Practical Migra Watch
2026-04-17 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
This training is for those who have previously taken the MW training and would like to practice what they learned through different scenarios.

Sisters Community Cleanup Day
2026-04-18 09:00 - 12:00 | fir street park, 130 N Fir St, Sisters, OR, 97759, United States
Join C4C, the City of Sisters, SOLVE, and Sisters Park & Recreation District (SPRD) for a community-wide cleanup on Saturday, April 18. With signature support from Hayden Homes – and just in time for Earth Day – this is a chance to flaunt your civic muscles, rally your friends for a morning of public service, and help spruce up the town.

Kids’ Entrepreneur Market
2026-04-18 13:00 - 16:00 | Elks Lodge, Three Sisters Room, 63120 Boyd Acres Rd, bend, Oregon
Join us for our annual Kid’s Entrepreneur Market where kiddos from all over Central Oregon set up their own tables and booths to sell the creations they have made! Bring cash and get ready to find the perfect gift.

Kids’ Entrepreneur Market on April 18th
2026-04-18 13:00 - 16:00 | Elks Lodge, Three Sisters Room, 63120 Boyd Acres Rd, bend, Oregon
Join Bend’s favorite market supporting the kiddos! Browse a variety of crafts, projects, and incredible work for sale from young entrepreneurs.

Accompaniment Training
2026-04-18 18:00 - 20:00
If you have completed the MW training and would like to help by driving people to their ICE check-ins or court hearings, this training is for you.

Who Uses the Water in Central Oregon? Cities, Farms, Rivers, and How It’s Distributed
2026-04-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Worthy Brewing, 495 Northeast Bellevue Drive, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
As canals turn on and river levels shift, many people ask: who uses the water in Central Oregon and how is it distributed? This Raise the Deschutes seminar investigates where the water goes, who holds the rights to it, and how it is managed across an overallocated basin. We will explore municipal systems, irrigation, and instream flows, and what this water year looks like. This seminar coincides with the City of Bend’s 100th anniversary and the Deschutes River Conservancy’s 30th year.

Let's Talk Housing Solutions
2026-04-21 17:30 - 19:30 | Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Hosted by Central Oregon YIMBY, 1000 Friends of Oregon and Central Oregon LandWatch
What can YOU do about the housing crisis? Come find out!
Join us for an interactive workshop, learn about upcoming policy changes in Bend, explore strategies for lowering rents and affordable housing. Plus, free pizza!
Hosted by Central Oregon YIMBY, 1000 Friends of Oregon and Central Oregon LandWatch

Kiss the Ground at Caldera High School
2026-04-24 17:30 - 20:00 | caldera high school, 60925 SE 15th St,, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
Join students from Caldera High School for a community movie night showing Kiss the Ground, a film about regenerative agriculture and the impacts humans have on the planet both good and bad. This event will feature a raffle at intermission with items from local Bend companies, including Sunnyside Sports, El Sancho, and Roundabout Books. All proceeds will be donated to local environmental organizations, including a suggested donation at the front doors of $5.

COMMUNITY LITHIUM-ION BATTERY RECYCLING EVENT
2026-04-25 09:00 - 15:00
Mt. Bachelor Rotary, Bend Rotary, and Greater Bend Rotary are teaming up to host
a community lithium-ion battery recycling event on Saturday, April 25. This free
event gives Central Oregonians an easy, responsible way to recycle old lithium-ion
batteries and rechargeable devices that often sit forgotten in junk drawers.
Community members are invited to bring items such as smartphones, tablets, laptops,
electric toothbrushes, power-tool batteries, rechargeable vacuums, wireless
headphones, and other lithium-ion battery-powered devices.
Drive-through locations in Bend from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.:
 Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (61980 NW Skyline Ranch Rd.)
 Nativity Lutheran Church (60850 Brosterhous Rd.)
 Deschutes Children’s Foundation East Campus (2125 NE Daggett Ln.)
In addition, a drop-off booth will be part of the Environmental Center’s Earth Day
Celebration on April 25, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Alpenglow Park (61049 SE 15th St.)
As our world increasingly electrifies, from vehicles to home energy systems, lithium-ion
batteries are at the center of powering a cleaner future. These batteries contain
valuable materials such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, and copper. When recycled, more
than 95% of these metals can be recovered and reused to create new batteries and
sustainable energy products right here in the United States.

Earth Day Fair and Celebration
2026-04-25 11:00 - 15:00 | Alpenglow Community Park, 61049 SE 15th St OR 97702, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
An Annual Celebration of Earth And Community.
This family-friendly event will feature a lively and inclusive celebration where people of all ages are encouraged to wear costumes that showcase their favorite thing about planet Earth. The fair will feature food vendors, booths, performers and artists.

