The Environmental Center

Oregon Be Wattsmart Workshops
2015-07-30 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Make your energy savings grow. Sign up to attend the free Be wattsmart workshop in your area.
The workshop will put you on the path to greater energy efficiency and lower electric bills by teaching you how to:

Evaluate your household energy use
Recognize the most cost-efficient energy improvements for your home
Save energy and improve your home’s comfort
Save money with Energy Trust cash incentives

Join us for an enlightening evening of interactive demonstrations, energy expertise and some tasty refreshments.

Please register for the free workshop in your area. Seating is limited.
All sessions take place from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Refreshments will be provided.
July 21 – Lakeview, Lake District Hospital
July 22 – Klamath Falls, Ross Ragland Cultural Center
July 28 – Madras, The Inn at Cross Keys Station
July 29 – Prineville, Room 1868
July 30 – Bend, McMenamins Old St. Francis School
July 31 – Redmond, Comfort Suites Redmond Airport

Central Oregon Local Food Challenge Begins!
2015-08-01 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Share the Central Oregon Local Food Love!
August is Local Food Month in Oregon. There are lots of ways that you can get involved (and win)!
Join the celebration and share photographs, recipes, products and restaurants featuring regional foods with your friends and family on social media. Snap images of local food from Vendors, Restaurants, Farmers Markets and Gardens then post with #TasteCentralOregon and #HDFFA(High Desert Food & Farm Alliance) to Facebook and Instagram.
For more information follow #TasteCentralOregon & #HDFFA or visit http://www.hdffa.org/local-food-challenge/.
State-Wide Local Food Challenge
Sponsored by Oregon Food Bank
Sign-Up with Oregon Food Bank and dedicate 10% of your food budget to Central Oregon Food. See how it changes your shopping habits and much more!

Green Team Movie Night
2015-08-04 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | First Presbyterian Church, 230 NE Ninth St., Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Green Team Movie Night is coming right up! We are going to watch a few episodes of “Saving the Ocean with Carl Safina” on Tuesday, Aug 4th at 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 230 NE Ninth St., in Bend in the church library. Watch and hear stories of hope and the innovation and the inspiration of scientists, conservationists and local communities who are working hard to care for the world’s oceans. This PBS series is hosted by Carl Safina, renowned marine biologist and writer and founder of the Blue Ocean Institute.

Discover Nature Days
2015-08-06 11:00 - 12:00 | OR
Presented by the Children’s Forest of Central Oregon Partners

August 6th
11:00am– 12:00pm
Boyd Park

Predators and Prey presented by The Environmental Center. Have fun learning about the diverse animals that call Central Oregon home through exciting games and interactive science activities. Free!

August 13th
11:00am– 12:00pm
Pine Ridge Park

Birds of Prey presented by High Desert Museum. Experience an up close encounter with a raptor and learn about exciting adaptations of birds of prey. Free!

War on Weeds Week
2015-08-07 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Friday July 31, 2015 to Friday August 7, 2015 is War on Weeds WOW Week.
Coordinated volunteer effort to pull noxious weeds in Sunriver and surrounding neighborhoods. (Bring water, sunscreen, and gloves for pulling.) NEW FOR 2015: WOW has been changed to a week-long event. Pull noxious weeds anytime during the week then join fellow volunteers for a celebration lunch at 12 noon on Friday August 7th! Activities include: Invasive Plant Removal.
Directions
Drop in at the Sunriver Owners Association (SROA) Administration building during regular business hours. M-F 8am to 5pm. Take the Sunriver exit off of HWY 97. Continue west on South Century Drive to the roundabout at the Sunriver entrance. Enter Sunriver and go through Circles 1, 2, and 3. Follow sign to Circle 4. You will see the SROA Admin. building on your left, between Circles 3 and 4. We are located next to the Police Dept. and the Fire Dept
Meeting Spot
Park at the SROA Administration building. Additional parking permits will be available. Drop in at the Sunriver Owners Association (SROA) Administration building during regular business hours. M-F 8am to 5pm. Friday July 31 to Friday August 7.

