The Environmental Center

Birders' Night
2015-03-19 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Abbot Schindler, Bird Photography

Bird photography is one of Abbott Schindler’s many interests in the natural world, and he has been photographing nature for many years. In this century he’s worked to get “close and personal” to birds in particular (they’re generally safer than bison, moose, bear and elk, which he’s also gotten uncomfortably close to). His photographic work and equipment take advantage of his extensive R&D experience, studies of photographic technique and composition, and classroom experiences. His work has been published in scientific and industry journals and fine art books, and is used extensively by the High Desert Museum.

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.
Free and open to the public. You do not need to be a member of any group to attend.

Pints and Politics: Sex and the Environment
2015-03-19 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
What do sex, birth control, and education have to do with the environment and sustainability? Nick Stevenson from Deschutes County Public Health will discuss the relationships between sexual health and environmental health including how climate change, women’s rights, education, economic prosperity, community resilience, and research each play a role. Nick will also share promising solutions, local and global, to improve both human and environmental health.
Join OLCV and fellow community members who care about protecting Oregon’s natural legacy for Pints and Politics on the third Thursday of each month.

KPOV Spring Break Youth Radio Camps
2015-03-23 - 2015-03-27 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Want to learn how to create a radio show and have some fun making it happen? KPOV will be holding our Youth Radio Camps again this Spring Break! The two camps will be held March 23-27 in the KPOV studio.
The morning camp is for youth ages 10-12 and will be held from 9:00 a.m to Noon each day. In this camp, KPOV will teach you how to be a DJ, interview a friend, tell a story with sound effects, music, and humor. The show your group produces will be broadcast on 88.9, and you’ll get a copy on CD to take home! The afternoon camp is for youth ages 12-14 and will be held form 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. each day. In addition to everything else, this class will also prepare you to host KPOV’s Youth Radio Hour.
Find enrollment information at the Bend Park and Recreation Website, page 67 of the Playbook.

Citizen Lobby Day at the Capitol
2015-03-24 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Put what you learned at our Policy 101 event into practice as we meet with representatives in Salem to discuss important legislation. Email moey@centraloregonlandwatch.org to reserve your spot with LandWatch’s contingent at the OLCV lobby day! More information to come.

OLCV 2015 Lobby Day
2015-03-24 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
**Please be sure to RSVP by March 19th!
Join the Oregon Conservation Network and OLCV’s Clean Green Lobby Machine for an important day at the State Capitol. Learn the ropes of the process, the politics, and then lobby your own legislators on important environmental issues. This session, we will advocate for bills that address climate change, conserve crucial habitat, and protect the public health.
OLCV’s Lobby Day is an annual event where we take the Capitol in an effort to show just how engaged our robust, growing environmental community is with the Oregon Legislature’s decision making. We will spend a day meeting with our leadership in Salem to discuss the conservation priorities that are most important to us. We will also provide training on how to effectively discuss our environmental priorities and the best practices for lobbying your legislators to protect the environment. Lunch will be provided.
If we want our state to take meaningful action on climate change, protecting our wildlife and wild places, and ensuring a healthy Oregon, then we need your voice in Salem! You can make a difference this year by meeting with your legislators on March 24th.

Spring Break Kids Classes
2015-03-24 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Classes run Tuesday, March 24th – Friday, March 27th from 10am – 12pm. Cost is $13.50 for members, $15 for non-members Registration is required; call 541-593-4394.