Rooted at 19th Community Learning Garden Work Party
2026-04-29 17:00 - 19:00 | Rooted Homes Redmond Community, 345 NW 19th St, Redmond, OR, 97756
We’re excited to continue building the garden at the 19th Street Community Learning Garden! Please join us for our upcoming work parties to build 7 more garden beds. All dates scheduled from 5 PM to 7 PM at Rooted at 19th.
We welcome all ages and experience levels—whether you can stay for a short visit or the whole time, your presence and participation make a difference!
Please bring water, gloves if you have them, and dress for the weather.

Pedal for the Planet
2026-05-02 08:00 - 12:30
Get ready to roll for a greener future! 350 Deschutes is excited to introduce Pedal for the Planet, our brand-new community bike ride and fundraiser happening Saturday, May 2, 2026. Join us in Bend as we hit the trails of beautiful Central Oregon to celebrate the outdoors, connect with neighbors, and support local climate action.
This fun community bike ride features a paved 12-mile loop starting and ending at Farewell Bend Park, traveling along the scenic Haul Road Trail and Rim Rock Trail to the Cascade Lakes Welcome Station and back. For families with little ones, the shorter Logger Loop (1.33 miles) offers a relaxed, family-friendly option—perfect for walking or riding together. Registration is open for both individuals and families, and bike rentals will be available, so everyone can join in!
This ride is more than just a day of cycling—it’s a movement for change. Every mile you pedal helps fund 350 Deschutes’ ongoing climate work, from advocating for clean energy to building a more sustainable Central Oregon. So grab your bike, bring your friends, and be part of the very first Pedal for the Planet. Let’s make this a tradition that keeps our community active, inspired, and committed to protecting the spaces we love.

Oregon Building Performance Standard
2026-05-06 11:30 - 13:00 | McMenamin’s, 700 NW Bond St., Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join experts to learn the Oregon BPS basics, explore incentives and get help with your next steps toward compliance.

Join Energy Trust of Oregon and the Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE) for a free, in-person session designed to help building owners and managers understand the Oregon Building Performance Standard (BPS) and take confident steps toward compliance. Lunch will be provided!
This session is ideal for anyone responsible for a building that is covered by the new BPS standard. You will hear an overview of the requirements, learn about support available through Energy Trust and explore incentives that can help offset the cost of energy upgrades.
During the event, you can:

Learn what the Building Performance Standard means for your property
Get guidance on reporting, benchmarking and compliance timelines
Discover how Energy Trust can support your work, including incentives and technical assistance
Ask questions directly to staff from Energy Trust and ODOE
Connect with peers who are navigating the same requirements

Happy Girls Run
2026-05-09 09:00 - 15:00
Grab your bestie and take in the beauty of Central Oregon as you embark on your scenic journey. You’ll be well-supported with multiple aid stations, medics and helpful event staff to make the day all about achieving your personal goals.
Happy Girls is all about embracing each and every woman’s fitness level. We believe that running is a way to achieve personal goals by overcoming fears and obstacles. Featuring out-of-this-world goody bags, cute t-shirts, cozy sweatshirts and lots of Happy Girls athletic wear too, it’s not just about the finisher’s medal (although that’s so cool!)

Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show
2026-05-09 17:30 - 22:00 | The Pavillion, 1001 SW Bradbury Dr., Bend, OR, 97702, United States
An Electrifying Trash Fashion Show featuring designers from 14 different Central Oregon Schools, a diverse group of adult artists and aspiring trash fashionistas, a live auction of a select group of garments, and 9 local businesses celebrating their sustainable practices and competing for the Coveted Trash Trophy, all amplified by Flip Flop Productions professional stage, lighting, and sound! Join the fun May 9th from 5:30-10pm!

Sort it Out!
2026-05-11 00:15 - 13:15
Confused about what actually belongs in your recycling bin?
Join Deschutes County Solid Waste at the Redmond Library on May 11 from 12:15-1:15 p.m. for a fun, hands-on look at recycling in Deschutes County. Learn what can and can’t be recycled, where materials go after the curb, and how to avoid common recycling mistakes.
Whether you’re a recycling pro or just trying to figure out the pizza box debate, you’ll leave with practical tips to recycle right.
No registration required!

Oregon Coalition for an Environmental Rights Amendment Listening Tour
2026-05-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join the Ground Truth Listening Tour to help answer the question, “Does Oregon need a constitutional Right to a Healthy Environment?”
Come out to Open Space Event Studios on Tuesday, May 26th, at 6pm to experience a Ground Truth Listening Tour event! Listen to others share their story about environmental harm or you can share your own.