If available please bring
Water, Sunscreen, Work Gloves

Stream Stewardship Day
2015-08-08 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Come get your hands dirty and your feet wet as we clean up our river!
Stream Stewardship Day is a day to engage partners, river users, and community members in hands-on stewardship activities to enhance the health of the Deschutes River. Volunteers of all ages are invited to join in and learn about water quality, fish habitat, vegetation and good stewardship as they help restore and protect the health of the river. Community volunteers can help make a difference by removing invasive weeds, cleaning up litter, and removing instream debris. For more information, contact Kolleen Yake.
Learn more on the Facebook event page.

Teachers as Naturalists: Children’s Forest Summer Institute
2015-08-10 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Dates: August 10, 11, 26 plus two evenings TBD in October and March
Grade Level: 3-8
Location: Multiple locations on Deschutes National Forest
Join the Children’s Forest for a fun 3-day training exploring local public lands to build natural history knowledge that can be applied to leading outdoor activities with students. Learn from natural resource experts to build your knowledge about Central Oregon ecosystems and issues facing today’s public lands. Teachers will also learn data collection techniques, skills for facilitating field-based inquiry, citizen science tools, and hands-on activities for students. Ample time will be built-in for reflection, planning, and networking. Evening gatherings will occur in October and March to refine activities, align activities to NGSS standards, and collaborate with other teachers. Designed as a cohort model, teachers are strongly encouraged to attend all 5 days and to lead outdoor activities with their students during the school year, with support from the Children’s Forest. Graduate credits and PDUs will be available. Register here.

Eco Hero Adventure Camp
2015-08-10 - 2015-08-13 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Discover what it takes to grow food, harness solar power, fix bikes, conduct an energy audit, get around by alternative transportation and be an outdoor guide! Together with the Environmental Center, Commute Options will teach you how to bike safely around town while learning about sustainable living right here in our community. We will explore parks, play games and enjoy the river at lunch time.
Ages 10-14; Register through Bend Parks & Recreation District. REGISTER TODAY!

The International Federation of Fly Fishers 50th Anniversary Fair
2015-08-11 - 2015-08-15 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The International Federation of Fly Fishers will hold its annual Fly Fishing Fair in Bend and will be celebrating “All Things Fly Fishing” August 13th–15th 2015. This event will be the largest gathering of fly fishers from all across the United States and the around the world. The show is open to the public so everyone will have the opportunity to join in the fun and learning experiences. Headquarters will be in the Riverhouse Hotel with other venues taking place through the area. The Exhibit Hall is open August 13–15 from 9 am to 5 pm, where vendors will display the latest products they have to offer to the fly fishing enthusiast; see tying and casting demonstrations, take free 15 minute casting lessons, hour long seminars and more. Other opportunities include a Women’s two day University, a 2-Day Fly Fishing Experience, and a Youth Camp.
Workshops will be available from August 11–15. For a full schedule of events and how to sign up, go to http://www. fedflyfishers.org and click on the Fly Fishing Fair tab.
“It’s hard to believe we’re 50 years old” said Philip Greenlee President/ CEO. “The International Federation of Fly Fishers was founded in 1965 in Eugene Oregon with our return to Oregon we come back to our roots” Today the IFFF has grown to 17 councils, approximately 225 clubs and thousands of individual members. Our goal is to support fisheries conservation and educational programs for all fish in all waters. Anywhere fly fishers have an interest; the IFFF can and does play a role.

