The Environmental Center

Sustainability No Rant Chat Sessions - Compost
2015-05-06 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Four different chat sessions are scheduled throughout spring term to encourage discussion around various aspects of sustainability.
This week’s session is on compost in the works at COCC. Join us at Broken Top Bottle Shop!
Brought to you by COCC Sustainability. Questions? Contact Emily Garland – egarland@cocc.edu.

A Natives Perspective on American Indian History
2015-05-07 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
When Europeans arrived in North America more than 500 years ago, they brought with them different cultural customs which soon spread across the land, causing great loss of life and disruption of indigenous lives and cultures. Politically, the dominant European City-State model permeated the continent, and indigenous people were essentially forced to sign treaties that constructed sovereign tribal nations that in many cases bore little relationship to the traditional social structure and alliances.
Pre-registration is requested, but not required. Register on line at trinitybend.org/education.

Central Oregon Jobs With Justice Awards Banquet
2015-05-08 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Great food and better people! Central Oregon Jobs with Justice invites you to attend their Fifth Annual Justice Awards Banquet; a celebration of hard work by labor, social justice, faith, environmental, community and other groups.
For ticket prices and other information, contact:
Dave Stranahan, david.stranahan@q.com or Bruce Morris, cosjcenter@gmail.com

North American Migratory Bird Count
2015-05-09 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
North American Migratory Bird Count; 8am-2pm; Come join a group to identify and count birds, or lead a group if you are confident! At SNCO; FREE for all (Registration required: 541-593-4394)

Mama + Baby Birds
2015-05-09 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Mary Yanalcanlin of East Cascades Audubon Society for a bird walk just for kids! With Mother’s Day on the horizon, explore the world of mamas and babies including the roles of mamas (and daddies!) and how they care and feed babies. Look for birds and nests while learning about bird behavior and habitat. Perfect for kids ages 4-10 with a grownup in tow.
Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event. Please register online at www.deschuteslandtrust.org/events.
Rating: Easy, ~1 mile walk.
What to bring: Binoculars, snacks, water, sturdy hiking shoes. Dress for the weather.

For a full list of Walk+Hike Series events, visit: www.deschuteslandtrust.org/events.

Garden Work Party
2015-05-09 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join us for another community garden work party in the Kansas Avenue Learning Garden! Swing by for 30 minutes or the entire two hours as we continue to get the garden ready for spring.
Check out our spring 2015 garden update to learn more about upcoming projects.

Alder Springs Hike
2015-05-09 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join Central Oregon LandWatch for a moderate to strenuous walk down into the scenic lower Whychus Creek Canyon to Alder Springs. We will check out the confluence of the creek with the thundering Deschutes River below a towering wedge of rimrock on this premier Central Oregon hike.
Watch for wildflowers, raptors, songbirds, lizards, and rattlesnakes enjoying the last bit of summer. This western portion of the Crooked River National Grassland is part of a mosaic of public and private lands that Central Oregon LandWatch is working to protect as important wildlife habitat, winter range, and a migration corridor between the Cascades and the Ochocos.
The drive from Bend to the trailhead is about 1 hour, the last few miles of which are on a rough dirt road – high clearance, 4WD strongly recommended. Please volunteer to drive if you have a rig that can handle this.
The approximately 6 mile round-trip hike is moderately to strenuous, with a fair amount of elevation loss on the way out and gain on the way back. The hike can get hot and dusty. Bring: sun sauce, bug sauce, hiking boots, shades, a hat, lunch, and plenty of water.
We will meet in Bend at 9:00am for the carpool. All attendees will be asked to pitch in for gas.
Please note: As is often the case for hikers in this area, we may encounter rattlesnakes on this hike.

