The Environmental Center

Human Dignity Coalition's Our Night Out
2016-12-22 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Our Night Out is growing in size and popularity! Once a small group of people getting together to celebrate with a beer, we are now so big in numbers that we need to start being creative with our new spaces each month!
Join members of your community on December 22nd at Chi Chinese Sushi Bar at 70 NW Newport Avenue in Bend for good conversation and the joy of seeing old friends and meeting new friends in a casual, social setting. This Our Night Out is an Ugly Christmas Sweater Party so check your closet, hidden deep in the back where no one can see it is an UGLY Christmas sweater!

Bend COTA Work Events
2016-12-29, 2017-01-05, 2017-01-12, 2017-01-19, 2017-01-26 | 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.

OSU Master Gardener Program: Application Deadline
2017-01-06 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Applications for the OSU Master Gardener™ Program in Central Oregon are now available. The program targets individuals interested in becoming a trained volunteer who wants to learn and share research-based gardening information. Program starts with ten classes that meet on Saturdays from 9 am – 4 pm, January 14 – April 1, 2017 at the OSU Cascades campus in Bend and continues with hands-on training through September. Applications must be received no later than January 6th. Cost will be $295.00 and includes tuition, text book and supplies. Partial scholarships are available. Only interested in classroom training? Ask us how.
More information at: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/deschutes

A presentation about the Oregon Spotted Frog lawsuit
2017-01-09 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Part 1: OSF and Related Acronyms
A presentation about the Oregon Spotted Frog lawsuit

OSF, NEPA, HCP, ITP…If you’re scratching your head about the nuts and bolts of the Oregon Spotted Frog lawsuit – what happened, where are we today, what’s next, and what do those acronyms stand for – this is your opportunity get your questions answered.
Our presenter will be U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (USFWS) Field Supervisor, Bridget Moran. Bridget is the USFWS Bend Field Office buck-stops-here, go-to spotted frog manager for Central Oregon.
Bridget has spent the last 18 months figuratively eating and breathing Oregon spotted frogs. She welcomes the opportunity to talk with those interested in spotted frog conservation and the restoration of the Deschutes River.
This program is free, but please RSVP so we know how many chairs to set up.
Venue: Brooks Room, Deschutes Public Library Downtown Branch

Join the Coalition for the Deschutes for two programs related to the Upper Deschutes River and the Oregon Spotted Frog:
The first, on Monday, January 9 will address the legal aspects of the frog.

The second, on Tuesday January 24, will review the latest science about the frog and the river channel.

Locavore Food School Presents: Natural Beekeeping
2017-01-12 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Locavore Food School is a monthly, on the third Thursday of each month, offering of nutrition and cooking classes taught by volunteers and community members including farmers, local food producers, nutritionists, chefs and alternative health care practitioners.
Natural Beekeeping is becoming more popular than ever, as well it should be. This class will explore some of the facts that will help you be successful as well as some of the fallacies that get many well intentioned beekeepers into trouble. From top bar hives to the “James Bond” method of beekeeping, we will cover many of the topics that confront beekeepers wanting to move away from some of the traditional practices of beekeeping. Topics will include mite treatments, foundation vs foundationless, types of hives and more. Come prepared for what will likely be a lively round of discussion and questions following the presentation.

Give Back to your Community with SOLVE this MLK Day!
2017-01-14 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Get outdoors and make a difference for your local neighborhood or natural area this New Year! This year we’re inviting you to join us in service to benefit local wildlife and communities. Events are led by local volunteer leaders and focus on improving our neighborhoods and natural areas with hands-on work including litter cleanup, invasive plant removal, planting native trees and shrubs and other restorative projects.
Volunteers of all ages and abilities are encouraged to get involved. See all opportunities below:
1/14 – January Second Saturday Cleanup – Portland
http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/january-second-saturday-cleanup
1/14 – Baltimore Woods Renewal – Portland
http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/baltimore-woods-renewal
1/14 – MLK Service Day at Gabriel Park – Portland
http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/mlk-service-day-gabriel-park
Spending just a few hours removing litter or invasive plants from our neighborhoods and natural areas, or planting native trees and shrubs, makes a big difference for wildlife, water quality, and communities. Sign up to get involved today! Visit our full calendar of events or contact SOLVE at 503-844-9571 ext. 332 or info@solveoregon.org.