Pine Mountain Sports Rays (On) The Roof Lawn Party
2015-08-12 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Pine Mountain Sports is committed to using more renewable energy and we’re throwing a party on the lawn to celebrate our freshly installed solar panels! Stop by Pine Mountain Sports between 11A and 4P on Wed Aug 12 and meet some of our favorite renewable energy partners. Our radio friends from 92.9FM will be broadcasting from Rays (On) The Roof and they’ll be sharing the best of your fun and effective money saving (and resource saving) ideas.
Pledge to use more renewable resources and Pine Mountain Sports will reward you, on the spot, with Pine Bucks to spend in our store on anything you like. For each of our renewable energy friends that you engage with (details below) during our Rays (On) The Roof Lawn Party we’ll give you $10 in Pine Bucks (up to $60!**) to spend at Pine Mountain Sports!
GIVE SOME. GET SOME!
Read on to find out about the resources we’ll have available to you…
* Sunlight Solar Energy: We’re seeing solar panels on more homes and businesses in Bend. Sunlight Solar will be here to answer questions and help you decide if your site is a good fit for solar. They’re committed to helping our customers make environmentally responsible buying decisions while saving money and changing our energy future. Sign up for a Free Home Solar Assessment at Rays (On) The Roof and get $10 in Pine Bucks.
* Pacific Power Blue Sky: Are you a Pacific Power customer? For as little as $1.95 per month, you can participate in our Blue Sky renewable energy program and help bring new renewable energy facilities on-line. Find out how easy it is to start making a big impact on the environment and regional economy. Become a Pacific Power Blue Sky Member at Rays (On) The Roof and get $10 in Pine Bucks.
* Smolich Nissan: Why drive electric? It’s fun to drive with all that torque. It’s quiet. It’s inexpensive to maintain and it simply doesn’t use a drop of gas. Pine Mountain Sports will have a new Nissan Leaf electric vehicle on the lawn. Take a tour and/or a test drive and learn how an electric car can change the way you drive. Drive a new Nissan Leaf at Rays (On) The Roof and get $10 in Pine Bucks.
* Energy Trust of Oregon: A nonprofit organization dedicated to helping utility customers benefit from saving energy and generating renewable power. Find out about services, cash incentives and solutions for customers of Portland General Electric, Pacific Power, NW Natural and Cascade Natural Gas and save money on your energy bills.
* Commute Options: Through healthy transportation choices, Commute Options encourages wellness of individuals, a clean environment, and a strong economy. Learn about the value of carpooling, vanpooling, walking, bicycling, teleworking and using public transportation. DriveLessConnect is a free website that finds good carpool matches. Sign up for DriveLessConnect during Rays (On) The Roof and get $10 in Pine Bucks.
* Bend Energy Challenge: Created to help our community save energy and make their homes healthier and more comfortable. Small changes can make a big – really big – difference. Take the Bend Energy Challenge Pledge at Rays (On) The Roof and get $10 in Pine Bucks.
* Next Level Burger: Our neighbors at nlb believe that it’s our responsibility to be stewards of our planet, not only for ourselves, but for our children and the many generations to come. Come sample their 100% plant-based burgers that taste great and are good for you and our planet. Stop by Pine Mtn. during Rays (On) The Roof and get a certificate to try a free entree at nlb.
* Green Savers: Make your home more comfortable, lower your energy bills, and create a smaller carbon footprint. Sign up for a free home energy audit and learn how Green Savers resources can help you save money every month and live comfortably without breaking the bank. Sign up for a free home energy audit during Rays (On) The Roof and get $10 in Pine Bucks.
**FINE PRINT: Each $10 in Pine Bucks is worth $10 off your purchase of $10 or more at Pine Mountain Sports. There is no limit to the number of Pine Bucks you can earn by attending Rays (On) The Roof, but you are allowed to use only one $10 Pine Bucks per transaction. Use one now and save your others for future visits to Pine Mountain Sports! Pine Bucks can be used for anything except tickets and passes.

Frankly Mule Deer (and Elk), We Do Give a Damn
2015-08-12 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
It’s easy to think that deer and elk in Central Oregon are doing just fine when you see them munching your garden or crossing your street. However, their numbers have declined sharply in recent years, and their migration patterns have been altered. What’s causing this? What can you do to help local wildlife survive?
What: A panel of experts will discuss mule deer and elk life cycle and habitat needs, and the impacts of urbanization and recreation.
When: Wednesday, August 12th, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Get the midday munchies? You’re welcome to bring your lunch.)
Where: The Environmental Center
Why: Because we care about mule deer, elk, and other critters that also call Central Oregon home.
Panelists:

Sara Gregory, Wildlife Habitat Biologist, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODF&W)
Corey Heath, District Wildlife Biologist, Deschutes Wildlife District, ODF&W
Amy Stuart, former Deschutes Basin Manager for ODF&W
Matt Shinderman, OSU-Cascades, Senior Instructor, Natural Resources and Sustainability
Register here.

