2019 Latino Fest
2019-09-14 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The Latino Community Association (LCA) invites the community to the Latino Fest on September 14th, 2019 at Madras’s Sahalee Park! The Latino Fest is a fair including booths set up by Madras residents representing different cultures from Latin-America. Enjoy:

a fun, interactive Kid’s Zone with games, arts & crafts and information about community resources
Cultural Booths sharing information about the heritages of our immigrant families
Dance Performances by local folkloric groups
Live Music including Mariachi Viva México and La Magia de Tierra Caliente
Delicious and diverse Food and Beverages
Farmer’s Market

Stage schedule TBD. Learn more about vendor booths, sponsors, and more!

Sunriver Deschutes River Clean Up
2019-09-15 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
CALL FOR CLEAN-UP VOLUNTEERS!
Tumalo Creek Kayak is pleased to announce our first annual Sunriver Deschutes River Clean-up, a spin-off event inspired by the Bend Deschutes River Clean-up, hosted for over 20 years by the Upper Deschutes Watershed Council and more recently, Enjoy Protect Respect Stewardship Committee.
When: Sunday, September 15th at 10am-3pm (with beers and music to follow)
Where: Starting and Finishing at the SROA Boat Ramp
VOLUNTEERS SHOULD KNOW:

Work includes paddling and/or walking the river collecting trash
We will split into small teams to clean the most heavily trafficked areas such as Besson day use, Harpers Bridge, and Big River Campground. Shuttles provided
Trash bags, gloves, and some boats provided to aid the cleanup efforts. Feel free to bring your own gear such as paddleboards, kayaks, goggles, wet suits, or trash pickers/grabbers

Welcoming Week: Community Picnic and Field Day/Picnic Comunitario y Día de Campo
2019-09-15 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Come enjoy the afternoon with friends and family in Kiwanis Park. We will have kids parachute activities and art projects, along with community soccer games and clinics. Spanish translation provided by Bend-LaPine Dual Immersion Program. Bring a picnic and enjoy Kiwanis Park; we will bring the kids crafts and games! Please no alcohol.
Venga a disfrutar la tarde con amigos y familiares en Kiwanis Park. Tendremos actividades para niños en paracaídas y proyectos de arte, junto con juegos de fútbol y clínicas comunitarias. Traducción al español proporcionada por el programa de doble inmersión Bend-LaPine. Trae un picnic y disfruta del parque Kiwanis; ¡Traeremos manualidades y juegos para niños! Por favor no alcohol.

Community Pints
2019-09-17 11:00 - 22:00, 2019-09-24 11:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Raise a glass to sustainability!
Every Tuesday in September, Deschutes Brewery will donate $1 of every pint sold to The Environmental Center.
We’ve partnered with Deschutes Brewery for Community Pints during the month of August. Gather at the Bend Public House or Tasting Room for a pint of tasty beer and some good old fashioned community cheer! An easy and fun way to show your support. Thank you!

Welcoming Week: Combating Hate in Bend
2019-09-17 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
How can we make Bend a safe place to live for migrant and other marginalized communities? This educational event brings marginalized and privileged communities together to create pathways for action. A 45-minute panel discussion begins the evening. Following the Q&A discussion, there will be a screening of the film Not In Our Town: Light in the Darkness. After the film, there will be a brief Action Session with refreshments.

Welcoming Week: Allyship Training
2019-09-18 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
This workshop will explore Oregon and Central Oregon’s history of racism and immigration, manifested both in policy and local events. Participants will get the chance to learn tools and strategies for interrupting oppressive remarks and supporting people of color, immigrants, refugees and others with marginalized identities. Snacks are provided.

Newberry Volcano: Our Backyard Giant
2019-09-18 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Mighty Newberry Volcano, south of Bend in Deschutes NF is the largest Ice Age volcano by volume in the Northwest. The caldera, roughly 4×5 miles across, is cradled by East and West Paulina Lakes, and Paulina Peak, at 7,984 feet, is the highest point. The 700-acre Big Obsidian Flow within the caldera is Oregon’s youngest lava flow, created just 1,300 years ago.
Since it is not filled with water, the caldera is perhaps an even better geological study area than its spectacular southern neighbor, Crater Lake. With an unsurpassed diversity of geology, botany, and geography, some of the Northwest’s rarest plants and animals dwell here. Learn about this local geologic wonder and its deep history from Stu Garrett, the driving force behind its permanent protection and designation as a National Monument in November 1990.
Free and open to the public!

