Waste & Materials Working Group Meeting – Community Climate Action Plan
2018-10-09 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The Climate Action Steering Committee (CASC) is working on a Community Climate Action Plan to implement the policy direction established by Council resolution in 2016. The Community Climate Action Plan goals are to establish a roadmap for the community to achieve fossil fuel use reductions of 40% by 2030 and 70% by 2050. Development of the Community Climate Action Plan calls for participation by the entire community. The goals are set, but how we get there is still being decided. We need community members and organizations to help us figure out how to do this for Bend.
The CASC is convening topic-specific working groups to support the development of the Bend Community Climate Action Plan. The topics include energy supply, energy in buildings, waste & materials management, and transportation. The working groups play a vital role of helping brainstorm and develop potential actions we can take as a community to meet our fossil fuel use reduction goals.
Each working group meets twice. The first meeting will focus on understanding the objectives and barriers for the sector, and the second meeting will focus on identifying climate actions.
The working group meetings for waste & materials are scheduled for:
Meeting #1: Tuesday, October 9, 3-5 PM, Council Chambers, City Hall, 710 NW Wall St.
Meeting #2: Tuesday, November 13, 4-6 PM, Council Chambers, City Hall, 710 NW Wall St.

Transportation Working Group Meeting – Community Climate Action Plan
2018-10-10 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The Climate Action Steering Committee (CASC) is working on a Community Climate Action Plan to implement the policy direction established by Council resolution in 2016. The Community Climate Action Plan goals are to establish a roadmap for the community to achieve fossil fuel use reductions of 40% by 2030 and 70% by 2050. Development of the Community Climate Action Plan calls for participation by the entire community. The goals are set, but how we get there is still being decided. We need community members and organizations to help us figure out how to do this for Bend.
The CASC is convening topic-specific working groups to support the development of the Bend Community Climate Action Plan. The topics include energy supply, energy in buildings, waste & materials management, and transportation. The working groups play a vital role of helping brainstorm and develop potential actions we can take as a community to meet our fossil fuel use reduction goals.
Each working group meets twice. The first meeting will focus on understanding the objectives and barriers for the sector, and the second meeting will focus on identifying climate actions.
The working group meetings for transportation are scheduled for:
Meeting #1: Wednesday, October 10, 3-5 PM, Rosie Bareis Community Campus, 1010 NW 14th St.
Meeting #2: Thursday, November 15, 4-6 PM, Council Chambers, City Hall, 710 NW Wall St.

Pollinators and Pesticides
2018-10-10 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Native pollinators play a vital role in High Desert ecosystems but face numerous pressures, including agricultural and household use of pesticides. Join Rich Hatfield, senior conservation biologist for the Xerces Society’s Endangered Species Program, for a discussion of how pesticides affect pollinators, what actions are being taken and what you can do to help.

Seeing Hidden Water
2018-10-10 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Emma Marris will talk about the future of fresh water. She will cover global and local challenges as increasing populations struggle to share a finite amount of water. She’ll delve into one of the biggest challenges for those who want to talk about freshwater: much of it is hidden. Come to gain an understanding of the state of freshwater in the Deschutes and Klamath basins and around the world, and leave with a set of concrete actions to take and new ways to visualize the Earth’s hidden water.
This presentation complements the exhibit, Water Tables, featuring works by Pat Clark on display at Bend Art Center and the COCC Library from October 5 – November 25.
Co-hosted by The Nancy R. Chandler Visiting Scholar Program at COCC Foundation, Bend Art Center and Coalition for the Deschutes.
About Marris
Emma Marris has written about the environment and other topics for National Geographic, Wired, The New York Times and Outside, among others. In 2011, she published her first book, Rambunctious Garden: Saving Nature in a Post-Wild World. She was named a National Geographic Media Innovation Fellow in June 2018.