Bend's Annual Chicken Coop Tour
2015-05-09 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Whether you’re a chicken enthusiast, a chicken-owner-wannabe, or a chicken & egg eater, this tour is for you!
If you haven’t participated in the tour before, this could be your year. Tour booklets outlining the locations of the backyard coops will be for sale for $10. You only need one booklet per car. Once you have your booklet, you are ready to meet hens, talk to coop owners, ask questions you may have about raising backyard chicks, and explore Bend.
Proceeds go to Healing Reins and High Desert Museum.
Jim Moran (sponsor) will have books on hand. Call him to reserve one and he’ll include a package of wildflower seeds and a calendar!
(541) 948-0997
Jim@jimmoranbroker.com

Fledgling Fun: The Life Cycle of Birds
2015-05-11 15:45 - 17:15 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, OR, 97703
Fledgling Fun: The Life Cycle of Birds
3:45-5:15 PM
(3:45-4:15 pm: gathering & crafts; 4:15-5:15 pm: activities & presentation)
March 9th: Cranes
April 13th: Bird Migration
May 11th: A Bird-Day Celebration …(A celebration of what we have learned)
Join Mary Yanalcanlin for an exploration of our local birds geared towards grades K-5 (though all ages are welcome). The February session, devoted to the Life cycle of Birds, is from 3:45-5:15 PM, doors open at 3:15pm. Location is the Environmental Care Center, 16 NW Kansas in Bend. Fledglings (kids) must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
The East Cascades Audubon Society (ECAS) is a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to further the knowledge and appreciation of birds and their habitats through field trips and education programs. Besides outreach to the community for the enjoyment and study of birds, ECAS also actively participates in field studies, data collection programs and other conservation projects to help protect local bird populations. Join ECAS and help preserve the birds in the Central Oregon region at www.ecaudubon.org.

Sustainability No Rant Chat Sessions - Water Crisis
2015-05-13 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Four different chat sessions are scheduled throughout spring term to encourage discussion around various aspects of sustainability.
This week’s session will be: Mick McCann, The Daunting Water Crisis. What can you do to make a difference?
Brought to you by COCC Sustainability. Questions? Contact Emily Garland – egarland@cocc.edu.

COTA Work Event – Sisters Chapter
2015-05-13 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
When: Wednesday Nights starting May 13
Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Meet: Suttle Tie trailhead at 5:30pm. It is on the southwest corner of the George McAllister Rd. and Hwy 20 intersection
Work site: Cache Mountain/Suttle Tie Trail
Work nights will be held from 5:30 to 7:30pm every other Wednesday, beginning with May 13.

Until we have the OK from the Forest Service to continue work at Cache Mountain, we are going to shift all of our efforts to the Suttle Tie Trail for the immediate future. Please show up by 5:30, ready to work. Bringing your bike is also a good idea.
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.

Reframing the Urban Growth Debate
2015-05-13 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
SAVE THE DATE
Reframing the Urban Growth Debate, a presentation by Eben Fodor, a professional community planning consultant.
The current process of planning the Urban Growth Boundary will determine what kind of city Bend will become. This presentation by Eben Fodor will raise the bar for local dialogue on this topic by providing the best available information and data sources regarding planning and land use matters. It will challenge us to think critically and constructively when evaluating the common mythology that “all urban growth is good,” and inform Bend’s decisions about how and where to grow without sacrificing our quality of life.
Where are You on the Growth Spectrum?
(Quiz from Better, Not Bigger by Eben Fodor)
1) How much more traffic congestion would you like in your community?
a) There is already plenty of traffic, thanks
b) Just a little bit more, please
c) A whole lot more
2) How much more air and water pollution would you prefer?
a) We have too much already
b) Just a little more pollution, please
c) Give me toxic soup!
3) How much more farmland and open space do you want to be developed?
a) It would be nice if we could save what we have left
b) I suppose we have to sacrifice this land in the name of ‘progress’
c) I can’t bear the sight of undeveloped land going to waste
4) How much higher do you want your taxes to go?
a) For what I’m getting, I think I’m paying enough already
b) I’m happy to pay more, even if I can’t see any benefits
5) How much more of your local natural resources (fresh water, electric power supply, forests, aggregate and minerals) do you want consumed?
a) I’d like to conserve our natural resources and use them as efficiently as possible
b) We have to sacrifice our resources to create prosperity
c) We should sell all our natural resources for a quick buck
If you answered “A” to one or more of these questions, “Reframing the Urban Growth Debate” is for you!
Please join us for a presentation by Eben Fodor, author of Better, Not Bigger – How To Take Control of Urban Growth and Improve Your Community.