Bend COTA Work Events
2019-09-19, 2019-09-26, 2019-10-03 | 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.

Pints and Politics: The Future of Transportation in Bend
2019-09-19 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Bend’s Citywide Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC) has started prioritizing projects for the City’s Transportation System Plan (TSP). The TSP will guide policies, programs and infrastructure investments for transportation in Bend until 2040, and Bend residents could be voting on a bond measure to fund some of those investments as early as May 2020.

Join OLCV, Rory Isbell from Central Oregon Landwatch, and Mike Riley from CTAC and The Environmental Center to learn what transportation projects are being considered for the next 10 years. Get informed, ask questions, and find out how you can support projects that are important to you.

COTA Movie Night: Expired
2019-09-19 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Rethink Waste and The Environmental Center invite you to a special COTA Movie Night presentation of EXPIRED. The film combines two topics close to our sustainability mission: people powered transportation (bicycles!) and wasted food awareness.
Run time: 56 minutes
Watch the EXPIRED trailer here: https://youtu.be/5eIMCPWqQ5M
Movie Night at McMenamins raises funds and awareness for Central Oregon Trail Alliance. $6 per person, cash only, please.

Bend Strike for Climate
2019-09-20 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join The Oregon Youth Climate Strike in collaboration with The Vocal Seniority and 350 Deschutes to protest in coordination with strikes across the globe to demand action against climate change, now!
Youth, adults, and all in-between are invited to come take action to ensure a future for the next generations. All over the world, people of various governments, societies, and locations will be joining together to declare in one clear voice that to save the planet, we need to change. Join this global movement on September 20th.

SOLVE Beach & Riverside Cleanup
2019-09-21 08:00 - 12:00 | Oregon
Take part in an Oregon tradition, the SOLVE Beach & Riverside Cleanup! Join thousands of volunteers as they clean more than 100 beaches and natural places around the state. All projects are family-friendly, FREE and fun!
Advance registration isn’t required but encouraged so we can best plan for your participation. To see a map of project locations and to sign up, visit https://www.solveoregon.org/beach-riverside-cleanup.
Central Oregon projects currently include:

Sunriver Nature Center: Upper Deschutes River Cleanup – 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Sisters Community Cleanup Day – 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Deschutes River Cleanup – 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Ochoco Creek Fall Instream Cleanup – 12:00 – 3:00 pm
Sparks Lake Cleanup – 8:30 am – 2:00 pm
Surf Wave River Cleanup – 8:30 am – 11:30 am

Your efforts will be part of something bigger! This cleanup is part of NEEF – National Public Lands Day and the Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup. Volunteers around the country and the world will be taking care of their special places, so let’s do our part.

Discover Nature Festival
2019-09-21 11:00 - 15:00 | Riverbend Park, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
Presented by the Children’s Forest of Central Oregon, Discover Nature Festival offers over 30 outdoor activities for the whole family to enjoy! FREE event.

Gear Repair Station with The Gear Fix, Presenting Sponsor
Climbing Wall
Wild Side Play Area
Fire Fighter Challenge
Bat Cave
Read with a Ranger
Bike Obstacle Course
Fly Casting Practice
Story Walk
Watery Wonders
Skulls, Tracks, and Pelts
Nature Mandala
The 10 Essentials
Crosscut Saw Demonstration
Braintan Leather Demonstration
Slacklining
Obstacle Course
Solar Viewing
Mural Project
Tiny Explores Zone for young children
Plus, much more!

This year, raffle tickets will be sold ($5/each) for awesome outdoor gear and experiences including rafting trips, summer camp scholarships, a High Desert Museum membership, and more. Spanish language interpreters will be available to assist families.

Community Landfill Tour #3
2019-09-26 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Did you know the Knott Landfill is 110 feet deep? Have you seen the methane flare? Do you know how long it takes a head of lettuce to decompose in the landfill?
Come join The Environmental Center and Rethink Waste Project staff in partnership with Deschutes County Department of Solid Waste for a behind-the-scenes tour of what happens to your trash after it leaves the curb. See Knott Landfill’s trash pit, check out Deschutes Recycling, tour the transfer station, and understand the composting facility. Seeing where our waste goes will impact your decisions in the future and help you think twice about purchases.
This is a unique opportunity; the landfill isn’t always open to the public for tours. Please register here in advance.
PLEASE NOTE: There is limited parking at the landfill, so we will ask for folks to carpool. We will meet at 9am at the Ponderosa Park parking lot near the intersection of SE 15th St and SE Virginia Rd to divide into cars. If your car is already full, you can go directly to the landfill and we’ll meet you there. We will be back at the cars by noon at the latest. Please dress for weather! Bring layers — it is often windy at Knott Landfill.