Give Back to your Community with SOLVE this MLK Day!
2017-01-16 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Get outdoors and make a difference for your local neighborhood or natural area this New Year! This year we’re inviting you to join us in service to benefit local wildlife and communities. Events are led by local volunteer leaders and focus on improving our neighborhoods and natural areas with hands-on work including litter cleanup, invasive plant removal, planting native trees and shrubs and other restorative projects.
Volunteers of all ages and abilities are encouraged to get involved. See all opportunities below:
1/16 – Put Down Roots in Tualatin – Tualatin
http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/put-down-roots-tualatin
1/16 – Take Pride In Your Neighborhood Trash & Graffiti Removal – Portland
http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/take-pride-your-neighborhood-trash-graffiti-removal
1/16 – MLK Service Day Umpqua River Cleanup – Roseburg
http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/mlk-service-day-umpqua-river-cleanup
Spending just a few hours removing litter or invasive plants from our neighborhoods and natural areas, or planting native trees and shrubs, makes a big difference for wildlife, water quality, and communities. Sign up to get involved today! Visit our full calendar of events or contact SOLVE at 503-844-9571 ext. 332 or info@solveoregon.org.

Awesome Bend Pitch Night
2017-01-17 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Summit Saloon, 125 NW Oregon Ave, Bend, OR, United States
Live crowdfunding– Shark Tank style– for community good!
Finalists pitch creative ideas to make Bend more awesome and vie for $1000+ on the spot. Join us for a free feel-good evening of ideas & inspiration!
6:00- Doors open
6:30- Welcome and Past Winner
6:45-7:45 Pitches
7:45- Trustees Vote/Audience Vote
8:05- Announce Winners
8:30- End
We are excited to announce the finalists for our upcoming Pitch Night, January 17th:
A River Unites Us- Conducting a gathering to foster collaboration between farmers, fishermen, ranchers and river advocates to restore health to the Deschutes River
Project You Are Awesome- Distributing “You are awesome” bumper stickers and roses to make people feel good
Pollinator Gardens- Planting a garden for pollinators at Pilot Butte Cemetery
“Welcome to Bend” Ambassador Experiment- Distributing “Welcome to Bend” stickers and documenting reactions on video
Youth Watersports Coaching and Education- Providing river safety education and equipment for Bend youth
The event is free and open to the public. All welcome!

High Desert Speaker Series: Starry Nights, Should We Care
2017-01-17 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
In the first installment of ONDA’s High Desert Speaker Series in Bend, award-winning photographer and videographer Ben Canales will share his efforts to document a disappearing night sky across the globe, including in Oregon’s high desert.
While sharing images and videography from his collection, Ben will discuss what the night sky meant for generations before us and why making sure our children experience true dark nights is key to connecting with our creativity and humanity.
Join us for an evening highlighting the best of your high desert.
The event will take place at Bend’s Old Stone Church in downtown Bend. The event is free and open to the public. Space is limited. Doors will open at 6:30p.m. with the speaker beginning at 7p.m. For more information about other speakers in this series, visit ONDA.org/HighDesertSeries.

Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show
2017-01-18 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Rooted in a love of fashion, an appreciation of art and a passion for the planet, the Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show is an annual fundraising event for REALMS Magnet School. Started in 2010, this fundraiser features two eclectic, wearable art runway shows (one that features local students), a live auction of runway garments, a silent auction comprised of local sustainable donations, a pop up “marketplace”, featuring sustainable, creative products from local artists, local food (food trucks providing a variety of dinner choices) and drink.
Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show fuses environmental responsibility, funky fashion and community. Join other socially conscious individuals for an evening of sustainable fashion, showcasing styles that the future demands, while supporting a fundraiser for REALMS Magnet School.
First Show Tickets: Doors 5pm / SHOW 6PM
Second Show Tickets: Doors 7:30pm / SHOW 8:30PM

Free LED Program Volunteer Training
2017-01-19 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
You may have heard that we have some very exciting news for 2017 –we have our expanded our free LED light bulb installation program to serve Redmond and Tumalo!
We have already reached 2,400 homes in Bend and our goal is to reach another 600 homes in the next 6 months. To put that in perspective, that would help save another ~$60,000 annually in energy costs. To reach 600 homes, we need 600 people to sign up for LEDs. That’s A LOT of people. Right now, our biggest obstacle is getting the word out and getting people to sign up. If our costs get too high to market this program, we may not be able to sustain it.
This is where YOU can play a vital role in helping people save energy—letting them know that this amazing opportunity exists.
If you are interesting helping out, we will be hosting a volunteer training to help you get more familiar with the LED program. If you plan on coming, or are interested in volunteering and can’t make the training, please email Neil(at)envirocenter.org or calling 541-385-6908 x26.
Hanging Posters
We need volunteers to help hang posters in Redmond, Tumalo, and Bend. Posters can be picked up at The Environmental Center or dropped off to you in Redmond.
Tabling at Local Businesses
A great way to reach people is meeting them where they already go. We have had great success set up informational tables with sign up sheets at grocery stores and coffee shops. You can set the times that you are interested in tabling! We will provide all the materials you need. If you have a business that you think might be interested, you can set up a table there, or choose from businesses that we have already set up relationships with.
Knocking on Doors
We have also had great success with canvassing neighborhoods and talking directly to people at their homes. Some people won’t want to talk to you and some will be over the moon that you just told them that can save $100 a year on utility bills and that you will help them do it for free.

Environmental Priorities for the 2017 Legislative Session
2017-01-19 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Environmental Priorities for the 2017 Legislative Session at Pints and Politics
Join OLCV and Oregon Conservation Network Director, Paige Spence, for an exciting discussion about this year’s legislative session and how it could impact Oregon’s natural legacy. Learn how, together, we can make important progress for the environment in 2017!

SHP Course Begins
2017-01-20 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Take your home building to the next level
Sustainable Homes Professional (SHP) is a comprehensive, interactive, experience-driven education program for residential and multifamily building and design professionals looking to take their work to the next level of quality.
All six monthly modules can be taken individually and each module provides new opportunities to gain valuable insights and eliminate common barriers to high performance building via:

In-class lecture, discussion, & hands-on exercises
Guest speakers that share past projects, experience, & expertise on issues that are critical to successful sustainable building
Two tours of under-construction or recently-completed green certified homes with builders on-site to explain approaches & reveal benefits
A final project that progresses throughout the course and puts principles into practice by guiding participants in designing their own high performance building or research project

Dates
6-month series starts Jan. 20, 2017
See schedule below
Instructor
Bruce Sullivan
BASE zero LLC
Location
Bend, OR
Exact Location TBD
Cost
Entire Course
$1400-1625
or
Individual Modules
$275 | Per Module
Course Modules:
Module 1: Green Building Intro & Integrated Design Jan 20 & 21
Module 2: Building Science Fundamentals Feb 17 & 18
Module 3: High Performance Building Envelopes Mar 10 & 11
Module 4: Mechanical Systems & Performance Testing Apr 14 & 15
Module 5: Health, Materials, & Water May 12 & 13
Module 6: Final Presentations & Certification Exam Jun 9 & 10
*Modules 1-5 can be taken individually for 14 credit hours each.
All modules are Fri – Sat and 9 A.M. – 5 P.M.
Fill out the interest form.

