Summer on the Farm
2022-06-28, 2022-07-05, 2022-07-12, 2022-07-19 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join Seed to Table every Tuesday from June 28-August 16th for Summer on the Farm!

This is a time for kids and families to hang out at Seed to Table and engage with staff in different gardening and cooking activities.
Free, and open to all ages.

Tubeless 101 Clinic
2022-06-28 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Learn why tubeless tires are superior to tubes and how to make the switch.

Earth Advantage Middle Housing Zoning Updates for Bend & Beyond
2022-06-29 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Learn about the impacts of HB2001 & SB458 in Bend, Oregon and all large cities in Oregon
Join us for this special edition 2-hour update webinar providing the latest in HB 2001 zoning changes for Bend and other larger housing markets.
Oregon House Bill 2001 was passed into law in 2019 thereby requiring Oregon cities with more than 2,500 people to update their ADU codes to eliminate occupancy requirements and off-street parking requirements as of January 2020 (see map of affected cities).
This code update will go into effect in Bend on July 1st, 2022. This class covers how these new residential zoning regulations under Oregon House Bill 2001 will dramatically change what can be done on residential properties, including duplexes, triplexes, quadplexes, townhouses and cottage clusters.
Simultaneously, Oregon Senate Bill 458 will be going into effect, which allows for fee simple land divisions of middle housing. This will allow a lot to be divided into multiple smaller lots, which will hopefully foster the creation of lower cost housing options in rapidly appreciating markets like Bend.
This training will address this legislative topic and provides an opportunity for attendees to consider how these zoning changes impact their development entitlements. There will be an opportunity to ask questions about these new regulations as well as market development feasibility variables.

Q&A WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
The webinar will conclude with a 30-min Q&A session that will feature the primary webinar presenter, Kol Peterson, and the City of Bend’s Senior Planner, Pauline Hardie, and Jesse Russell, owner of Hiatus Homes.
Course Fee
$25 | Regular Admission
$15 | Earth Advantage Accredited Professionals (EA Brokers, AGAs, SHPs), EA Builders, EA Builder sales staff
No cost | ADU Specialists
Questions? Please contact us at education@earthadvantage.org or (503) 968-7160 x65.

Power Hour: Homegrown Renewables Series - Community-wide 100% Renewable Energy: Can we get there?
2022-06-29 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
UPDATE: This event is now ALL virtual with no in-person event.
Register to attend virtually
The City of Bend’s Community Climate Action Plan (CCAP) calls for Bend to transition to 100% renewable energy by 2025. In the OR 2021 legislative session, HB 2021, also known as the 100% Clean For All bill, passed which will allow communities to buy renewable energy from Pacific Power or PGE through a special rate structure and a long-term contract. Come learn what this means for meeting our renewable energy goals and how you can help support this work.
At this event, we will dig into what still needs to be done to finalize this program and how communities can step up to help shape this program to ensure that it meets their needs, what kind of support there is to do just that, and the kinds of local projects that green tariff programs could support.
Meet our speakers
Mark Gamba – Mayor of Milwaukie, Oregon.
Erik Anderson, Strategic Manager – Renewable Energy and Emerging Technologies, Pacific Power
Dave Moldal, Sr. Program Manager – Renewables, Energy Trust of Oregon
Clay Deckert, Incentives Analyst, Energy Development Services, Community Renewable Energy Grants Program, Oregon Department of Energy
Jed Jorgensen, Director – Energy Solutions, Farmers Conservation Alliance
Field trip opportunity. Visit a micro hydro renewable energy site, right here in Central Oregon!
Thursday, June 30th, 10:00 am @ Swalley Irrigation District’s Ponderosa Hydroelectric plant.

