The Environmental Center

2nd SHOW: 6th Annual Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show
2016-01-14 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show is an annual fundraising event for REALMS Magnet School. Started in 2010, this fundraiser features an eclectic, wearable art runway show (featuring both trash fashion and re-fashioned garments), a live and silent auction, and a gallery style marketplace (where contributing local artists sell and showcase thier work).

On Thursday, January 14th there will be two shows.
FIRST SHOW – 6PM (Doors open at 5:00PM) – all ages
SECOND SHOW – 8:30PM (Doors open at 7:30PM) – 21and over (ID Required)
Local food and drink willl be available for purchase.
Contact: Amy Anderson
541-322-5323 (office)
rubbishrenewed@gmail.com
Please DO NOT print your ticket! The event organizers will have an electronic list of everyone who purchased tickets.

Grannies (and Friends) Against Bullies - Public Rally
2016-01-15 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Central Oregon Bitterbrush Broads, Great Old Broads for Wilderness
Grannies (and Friends) Against BULLIES — A Public Rally in support of OUR PUBLIC LANDS
PLEASE JOIN the Friends of Malheur National Wildlife Refuge and the Great Old Broads for Wilderness to send a message to the armed militia trying to steal Malheur Wildlife Refuge: “get out, go home, and give the public back its wildlife refuge.”
Speakers include Alice Elshoff, a board member of the Friends and Julie Weikel, a Harney County resident who participated in the process to develop a Comprehensive Conservation Plan for Malheur National Wildlife Refuge that included local ranchers and won a national award.
Rally organizers believe PUBLIC LANDS are part of AMERICA’S HERITAGE and the government must enforce the laws that protect our public lands. These laws should be evaluated through a democratic process, not through bullying, intimidation, and armed anarchy.
To RSVP CLICK HERE.

Free Trainings! Connect with Oregon as a SOLVE leader
2016-01-16 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
From the high deserts of the eastern part of our state, to the peaks of Mount Hood and Mount Jefferson, all the way through our thriving forests and to our rocky coast, our natural areas are what make Oregon unique and special. At SOLVE we’re committed to bringing Oregonians together to improve and preserve our environment and we need your help this spring. Become a SOLVE project leader to help connect volunteers across the state to hands on projects where they can make a difference. There are a variety of leadership roles for every level of interest. Check out our upcoming trainings below or contact us for more details!
Upcoming Training Dates
Volunteer Action Training – January 16
*Lunch Provided – 10 am – 4 pm at the SOLVE office in Portland.
Stream Team Captain Training – January 26, 28 and 30
*Refreshments provided during evening courses, lunch provided on Saturday – times vary.
To learn more about SOLVE’s free community trainings visit solveoregon.org, click ‘Get Involved’ and ‘SOLVE Trainings’ or contact us at 503-844-9571 ext 332 or info@solveoregon.org.

Congressman Walden Meetings
2016-01-18 - 2016-01-19 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The Congressman is hosting a series of meetings here in Central Oregon. Please see the list below and attend a meeting near you:
Monday, January 18, 2016
What: Wilderness and fire risk meeting with Crooked River Ranch residents
When: 11:00 am
Where: Crooked River Ranch Fire Station, 6971 SW Shad Road, Terrebonne
What: Ochoco Forest wilderness meeting
When: 1:30 pm
Where: Room 1868, 152 NW 4th St., Prineville
What: Roundtable with Mayor George Endicott
When: 3:30 pm
Where: Redmond Airport, 2522 SE Jesse Butler Circle, Redmond
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
What: Bend Senior High School Visit
When: 10:30am
Where: Bend Senior High School, 230 NE 6th St, Bend

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service
2016-01-18 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Make it a Day On, Not a Day Off!
Volunteer Connect invites YOU to honor the legacy of Dr. King and participate in the 7th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service. Projects hosted by nonprofits throughout Central Oregon are available for volunteers of all ages from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Browse service opportunities at volunteerconnectnow.org or call 541-385-8977 and sign up today to make your community a better place!

Farm to Table Dinner
2016-01-18 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The Capital, Bend’s newest restaurant and club is launching it’s first Farm to Table Dinner on Monday Jan. 18th with 5% of the proceeds going to HDFFA. The dinner features Fields Farm & DD Ranch products paired with Red Tank cider and GoodLife beer. Dine Local & Support HDFFA!
Chef Jesse Romero’s Winter Family Meal is the first of a series of seasonal dinners featuring local food and drink. We invite you to join us for a community dining experience and discussion.