Mammals of the Metolius Preserve
2015-05-15 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Gary Gustafson to learn more about the mammals of the Metolius Preserve. Search the forest floor for signs of elk, bears, cougars, and more as you learn about these fascinating creatures. Hike through old growth ponderosa pines and follow game trails as you look for clues from the critters who call the Preserve home.
Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event. Please register online at www.deschuteslandtrust.org/events.
Rating: Moderate, ~3 mile hike.
What to bring: Snacks/lunch, water, sturdy hiking shoes. Dress for the weather.

For a full list of Walk+Hike Series events, visit: www.deschuteslandtrust.org/events.

Food Revolution Day
2015-05-15 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Head down to Savory Spice on May 15th from 2-6pm to celebrate Food Revolution Day – Fighting for Food Education for Every Child. HDFFA will be celebrating the release of the 2015 Food & Farm Directory! Other tables include our partners Juniper Jungle, Schoolhouse Produce, Central Oregon Seed Exchange and more!

2015 Food & Farm Directory Release Party
2015-05-15 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
After many months of hard work from volunteers, staff, and The Bulletin the 2015 Food & Farm Directory is hitting the stands on May 15.
With over 100+ farmers, ranchers, restaurants, retailers and value-added producers and articles dedicated to food in Central Oregon the new Directory is a whopping 32 pages!
Celebrate & Get the new 2015 Food & Farm Directory
2-4:30pm Food Revolution Bend Oregon at Savory Spice Shop Bend
5-7pm Primal Cuts Meat Market for $3 brews and $5 chacuterie boards!
Come get your hands on the 2015 Food & Farm Directory and celebrate another year of local food with HDFFA!

Water + Wood Walk
2015-05-16 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Long before breweries and boarding, what brought people to the unique landscapes of Central Oregon? Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Leslie Olson to explore the history of Central Oregon in Skyline Forest. Mill about near the site of a 1916 lumber mill and explore Bend’s early logging history. Then, hike along the Columbia Southern canal to learn how water and irrigation impacted early settlement. Finally, learn about the impact of wildfire on this important forest and how the Land Trust is working to preserve its future.
Registration is required. Please register online at deschuteslandtrust.org/events.
Rating: Moderate, ~2 mile hike.
What to bring: Snacks/Lunch, water, sturdy hiking shoes. Dress for the weather.

For a full list of Walk+Hike Series events, visit: www.deschuteslandtrust.org/events.

Classes - Getting Your Garden Started
2015-05-16 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Outdoor classes on planning and starting a raised bed garden. 20 minute presentations by OSU Master Gardeners™ on topics such as cold and frost protection, amending your soil, planning your garden, and planting seeds and starts.

WWOLF at Hope Springs Dairy
2015-05-16 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Willing Workers On Local Farms (WWOLF): WWOLF is a project of Central Oregon Locavore Non-Profit. Our mission is to lend a helping hand to small farms while educating the community about the true nature of local food.
The farm: Hope Springs Dairy is a family-run raw milk dairy located near Tumalo. They provide year-round Jersey Cow and goat milk herdshares.
How it works: Meet at the farm at 10:00am. After a round of introductions we’ll split into groups and get to work. We’ll break for lunch around 12:30pm, then return to work until 3:00pm. Pace yourself and have fun!
A delicious FREE lunch will be provided courtesy of Hope Springs Dairy, Primal Cuts Meat Market, Humm Kombucha, Great Harvest Bread Company, No-Bake Cookie Company, and Central Oregon Locavore. Please bring your own plate, cup, and eating utensils (we’ll have some on hand if you forget).
What to expect: Good times, new friends, dirty hands, deep satisfaction, and a boots-on-the-ground education about local farming practices. Children are more than welcome with supervision. We love dogs, but please leave them at home for this event.
What to bring: Work gloves, closed-toe shoes, warm layers for the weather, snacks, water, sunscreen, and your own lunch bowl, cup, and spoon.
Just so we don’t catch you by surprise, we will ask that you sign a waiver before participating. Waivers will be available at the farm.
To sign up or ask for more information: Please contact Owen Murphy at wwolf@centraloregonlocavoree.org or (541) 383-7766. Thank you!