Register for micro hydro tour

Power Hour | Homegrown Renewables: Micro Hydro
2022-06-30 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The City of Bend’s Community Climate Action Plan (CCAP) calls for Bend to transition to 100% renewable energy by 2025. In the OR 2021 legislative session, HB 2021, also known as the 100% Clean For All bill, passed which will allow communities to buy renewable energy from Pacific Power or PGE through a special rate structure and a long-term contract. Come learn what this means for meeting our renewable energy goals and you can help support this work.
Central Oregon can and should be a leader in the local generation of renewable energy. We have rich resources to explore here in our backyard. As the community embarks on discussions around creating an energy plan for Deschutes County and as the City of Bend explores local generation opportunities to meet renewable energy goals laid out in the Community Climate Action Plan, now is the time for us to come together and learn about the resources that are available in our community. This series will explore homegrown opportunities to produce renewable energy right here in Deschutes County and beyond.
We will kick off this event by learning about irrigation modernization with three local irrigation districts. These projects not only save water, they save energy and make renewable energy production a possibility for irrigation districts and rural communities. We’ll learn about modernization progress and renewable energy generation to date (spoiler: they are already producing A LOT of energy and more could be in the works) and what that could mean for our local energy and resiliency goals.
These events are meant to be exploratory and not necessarily answer which sources of energy are the best for each community. Rather, we want to see communities engage in robust dialogue about what is available so that when it comes to making energy plans, we all have some foundational knowledge to work from.

Register for the tour
Meet our speakers
Jer Camarata, General Manager, Swalley Irrigation District. Jer holds two degrees in Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning, a BLA and MLA with honors — regional resource planning, GIS and database, and land use were his acedemic focus. Jer has over twenty years experience in the water resource industry and has led two irrigation districts in Oregon — Swalley ID, Bend and Farmers ID, Hood River — taking responsibility for large-scale irrigation and hydropower infrastructure assets.
At Swalley, Jer strives to achieve environmentally and economically sustainable energy and irrigation service for the common good. As Swalley’s executive officer, he has charge of the staff, oversees field and office operations, proposes and manages budgets, spearheads strategic planning efforts, implements large-scale capital improvement projects, and is responsible for implementing and interpreting policy as well as engaging in and executing District negotiations, contracts, and agreements.
Marc Thalacker, Manager, Three Sisters Irrigation District.
Marc has been the manager of Three Sisters Irrigation District since 1997. As a farmer in Central Oregon since 1988 he has firsthand experience in the needs of irrigators. At the beginning of his irrigation management career Marc saw the writing on the wall and started pre-emptive measures to restore water to the creek while maintaining, and improving, water distribution to TSID patrons.
Over the last 25 years TSID has piped the district with HDPE pipe and installed the 700 kW Watson Hydroelectric facility, which generated close to 3 MW in 2016. The 200 kW Micro-Hydro Demonstration Project was installed in 2018. The current project is a 300 kW McKenzie Hydroelectric facility which will be completed in 2022.
Marc has been recognized for his work in conservation by various agencies and lauded by TSID patrons for his work in improving irrigation water distribution. His ultimate goal is to make TSID carbon neutral. Marc serves on several boards including Oregon Water Resources Congress and Family Farm Alliance and is actively involved in water and energy legislation.
Doug Watson, Director of Hydro, Central Oregon Irrigation District. Doug is a Central Oregon native that recently parted ways with the United States Navy to pursue his career and opportunities within the Hydro community. He has a degree in renewable energy from Northwest Renewable Energy Institute. More geared towards wind/solar until introduced to hydroelectric generation to which he saw a better way to benefit and impact his community. He works continuously to keep both of COID’s Powerhouse facilities running at peak performance. Upholding the highest of standards for his facilities through FERC license and keeping Siphon Power project with LEHI certification. He manages all aspects from the business side of operations to maintenance. Doug also took on the roll of modernizing and upgrading the COID irrigation system via remote operations and controls giving water management features to piping projects and paving the way for the future operations.

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Learn more about renewable energy goals in Central Oregon, the new green tariff program, and how you can support these efforts
Wednesday, June 29th, 5:00-7:00 @ The Environmental Center or tune in virtually.