6 Courses with pairings
Q&A with Farmers, Brewers, and Chef Jesse Romero

Each ticket is for one seat at a four person table or booth. You may have other community members seated with you. If you would like to sit with a particular group please arrive together.

Hold em' for Habitat
2016-01-18, 2016-01-25 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Come play poker with fun folks while supporting Bend Area Habitat!
Every Monday at 6:30 p.m.
Jake’s Diner
2210 NE Highway 20, Bend Oregon
$5 Suggested donation per play

Facing Climate Change
2016-01-18, 2016-01-25, 2016-02-01 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The apocalyptic story of the current climate crisis is nothing new. What is new is the research emerging on why we have failed to act. Social psychologists have recently identified some of the reasons behind the inertia caused by fear, guilt, anger, despair and helplessness. These are the emotions experienced by the very individuals ⎯you and I⎯ in whose hands it lies to make the necessary changes that will enrich our lives, make us more resilient, restore self-‐identity, strengthen our communities, and ensure a livable planet both for ourselves and our more-‐than-‐human relatives. Join us on Monday nights to share and contribute towards this critical shift in consciousness.
Based on Living Systems Theory, “The Work That Reconnects,” Deep Ecology and ancient spiritual traditions, the class is guided by long-‐time activist/filmmaker/yoga instructor, Vanessa Schulz.

Rally For Malheur
2016-01-19 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
From 12-1pm on Tuesday, January 19, concerned citizens will come together across the Pacific Northwest to peacefully express our support for the Malheur Wildlife Refuge and its public servant caretakers.
Rally For Malheur – BEND
Tuesday, January 19, noon
Crow’s Feet Commons/Riverfront Plaza
875 NW Brooks St, Bend

High Desert Speaker Series: Sagebrush Sisters
2016-01-19 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Last June, three stalwart Oregonian women – hale and hearty despite their combined 200 and some odd years – hiked more than 50 miles along the pronghorn antelope migration route between Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge in Nevada and Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge in Oregon. The goal: fulfill a shared lifelong dream to raise awareness about the sagebrush stronghold and critical wildlife habitat that is the land between.
The Oregon Natural Desert Association’s High Desert Speaker Series returns to Bend on January 19th at 7pm with the short film Sagebrush Sisters, a documentary about that hike, and a panel discussion with the three hikers moderated by ONDA’s Greater Hart-Sheldon Region Coordinator Jeremy Austin.
Doors open at 6:30pm at the Old Stone Church in downtown Bend. Sagebrush Sisters: Hiking the Greater Hart-Sheldon Region chronicles the journey of Alice Elshoff, then 80, of Bend, Julie Weikel, 68, of Princeton, and Helen Harbin, 65, of Bend. The event is free and open to the public, and guests are asked to reserve their seats.
Help spread the word on Facebook!

This Changes Everything, the film
2016-01-20 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Climate champions Naomi Klein and Avi Lewis explore the premise that climate peril is not about carbon, it’s about capitalism. Can we dominate nature, take what we want, and never pay the consequences? Can we use the climate crisis to transform our failed economic system into something radically better? This film explores communities on the front lines of global warming, challenges entrenched policies, and considers how we can work with nature for a more just, sustainable economy and planet.
“Klein and Lewis paint a picture of a post-fossil-fueled, post-capitalist future that seems not only within reach, but like a place where we actually want to live.” – YES Magazine

$5 donation at the door.

Locavore Food School Presents: Beginning Beekeeping for 2016
2016-01-21 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Central Oregon Locavore proudly hosts the “Locavore Food School” program that is the culmination of many nutritionally-minded volunteers and community members including doctors, nurses, nutritionists, chefs and alternative health care practitioners. Locavore’s Food School brings you monthly installments of nutrition and cooking classes.
Learn How to Become a Phenomenal Backyard Beekeeper in 2016!
The class is intended for those looking to begin beekeeping this spring and for those considering taking up the hobby but seeking additional information. We will go over some fun facts about bees, cover equipment needs and the parts of a bee hive, basic bee biology, the various bee races, when to start your hive, where to place it, where to get bees and the costs. This is the time of year to be thinking about bees, as they are generally all sold out in the spring when one starts looking to get started!
A brief overview of the threat mites are to bees, and the topic of whether or not to treat (use chemicals in the hive) for mites will also be introduced.
About Ron and Carolyn
We have been in central Oregon since 1977 and we each have educational backgrounds in the biological sciences. The years of living here have taught my wife and I the ins and outs of successful gardening in central Oregon. (Carolyn spent many years working for Doug at the Redmond Greenhouse before it closed) We both enjoy working our large organic garden and though not official via taking classes, Carolyn is certainly a master organic gardener in her own right. You would not believe what she produces here in the high desert of central Oregon. We work together but I tend more to the fruit trees, grapes and berries while she focuses on the garden. It’s through our organic gardening experience that we became interested in beekeeping and this season will be our eighth year of keeping bees.

