered by Oregon Safe Routes to School. If you’d like to join the team at Commute Options to celebrate, email info@commuteoptions.org for details.

5th Annual FungiFest & Mushroom Show
2021-10-09 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory and Central Oregon Mushroom Club for a special day dedicated to appreciating and understanding fungi!
This year’s event will feature:

Mushroom display showcasing hundreds of fungi specimens
Mushroom marketplace – Specialty vendors offering fresh and dried mushrooms, artwork, native plants, mushroom hunting products, field guides, food, and more
Cooking demonstrations with Chef Zachary Mazi
Guided mushroom walks
Children’s activities
Mushroom ID station and foraging resources

Central Oregon - Cascade Lakes Clean Up
2021-10-10 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
SPECIAL PLACES DESERVE SPECIAL ATTENTION
For over a quarter century, Wanderlust Tours has been giving back to the beautiful Central Oregon landscape and bringing our community together through volunteer events.
After the summer months, our high lakes need some TLC. Join the Wanderlust Tours staff in picking up trash from these special places!
*Registration is FREE – but required* | Wanderlusttours.com/cascade-lakes-clean-up

SUSTAINABLE BUILDING WEEK 2021!
2021-10-11 - 2021-10-16 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
October 11, 2021 kicks off the fourth annual Sustainable Building Week (SBW), an event-filled week from a cross section of Portland’s design professional organizations. The week will bring the best and brightest building professional organizations together to educate, connect and foster opportunities for future collaboration to Keep Portland Green. Whether its combating climate change, protecting our natural resources or investigating the increasing number of dangerous chemicals in our indoor spaces, the multitude of issues that need to be addressed require more attention by all of us.

Indigenous Peoples' Day
2021-10-11 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Please join COCC on Monday, October 11th on campus(and online) for a series of workshops and events to recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day. These events are open to all and are a chance to reflect on our national narratives, how we can separate fact from falsehoods, and how we can cultivate spaces for cultural pride. Please feel free to spread the word and share the attached poster! Hope to see you there!

Conquering Columbus: Dismantling the Doctrine of Discovery
2021-10-11 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Arizona State University hosts this webinar to describe the Doctrine of Discovery and consider its long-term negative impacts on Indigenous people. This panel of experts will discuss how the doctrine rationalized the taking of Indigenous lands, exploited Indigenous peoples, and devastated their cultures.

Fresh vs. Frozen?
2021-10-11 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join COCC Cascade Culinary Institute to hear about the latest science in the fresh vs. frozen debate from Ann Colonna of the OSU Food Innovation Center. Learn about the latest processes for flash frozen seafood and vegetables and even participate in a blind taste test of fresh vs frozen Oregon seafood prepared by COCC Cascade Culinary Institute students. Which tastes better? Which supports local farmers and fisherman? Which is better for the environment? Ann and her team put consumers (…and chefs and buyers) to the test — and the answer might surprise you!

Adapting Your Garden and Landscape for Climate Change
2021-10-12 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Northwest gardeners and landscapers are accustomed to our Mediterranean climate with mild, wet winters and warm, dry summers. With climate change, we can expect more variability in our weather with more frequent and intense weather events. How will these extreme events affect your plants? Learn strategies to adapt your garden and landscape to these new conditions.
Registration information to come.

InFARMation Fall Series: Uncovering the Dirty Parts of Farming
2021-10-12 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Conversations around farm workers rights, climate justice and animal welfare. More details coming soon!

2021 Northwest Green Building Slam + Summit
2021-10-13 - 2021-10-15 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join the Northwest EcoBuilding Guild for this LIVE virtual event and design your unique experience to ensure you don’t miss the sessions you want to see most! Find out what your peers have been working on, and share what you’ve accomplished over the past year at this annual event. Exchanging ideas, tips, and tools is the best way to transform the built environment for long-term sustainability.

Soil Health for School Gardens Workshop
2021-10-13 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
We know a lot of gardens were unused during the Covid-19 school closures, and as a result are in need of some love. So we’re partnering with local experts to bring you a workshop focusing on soil health for school gardens.
We’ll cover:

4 principles to creating and maintaining soil health
Fun ways to engage your students
Native and pollinator plants for our region
Hands on soil amendment work at the Step Up school garden, just 2 blocks from the meeting space.

Educators will also receive:

$50 visa gift card (we know your busy, thanks for coming)
$250 towards soil amendment supplies for their school (1 per school, potential for covering cost of delivery of bulk compost to school as well)
Follow up assistance and logistics securing volunteers to spread bulk compost at school site if needed.
Dinner and kombucha
Regionally specific handouts, and more

We know schools and districts have different schedules and that some of you can’t make the chosen date and time. Please RSVP if you are interested anyway, as we will come up with a virtual alternative.
Email Denise to get added to the email list to stay in the loop for the next Garden Educator Network regional gatherings.

Rethinking How to Teach About the First Thanksgiving [Virtual]
2021-10-13 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
In these changing times and with more time being spent on virtual platforms, we recognize that finding the time to engage in full day training is not always possible, so we are offering a series of “Bite Sized” Professional Development opportunities. These virtual training sessions will address individual topics, and highlight how your teaching can align with Oregon’s Senate Bill 13: Tribal History/Shared History and Washington’s Since Time Immemorial.
In this session, we are not going to talk about that fateful dinner called Thanksgiving. The discussion will be focused around The Wampanoags: The People who Met the Pilgrims: A perspective of power and partnership (for grades K-2), and how you as an educator can learn from their experience developing this curriculum, and be a part of challenging history and stereotypes about Indigenous peoples.
Two sessions available, content will be the same for each session: Wednesday 10/13/2021 or Wednesday 10/20/2021. Signing up here signs you up for the October 13th session – if you wish to sign up for the 20th session, please do so here.

Sage Summit
2021-10-14 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
In just two weeks, NAO is combining the High Desert Conference and the Eastern Oregon Nonprofit Conference into one virtual summit with keynote speaker, Carol Cheney, Chief Executive Officer at the Collins Foundation! They have an exciting line-up of sessions, speakers, and panels planned. If you’re a nonprofit leader in Oregon, particularly in Eastern or Central Oregon, don’t miss the opportunity to attend.