Encourage Mason Bees to Your Landscape (Bend)
2019-09-26 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Learn about the biology, life cycle, habitat needs, protein and nectar needs of mason bees.

Learn about the tools anyone can use to increase the local population of mason bees around a desired site.
View a display collection of some of the many species of mason bees we have in Central Oregon/Oregon.
Bring your questions to ask our expert, Rich Little.

Online registration deadline is September 23rd.

Youth Climate Strike (#2!)
2019-09-27 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The Bend High Environmental Club is hosting a second climate strike at Peace Corner (Wall & Newport by Bank of America) in downtown Bend. Although it’s organized by our community’s amazing youth, anyone and everyone is invited to participate. Bring your signs!

Zero Waste (Green) Home: Bea Johnson is Coming to Bend!
2019-09-27 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Sustainability isn’t just about how green your home, office, or school is – it’s about how you live and make decisions within those spaces and beyond. Which is why we’re kicking off the 2019 Green Tour with zero waste extraordinaire, Bea Johnson! Join us for a memorable evening that will inspire you to reflect on your own lifestyle and habits, and provide practical solutions for living simply and reducing waste.
Since 2008, Bea and her family have produced a mere PINT of trash per year. (That’s one jar, folks.) Bea has been featured on TV shows and in publications all over the world. She has empowered hundreds of thousands of people to adopt waste-free living, open unpackaged shops, and conceive reusable products. As the leading spokesperson for zero waste living, she has completed 19 international speaking tours and has worked with companies like Google, Amazon, Starbucks, and IKEA, to name a few.
Bea initiated a global movement. And here in Central Oregon, she’ll lend a unique perspective on how this fits into our own local sustainability efforts. Why incentivize smaller-footprint homes in our growing community? (Less space = less stuff and less energy). Is it possible to retrofit a 1920’s home and not produce an excess amount of trash?
Reserve your tickets today!
Learn more about Bea Johnson here. You can also check out her book at the Deschutes Public Library, or purchase from Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe
If you have questions, or if we can assist with accommodations for this event, please email Ani or call 541-385-6908.

Central Oregon Conservation Summit
2019-09-28 - 2019-09-29 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The Surfrider Foundation and representatives from OSU-Cascades Natural Resources Department, COCC-Outdoor Leadership, Environmental Center and Latino Outdoors are organizing the first Central Oregon Conservation Summit.
The hope of this Summit is to connect everyday citizens, conservationists, recreationalists, researchers and volunteers in Central Oregon around the biggest challenges facing our region as population and climate change amplify. We hope to highlight leading researchers, scientists, activists, activities and organizations working to dwarf climate change and other environmental challenges and connect with potential concerned citizens, recreationalists and volunteers to look for ways to collaborate. We hope for this to be an avenue to catalyze involvement in conservation by connecting people to organizations and participate in a clean-up at Sparks Lake the headwaters of the Deschutes River.
All funds generated from this event, through sponsorship, ticket sales and donations, will help fund the event and research on algae blooms throughout the region in an effort to mitigate this problem which is critical to water conservation.
Hear from amazing experts across our region, participate in fun activities, meet local non-profits making a difference in our region, all attendees will receive a one year membership to Surfrider, conference t-shirt, Surfrider bag, morning and afternoon snack, lunch and great outdoor swag from local outdoor organizations.

2019 Green Tour
2019-09-28 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
On the Green Tour, you’ll see real-world solutions that reduce energy use and increase solar production in residential and commercial buildings right here in Central Oregon.
Everyday heroes across our community will open their doors so that we can learn and benefit from their journeys and experiences. They all have a story to tell—and they want to share it with you! We have everything from a 1920 retrofit to a zero energy home, cottage communities and ADUs to an affordable housing apartment complex, electric cars to battery storage, and irrigation modernization to cannabis growing, there is something for everyone!
We are seeking Volunteers for the Green Tour! Don’t worry, you don’t have to be a green building expert to volunteer. Click on the link to fill out our volunteer form and we’ll get in touch with more information. Questions? Email kersey@envirocenter.org.