Environmental Priorities for the 2016 Legislative Session at Pints and Politics
2016-01-21 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join OLCV and special guests Bend City Councilor Barb Campbell and Page Atcheson of Renew Oregon for a lively discussion about the upcoming legislative session. Learn about Oregon Conservation Network’s priorities for a healthy Oregon and find out how, together, we can make important progress for the environment in 2016!
RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/125147064530677/

COTA Movie Night - Off The Beaten Path
2016-01-21 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
OFF THE BEATEN PATH – A Fatbike Film
Old. St Francis School Theater
9p.m. | $5 per person, cash only | Minors accompanied by parent or guardian

Fatback Bikes and Pine Mountain Sports are rolling out our 2016 Central Oregon Trail Alliance Movie Night @ McMenamins series with a new fatbike film! We’ll kick off the new year with OFF THE BEATEN PATH at COTA Movie Night on Thu Jan 21!
Off The Beaten Path shows that fatbiking is somewhat of a natural progression of mountain biking. Early mountain bikers were looking to create bikes that allowed them to ride on terrain and in conditions they otherwise wouldn’t be able to. Many now look to fat bikes for the same reason.
Produced by First Track Productions, Off The Beaten Path features a unique cast of characters and imagery of huge-tired bikes riding in places bicycles have never been. Shot in lots of beautiful locations, their riding surface includes snow, ice, sand, water, rock, pavement and… lots of big air!
Come join us at McMenamins! We’ll have Fuzzy John Mylne in attendance and Bend-based Fatback fatbikes on display in the theater.
Movie Night at McMenamins raises funds and awareness for Central Oregon Trail Alliance. This January Movie Night will designate all funds from the door be used for fatbike-specific trails in Central Oregon!

Sustainable Homes Professional (SHP) Course
2016-01-22 | Central Oregon Builder’s Association Office, 1051 NE 4th St. , Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Bend, Oregon session runs January 22-June 17, 2016, 9am-5pm. $100 Early Bird Discount ends January 1.
Join this interactive six-month accreditation program and learn cutting edge high performance building best practices from our expert instructors, Stephen Aiguier (Portland) & Bruce Sullivan (Bend), as they guide participants through their own green projects and shares practical insights on the following:

Building science fundamentals & moisture management
High performance wall & roof assemblies
Integrated system design & mechanical/whole house performance testing
Indoor air quality, green material considerations
& health impacts
Water conservation techniques

Each two-day module integrates lecture and discussion, hands-on exercises, a guest speaker and two tours of certified homes. Outside work includes homework assignments, quizzes, readings and a final project that puts principles into practice. A certification exam at the end of the course allows participants to earn the designation of an accredited Sustainable Homes Professional (SHP). Earth Advantage also provides marketing support to help graduates gain visibility as informed green professionals.
Cost
$100 Early Bird Discount ends Jan 1
$950 | Earth Advantage Builders & Earth Advantage Professionals: AGAs, EA Brokers, CAKE/EPS Auditors (regularly $1400)
$1050 | COBA Members, PHnw Members & Certified Sustainable Business Advisors (regularly $1500)
$1175 | General Admission (regularly $1625)

Meet Your Farmer Dinner Series: Deschutes Brewery Featuring Barley Beef
2016-01-22 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Meet Your Farmer is an organized dinner event attended by a chosen featured local farmer and held in a restaurant that prepares the meal using as many of the featured farmer’s products as possible, supplemented by other local ingredients. Attendees are treated to a presentation given by the featured farmer about his or her farm and products while they enjoy their meal.
Menu
Mini Beef Wellingtons with Chanterelle mushroom duxelles, Pecorino cheese, Fresh rosemary and parsley
Grilled Radicchio and Kale Salad with Pickled Fennel, Jicama, and Honeycrisp Apples, Smoked Bleu Cheese Candied Pecans and a Warm Maple Bacon Vinaigrette
Abyss Barley Beef Braised Short Ribs with Barley Risotto, Natural jus and Microgreens
Obsidian Stout Chocolate mousse roulade, Chocolate hazelnut sponge cake and Obsidian chocolate mousse macaron, Bonta salted vanilla gelato
Beer pairing $5 – One 4oz Deschutes brew per course. Full bar also available.