Stewards United and OCERA, the Oregon Coalition for an Environmental Rights Amendment, are coordinating a statewide series of listening events to help answer the question, “Does Oregon need a constitutional Right to a Healthy Environment?” For more information fo to StewardsUnited.org/listening or OCERAunited.org/listening and tell your friends!

Essential Practices for Central and Ductless Heat Pump Installations
2026-05-13 08:30 - 12:00 | Wille Hall, Coats Campus Center, Central Oregon Community College, Bend, 2600 Northwest College Way, Bend, OR, 97703, United States
Heat pumps have proven to be an effective comfort solution for homes in Bend and the Central Oregon region – from central systems serving the entire home to single-zone ductless units, but only when designed and installed properly. This interactive class will focus on real-world installation practices that lead to satisfied customers, efficient operation, and long system life. Participants will also get hands-on experience using Bluetooth tools to assess system airflow and ductwork performance. This training is designed for contractors, HVAC installers and technicians, energy efficiency professionals, and other residential construction trades professionals serving Bend and the surrounding communities.
Come prepared with questions related to heat pump installation. Lunch will be provided at the end of the training. You can take it with you or stay and network. What you will learn: the right system size based on the home’s layout, heating and cooling load, and distribution system (ducted or ductless); site and install outdoor units properly to avoid noise complaints, drainage issues, and service challenges; prepare the installation to support system longevity and meet manufacturer requirements; ensure proper airflow and distribution, including duct system for central systems and effective indoor unit placement for ductless systems; verify system performance, including airflow, refrigerant charge, and system controls; provide practical tips for educating homeowners on system operation and maintenance to maximize comfort, efficiency, and equipment life.

Rooted at 19th Community Learning Garden Work Party
2026-05-13 17:00 - 19:00
We’re excited to continue building the garden at the 19th Street Community Learning Garden! Please join us for our upcoming work parties to build 6 more garden beds. All dates scheduled from 5 PM to 7 PM at Rooted at 19th.
We welcome all ages and experience levels—whether you can stay for a short visit or the whole time, your presence and participation make a difference!Please bring water, gloves if you have them, and dress for the weather. Click the link below to register. We hope to see you there!

WWOLF at Fields Farm on Thursday, May 14
2026-05-14 08:00 - 17:00
It’s planting season in Central Oregon, and our local farmers need a boost! Join the Willing Workers on Local Farms (WWOLF) pack on Thursday, May 14 at Fields Farm in NE Bend for a hands-on day of food, farming, and community.
This WWOLF event’s projects will likely include:

Planting potatoes
Transplanting tomatoes
The early work that brings the farm to life!

No farm experience required! Just bring your willingness to dig in, get your hands a little dirty, and support the farmers who keep Central Oregon nourished.
Why join WWOLF?

Make an immediate impact for a local farm
Learn what it really takes to grow food in our region
Connect with fellow Locavores (it’s more fun than a gym membership!)
Go home with dirt under your nails and a story to tell

May Action Night @ The Commons
2026-05-14 16:30 - 18:30 | The Commons Cafe and Taproom, 875 NW BROOKS ST., Bend, OR, 97703, United States
Tired of the news constantly spiking your cortisol? Same. That’s why we’re choosing to resist with joy. Join us for Action Nights, co-hosted with Oregon Sierra Club, Oregon Wild, Energize Bend, and Oregon Natural Desert Association.
Every second Thursday this summer, we’ll gather to turn frustration into real, local action. Our teams will break down the issues we’re working on and guide you through simple, meaningful ways to help like writing a postcard to protect public lands, signing a petition for climate policy in Bend, or crafting a public comment for an upcoming hearing.
This is a low-pressure, high-impact way to get involved, no experience or long-term commitment required. Come whenever you want, pick a table that has issues calling your name, and we will walk you through the actions you can take. Come meet like-minded folks, build community, and take action in a space that’s hopeful, social, and actually fun.
We’ll be hanging out at The Commons all summer—good people, good energy, and yes, a cheeky bev or two.

Interfaith Earth Summit 2026
2026-05-17 12:30 - 15:30 | Trinity Episcopal Church, 469 NW Wall St., Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join the Interfaith Earth Summit to learn about ways to stop oil and gas from expanding, keeping people and the planet safe and healthy.

From Ranch to Runway: An Evening with Jeanne Carver
2026-05-18 17:30 - 19:00 | 68467 Three Creek Rd,Sisters, OR
Carver shares her internationally acclaimed presentation, “From Ranch to Runway: An Evening with Jeanne Carver” at Pine Meadow Ranch in Sisters. The presentation – which has recently been shared with audiences in Italy, China, and Australia – will offer a rare opportunity to hear firsthand how local ranching practices are shaping global conversations around sustainability, fashion, and land stewardship.