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Bend COTA Work Events
2022-06-30, 2022-07-07, 2022-07-14 | 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.

Bend 101
2022-07-07 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Are you new to Bend? Looking to learn more about Bend and become engaged in the community?
Whether you moved here recently, or several years ago, Bend 101 is dedicated to connecting you with the information and resources to engage and thrive in the place where you live. You’ll meet both new and longtime residents and make meaningful relationships.

First Bend Meetup: Fridays For Future
2022-07-09 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Fridays for Future (FFF) is an organization created by Greta Thunberg to demand climate action all over the world. There is now an FFF group in Bend and we are looking for people to help organize and fight for our future!

We will be making protest signs, eating snacks, and getting to know each other! Make sure to bring supplies to make a sign and a snack to share if you can. Meet at Drake Park by the wooden bridge.
IG: @fridaysforfuture_bend – DM us with any questions!

Vermicomposting with Worthy Garden Club
2022-07-10, 2022-07-11 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Learn how to harness the power of worms to turn your food waste into compost for your garden!

About this event

Vermicomposting is the method of using worms to convert food and other organic waste into fertilizer. It is a great way to reduce household food waste, produce inexpensive fertilizer, and requires less maintenance than traditional composting methods. In this workshop participants will learn about

Benefits of composting with worms
Tools, materials, and steps to start a vermicompost bin
How to feed your worms
Troubleshooting and maintaining your worm bin
Harvesting and using finished castings

Register here!

Food Waste and Composting Workshop - Sisters
2022-07-11 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Learn how to reduce food waste and why it matters, and explore pros and cons of various composting systems. Located in the Sisters High School Lecture-Drama Room & Greenhouse

Did you know that wasted food makes up over 25% of waste at Knott Landfill by tonnage – making it the largest category of waste in the landfill? Yet, in Deschutes County, 1 in 8 people is food insecure, meaning they don’t always know where their next meal will come from.
And perhaps most astounding of all, the average family of four tosses $1600 worth of food every year. We’re better than that. It’s time to rethink food waste, and we want to help you do it.
This free interactive workshop will dig into why food waste matters, how to reduce food waste in the first place, and strategies for composting at home or in our community. Workshop will cover pros and cons of different styles of compost bins outside in our Learning Garden. Open to adults and youth, composting beginners and pros! Attendees will be entered into a drawing for an at home composting system.
Plus, attendees will be entered to win a raffle prize for a home compost system!
Presented by our Rethink Waste and Garden Education Programs, in partnership with Seed to Table

Register Here!

Coastal Oregon Conservation and the Land-Sea Connection
2022-07-11 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Worthy Garden Club welcomes Paul Engelmeyer from Portland Audubon to talk about Coastal Oregon conservation and the land-sea connection. Drawing upon his years of service for Oregon’s Ocean Policy Advisory Council as well as his experience managing multiple coastal lands, Paul will cover a range of coastal Oregon conservation issues and strategies as well as updates on Oregon’s five marine reserves, the Cape Perpetua Marine Reserve and Seabird Protected Area.

Heat Pump Water Heaters- Builders share their experience
2022-07-12 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join the Electrify Coalition and hear from 3 home builders about their experience installing heat pump water heaters in new homes.

Happy Hour in the Garden
2022-07-12 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, OR, 97703
This year, Happy Hour in the Garden will run from March through October. Instead of weekly, this volunteer event will be on the *1st & 3rd Tuesdays*, kicking off Tuesday, March 1st. Stop by anytime between 4-6 on the following dates to help out in the garden and enjoy a bubbly beverage. Family friendly, no experience or tools necessary.
Contact Denise Rowcroft, Garden Program Manager, if you have any questions about getting involved.

March 1 & 15 (March & April beer sponsored by Worthy Garden Club)
April 5 & 19
May 3 & 17 (May & June beer sponsored by Boneyard Beer)
June 7 & 21

Due to summer trips, please note that summer dates (July & August) are the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month!