Public Meeting for Swalley Draft Watershed Plan-EA
2018-10-10 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
On September 21, 2018 the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) released a Draft Watershed Plan-Environmental Assessment (Plan-EA) for the Swalley Irrigation District Irrigation Modernization Project. The proposed project will pipe 16.6 miles of canals and laterals over seven years to improve water conservation, water delivery reliability, and public safety. NRCS developed the Draft Plan-EA in partnership with Swalley Irrigation District, the Deschutes Basin Board of Control, and Farmers Conservation Alliance. A public meeting will be held to inform the community and gather public comments.
The Draft Plan-EA and appendices with supporting information are available at oregonwatershedplans.org. Limited copies of the Draft Plan-EA are also available at the Deschutes Public Library in Bend, the NRCS office in Redmond, and the Swalley Irrigation District office. View the Notice of Availability and News Release from NRCS.
Comments on the Draft Plan-EA will be accepted through October 24, 2018. Comments can be submitted in the following ways:
1) At the public meeting
2) Email swalleycomments@gmail.com
3) At this online form
4) Mail to:
Farmers Conservation Alliance
Swalley Watershed Plan
11 3rd St, Suite 101
Hood River, OR 97031
For further information please contact Farmers Conservation Alliance at 541-716-6085.
Please note: Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, be advised that your entire comment – including your personal identifying information – may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold from public review your personal identifying information, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. Further information on the public involvement process can be found at the Council of Environmental Quality’s Citizens Guide to NEPA.

Power Hour | Shifting the electric vehicle market into high gear
2018-10-11 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Please RSVP for this event

Electric vehicles are happening. They’re not just the future of driving—they are already hitting the road in record numbers all over the world. Oregon has an opportunity to be behind the wheel, helping to drive this transformation. Our state ranks fifth in the nation, per capita, for the number of plug-in vehicles with more than 16,000 registered EVs. But we aspire to go even further.
During this Power Hour, we’ll explore Gov. Kate Brown’s executive order to get 50,000 EVs on the road by 2020 and how this can be possible with the support of statewide incentive programs; investments in charging infrastructure; utility and fleet partnerships; and grassroots support. Come learn how this goal translates to making EVs more accessible to our local communities, and what incentive programs are available here in Central Oregon to get you and your business on the road to greener driving.
Doors open at 5:00 to network and grab a complimentary beer. The panel discussion will run from 5:30-6:30. Other beverages will be available for purchase at the bar. Please register in advance!
Thank you to our Power Hour presenting sponsor

Thank you to our host

Bend COTA Work Events
2018-10-11, 2018-10-18, 2018-10-25 | 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.

Saturday Bird Walks
2018-10-13 08:30 - 11:00, 2018-10-20 08:30 - 11:00, 2018-10-27 08:30 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Sunriver Nature Center & Oregon Observatory, 57245 River Rd, Sunriver, OR, 97707, United States
Join Tom Lawler, expert local birder and nature photographer, to discover the rich bird habitats of Sunriver. With Tom’s keen eye and guidance, you will spot and learn to identify a variety of species found in the wetlands, meadows, and forests surrounding the Nature Center. Whether you are new to birding or an experienced birder, there is always something exciting to see through your binoculars!
Early registration is strongly encouraged and participation is limited to 12 birders. Expect to walk approximately three to four miles along various trails. Please no strollers or dogs. Wear sturdy and water-resistant footwear and bring a bottle of water and a pair of binoculars with you. Bird walks are geared toward adults, however children with a serious interest in birding are welcome with a parent/guardian.

Crook County Trail Love
2018-10-13 - 2018-10-14 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
COTA-Prineville will be holding a weekend event to work on the new Cougar Creek area, with potential for additional work on Scotty, to be determined. The work will take place on Saturday around 11 am and a ride out-on Sunday, October 14. We will bring lunch on Saturday and beverages for during and after the work party.
Meet at the Ochoco Forest Service building at 9:30. Located 3160 NE 3rd St. And follow others to the work area.

Rock 'n River: Upper Deschutes Kayak Trip
2018-10-17 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join the Coalition for the Deschutes (CFD) and Tumalo Creek Kayak and Canoe (TCKC) for a water-based exploration of the Upper Deschutes, from Dillon to Benham Falls and back.
Discover the river with awesome CFD volunteer, volcanologist 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 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.
TCKC will provide all the equipment for this trip. Be sure to sign up in advance!