Winter Wildlands Alliance Backcountry Film Festival
2016-01-22 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Grab your winter adventure list and goggles to tune into a night of human-powered winter celebration at the 11th Annual Backcountry Film Festival.
Mark your calendars for a screening at the Volcanic Theatre Pub in Bend on January 22nd, or at The Belfry in Sisters on January 30th.
The Festival is co-hosted by the Boise-based Winter Wildlands Alliance and Discover Your Forest, the local non-profit partner of the Deschutes National Forest. Produced by Winter Wildlands Alliance, Backcountry Film Festival is shown at more than 100 screenings around the world. The festival is renowned for its collaboration with filmmakers from all corners of the globe, ranging grassroots to professional. The festival provides a fresh line-up committed to get everyone from van dwellers to weekend warriors awakened to the powder turns as well as environmental initiatives happening all around the world. Funds raised for Discover Your Forest will go to Project SNOW (Studying Nature Outdoors in Winter), a program dedicated to providing a rich outdoor education experience for over 2,000 kids in Central Oregon.
These events will sell out so get your tickets early!
Sisters Show
Bend Show

For more information about this event contact: Keili Bell, WWA, Boise (208) 344-8692 Contact: Rika Nelson, Discover Your Forest, Bend (541) 301-1844

SOLVE Stream Team Captain Training
2016-01-26 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
From the high deserts of the eastern part of our state, to the peaks of Mount Hood and Mount Jefferson, all the way through our thriving forests and to our rocky coast, our natural areas are what make Oregon unique and special. At SOLVE we’re committed to bringing Oregonians together to improve and preserve our environment and we need your help this spring. Become a SOLVE project leader to help connect volunteers across the state to hands on projects where they can make a difference. There are a variety of leadership roles for every level of interest. Check out our upcoming trainings below or contact us for more details!
Stream Team Captain Training – January 26, 28 and 30
Training Schedule:
Tuesday, January 26, 6-8:30 pm at the SOLVE office: stewardship, watershed basics, restoration strategies, and examples.
Thursday, January 28, 6-8:30 pm at the SOLVE office: community involvement, working w/ volunteers, work-party management, and leadership techniques.
Saturday, January 30, 10am – 3pm: FIELD DAY – Location To Be Determined: project examples, planting techniques, invasive plant removal techniques, and native plant identification.
Stream Team Captains lead volunteers on stream restoration and enhancement projects throughout the Portland-metro area. SOLVE adopts restoration sites for three to five years working with volunteers, community groups, crews, agencies and other non-profit partners to improve the health and function of stream corridors and wetlands. Stream Team Captains provide leadership, organization and supervision to volunteers for Saturday morning events. Stream Team Captains also instruct volunteers in invasive plant removal techniques and proper planting techniques while working closely with SOLVE staff to fulfill stream restoration and enhancement goals. Upon completion of this training, Stream Team Captains commit to lead at least three Team Up volunteer events involving planting native species, invasive plant removal, native plant identification, mulching, and watering. Additional training in basic botany, bioengineering, advanced classes in native and invasive plant ID, as well as winter twig ID are also available to Stream Team Captains during the course of the year.
*Refreshments provided during evening courses, lunch provided on Saturday – times vary.
To learn more about SOLVE’s free community trainings visit solveoregon.org, click ‘Get Involved’ and ‘SOLVE Trainings’ or contact us at 503-844-9571 ext 332 or info@solveoregon.org.