July 12 & 26 (July & August beer sponsored by Deschutes Brewery)
*August 9 & 23* (Note, this is the 2nd & 4th Tuesday, rescheduled due to planned time off)
September 6 & 20 (Sept & Oct beer sponsored by 10 Barrel Brewing Co)
October 4 & 18

City of Bend Environment and Climate Committee Meeting: Home Energy Score
2022-07-14 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Thursday, July 14, 2022 Meeting Information
HYBRID MEETING NOTICE
The Environment and Climate Committee will conduct a meeting virtually through Zoom and in person at the City Council Chambers, 710 NW Wall Street, Thursday, July 14, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
To Attend by Computer; Pre-register here: https://bendoregon-gov.zoom.us/j/85493552948?pwd=[REDACTED]
You will receive an email confirmation with a personal link/information to connect via computer or phone
To Attend by Phone (No Pre-registering Required):
Call-in Phone Number: 1-888-788-0099
Webinar ID: 854 9355 2948
Passcode: [REDACTED]
YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/3NL1julxsu8
Technical Difficulties Connecting to this Meeting: Call 541-410-9341
For additional information, please contact: Cassie Lacy, Senior Management Analyst, at (541) 323-8587 or by email at clacy@bendoregon.gov.

Getting from Here to There: Transportation Visions and Realities for Central Oregon
2022-07-14 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The July Transportation Forum will provide insights on current transportation and transit projects in Central Oregon, including an update on the status of Bend’s Transportation System Plan (TSP—20-year assessment and plan for transportation needs) as well as a review of available Federal and State funding for transportation and transit improvements. Innovative regional priority changes incorporate responses to climate change, accommodating more electric vehicles, and increasing transit and bike/pedestrian mobility. Yet a significant question remains: Without dedicated funding streams for transportation, can Central Oregon fulfill these priorities and optimize transit for all, particularly in the face of our relentless growth?

Listen & Envision: Bend Vision Project Community Workshop
2022-07-14, 2022-07-20 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
At the virtual ‘Listen & Envision’ workshop, Bend residents will discuss community values, challenges, and ways to make Bend a better place.

About this event

We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to stand up for the greater Bend area. With input and support from community members and partners, the Envision Bend nonprofit organization is overseeing an inclusive process to craft an Action Plan to make Bend a great place for all.
We want to make sure the Action Plan is bold and visionary — and that it represents the priorities of people in the community. This five-year Action Plan will include a vision statement, strategies, projects, and programs, as well as lead partnering organizations to see the work to fruition. The Action Plan is scheduled to be completed and released to the community in 2023.
Community input is vital to the Action Plan. As part of what is known as the Bend Vision Project, the Envision Bend organization is hosting a series of virtual “Listen & Envision” workshops to gather input on community challenges and solutions from residents, so that local priorities can be reflected in the plan. We want to make sure that the plan tackles the most pressing challenges and delivers for all of those who call the greater Bend area home.
Join a virtual event and have your voice heard. During the 1.5-hour virtual workshop, you will hear about the Bend Vision Project’s planning process and you will have the opportunity to provide input about the future of the community. The event will be led by a moderator who will help guide the conversation around a series of questions
If you cannot attend this workshop but would like to get involved in the Bend Vision Project, please visit envisionbend.org.
If you have questions, please reach out to steve@envisionbend.org.

Indigenous Perspectives on Earth, Water and Sky featuring Rena Priest
2022-07-14 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Register now for the webinar “A Sense of Place: Indigenous Perspectives of Earth, Water and Sky,” featuring Rena Priest, enrolled member of the Lummi Nation and Washington State Poet Laureate -Space is limited so please register now.

Raise the Deschutes Seminar Series
2022-07-14 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
What’s Wrong with Our Rivers?
Hydrology and Water Management in the Upper Deschutes Basin
​Presenters: DRC and Oregon Water Resources Department ​(Jonathan LaMarche)
Deschutes River Conservancy’s Raise the Deschutes Seminar Series was created to increase regional water knowledge, understanding of local issues, and awareness of available solutions.