Scoping Meeting for Lone Pine Irrigation District Improvements
2018-10-17 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
On October 2, 2018 the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced a public scoping meeting to consider improvements to aging irrigation infrastructure in Lone Pine Irrigation District, located primarily in northwest Crook County, as well as northern Deschutes County and southern Jefferson County. Improvements under consideration may be partially funded through the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act of 1954 (PL 83-566) and would address water conservation, enhancement of aquatic species habitat, and public safety risks while supporting existing agricultural land use. This is a collaborative effort between NRCS, Lone Pine Irrigation District, the Deschutes Basin Board of Control, and Farmers Conservation Alliance.
You are invited to attend a public scoping meeting where your input is requested.
Wednesday October 17, 2018, 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Wind River Conference Center – 8283 11th Street, Suite 3 in Terrebonne, Oregon
More information is available here.
Scoping comments will be used to develop a Draft Watershed Plan-Environmental Assessment for the proposed project. Scoping comments will be accepted through November 15, 2018.
Comments can be submitted in the following ways:
1) At the scoping meeting
2) Email lonepinecomments@gmail.com
3) At this online form
4) Mail to:
Farmers Conservation Alliance
Lone Pine Watershed Plan
11 3rd St, Suite 101
Hood River, OR 97031
For further information please contact: Farmers Conservation Alliance at 541-716-6085
Please note: Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, be advised that your entire comment – including your personal identifying information – may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold from public review your personal identifying information, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. Further information on the public involvement process can be found at the Council of Environmental Quality’s Citizens Guide to NEPA.

Juniper Group Program Night
2018-10-17 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Social 6:30, Program 7:00
An informative program about environmental issues, every third Wednesday of the month.

This month:
A Fierce Green Fire, the Battle for a Living Planet
A film chronicling the history of the Environmental Movement’s evolution from the 1960s to present, grassroots and global activism, with narration by Robert Redford, Meryl Streep, Van Jones, Isabel Allende, Ashley Judd. David Brower’s Sierra Club of the ‘60s and early battles to save the Grand Canyon from dams, and rising environmental consciousness. Love Canal catching fire sparking protest and pollution regulation, but President Reagan counterattacks. Greenpeace’s fight to protect whales, the deforestation of the Amazon and impacts of climate change. People fighting to save their homes, their lives, the future—this film will inspire action needed more than ever today, because the next five years of major environmental policy are at risk from the current administration’s contempt for the environment, fossil fuel lobbyists, and those who put profit above planet.

Deschutes NF Volunteer Information Night
2018-10-18 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The Deschutes National Forest in partnership with Discover Your Forest is hosting a Volunteer Information Night on Thursday, October 18th, 2018 to offer information to members of the public interested in assisting with educational programs at Mt. Bachelor and other locations on the Forest.
The event is focused on recruiting volunteers to serve as winter interpretive rangers and winter conservation education rangers; however individuals interested in other volunteer opportunities are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Volunteer Rangers will represent the U.S. Forest Service at Mt. Bachelor. Programs taking place this winter include: Ski with a FS Interpretive Ranger, Snowshoe with a FS Interpretive Ranger, our youth education based programs Project S.N.O.W and Jr. Snow Ranger. Duties include delivering mile long snowshoe tours or skiing blue ski runs while providing formal interpretive talks. Volunteers are provided uniforms and training and should be willing to wear appropriate gear and have the physical ability to ski two runs daily or snowshoe one mile twice daily.
For more information and to RSVP for the event, contact Stacey Cochran, Discover Your Forest’s Volunteer and Event Coordinator at 541-383-5530 or stacey.cochran@discovernw.org.

Boulder-Sized Transportation Solutions
2018-10-18 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Bend has often been compared to Boulder, Colorado (Pop. 107,000) for its entrepreneurial culture, small town feel with big town amenities, and abundance of recreational opportunities. It’s natural to look to this innovative peer city for cues on how they view and manage multi-modal transportation and report progress.