Bend Solidarity March
2017-01-21 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
In solidarity with the Women’s March on Washington, and similar actions occurring throughout the nation, the Juniper Group of the Sierra Club will join a coalition of local groups and individuals to encourage your participation in the BEND SOLIDARITY MARCH on January 21.
“This family-friendly event will highlight the power of intersectional communities in resistance against hate, fear and oppression in all its forms. The recent election indisputably shows us that everything we value is under assault.
We cannot stay silent, and we will not stay seated. We will stand up with one voice about all progressive issues. We are feminists, we are people of color, we are planet protectors, we are LGBTQI, we are allies, we are seniors, we are teachers and healers, mothers and fathers and brothers and sisters. We are everyone and we are strong.”
DETAILS: Assemble at Drake Park at 11 AM.
After a short rally, we will orderly march on the sidewalks via a designated route through downtown Bend, ending at Riverfront Park (Crow’s Feet Commons) off Brooks Alley behind the Tower Theater.
At the Commons we will listen to a few short speakers, be entertained by music, and will also have an “open mic” format through which groups or individuals may briefly express VALUES and actions we may consider to defend those values.
Additional information about the Bend Solidarity March can also be found at the WOMEN’S MARCH BEND Facebook Page.

Deschutes Public Library Volunteer Expo
2017-01-22 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
If you are looking for a new opportunity to serve your community, you don’t want to miss Know Volunteers – Volunteer Expo. During the Expo, more than 20 local agencies that use volunteers to reach and serve will be on hand to answer questions about how you can help. During the Expo, potential volunteers will have the chance to meet with representatives from a variety of organizations including, the Bethlehem Inn, the Deschutes Land Trust and the Humane Society of Central Oregon. New participants this year include the Bend Food Project, Better Together, and the Oregon Natural Desert Association. The Expo is free and open to the public.

Forest 'restoration' and biomass: trouble for Central Oregon?
2017-01-23 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Take a trip up the Cascades Highway and you’ll see what the Forest Service is doing in the name of ‘restoration’. This is just the beginning of an extensive, but questionable, attempt to preclude large wildfires in the Deschutes National Forest.
The slash piles from these fuel reduction efforts are slated to feed local biomass projects. Biomass is being hyped as “green” renewable energy, yet is anything but that considering its carbon and air pollution impacts.
In this talk, we will present research debunking forest ‘restoration’ and biomass myths.
Q&A to follow. Seating limited, sign up today.
Speakers:
George Wuerthner is an ecologist who has published 38 books including ‘Wildfire: A Century of Failed Forest Policy.’ Hans van Naerssen is a local environmentalist and former international business/government consultant.
Moderator: Laurie Lakin

Assessing the Function and Ecology of a Beloved River System
2017-01-24 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Part II: Deschutes River Flows
Assessing the Function and Ecology of a Beloved River System
Please arrive at 6:00 pm to get seated.
Speakers: Jason Gritzner, USFS, and Jennifer O’Reilly, USFW.
The current condition of the Upper Deschutes River is a hot topic and processes are underway to develop solutions to improve the ecological function of the river.
Although the degraded condition of the river has been recognized for years, the recent ESA listing of the Oregon spotted frog has highlighted a broader aspect of the Deschutes River that includes the adjacent wetlands.
Our program presenters, Jason Gritzner and Jennifer O’Reilly, are local scientists working to assess the effects of water management on the Upper Deschutes River and wetland ecosystems.
Through partnerships in the basin, their focus is to elucidate how flows interface with and support the function of the Deschutes River and its adjacent riverine wetlands.
Registration Required. Suggested donation of $10/person; includes hors d’oeuvres and a drink.

Join the Coalition for the Deschutes for two programs related to the Upper Deschutes River and the Oregon Spotted Frog:
The first, on Monday, January 9 will address the legal aspects of the frog.

The second, on Tuesday January 24, will review the latest science about the frog and the river channel.

Safe Routes to School Redmond Town Hall
2017-01-25 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The For Every Kid Coalition is hosting a Safe Routes to School Town Hall on Wednesday, January 25th in Redmond.