March 24th – Invertebrate Exploration: Life in a Pond (ages 4-10)
March 25th – Reptibians: Wild World of Reptiles and Amphibians (ages 4-10)
March 26th – Tracking the Wild Beast (ages 4-10)
March 27th – Owl Puke – Avian Adaptations (ages 4-10)

Snowy Owls of Eastern Oregon
2015-03-24 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Come see the Snowy Owl Presentation at the Environmental Center!
Join us Tuesday, March 24th for a lecture by Kelly Hazen on the natural history of snowy owls in Eastern Oregon.
Tickets: $6 for non-members, $4 for SNCO members. All proceeds benefiting the Sunriver Nature Center.
Reservations: Call the Sunriver Nature Center at 541.593.4394

Spring Break Garden Work Parties
2015-03-26 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
On spring break? Join us in the garden anytime between 10am-4pm on Thursday 3/26 & Friday 3/27 to help get the garden in shape for the spring. We’ll be adding soil to our new beds, prepping for spring construction projects, cleaning out fall yard debris, planning for spring plantings and more! Join us for an hour or the whole day. Refreshments, tools and gloves provided. Dress prepared for the weather and bring a water bottle.

Questions? Contact denise @ denise@envirocenter.org or call 541.385.6908 x14

Green Drinks at Saginaw Sunset
2015-03-26 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join us at Green Drinks, the bi-monthly gathering to learn about local businesses and their sustainability efforts while enjoying an eco-conscious drink or two! This month’s event will be held at Saginaw Sunset, a brand new Bend community built by Jim Guild Construction with some serious sustainability ambitions. The development is centrally located, allowing for easy walking and biking around town, and features solar access. Come check it out!
In addition to touring and learning about the unique aspects of this new green development at Saginaw Sunset, Environment Oregon will be joining us to share more about the Go Solar, Oregon campaign and their efforts to pass four bills this session that would bring 10 times more solar to Oregon.
Enjoy a truly green drink by bringing your own cup and consider alternatives to driving alone such as carpooling, walking, biking and transit.
Questions? Contact The Environmental Center.
Directions/ Transit Tips:
Directions: The address for Saginaw Sunset is not yet recognized by Google Maps, as it is brand new! Head north on College Way. Take a right onto NW Saginaw Ave, followed by an immediate right into the new development. (See map below) Keep an eye out for a red Saginaw Sunset logo sign near the entrance to the development.
Check out Commute Options.
COCC Campus Shuttle Bus stop #1, and walk to Saginaw Sunset. View COCC Shuttle Route Map.
BAT #3 Newport Ave, use stop C (Walk up College from Newport/College roundabout) or stop E (Walk up College from Portland Ave stop). View the bus schedule.

"Go Solar" Town Hall Meeting
2015-03-27 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Environment Oregon is working to pass four bills this session that would bring 10 times more solar to Oregon. As part of this, they are holding a solar town hall meeting in Bend to give members of the community the opportunity to hear from solar companies, local elected officials, and solar advocates about the logistics of installing solar as well as how they can support pro-solar legislation.
The Bend event is scheduled for 4pm at the Downtown Library (Brooks Room) on March 27th.
Please RSVP and visit the Facebook event page.
More information about the Go Solar campaign: http://environmentoregon.org/programs/ore/go-solar-oregon

SOLVE Spring Oregon Beach Cleanup
2015-03-28 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join SOLVE and thousands of volunteers on March 24 as we clean up litter and marine debris from the entire Oregon coast! Since 1986, this home-grown tradition of twice-yearly beach cleanups has benefited people and wildlife alike, supporting clean seas and healthy communities. This is a family friendly event and SOLVE invites all Oregonians to participate.
Sign up here!
Choose from one of 45 beach cleanup sites from Fort Stevens State Park near Astoria to Harris Beach in Brookings. Pick your favorite beach or head somewhere new!

Maker's March Block Party!
2015-03-28 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Come visit Bend’s Maker’s District to meet the makers, visit their spaces, and have a swell time while you’re at it! Logistics are still getting figured out, but expect local brews, music, art, and community!

March Bird Walk
2015-03-29 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Come see what birds you can spot on the Sunriver Nature Center March Bird Walk!
Registration required; 541-593-4394

Family Farmer and Racher Day at the State Capitol
2015-03-30 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
This is about educating state decision-makers in Salem on the importance of local agriculture and the need for policies that support farmers and ranchers in Oregon. Join fellow farmers, ranchers and food advocates from around the state to build power and show there are folks outside of corporate agribusiness lobbyists that have a stake in our food system. Sponsored by Friends of Family Farmers.
Please RSVP here.