Boulder’s Director of Public Works for Transportation, Mike Gardner-Sweeney, will be in Bend to give us a glimpse into his city’s Transportation Master Plan and provide creative solutions to some of Bend’s biggest transportation concerns. Mike will share some Boulder solutions that include:

Regular Transportation “Report Card” to the Community (9 key plan objectives)

Safety (Vision Zero) and Maintenance as “Core Priorities”

Local transportation sales tax since 1967

Complete Streets, Low-Stress Multimodal Network, and Walkable Neighborhoods

Minimized Congestion/travel time on major streets

Expanded “Eco Pass” system for residents, employees, students

Expanded transportation options for commuters (in city, regional)

“Renewed Vision for Transit” in 2018 city Transportation Master Plan

Regional bus rapid transit connections (inter-city)

Since Bend is creating its new Transportation System Plan, members of Bend’s Citywide Transportation Advisory Committee will lead this forum. It will be a lively public dialogue on issues both cities share.

SEE Boulder’s Transportation Report Card

Reserve your FREE Tickets Now

PRESENTER: Mike Gardner-Sweeney has been the director of Public Works for Transportation since March 2016. Gardner-Sweeney served as acting director of the Transportation Division from December 2014 to March 2016. He has worked with the Transportation Division for the past 25 years, serving in a variety of roles in operations, planning and management, including principal transportation engineer, transportation operations and planning manager. Before joining the city, he worked at the City of Loveland, CO, as well as at RTD and TransPlan Associates, Inc., in different capacities. Gardner-Sweeney holds a Bachelor of Science degree in architectural engineering from the University of Colorado.

All About ADUs
2018-10-19 08:30 - 12:30 | The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, OR, 97703
Gain Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) expertise in your market and become an ‘ADU Specialist’.

Overview

This half-day course is intended for real estate, building and design professionals looking to increase their knowledge about Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) development in Bend in order to respond to increasing client demand for properties with ADU potential.
Professionals on the cutting edge of this emerging development trend will be able to help homeowners and developers understand site selection, development process, costs of development, and the return on investment of ADUs. This course is intended to help you understand the basic planning and building regulations for ADU development in Bend in order to better assist your clients.
Bend ADU Market
The number of ADUs being developed in Bend is on the rise thanks to a 2016 measure by the Bend City Council that makes it easier, more predictable, and less expensive for homeowners to build an ADU. More ADUs were developed in 2016 than in any previous year and this Bend Bulletin article shows permit applications are increasing exponentially. Meanwhile, in the summer of 2016, the Oregon Department of Revenue codified some important rules around the proper property taxation treatment of ADUs.

Learning Objectives

Understand what makes a property ADU-ready/eligible
Learn what is involved in the process of getting approved to build an ADU
Analyze taxation, valuation and financing options for ADUs
Understand the ADU design, permitting, and building process (attached, detached, and garage conversion)
Gain access to resources to help your clients plan for their ADU (including a budget sample, contract types, development rebate programs, and more)
Get answers to your ADU-specific questions & network with other professionals about this specialized topic

CEs & Cost
Continuing Education
OR Real Estate Agency: 4 CEs
Earth Advantage Broker Renewal: 4 CEs
CCB: 4 CEs
AIA: 4 LU/HSW CEs

Course Fee
$85 | EA Brokers, EA Builders & COAR Members
$95 | General AdmissionAccreditation Exam Fee (optional)
$29 | General Admission (EA Broker designation as prerequisite)
Special Pricing
$119 | EA Broker course + ADU Exam
Not yet an EA Broker? Take the online EA Broker course & get the ADU exam FREE! (regularly $138)

Audience
Builders, Developers, Real Estate Professionals, Remodelers, Subcontractors

Instructor

Kol Peterson: Owner of Accessory Dwelling Strategies LLC
Kol is the author of “Backdoor Revolution – The Definitive Guide to ADU Development” and owner of Accessory Dwelling Strategies LLC, a company dedicated to ADU related education, advocacy and consulting. He edits and manages accessorydwellings.org, a website that addresses ADU policy issues and features an array of ADU projects. Kol also runs Portland’s city-wide ADU tour, and he and his wife also own “Caravan – The Tiny House Hotel” in Portland, Oregon.

Interpreting Climate Change for All Audiences Workshop
2018-10-19 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Calling all educators, scientists and communications staff—join OMSI and High Desert Museum staff to learn evidence-based strategies for writing and talking about climate change in a productive and hopeful way. In this free one-day introduction to the National Network for Ocean and Climate Change Interpretation (NNOCCI) you’ll learn the basics for framing productive conversations, practicing your new skills and thinking about how you can use them in your own work.