This will be an intimate event for locavores and fiber arts enthusiasts, with ample time for questions, access to the garments worn by the USA Winter Olympics Team, and light refreshments provided.

Film Screening: Roots So Deep
2026-05-19 17:30 - 19:00 | Wille Hall, Coats Campus Center, Central Oregon Community College, Bend, 2600 Northwest College Way, Bend, OR, 97703, United States
On May 19th, HDFFA, Oregon Pasture Network (OPN), and Jeanne will host a film screening of Roots So Deep (You Can See the Devil Down There), a documentary series about regenerative agriculture, at COCC’s Willie Hall in Bend. The evening will include a panel discussion with Carver and OPN Program Director Mike Guebert, along with a locally catered meal from Spork.
The uniforms will once again be on display, and we will unpack and discuss the inspiring work of regenerative farmers and ranchers.

Pints & Politics
2026-05-21 17:30 - 19:30 | Broken Top Bottle Shop, 1740 NW Pence Ln #1, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Oregon League for Conservation Voters is back with Pints & Politics! This will be a fun evening with the community, spent unpacking what happened during the 2026 Legislative Session, and what we know of the results from the primary election.

Volunteer opportunities with Seed to Table Farm
2026-05-22 - 2026-10-29 | Seed to Table, 998 E. Black Butte Avenue, Sisters, OR, 97759, United States
Seed to Table hosts recurring volunteer opportunities throughout the growing season, inviting community members to spend time on the farm helping with seasonal tasks including planting, weeding, harvesting, and general field work. No gardening experience is needed — just a willingness to learn, spend time outdoors, and get your hands dirty. Volunteers go home with farm-fresh vegetables as a thank you for participating.
Kids are welcome to join with an accompanying adult.
2026 Community Volunteer Days:
– Friday, April 24 | 1:30–3:30 PM
– Friday, May 22 | 1:30–3:30 PM
– Tuesday, June 23 | 9–11 AM
– Thursday, July 16 | 9–11 AM
– Friday, July 31 | 9–11 AM
– Thursday, August 20 | 8–10 AM
– Tuesday, September 15 | 3–5 PM
– Friday, September 25 | 2–4 PM
– Tuesday, October 20 | 10 AM–12 PM (Volunteer Appreciation Potluck | 12–1 PM)
– Thursday, October 29 | 3–5 PM (Halloween-themed volunteer day — participants are encouraged to wear their best farming costume.)
Location:
Seed to Table Farm
E Black Butte Ave & N Dee Wright St
Sisters, OR 97759
Community members who would like to volunteer but need transportation are encouraged to email education@seedtotablesisters.org to inquire about carpool options.

From the Ground Up: Preparing Soil for Spring Growing
2026-05-26 15:00 - 17:00
Workshop #2 in this series!
A hands-on workshop focused on bed preparation, soil amending, and practical methods for building healthy, fertile garden soil suited to Central Oregon conditions.

Ecochella
2026-05-30 15:30 - 19:30 | Drake Park, 777 NW Riverside Blvd, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Our friends at Deschutes Youth Climate Coalition are putting on Ecochella! Think Munch n’ Music with more sustainability, local vendors and non-profits, and tons of folks amped about saving the planet.

Community and Desert Connection
2026-06-10 17:00 - 19:00
Join Oregon Natural Desert Association for an evening gathering in Bend celebrating high desert conservation! Connect with ONDA staff, board members and fellow supporters while enjoying desert-themed activities. We’ll have complimentary light appetizers from Pizza Mondo, beer from Worthy Brewing, and other refreshing beverages. You’ll also have the opportunity to win great prizes from Namaspa Yoga, The Athletic Club of Bend, Sunriver Brewing, Newport Market, and Bend Pizza Kitchen.
Hear from our executive director, Ryan Houston, as he shares insights into ONDA’s conservation work, and learn how you can take action and advocate for the protection of Oregon’s high desert.
Mark your calendar now and stay tuned for more details. This event is free and open to ONDA supporters and desert-enthusiasts, so bring a friend! No registration required.

June Action Night @ The Commons
2026-06-11 16:30 - 18:30 | The Commons Cafe and Taproom, 875 NW BROOKS ST., Bend, OR, 97703, United States
Join The Environmental Center, The Oregon Sierra Club, Oregon Wild, Energize Bend, and The Latino Community Association for a night of joyful action! It’s exhausting trying to keep up with politics and issues impacting your community, so we made it easy! Join us as The Commons in Downtown Bend for an evening of learning about local policies and issues impacting your community, and ways you can help. When you complete an action, The Commons is giving us $1 off drinks, as well as tamales from our favorite spot in Central Oregon.
This is a free flowing event, so come whenever you have time, and our various groups will walk you through a local policy that needs your attention! No commitment, just discounted bevs and a good time.