In 2017, we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to put kids and families first. Let’s seize this moment and make our roads safe so that every kid can walk, bike, and access transit to school. Join the For Every Kid Coalition for this community event; bring your friends, and find out how!
Childcare will be provided upon request.
At this event you will learn:

What’s new with the Safe Routes to School programs in your area.
How to provide public testimony, as well as other things you can do to make sure that every kid in Redmond and Bend has a safe route to school.
Why local leaders love Safe Routes to School and why streets matter for all generations.
How the For Every Kid Coalition needs your to help to make it safe for every kid to walk, bike, and access transit to school in Redmond, Bend, and all across Oregon.

RSVP today!
This is our second in a series of six events across the state for Safe Routes to School. Read about and see pics of the December Safe Route to School Town Hall in Eugene.
Doors open at 4 pm. Snacks provided! Please RSVP and join the Facebook event here!
Thanks to our event partners: Commute Options, the City of Redmond, The Street Trust, and Alta Planning and Design!

Backcountry Film Festival
2017-01-25 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Discover Your Forest and Winter Wildlands Alliance joins forces to bring you a powder-filled night to remember!
There will be two screenings in Bend and one screening in Sisters — February 2nd at the Volcanic Theatre Pub in Bend (6pm and 9pm), and a screening on February 7th (6pm) at Sisters Movie House.
We are hoping to raise much needed funds for our Project SNOW field trip programs for Central Oregon students. To date, this program has raised over $10,000 to support this free field trip programs at Mt Bachelor. Project SNOW (Studying Nature Outdoors in Winter) is dedicated to providing a rich outdoor education experience for students that instills in them a sense of awe and stewardship for the environment. Project SNOW provides an unforgettable winter adventure that combines hands-on science education with snowshoe-powered outdoor exploration for over 2,000 kids in Central Oregon. Funds raised have helped us purchase adaptive equipment and warm weather clothing to make sure that kids can participate in the program no matter what.
Adventure, environment and climate, youth outdoors, ski culture- you’ll find it all in this award winning lineup.
The Backcountry Film Festival is produced by Winter Wildlands Alliance as a celebration of the human-powered experience and a gathering place for the backcountry snowsports community. Winter Wildlands Alliance is a national nonprofit organization that partners with groups like Discover Your Forest at the local level to inspire and educate the backcountry community to protect and care for their winter landscapes. Funds raised at each screening stay in the local community to support human-powered recreation and conservation efforts, winter education and avalanche/safety programs and to raise awareness of winter management issues.

Life History & Conservation of N. American Trumpeter Swans
2017-01-25 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
A Sunriver Nature Center Lecture Encore!
Lecture by Doctor Gary Ivey
$8 SNCO Members; $10 General Public
Call 541.593.4394 to reserve your tickets!

Green Drinks Expo
2017-01-26 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
**NEW THIS YEAR!** Please register for Green Drinks events in advance. You can sign up for the January event here.
We’re kicking off 2017 with a Green Drinks expo in order to feature our Green Spot businesses that don’t have the space to host alone. Join us at The Old Stone Bend and get to know a few local companies doing great things, including:

Cascade Financial Strategies
Sunlight Solar Energy
Soup Cycle
Import Performance
Angelina Organic Skin Care
Kôr Community Land Trust
Baby Cakes Diaper Service
Darksky Technologies
Elemental Energy

Come show your support for the green business community in Central Oregon! We’ll have beer on tap thanks to Boneyard Beer and some yummy snacks courtesy of Market of Choice. Please remember to carpool, bike or walk if you can… and bring your own cup!

Public Lands 101
2017-01-26 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
As Central Oregonians, we love the great outdoors but how much do we know about the lands we’re playing on? Join us for an evening where we’ll learn about public lands management in Central Oregon, the organizations involved in managing and conserving those lands, and opportunities to get involved. COTA, US Forest Service, ONDA, Meissner Nordic, BLM, and more will be in attendance. We’ll have beer and giveaways too!

Energy Education with NeighborImpact
2017-01-31 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Save Money & Save Energy by attending a NeighborImpact Energy Education Workshop!
Each Energy Education participant will receive an Energy Toll Kit with energy savings for items for your home.
Sign up today by emailing: HomeWX@neighborimpact.org or calling: (541) 316-2034.