SNCO Kids Free Day
2015-05-16 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Kids Free Day; 10am-4pm; At SNCO; Kids FREE, Adults: $4.

Plant Identification, Botanical Hike & Preservation of Botanical Specimens
2015-05-16 - 2015-05-17 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Two Day Plant Identification and Preservation Workshop!
Join local plant expert Karen Gentry for a two-day plant identification and preservation workshop! This class will go over botanical identification skills, responsible collecting techniques, the making and use of a plant press, and will help you start your own herbarium! Course includes a field trip.
Saturday and Sunday, 10am – 4pm.
Cost: $120
A simple lunch is provided on Saturday. Please bring your own lunch on Sunday. If you have any dietary restrictions, please bring a lunch for Saturday as well.
Space is limited, so call the Nature Center today to register! 541-593-4394

InFARMation & Beer
2015-05-18 17:30 - 19:00 | Broken Top Bottle Shop, 1740 NW Pence Ln #1, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Friends of Family Farmers and High Desert Food & Farm Alliance present InFARMation & BEER
Tuesday May 18 @ 5:30 pm
TOPIC: TBA
Panelists, Discussion, and Networking. Quarterly the 3rd Tuesday of the month.
FREE AND OPEN TO ALL!

Birders' Night
2015-05-19 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Scheduled 9 times a year, 3rd Thursdays of month. Social gathering time is from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Programs begin at 7:00 p.m. and usually last until 8:30 p.m.
March 19:
“Bird Friendly Native Landscaping.” Birders Karen Theodore and Rick Martinson of WinterCreek Restoration will share identify native plants, and share tips about landscaping, designed to transform any yard into a bird friendly sanctuary.
April 16:
“Birding Every Corner of Alaska” Crooked River Ranch locals John and Marilynne Keyser recount their Alaska birding trip with stories and photographs from St. Paul Island (a part of the Pribilofs,) Nome, Barrow, the Kenai Fjords National Park and Denali National Park. Highlights of the trip were seeing thirteen alcid species and all four eiders. Close encounters with a northern hawk owl, a “flaming” ruff and a huge polar bear were magical moments!
May 21:
“Oregon 2020: A Benchmark Survey of Our Birds”
Douglas Robinson, Mace Professor of Watchable Wildlife at OSU and Director of the Oregon 2020 birds project, will discuss this collaboration of professionals and citizen scientists who are dedicated to compiling a high quality, state-wide measurement of the abundance and distribution of Oregon’s birds and their response to habitat change. Doug will talk about how local birders can be involved in this landmark study, which promises to leave a legacy for future generations. Website: http://oregon2020.com/
June 18:
“Where the Heck are the Falcons? Phylogenies and Changing Field Guides: An Evolutionary Tale.” COCC Biology Professor Jim Moodie will entertain us with some up to date science about bird phylogenies (read: relationship trees) and how they have changed (e.g. Falcons are now grouped with Parrots!) and why they have changed (e.g. DNA and genome comparisons.)
October 15
“Nerdfest III” A hands-on program for Birders’ Night participants to share and experience an array of the latest birding technology and media opportunities including websites, software and apps such as eBird, COBOL, I Bird Pro, and ABA. A sequel to Nerdfest I and Nerdfest II this interactive program will further explore how birders are using technology to enhance the enjoyment of birding.
November 19
“eBird” Tom Crabtree provides hands on instruction on how to use eBird, Cornell University’s Laboratory of Ornithology’s online data base program which has revolutionized the way that birders maintain and access information about birds, track bird sightings and contribute to science and conservation. Tom will walk you through setting up an account, entering sightings and using the data in eBird to enhance your birding experiences.