Salmon Walk, Spring Creek
2018-10-19 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Megan Hill for a salmon walk along Spring Creek near the Metolius River. This beautiful, privately-owned property includes wetland habitat, quaking aspens, mixed conifer forests, and outstanding habitat for wildlife including kokanee and Chinook salmon. We’ll take a walk along Spring Creek and the Metolius River and observe kokanee salmon spawning in their annual rite.
Learn about efforts to restore Chinook and sockeye salmon to the Metolius River and its tributaries.
Hike Rating: This is a moderate ~2 mile hike. Portions will be on established trails and through grassy meadows.
Free. Please register online at www.deschuteslandtrust.org/hikes

CANCELED Building an ADU: A Class for Homeowners
2018-10-20 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Buy tickets here!
The goal of this class is to help you build an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) that will augment your property, maximize your space, and add flexibility to your life. This class will help you understand the essential elements of the ADU process from start to finish, which will result in a more beautiful space and will save you time and money.
The process of building an ADU can be complex, overwhelming and expensive and Kol is a homeowner and environmental professional with a passion for ADUs and a lot of practical information to share about them.

You’ll walk away from the class understanding:

The design, permitting, and building process
Relevant green building approaches and certifications
Financing, rebates, incentives, cost-saving design/build measures
Resources, references, and contacts to help you design and build your ADU

About Kol Peterson

Author of Backdoor Revolution- The Definitive Guide to ADU Development
Built a new construction ADU in NE Portland; completed in September 2011.
Organizes Portland’s City-wide ADU Tour
Owner of Caravan- The Tiny House Hotel.
Teaches ADU Class for Realtors through Earth Advantage Institute.
Editor of AccessoryDwellings.org.
Master in Design and the Environment from the Harvard Graduate School of Design
Sustainable Home Professional certification from the Earth Advantage Institute

Read more about ADUs at pdxadu.blogspot.com

Fall Garden Work Party
2018-10-20 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
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.

Fall Colors Walk, Camp Polk Meadow Preserve
2018-10-20 10:00 - 13:00 | Camp Polk Meadow Preserve, Sisters, OR, 97756, United States
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Martha Lussenhop on a fall hike at Camp Polk Meadow Preserve. Explore this historic meadow while taking in the beautiful fall colors of aspen and cottonwood. Learn about the ecology of the meadow and how the Land Trust has worked to restore it for fish and wildlife.
Hike Rating: This is a moderate ~2 mile hike. Portions will be on a gravel trail and through a grassy meadow.
Free. Please register online at www.deschuteslandtrust.org/hikes

Energy Supply Working Group Meeting - Community Climate Action Plan
2018-10-23 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The Climate Action Steering Committee (CASC) is working on a Community Climate Action Plan to implement the policy direction established by Council resolution in 2016. The Community Climate Action Plan goals are to establish a roadmap for the community to achieve fossil fuel use reductions of 40% by 2030 and 70% by 2050. Development of the Community Climate Action Plan calls for participation by the entire community. The goals are set, but how we get there is still being decided. We need community members and organizations to help us figure out how to do this for Bend.
The CASC is convening topic-specific working groups to support the development of the Bend Community Climate Action Plan. The topics include energy supply, energy in buildings, waste & materials management, and transportation. The working groups play a vital role of helping brainstorm and develop potential actions we can take as a community to meet our fossil fuel use reduction goals.
Each working group meets twice. The first meeting will focus on understanding the objectives and barriers for the sector, and the second meeting will focus on identifying climate actions.
The working group meetings for energy supply are scheduled for:
Meeting #1: Tuesday, October 23, 3-5 PM, City Council Chambers @ City Hall
Meeting #2: Tuesday, November 6, 3-5 PM, City Council Chambers @ City Hall