KEEN's Live Monumental Tour comes to Bend
2015-08-13 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join KEEN Footwear and the Owyhee Coalition for two parties with a purpose!
KEEN’s Live Monumental Campaign is coming to Oregon to raise awareness for preserving public lands and to have fun while doing it. Join us in Bend on Thursday, August 13th. KEEN’s 28-foot, bright yellow RV will pull up, and an event featuring beverages, games, and more will begin. Come sign the petition to protect some of the nation’s most amazing places, including the
Owyhee Canyonlands.
Thursday, August 13, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Crow’s Feet Commons, 875 NW Brooks St., (Mirror Pond Plaza area)

Volunteers Needed: Stream Sampling Day
2015-08-15 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Volunteers Needed: Stream Sampling Day
Creekside City Park, Sisters, OR
Join Upper Deschutes Watershed Council and Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation to collect macroinvertebrates – the aquatic life stage of bugs like mayflies, caddisflies, and stoneflies – in Whychus Creek. Volunteers learn sampling protocols and visit rimrock, meadow and floodplain reaches of Whychus to collect samples that contribute to our understanding of how habitat restoration is changing stream conditions for native fish. This event is a great opportunity for community members to get involved as stewards of a local watershed and learn first-hand about one of the streams in our backyard.
For information or to sign up, contact Lauren Mork at (541) 382-6103 x39 or lmork@restorethedeschutes.org

Stream Sampling Day
2015-08-15 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join Upper Deschutes Watershed Council and Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation to collect macroinvertebrates – the aquatic life stage of bugs like mayflies, caddisflies, and stoneflies – in Whychus Creek. Volunteers visit rimrock, meadow, and floodplain reaches of Whychus to collect samples that contribute to our understanding of how habitat restoration is changing stream conditions for native fish. This event is a great opportunity for community members to get involved as stewards of a local watershed and learn first-hand about one of the streams in our backyard.
Whychus Creek
Creekside City Park, Sisters, OR
For information or to sign up, contact Lauren Mork at (541) 382-6103 x39 or lmork@restorethedeschutes.org.

Class - It's Not Over Yet! Harvesting and Replanting
2015-08-15 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Information from OSU Master Gardeners™ about vegetables to grow at the end of the summer to increase your harvest.

Medicinal Plant Workshop
2015-08-15 - 2015-08-16 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Growing, identifying and using native flora.
August 15th & 16th, 2015
10am- 4pm
at the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory, 57245 River Road, Sunriver, OR 97707
Join “Herbal Goddess” Holly Hutton for two days of exploration into the medicinal uses of local Central Oregon herbs. Learn to make salves, tinctures, syrups, elixers and teas. Gain the confidence to identify, grow, and use herbs in your daily life!
A simple lunch is provided on Saturday. Please bring your own lunch on Sunday.
Click here or call 541-593-4394 for specific information about the event.
Pre-registration is required by August 12th.

Field Investigations and Stewardship
2015-08-18 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Dates: August 18-19
Grade Level: 9-12
Location: Skyliners Lodge with field trips additional locations
Join the Children’s Forest and spend two days learning about land use issues in Central Oregon, engaging in stewardship activities, and connecting with natural resource experts and fellow educators at Skyliners Lodge. This workshop is designed to empower high school teachers to get students outside and to get involved with real community partners to build opportunities for students to engage in field investigations and stewardship activities on their National Forest. Activities will focus on NGSS standards for High School and will integrate Project Learning Tree’s secondary modules. Graduate credits and PDUs will be available. Register here.

Is Your Beefsteak Destroying the Planet?
2015-08-18 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Please join Central Oregon Bitterbrush Broads and Central Oregon Landwatch for this informative presentation: Is your beefsteak destroying the planet? Linkages between land use, climate change and wetland ecosystems will be discussed by Boone Kauffman, Professor, Ecosystems & Habitat Ecology, OSU.
When: Tuesday, August 18th 7pm-8:30pm
Where: The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Ave, Bend, OR
RSVP: Click Here