Nature's Trust, Climate Change & the Law
2015-05-19 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Mary Christina Wood Presentation & Reception
Nature’s Trust, Climate Change & The Law: The Public Trust Doctrine & Oregon’s Climate Future
Mary Christina Wood
Philip H. Knight Professor of Law
Faculty Director, Environmental and Natural Resources Law Center
University of Oregon
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
Wille Hall, Campus Center, COCC Bend Campus
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In the face of the climate crisis accelerating globally, what can ordinary citizens do? Author, law professor, and environmental law expert, Mary Christina Wood will discuss what the latest science is telling us about the stresses in the global environment and the effect on Oregon’s climate and ecosystem. She will also present her work around the Public Trust Doctrine, a legal doctrine, which holds that government at all levels is responsible for preserving and restoring the environment for the benefit of present and future generations.
Reception with Mary Wood Before the Presentation
5pm at Broken Top Bottle Shop (1740 NW Pence Lane #1)
Tickets are $25 per person – includes light hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine
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These events are being organized by the Nancy R. Chandler Visiting Scholar Program with the generous support of the following sponsors: Central Oregon LandWatch, BendBroadband, Deschutes Brewery, Central Oregon Jobs with Justice, Citizens Climate Lobby, Oregon Natural Desert Association, Great Old Broads for Wilderness, Juniper Group Sierra Club, The Environmental Center, LaveEdge LLC, East Cascade Audubon Society, Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory, Broken Top Bottle Shop, The Old Mill District, Newport Avenue Market and Whole Foods.

Beers Made By Walking: Scout Camp hike with Crux
2015-05-20 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Beers Made By Walking presents a day hike at Scout Camp with Oregon Natural Desert Association and Crux Fermentation Project. We’ll meet at ONDA’s Bend office and carpool roughly 45 minutes to the trailhead together.
The Scout Camp Trail is a 3 mile loop that is very steep in some places, and includes a short scramble over a rock shelf. Trekking poles are recommended if you have them! Also bring sturdy shoes, lunch, plenty of water, a keen eye for flora and an appreciation for micro-brews.
The entire outing should take about 5 hours, so we’ll plan to be back at ONDA’s Bend office by 2pm.

YouCAN – Youth in Action on Climate Change
2015-05-20 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Come learn about the YouCAN program to encourage Oregon’s cities to adopt clean energy and carbon reduction plans. This is a recruiting event for Our Children’s Trust and the proposed Bend Climate Recovery Ordinance effort. For students, parents, friends.

Bend Energy Challenge Volunteer Training
2015-05-20 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
There are a million reasons to love the Bend Energy Challenge. Five million reasons, actually.
You may have seen our AmeriCorps NCCC team around the community lately, perhaps at Springfest, outside a local business, or even on your own doorstep. They have been busy spreading the word about the Bend Energy Challenge, Bend’s chance to win $5 million for local energy conservation projects. They’ve also been educating Bend, providing easy tips and resources for lowering their own energy bills. However, the AmeriCorps team leaves us May 22, and we will be in need of new volunteers to fill their shoes!
If you are passionate about energy conservation, the environment, want to help people save money, or just want to do your part to better Bend, we could use your help. We need volunteers approximately once a month to go door-to-door, table outside local businesses, and work booths at festivals to continue informing people about the Energy Challenge and energy conservation.
If you’re interested, there will be a 3-hour orientation for new volunteers on May 20th from 4PM-7PM at the Environmental Center.
RSVP to Danielle Vogel at 309-202-5982 or danivogel0804@yahoo.com
To learn more about the Challenge, visit www.bendenergychallenge.org.
Snacks will be provided. We’ll see you there!