Oregon Wild Wednesday: Exploring the Arctic's Noatak River
2016-01-27 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join Oregon Wild at Crows Feet Commons for a pint and an adventure story at this special Oregon Wild Wednesday event.
Crows Feet Commons and Oregon Wild have teamed up to educate and share tales of epic backcountry adventures as told by members of our local community. As Bendites (or Bendians), the love for exploring mountains, rivers, deserts and other wild places are rooted into the core of our soul. Bend is a special place filled with people who have been on epic wilderness expeditions all over the globe. The Wild Wednesday series is about giving local adventurers a stage to tell their story and inspire the rest of us about what’s possible on this massive, yet small globe.
On January 27th, We will present Karen Lillebo and Mike Riley who will share their story and a slideshow about a month long trip down the Noatak River in the heart of the Arctic. Hear stories of close encounters with wildlife, frigid waters, and unknown territories.
What: Oregon Wild Wednesday: “Exploring the Noatak River – Heart of the Arctic”, with Karen Lillebo & Mike Riley. Free and open to all ages.
When: Wednesday, January 27, 2016, 5:30-8:00 pm (Presentations start at 6:00 pm)
Where: Crows Feet Commons, 875 NW Brooks St, Bend
WIN!: Everyone who attends this free event can enter Oregon Wild’s free raffle for great prizes like Columbia Sportswear gear, Oregon Wild swag, and more! You must be present to win.

January Nature Night: Salmon in the Deschutes
2016-01-27 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Large, ocean-going salmon historically returned annually to the Deschutes River and many of its tributaries. Today salmon and steelhead are coming back to their home waters after an absence of nearly 50 years. Join retired fisheries biologist Don Ratliff for an illustrated overview of salmon and steelhead in the Deschutes River basin. Learn about their historic and present distributions, their life histories, and how they fit into the extremely diverse river system that is the Deschutes River. This presentation is free, but you must get your ticket online.
***This Nature Night is currently full, but please put your name on the waitlist using the “Register Now” link. We often have seats that become available prior to the show!***
Check out the February Nature Night and March Nature Night.

Green Drinks at G5
2016-01-28 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Every other month, The Environmental Center and our Green Spot business partners host Green Drinks – a networking event with a mix of business and community members.
To kick off 2016, we’ll be heading over to the downtown offices of G5, a leading provider of digital marketing effectiveness in the property management sector. Come learn how a local big business (with 190 employees!) practices sustainability. We’ll chat about some challenges larger organizations face and solutions to help you save energy and reduce waste regardless of these scenarios.
G5 is located at 550 NW Franklin Ave., Suite 200. Head up to the second floor to the main lobby and we’ll meet you there!
The event will be in collaboration with Humm Kombucha, who will be giving away an awesome raffle prize near the end of the evening. Don’t miss out!

Green Drinks is an international concept and is an enjoyable way to network, learn about local businesses and their sustainability efforts, and have an eco-conscious drink or two! Bring your own cup and consider carpooling, walking, biking or transit to get to the event!

Purnima! A Night of Bollywood Eats and Beats
2016-01-29 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Central Oregon Locavore’s annual Purnima is a lavish feast and dance party featuring fragrant spices, alluring flavors, and the exotic music of Bollywood.
Purnima, “Night of the Full Moon,” celebrates the night with exotic elixirs from Dogwood Cabin’s head mistress, Phoebe Pedersen, sultry Bollywood beats by DJ Runi and DJ N8TURE, and hand-crafted Indian cuisine by Chef Runi of The Curry Shack.
Meals are served ala carte via small plates. Mix and match to your heart’s desire. Farmer sponsors include: Juniper Jungle Farm, Fields Farm, and White Diamond Ranch. These dishes will tickle your senses and delight the palate. More information can be found on attached press release and on our website.

Weekend For Water
2016-01-30 - 2016-01-31 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Water is life, and Oregonians consistently rank it as their top environmental priority. Oregon has more rivers designated as wild and scenic than any other state. People travel from across the nation to raft our wild waters and fish for salmon or trout. Our thriving agricultural industry depends on clean and plentiful water, as do our wildlife, cities, industries, and everyone who lives here. Yet our waterways (rivers, lakes, and wetlands) are at risk.
You can make a difference. Take your friends for a pint at a local brewery on January 30th or 31st on the Weekend for Water. A portion of proceeds will go to support watershed protection and the water quality required for crafting exceptional Oregon beer.
HOSTED BY
Oregon Environmental Council and Oregon Brewshed Alliance/Oregon Wild
Ask for details at these participating breweries:
Arch Rock Brewing (Gold Beach)
Culmination Brewing (Portland)
Cascade Brewing Company (Portland)
Gigantic Brewing Company (Portland)
McMenamins Brewing (All of Oregon) – @ Old St. Francis School, $1 of every pint and growler of Hammerhead Ale will be donated
Ninkasi Brewing Company (Eugene) – Ninkasi is participating on January 28
Oakshire Brewing Company (Eugene)
Laurelwood Brewing (Portland)
Standing Stone Brewing Company (Ashland)
Uptown Market (Lake Oswego)
Widmer Brothers (Portland)
Worthy Brewing (Bend) – $1 per pint will be donated