January Nature Night
2017-01-31 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
My life on trails—what a cougar taught me about conservation
Trails play a major role in the life of many Central Oregonians—whether in city parks or mountain wilderness. But have you ever thought about how those trails came to be? Join 27-year Deschutes National Forest trails specialist John Schubert for an evening on trails. Learn about the rich history of trails and how contemporary design, construction, and maintenance strive to minimize our impacts on nature. Finally, John, renowned trail designer and bridge builder across the country, will share tips on how people who love trails can reduce their own impacts while using them. This presentation is free, but you must get your ticket online.
Nature Nights will be held January-March at the Tower Theatre. Each presentation is designed to bring the nature of Central Oregon to the community. For many of us, it bridges the winter gap in birding and hiking, for others it offers a front row seat to the wonders of the world that would otherwise never be seen. Regardless, we hope you’ll join us! All Nature Nights are free and start at 7pm at the Tower Theatre in Bend. We recommend getting your tickets early as Nature Nights tend to sell out fast!

SOLVE IT for Earth Day: Project Apps Due
2017-02-01 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
SOLVE is now accepting project applications for SOLVE IT for Earth Day 2017 on Saturday, April 22nd. Applications due February 1st.
As the number of people visiting and moving to our beautiful state continues to grow, it has become more important than ever to keep it clean and healthy! Let’s come together to make this Earth Day the largest ever, picking up litter, removing invasive plants, and planting native trees and shrubs across Oregon. Together we can make sure Oregon can remain the amazing place we all love.

Projects will take place on Saturday, April 22nd, 2017, from 9am to 1pm (times can vary by project). In additon, projects involving students will occur the week before and the week after the Saturday event.
All SOLVE projects recieve:

Project planning assistance from SOLVE staff.
Volunteer coordinator training.
Step-by-step project planning guide.
Event flyers and pre-event publicyt.
Assistance with volunteer recruitment, including online registration, confirmation and reminder e-mails, and volunteer safety waivers.
Free Cleanup supplies including litter bags, vinyl gloves, safety vests, first aid kits, and sharps containers.

As funding allows, SOLVE IT for Earth Day projects may receive a reimbursable grant of up to $100.00 for qualifying project expenses. There are a limited number of grants available, so please apply early.
For some useful tips to filling out the project application form, please check out our new how-to video which goes through the application step-by-step.
The idea of people coming together on Earth Day to take care of and celebrate our planet began more than 45 years ago and was a perfect fit for SOLVE and our volunteers. In 1990, SOLVE IT for Earth Day took root in the Greater Portland-Metro area, fusing our hands-on approach with this worldwide day of service. Since then, SOLVE IT for Earth Day has grown into Oregon’s largest Earth Day service event.
Over the past 27 years more than 112,000 volunteers have removed 15 million pounds of litter and invasive plants from illegal dumpsites, neighborhoods, and natural areas as part of this global event.

Solar for Oregon Communities Workshop
2017-02-02 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Solar power means cleaner air, new jobs and can even lower energy bills. But due to high up-front costs and other barriers, low- and moderate-income families and the organizations that serve them are a small fraction of Oregon solar customers.
We’re working to make sure all Oregonians can benefit from solar energy. Join us Thursday, February 2, in Redmond to learn how to connect your community to innovative state and federal programs that are bringing solar power to low- and moderate-income families.
At the workshop, you’ll get to:

Learn about new solar programs and understand how your organization and your clients can participate
Hear about the community solar program, now in development at the Oregon Public Utility Commission, that will make it possible for renters, low-income households and others to participate in solar
Develop solutions to solar challenges unique to your community
Connect with other groups interested in collaborating on solar programs or projects that can benefit low-income residents
Learn how to help shape future opportunities for solar in Oregon by sharing your organization’s perspectives and experiences

Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP by 5 p.m. on Monday, January 30, to reserve a spot.