Brews With Views
2015-05-20 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and the Deschutes Brewery to enjoy the best of Central Oregon: beautiful places and tasty microbrews. Work up a thirst as you hike down the wildflower-studded slopes of Whychus Canyon Preserve with Land Trust naturalist Carol Moorehead. Then, finish with a taste of Deschutes Brewery’s finest! Brewer Veronica Vega will be on hand with tastings of various Deschutes brews including Sage Fight IPA, a beer originally inspired by the sage and juniper of Whychus Canyon Preserve.
Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event. Please register online at www.deschuteslandtrust.org/events.
Rating: Challenging, 4 mile hike.
What to bring: Snacks, water, sturdy hiking shoes. Dress for the weather.

For a full list of Walk+Hike Series events, visit: www.deschuteslandtrust.org/events.

Oregon Innocence Project
2015-05-20 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The Oregon Innocence Project is dedicated to securing the release of those who have been wrongfully convicted in Oregon and works for comprehensive reform. Find out what they are doing to right the wrongs of our criminal justice system.

Volunteer Connect Board Fair
2015-05-21 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
26 Community Organizations Seeking Board Members!
Interested in being a board member? To give you an insider’s look, Volunteer Connect is hosting our fifth annual Board Fair. You’ll have a chance to meet with 26 of the area’s top nonprofits, in a lively “speed-dating” environment at this free event.
Bend 2030
Bend Spay and Neuter Project
Bend’s Community Center
Brightside Animal Center
Cascades Theatrical Company
Central Oregon Veterans Ranch
Children’s Museum
Crawmer’s Critters
DAWNS House
Equine Outreach
Family Resource Center
Grandma’s House
Healthy Beginnings
Heart of Oregon Corps
High Desert Maker Mill
Human Dignity Coalition
Humane Society of Central Oregon
Hunger Prevention Coalition
KPOV, High Desert Community Radio
Latino Community Association
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Oregon
Tower Theatre Foundation
United Way
Volunteer Connect
Younity

"Love Thy Nature" Screening
2015-05-21 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The Waldorf School of Bend is excited to be hosting a screening of “Love Thy Nature” (http://www.lovethynature.com/) film documentary here in Bend for one night only. We would love your help in getting the word out about this film!
A little bit about this film:
“Visually stunning and deeply provocative, Sylvie Rokab’s documentary Love Thy Nature deftly challenges the age-old notion that we, as a species, enjoy full dominion over the Earth and its creatures to use (and abuse) for our comfort and pleasure. Through a rich kaleidoscope touching on science, technology, medicine, spirituality, and sustainability, the film explores our relationship with animals, ecosystems, and each other.
Employing testimony from a wide swath of experts, Rokab flips over every stone and gently focuses the lens inward, encouraging a self-view that we are nature, not her master. Seducing viewers with exceptional production quality, riveting cinematography, and narration by Liam Neeson as the character Sapiens (mankind), Rokab’s message is one of hope rather than blame. We can learn from the natural world and help the planet right itself, even amid the destruction fueled by global warming, factory farming, and other ills of the industrial age. Rokab hopes everyone who sees the film will feel inclined to go outside and enjoy nature, both for personal health and a symbiotic relationship that can also benefit the planet in the long run. Rokab sums it up saying, “It’s about making people realize their need for nature and awaken them to the realization by needing nature, by loving nature, by connecting with nature, they have a personal benefit from it, and absolutely they would be inclined to want to protect it.”
The Waldorf School is deeply committed to the stewardship of our environment and as part of our core values we cultivate reverence for nature and an appreciation of beauty in our world. This film is part of our Earth Day event series which includes our participation in Bee Scene in Bend ( https://www.facebook.com/BeeSceneInBend?fref=ts), our participation in the Earth Day Fair at the Environmental Center and the film screening.
Below is the event link with all the information about the film, date and ticket prices. The school will receive 5% of the proceeds from ticket sales which is going directly to our community garden and natural playscape fund.