Winter Wildlands Alliance Backcountry Film Festival
2016-01-30 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Grab your winter adventure list and goggles to tune into a night of human-powered winter celebration at the 11th Annual Backcountry Film Festival.
Mark your calendars for a screening at the Volcanic Theatre Pub in Bend on January 22nd, or at The Belfry in Sisters on January 30th.
The Festival is co-hosted by the Boise-based Winter Wildlands Alliance and Discover Your Forest, the local non-profit partner of the Deschutes National Forest. Produced by Winter Wildlands Alliance, Backcountry Film Festival is shown at more than 100 screenings around the world. The festival is renowned for its collaboration with filmmakers from all corners of the globe, ranging grassroots to professional. The festival provides a fresh line-up committed to get everyone from van dwellers to weekend warriors awakened to the powder turns as well as environmental initiatives happening all around the world. Funds raised for Discover Your Forest will go to Project SNOW (Studying Nature Outdoors in Winter), a program dedicated to providing a rich outdoor education experience for over 2,000 kids in Central Oregon. T
These events will sell out so get your tickets early!
Sisters Show
Bend Show

For more information about this event contact: Keili Bell, WWA, Boise (208) 344-8692 Contact: Rika Nelson, Discover Your Forest, Bend (541) 301-1844

Support Outdoor School For All
2016-02-01 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Come find out how you can be a part of saving outdoor school for all 5th/6th graders in Oregon! We need your signature on State Bill 439 to get to the ballot in November so the state will fully fund every 5th/6th grader to attend a weeklong outdoor school program. 10,000 signatures are needed just in Central Oregon alone, and you can help be a part of this movement.
When: Monday, February 1st (see time slots below)
Where: Bend Library downtown (in the Brooks Room)
Free of charge; this will be a quick info session with time to ask questions, sign the petition, and to be trained on becoming a signature gatherer for the near future if interested
Volunteers are needed to help within the next 5 months to gather these signatures. You can also support this movement by simply signing the bill yourself at the event; make sure you are registered to vote in the state of Oregon and know the address in which you used to register.
There will be a quick 10-15 minute training talk for those willing to be a part of the volunteer crew to gather signatures (which will be spoken about in more detail) along with a quick informational session about Bill 439 and the Outdoor School For All coalition. We will hold two 30 minute sessions. See below for time slots and come by the Brooks Room at the downtown library to learn how you can be a part of saving such a meaningful and wonderful opportunity for the youth of Oregon.
Both sessions will be exactly the same. Choose the time that works best for you! Bring a friend or two as well. Ask for the Brooks Room when you enter the library.
Session 1: 5:00-5:30
Session 2: 5:30-6:00
You can invite and/or bring friends as well! If you have any questions, contact me, Becca Gilbert 502-876-3888 or becca.gilbert24@gmail.com.

Mule Deer and Elk in our Midst
2016-02-02 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Mule deer and elk are iconic species in Central Oregon. Deer are in our neighborhoods; elk are on golf courses. Unfortunately, that doesn’t mean they are abundant and thriving. Our expanding human presence is putting deer and elk populations under pressure.
Biologists Sara Gregory and Amy Stuart will discuss mule deer and elk life cycles and habitat needs as well as the effect that various human activities have on them. Paul Dewey will give an update on development proposals that will impact deer and elk in our region.
Our presenters are:
Sara Gregory, Wildlife Habitat Biologist, OR Depart. Fish and Wildlife (ODF&W)
Amy Stuart, retired, former Deschutes Basin Manager, ODF&W
Paul Dewey, LandWatch Executive Director
Doors open at 5:30 to view tabletop exhibits

Green Team Movie Night - "Tapped"
2016-02-02 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
“Tapped” examines the role of the bottled water industry and its effect on our health, climate change, pollution, and our reliance on oil.