Birders' Night
2015-08-19 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Scheduled 9 times a year, 3rd Thursdays of month. Social gathering time is from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Programs begin at 7:00 p.m. and usually last until 8:30 p.m.
March 19:
“Bird Friendly Native Landscaping.” Birders Karen Theodore and Rick Martinson of WinterCreek Restoration will share identify native plants, and share tips about landscaping, designed to transform any yard into a bird friendly sanctuary.
April 16:
“Birding Every Corner of Alaska” Crooked River Ranch locals John and Marilynne Keyser recount their Alaska birding trip with stories and photographs from St. Paul Island (a part of the Pribilofs,) Nome, Barrow, the Kenai Fjords National Park and Denali National Park. Highlights of the trip were seeing thirteen alcid species and all four eiders. Close encounters with a northern hawk owl, a “flaming” ruff and a huge polar bear were magical moments!
May 21:
“Oregon 2020: A Benchmark Survey of Our Birds”
Douglas Robinson, Mace Professor of Watchable Wildlife at OSU and Director of the Oregon 2020 birds project, will discuss this collaboration of professionals and citizen scientists who are dedicated to compiling a high quality, state-wide measurement of the abundance and distribution of Oregon’s birds and their response to habitat change. Doug will talk about how local birders can be involved in this landmark study, which promises to leave a legacy for future generations. Website: http://oregon2020.com/
June 18:
“Where the Heck are the Falcons? Phylogenies and Changing Field Guides: An Evolutionary Tale.” COCC Biology Professor Jim Moodie will entertain us with some up to date science about bird phylogenies (read: relationship trees) and how they have changed (e.g. Falcons are now grouped with Parrots!) and why they have changed (e.g. DNA and genome comparisons.)
October 15
“Nerdfest III” A hands-on program for Birders’ Night participants to share and experience an array of the latest birding technology and media opportunities including websites, software and apps such as eBird, COBOL, I Bird Pro, and ABA. A sequel to Nerdfest I and Nerdfest II this interactive program will further explore how birders are using technology to enhance the enjoyment of birding.
November 19
“eBird” Tom Crabtree provides hands on instruction on how to use eBird, Cornell University’s Laboratory of Ornithology’s online data base program which has revolutionized the way that birders maintain and access information about birds, track bird sightings and contribute to science and conservation. Tom will walk you through setting up an account, entering sightings and using the data in eBird to enhance your birding experiences.

Getting Bend on Bikes at Pints and Politics
2015-08-20 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join OLCV, Bend Bikes and fellow community members who care about protecting Oregon’s natural legacy for Pints and Politics.
Bend Bikes is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) grassroots organization working to promote bicycling and improve bicycling conditions in Bend. Bend Bikes works in partnership with citizens, businesses, community groups, government agencies, and elected officials to enhance bicycling infrastructure and promote a culture that not only loves to bike, but also feels safe and comfortable while doing so.
Join a panel of Bend Bikes’ Board Members to learn more about the organization and how they plan to achieve their mission of Getting Bend on Bikes. Learn about the exciting projects they are working on and how you can get involved.
When: Thursday, August 20, from 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Where: Broken Top Bottle Shop at 1740 NW Pence Ln, Bend
Event URL: http://olcv.org/content/getting-bend-bikes-pints-and-politics
RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/1128623323820766/

Class - Winter Underground
2015-08-22 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Information from OSU Master Gardeners™ on Fall planting of garlic, onions, shallots, and leeks for harvest in June or July.

Community Pints
2015-08-25 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Raise a glass to sustainability!
Every Tuesday in September, Deschutes Brewery will donate $1 of every pint sold to The Environmental Center.
We’ve partnered with Deschutes Brewery for Community Pints during the month of August. Gather at the Bend Public House or Tasting Room for a pint of tasty beer and some good old fashioned community cheer! An easy and fun way to show your support. Thank you!

Cog Wild mountain bike shuttle for the Land Trust
2015-08-26 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Take the Cog Wild mountain bike Bend trailhead shuttle and raise funds for Deschutes Land Trust!
Reserve your seat in the Cog Wild van ahead of time to shuttle from town to Wanoga or Swampy Sno-Park on August 26th. Shuttles will leave Cog Wild at 5:30pm, so arrive early to let the driver know your riding drop-off spot and load your bike on the van. Invite your friends, bring a map, or connect with others in the shuttle van. Once you arrive at the trailhead you’re free to ride any awesome way back to town.
The best part is knowing you’ve helped preserve our local forests and creeks with 100% of your shuttle fee going to Deschutes Land Trust. The shuttle is $20, but larger donations will be accepted.