Oregon Active Transportation Summit
2015-03-30 - 2015-03-31 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
During the summit you will examine how our transportation investments, programs and plans can leave us all with clean, equitable solutions for the future of our planet and community.
The summit will highlight the kinds of transportation decisions being made in the face of the climate crisis. The summit will highlight the change-makers and thought-leaders who can guide us into a sustainable future.

Camp Fire Summer Camps - Early Bird Registration Closes
2015-03-31 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
This year, Camp Fire is offering a fantastic selection of fun summer camps in Bend and Tumalo all summer long! At Camp Fire, we provide a friendly, inclusive, and diverse community of campers and staff. We’re dedicated to making this summer a unique adventure for your child!
Early Bird Registration will be available until March 31st.
Camps include:
Adventure Challenge Camp – Explore the beautiful landscape of Central Oregon through adventures like rock climbing, river rafting, mountain biking the Paulina Plunge, kayaking, swimming, hiking, and much, much more!
Counselor In Training – For young people 8th grade or older. Learn leadership and teamwork skills, while having fun with your friends and preparing to be a Camp Counselor!
Tumalo Day Camp – For kids pre-Kindergarten through 7th grade; Youth 8th grade and older can apply to be Counselors in Training. At Tumalo Day Camp, campers will learn outdoor and camping skills, play outside, make new friends, and have a wonderful summer camp experience! Participating boys and girls will go on adventures, hike the state park, play games, make arts and crafts, perform skits, sing songs, learn survival skills, and much, much more!
SummerKids – All summer long! For kids K-8th grade.Youth 8th grade and older can also apply to be Counselors in Training. At SummerKids, our exceptionally low adult-child ratio ensures that your kids feel secure, creative, and empowered to be themselves–it’s better than childcare: it’s a place to grow.

Awesome Bend Grant Applications Due
2015-04-01 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
We know, Bend is already awesome, but why stop there? We believe this town is brimming with leaders, dreamers, artists, inventors, movers and shakers with ideas that can make Bend an even better place to live, work and play. As people who care about Bend, we are willing to put our money where our mouths are.
Awesome Bend awards a $1,000 grant quarterly to a project that will make Bend even more awesome. The definition of “awesome” is intentionally left up to your imagination. It could mean solving a problem, making someone stop and think, or spreading joy– think social good, the environment, technology, arts and beyond!
Apply to win the $1,000 now. (Application deadline April 1, 2015)
Hint for success: In your application, state very specifically, how your project will make Bend even more awesome.
The grant has no strings attached (other than doing something awesome and telling us about it). We are high on action and low on bureaucracy. The application takes 15 minutes or less. Finalists deliver a 5 minute pitch at Pitch Night, where we select a winner and hand out $1,000 on the spot to help them turn their awesome idea into reality.
Inaugural AWESOME BEND PITCH NIGHT will be April 21st, 2015 6-8:30pm at Deschutes Brewery Tap Room – 1044 NW Bond St (Upstairs). Live crowdfunding– like Shark Tank for community good! Beer and food at Locals Night prices. Ideas & Inspiration free!
Our only rules:

The project must be feasible and completed within 3 months of the award.
The money cannot be used for personal expenses or operating expenses for an established charity.
You agree to come back to the next Pitch Night and tell the community all about your project, thus inspiring future awesomeness.