High Desert Garden Tour
2022-07-16 09:00 - 15:30 | OR
Join us for the 27th annual High Desert Garden Tour!
This year will feature six gardens in the Bend area. Ticket books are $10.00 per person and include map/driving directions to garden locations. Children 18 and under are free. Ticket books will be available beginning Thursday, July 7th: In Bend, Moonfire and Sun Nursery, Strictly Organic Coffee and Whistle Stop Farm and Flowers. In Redmond:OSU Extension Service. In Prineville: OSU Extension Service. In Madras: OSU Extension Service. Thank you to our sponsors Moofire and Sun Garden Center, Strictly Organic Coffee Company, Whistle Stop Farm and Flowers, High Desert Farms, Madras Garden Depot, McPheeters Turf, Mike’s Tree Farm & Nursery, Landsystems Nursery.

Location details will be provided to attendees.

Jul 16, 2022 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
$10.00

Contact for questions and requests for accessibility-related accommodations
Lisa Cowan
lisa.cowan@oregonstate.edu

541-548-6088

Central Oregon Beekeeping Association July Club Meeting
2022-07-18 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Magnificent Monarchs & other Central Oregon Butterflies
COBKA welcomes Amanda Egertson from the Deschutes Land Trust to talk about butterflies!
Meeting will begin at 6, but please join us at 5:30 for our Beginner’s Corner.

Hope to see you there! 16 NW Kansas Ave, Bend, OR 97703 (The Environmental Center)
(For those who prefer to join us remotely, we have added a zoom link on our website to share live video of the meeting) https://cobeekeeping.org/event-4822032

Recycling Modernization Act listening session
2022-07-19 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
You can get involved with the Recycling Modernization Act, too! On July 19th from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m, listen in on the Technical Workgroup as they evaluate a uniform, statewide recyclable materials collection list.

Repair Café
2022-07-20 17:30 - 19:30 | The Gear Fix, 550 Industrial Way, Suite 183, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
Join us for our in-person Repair Café on Wednesday, July 20, 5:30-7:30pm at Gear Fix!
The Environmental Center’s Rethink Waste Project coordinates with an amazing group of volunteer fixers to host Repair Cafés every few months. This will be the first in-person Repair Café in Central Oregon since 2020. These free events connect people with broken stuff to people who like to fix stuff – they’re all about repairing things (together). Stuff like, jewelry, small appliances and electronics, outdoor gear, clothing, and more. Repair Cafés are held around the world! Repairing with other people saves natural resources, prevents waste, and cultivates community. Learn more at envirocenter.org/tec-events/repair-cafe/
Not sure if it can be fixed? Bring it!
Contact: udara@envirocenter.org with questions or if you’re interested in being a volunteer fixer!

Power Hour | Creating an Energy Plan for Deschutes County
2022-07-21 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
This will be a hybrid event. If you would like to attend the event virtually via a livestream, sign up for the here and you will get the livestream details the day before the event.
This past year The Environmental Center, in collaboration with Sustainable Northwest, has hosted a Resource Assistance for Rural Environments (RARE) AmeriCorps member, Grace Andrews. Grace has been researching best practices for rural energy planning and leading the development of a toolkit to help communities create baseline energy inventories along with a group of OSU-Cascades interns. Come learn about her work and how it will shape conversations about the future of energy in Deschutes County.
Meet our speaker
Grace Andrews, Energy Program Coordinator, The Environmental Center. Grace is an AmeriCorps member with Resource Assistance for Rural Environments (RARE), a program that increases capacity for communities across Oregon to tackle community-based projects. She recently graduated from Colby College with a B.A. in Environmental Science, where she enjoyed working with the writing center and the outdoor orientation program for first year students. She is excited to be in Central Oregon and explore the beauty it has to offer. You can find her hiking, paddling a canoe or kayak, skiing downhill or XC, or on a rainy day, curled up with a cup of tea and a good book.
Register for Power Hour