Summit Loop Hike, Smith Rock State Park
2018-10-24 09:00 - 16:00 | Smith Rock State Park, Terrebonne, OR, 97760, United States
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Eva Eagle for a hike along the Summit Loop Trail at Smith Rock State Park. This gorgeous loop follows the Burma Road up to a ridge overlooking famed crags like Monkey Face. On the descent, the Summit Loop trail crosses a private property protected by the Land Trust before joining the Park’s river trail. Enjoy fall colors and take in the sweeping views of the Cascade crest.
Hike Rating: This is a challenging 7-mile hike along the Summit Loop Trail at Smith Rock State Park.
Free. Please register online at www.deschuteslandtrust.org/hikes

Milkweed Planting Party
2018-10-24 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The Land Trust is excited to be helping monarch butterflies! They raised, tagged, and released some earlier this summer and are hoping to improve habitat for them in Central Oregon by planting native milkweed. Milkweed is critical to the survival of monarchs because it is the only plant the caterpillars will eat. Help us help the monarchs by planting native milkweed at Camp Polk Meadow Preserve.
This is a family friendly work party! Join us on a no-school day to make a difference in your community. Register here.

Work party with moderate physical activity. Please bring snacks and water. and tiny gloves and tiny trowels if you plan on bringing your little ones. Dress for the weather.

Two Simple Proofs of Global Warming
2018-10-24 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The “smoking guns” that prove fossil fuels are warming the Earth.
Doors open @6:30 lecture / @7pm. Free event in the Worthy Hop Mahal. Seating is limited, come early!
Humans burning fossil fuels are responsible for 100% of the excess heat building up in our oceans and atmosphere, but half the people you know are ideologically preconditioned to reject that fact. Too much of its supporting evidence comes from sources they don’t trust, and the sources they do trust provide them with an ample supply of alternative facts.
Fortunately, basic science has given us two “smoking guns” that provide the solid proof laying the blame squarely on fossil fuels. They are easy to understand, and no part of either proof is in any dispute. Here are your two talking points that will make you invincible in any global warming conversation.
About the speaker:
Science writer Brian Dunning is the host and producer of the Skeptoid podcast (skeptoid.com) with a weekly audience of 127,000 listeners, and the author of seven books on scientific skepticism. He has appeared on numerous radio shows and television documentaries, and also hosts the science video series inFact with Brian Dunning (infactvideo.com). A computer scientist by trade, Brian uses new media to showcase the rewards of science and critical thinking. He is a member of the National Association of Science Writers and lives in central Oregon with his family.

Energy Efficiency in Buildings Working Group Meeting - Community Climate Action Plan
2018-10-25 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The Climate Action Steering Committee (CASC) is working on a Community Climate Action Plan to implement the policy direction established by Council resolution in 2016. The Community Climate Action Plan goals are to establish a roadmap for the community to achieve fossil fuel use reductions of 40% by 2030 and 70% by 2050. Development of the Community Climate Action Plan calls for participation by the entire community. The goals are set, but how we get there is still being decided. We need community members and organizations to help us figure out how to do this for Bend.
The CASC is convening topic-specific working groups to support the development of the Bend Community Climate Action Plan. The topics include energy supply, energy in buildings, waste & materials management, and transportation. The working groups play a vital role of helping brainstorm and develop potential actions we can take as a community to meet our fossil fuel use reduction goals.
Each working group meets twice, and we encourage participants to try to make it to both meetings. The first meeting will focus on understanding the objectives and barriers for the sector, and the second meeting will focus on identifying climate actions.
The working group meetings for energy efficiency in buildings are scheduled for:
Meeting #1: Thursday, October 25, 3-5 PM, Brooks Room, Deschutes Public Library Downtown Bend, 507 NW Wall St.
Meeting #2: Thursday, November 8, 3-5 PM, Bend Parks and Recreation District Office Community Room, 799 SW Columbia St.

Fall Colors Hike, Metolius Preserve
2018-10-26 10:00 - 13:00 | Metolius Preserve, Camp Sherman, OR, 97730, United States
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Carol Wall for a fall colors hike at one of our flagship Preserves, the Metolius Preserve. Hike over Lake Creek and around the northern portion of the Preserve to learn about ponderosa pines and the white-headed woodpeckers that depend on them. Enjoy the brilliant yellow of changing larch trees and then, take a break by the creek and hear how native salmon are making their
return.
Hike Rating: This is an easy 3-mile hike on trails.
Free. Please register online at www.deschuteslandtrust.org/hikes