Farm to Table
2015-08-27 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join us for a FARM TO TABLE DINNER fundraiser at Broken Top Bottle Shop!
5 courses paired with spirits from Oregon Spirit Distillers!
~greens & vodka~
~pork & rum~
~fowl & gin~
~beef & whiskey~
~sweets & absinthe~
featuring food & spirit from HDFFA Members & Farmers:
Savory Spice Shop Bend, The Next Season Farm, Rainshadow Organics,Juniper Jungle Permaculture Farm, Gunpowder Roasting Ranch, and Dancing Cow Farm!
We are proud to annouce that the dinner will be created by Guest Chef Ingrid Rohrer. You may know her as the former Executive Chef at 10 Below at the Oxford Hotel or maybe you took one of her culinary tours with the Well Traveled Fork. She has been living in Oregon for several years, but hails from California. She was formerly an Executive Chef for Bon Appetit, and prior to that was the Chef de Cuisine at the Organic Kitchen of the well-known Earthbound Farm and Executive Chef of the Daily Planet. She is a graduate of the California Culinary Academy, now Le Cordon Bleu, in San Francisco. Chef Ingrid describes her food as high-end comfort food with an ethnic twist and is thrilled to bring her years of experience cooking farm-to-table to BTBS and HDFFA for this exciting event!

Waldo Lake Campout
2015-08-28 - 2015-08-30 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Spend a few days exploring Waldo Lake. One of the most beautiful places in Oregon, Waldo Lake is motor-free and remains beautiful because of it. From our group camp we will take day hikes to explore the surrounding the area, and provide information about the geology and natural systems that keep this lake pristine. Kayaks and canoes are welcome!
Watch for details on the Juniper Group web site: http://bit.ly/junipergroup

10th Annual Hollinshead Community Garden Open House
2015-08-29 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Plan to join us Saturday, August 29th from 10 am -2 pm at the 10th annual Hollinshead Community Garden Open House.
There will be free classes taught by OSU certified Master Gardeners starting at 10:15. Tomato tasting, artists in the garden and other fun activities will be offered. If you’ve wanted to tour the 90 plot community garden, hear from the gardeners about their successes, and see the demonstration beds, now is your chance.
The Hollinshead Homestead House and Barn will also be open for tours.
Hollinshead Community Garden is located in Hollinshead Park, 1235 NE Jones Road, Bend

Meet the Makers
2015-08-29 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join 20+ local vendors to celebrate and taste Central Oregon products. There will be fun kids activities, grilling, and music that transform the parking lot into a street fair. If you’re as excited as we are to celebrate, we would love to see you there!

Building a Better Nest
2015-09-02 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
For 15 years, Evelyn Hess and her husband lived in a tent a trailer, without electricity or running water, on 20 acres of wild land in the foothills of the Oregon Coast Range. When they decided to build a “real” house at long last, they knew it would have to respect the lessons of simple living that they learned while living their camping life. “We also knew we could not do it alone,” says Hess. Her book,” Building a Better Nest,” chronicles the experience of seeking a model for sustainable living as they constructed a tiny house of their own. In this talk, Hess will discuss sustainable living, living off the grid and her own adventures in “building a better nest.”

Backyard Farm Tour
2015-09-12 08:00 - 2015-09-13 17:00 | OR
The 6th rendition of the BackyardFarmTour will take place the weekend following Labor day, Sept. 12-13. Still to be determined is if it will be 1 or 2 days. As always we will seek out some new places and revisit some of our old favorites. The BYFT is largely self selecting, so let me know if you are interested in participating this year. I also appreciate any other other ideas or input you may have. Of course the key part of putting the BYFT together is finding the farms and gardens to be on it. I appreciate any and all leads. Even if it is just a place you drove by that looks good.
Volunteers on the organizational side are sought, too.
We are having another fabulous year for gardening in Central Oregon, so how could we not have another fabulous BackyardFarmTour?
Follow BYFT developments on at http://backyardfarmtour.com where you can get our RSS feed, subscribe to our email list or at our Facebook page, http://facebook.com/Backyardfarmtour.

C.R.O.P. Farm Tours: Smudgie Goose Farm
2015-09-12 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The Crooked River Open Pastures (C.R.O.P) Events are ways for you and your family or friends to experience the farm and ranch life in Central Oregon. The High Desert Food & Farm Alliance along with a dedicated group of farmers and community members in Crook County are offering these FREE farm tours and rotating Farmer’s Market throughout the summer. Each farm host will have vendors from 10am-2pm on the listed dates and offering free tours and other family friendly activities.
Saturday’s 10am-2pm
Join for the Fall Fantastical Harvest Gala!
Smudgie Goose Farm – See Address