Central Westside Plan Public Open House
2015-04-02 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Bend’s central westside is rapidly changing with new residential development, schools, and parks and an expanded Oregon State University – Cascades campus on the horizon.
Attend the open house!
Riverbend Community Room, Bend Park and Recreation District Office
The City of Bend’s Central Westside Plan will identify a preferred land use and transportation strategy that supports vibrant and sustainable communities.
Can’t make the open house?
Participate online from March 30-April 15 at www.bendoregon.gov/westsideplan

Spring Repair Cafe at The Gear Fix
2015-04-02 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Tuesday April 26, 5:30 – 7:30
The Gear Fix 550 SW Industrial Way, Bend
We’re returning to The Gear Fix for our Spring Repair Cafe, and we’re excited to hold it in their new location! We’ll have volunteer fixers on hand to repair your broken items, for free! A Repair Cafe connects people with broken stuff, with people that like to fix stuff. Repairing instead of replacing prevents waste and saves resources. Doing it with other people makes it fun and cultivates community! Items to bring include:

Small appliances
Clothing (just repairs, no alterations please)
Outdoor Gear
Small furniture
Jewelry
Electronics
Boots and shoes
If you’re not sure, bring it!

If you have questions about this event, or are interested in becoming a volunteer fixer, please contact denise by email or phone, (541)385-6908 x14
Read up about our Repair Cafes.

Sustainable Homes Professional (SHP); Module 3
2015-04-03 - 2015-04-04 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
SHP is an interactive six-month accreditation program that provides participants with the opportunity to develop the technical skills and knowledge required to design and build highperformance homes. Each two-day module integrates lecture and discussion, hands-on exercises and tours of certified homes.
Module 3: High Performance Building Envelopes
Two day Module Friday & Saturday from 9-5pm
This module explores various high performance wall and roof assemblies, including continuous exterior insulation, truss walls, double-stud walls, SIPS, staggered stud framing, I-joist, and more. Participants learn principles that can be applied to existing homes and new construction projects, including durable wall design, insulation strategies and air sealing, product selection, and construction. The course addresses the importance of performance testing and diagnostics to verify the performance of installed equipment and the home’s envelope.
Individual modules cost $295 each and can be taken in any order to achieve SHP accreditation.
More information and sign up

Housing Solutions Showcase
2015-04-03 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
What does affordable housing look like? Join us for the Housing Solutions Showcase as we team up with the American Institute of Architects to show Bendites how affordable and beautiful dense development can be.
This gallery-style exhibit will be held downtown during First Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. on April 3 at a high-profile location with local architects on hand to show off their projects to the public via large poster boards, photos, elevations and short presentations.
Come learn about what the future of high-density housing might look like in our town, and enjoy some complimentary wine and snacks, too! Stay tuned to Bend2030.org for more information!

KPOV's Spring DJ Class
2015-04-04 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Are you interested in learning more about radio? Thinking about hosting a show on KPOV? Love music? Want to get involved in your community?
KPOV’s spring DJ class, coming up on April 4, might be the answer. The class will teach you the dos and don’ts of non-profit radio as well as giving you hands on experience with radio equipment.
Enrollment for this class is through COCC Community Learning. Stay tuned for more details on registration and email jill@kpov.org to get on our list to be informed when enrollment opens.
The class consists of a lecture and two evenings of hands-on studio time. The lecture will be Saturday April 4 from 9:00 am-12 noon at COCC. Studio sessions will be held at the KPOV studio at times to be announced.
TEEN Studio Session: (ages 15-18) Teens meet for the same lecture as adults on April 4, then studio sessions will be scheduled individually with a mentor.

Central Oregon 2015 Bee School
2015-04-04 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Explore honey bee culture through:
– Applied honey bee biology
– Anticipation not reaction
– Honey bee colony management
To register please email beeschool@cobeekeeping.org with your contact info and number of people. If you’ve tried to register or believe you’ve registered, please email the above address again to verify your registration. Class size is limited to 50 students so don’t delay!
This is the beginning beekeeping school. There will probably be an advanced bee school in a couple months.

Seed Starting Class
2015-04-07 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | OSU Extension Office, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond, OR, 97756, United States
Learn how to start your own seeds for your garden from OSU Master Gardeners™. Part of class will be in OSU Extension Greenhouse.