Garden Educator Network: Oregon Agriculture in the Classroom Workshop
2019-10-01 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
We are excited to announce that the Oregon Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation will be hosting a FREE Educator workshop “Engaging Students with Agricultural Education” on October 1st at The Environmental Center in Bend!
Come learn how you can bring your classroom to life with agricultural education. You’ll take home a variety of curricula, resources, and optional PDU credits. This is a great opportunity for teachers, school and community garden coordinators, non-formal educators, and others interested in using agriculture, the environment and natural resource topics with your students!
Register here.

Kayak Trip: Old Mill District
2019-10-02 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join the Coalition for the Deschutes (CFD) for a water-based exploration of the Old Mill District. Discover the river with geologist Dr. Daniele McKay. Daniele will shed light on Central Oregon’s volcanic tantrums of the past and how the Deschutes River and its watershed have responded to eruptions, lava flows, and other geologic events.
Daniele, an engaging speaker, has a PhD in geology from the University of Oregon. She studies volcanic activity and has focused much of her research on central Oregon volcanoes.
Meet at Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe. Cost includes all equipment, guides, and insurance. Register in advance!

Go Clean Energy Conference and Social Hour
2019-10-03 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
You can benefit from innovation! Discover how you can join the thousands who are already benefiting from clean energy.
Valuable content for individuals, businesses, (including nonprofits) and government employees. Whether you’re an individual, business, or member of government, there will be valuable information at the conference to help you Go Clean Energy. 30 valuable speakers!
Technological advances in Transportation, Clean Energy, Energy Efficiency, and Waste/Materials management will be discussed. And, you’ll discover how to pay for your project with new incentives, cash rebates and financing options that increase affordability.
Plus, a special track for realtors, builders, and developers will be offered for CEU Credit.
Plan to attend the social hour and evening sessions that begin immediately following.
Register Today and RESERVE YOUR SEAT as space is limited! Early Bird Discount ends September 8th.

Wild & Scenic Film Festival
2019-10-04 16:30 - 18:00, 2019-10-04 20:00 - 21:30 | Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Come see where epic adventure and environmental advocacy meet at the Oregon Natural Desert Association’s 12th annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival. An evening of short films showcasing our earth’s natural wonders, feats of courage and athleticism, and the amazing stories of activists working to protect our environment.
Catch one of two screenings–buy your tickets by clicking either showtime below:

Matinee: Doors 3:30pm | Show 4:30pm | $15 general admission | $11* students
Evening: Doors 7pm | Show 8pm | $17 general admission | $11* students

*Valid with student ID upon entry.
All prices listed here include the $3 Historic Theatre Preservation fee.
Come for the films, stay for the amazing raffle loaded with gear for your next adventure. Plus, ticket holders are invited to a complimentary happy hour between screenings next door at OutsideIN. All proceeds benefit the Oregon Natural Desert Association’s efforts to protect, defend, and restore Oregon’s high desert.

Fall Garden Work Party
2019-10-05 10:00 - 12:00
Join us in the garden to help with fall garden projects and some winterization work. We will have coffee, juice and snacks on hand. Tools provided, family friendly. This will also be an opportunity to pick up garden bulbs ordered with our Fall Garden Bulb Fundraiser.

Beatles Singalong with KPOV
2019-10-05 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join KPOV for a night of singing and dancing (yeah baby!) to The Beatles. Showcasing 6 awesome Bend bands; singalong to your favs like ‘Here Comes the Sun’ and ‘Yellow Submarine’. A unique event not to be missed. This is a fundraiser for KPOV – doors open at 6, show at 7:00pm.

Beaver Believers Documentary Viewing
2019-10-06 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
An enlightening documentary about the ecological importance of beavers

Join ONDA, Think Wild, and Worthy Brewing for a viewing of the award-winning documentary “Beaver Believers”, a film by Sarah Koenigsberg.
After the film, there will be a discussion on the history of beavers and their place in Oregon ecology, as well as the work being done by local nonprofits to support beaver’s return to Central and Eastern Oregon landscapes. With short presentation by ONDA’s riparian restoration expert Jefferson Jacobs.
Doors open at 3:30pm, film to begin at 4:00pm. Discussion to follow.
More info about the film can be found at https://www.thebeaverbelievers.com