Green Team Movie Night: “Disruption”
2015-04-07 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Green Team Movie Night on Tuesday, April 7th will feature DISRUPTION.
The movie was released last year to raise awareness, energy, and commitment for The People’s Climate March on Sept 21st, just ahead of the UN Climate Summit in NY City. The movie investigates climate change science and skeptics, and shows the organizing efforts for the “largest climate rally in the history of the planet.” So come watch it and learn about Bend upcoming events as well as an update on the Climate March, Earth Day Parade &Fair on April 25th, and The Bend Energy Challenge. See ya there!
Questions? Call Nancy Merrick at 541-815-6504.

High Desert Lecture Series: Botany and Geology in the High Desert
2015-04-07 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
A co-founder of the local chapter of the Native Plant Society of Oregon, Stu will share the wonders of high desert plants and how geology influences the region’s botany. The talk will be just in time to take the knowledge and head to the high desert this spring.

High Desert Lecture Series: Geology and Botany in the High Desert
2015-04-07 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Learn more about botany, geology and how the two intersect in Oregon’s high desert on Tuesday, April 7, when the Oregon Natural Desert Association hosts its third installment of its inaugural High Desert Lecture Series. In this edition, Bend plant expert Stu Garrett will share more about how the region’s geological past continues to echo in the plant life today.
Join us at 7 p.m. at ONDA’s Bend office, 50 NW Bond St. Suite 4 (across the parking lot from Strictly Organic) for “Geology and Botany in the High Desert.” The event is free.
Plants and rocks naturally go together, Garrett says. He will share more about plants that thrive in out-of-the-way spots from around the state, including some are found nowhere else in the world, and how the area geology relates to them. Talk highlights will include discussion of a number of wildflower blooms, just in time for spring.
There will be time after the event to enjoy a beverage and chat with Stu. Space is limited. Please assist us by signing up and guaranteeing your spot at wildflowersandgeology.eventbrite.com. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.

2nd Annual Bend Bike Swap
2015-04-09 - 2015-04-11 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Save the Date for the 2nd Annual Bend Bike Swap presented by Commute Options and Cascade Rack.
If you are in the market to sell or buy a bike or bike gear, than this is the perfect event for you! A small commission will be taken off all sold items which will support local youth cycling programs.
Item Drop Off-Bikes/Bike Accessories
April 9, 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
April 10, 9 a.m. to Noon
The Sale
April 10, Noon to 7 p.m.
April 11, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Unsold Item Pick Up
April 11, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop
2015-04-09 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
A fruit tree pruning workshop will be held on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 from 1:00 – 3:30 pm in Alfalfa (east of Bend). Cost is $20.00 and is limited to 25 participants. Pre-registration and payment are required. Call the OSU/Deschutes County Extension Service at 541-548-6088 to register. Payment by cash or check written to OSU Extension Service, within 5 business days of registration is required. No credit card payments are available. Directions to the workshops will be sent to attendees by April 13, 2017.
All cancellation requests need to be made in writing (via email or regular mail) 10 days before event. Cancellation requests 10 days before the event are eligible for a full refund of the registration fees (minus a $10 administrative fee). Requests for refunds after 10 days prior to event will not be granted, however substitutions may be allowed. Contact information below.

Patagonia's Worn Wear Tour
2015-04-10 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Better Than New!
From the Patagonia website:
One of the most responsible things we can do as a company is to make high-quality stuff that lasts for years and can be repaired, so you don’t have to buy more of it. The Worn Wear program celebrates the stories we wear and keeps your gear in action longer to take some of the pressure off the planet.
Spring 2015 Worn Wear Tour
This spring our biodiesel repair truck will travel from California to New York doing free clothing repairs, teaching you how to fix your own gear and selling used Patagonia clothing. Bring us your tired, well-loved clothing for repair. If you don’t have any, we’ll supply it. Fix it and you can keep it. Join us for local food and drinks and celebrate the stories we wear.
The repair truck will be at the Smith Rock Trailhead 4/10 and 4/11!
