The Environmental Center

Virtual Program: NASA’s Lucy Mission
2022-01-20 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join SNCO’s very own JPL/NASA Solar System Ambassador Paul Poncy for a special virtual program on NASA’s LUCY Mission. Paul was in Florida at the historic launch of the probe. NASA’s Lucy mission is the first spacecraft launched to explore the Trojan asteroids, a population of primitive asteroids orbiting in tandem with Jupiter.
SNCO members receive 15% off registration

Bonfires, Bikes & Brews
2022-01-21, 2022-02-04 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Every other Friday this winter Good Bike Co will open their patio and strike up the fire cauldron. Bring your neighbors, family, and friends out to enjoy the warmth of community. Their bar hosts a rotating selection of some of the finest Oregon craft brews around. All are welcome. Pet friendly.

Livestream Author Event Robin Wall Kimmerer
2022-01-24 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join for a talk with Robin Wall Kimmerer, author of UO Common Reading selection Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants.
Drawing on her life as an Indigenous scientist, a mother, and a woman, Kimmerer shows how other living beings offer us gifts and lessons, even if we’ve forgotten how to hear their voices. In a rich braid of reflections that range from the creation of Turtle Island to the forces that threaten its flourishing today, she circles toward a central argument: that the awakening of a wider ecological consciousness requires the acknowledgment and celebration of our reciprocal relationship with the rest of the living world.

Welcoming seeds home: Seed rematriation webinar series
2022-01-25 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Seed Savers Exchange is excited to announce a Seed Rematriation webinar series. This series will highlight Seed Rematriation partnerships funded through a North Central SARE Partnership grant in conjunction with Seed Savers Exchange. Join to learn how Indigenous farmers, activists, communities, and nations are welcoming seeds home to grow and share.

Note: The event will be recorded and shared with everyone who registers. Even if you are unable to join live you will be able to watch it at your own convenience.
The second webinar will be held Tuesday, January 25, 2022 from 1 – 2 PM Central Time (US).

January Townhall with Jason Kropf & Phil Chang
2022-01-25 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join Commissioner Chang for a town hall moderated by Rep. Kropf on Tuesday, January 25 from 7-8pm!

Classroom Greenhouse Educator Workshop
2022-01-26 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Start a Classroom Greenhouse!
Grow plants in your classroom with a pop-up greenhouse! Participants of this workshop will receive a classroom greenhouse and materials to start seeding plants in the classroom. Guest speaker and former classroom teacher Dawn Alexander will share tips and tricks of utilizing this system in the classroom with students.
Apply now! Limited space available! Applications will be selected based on first-come, first-serve basis, student reach and new to network teachers to meet the requirements of the grant funding this workshop.

Nature Nights: A Low-to-No Snow Future
2022-01-26 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Save the date! The Land Trust is pleased to present their 2022 Nature Nights series.
Mountain snowpacks have historically acted as large, natural reservoirs of water, as well as providing awesome recreational opportunities. In recent decades, however, snowpack has declined—another sign of a changing climate. If our climate continues to warm, snow loss will be exacerbated across the Western US, termed a “no-to-low snow future.” Join the Deschutes Land Trust, Dr. Alan Rhoades, and Dr. Erica Siirila-Woodburn to learn about the possibility of a low-to-no snow future in the Cascades. Dr. Rhoades and Dr. Siirila-Woodburn will offer proactive solutions to both mitigate the extent of and adapt to the changing conditions of a low-to-no snow future. Learn how you can help make a difference in our (hopefully!) snowy future. This presentation is free, but you must get your ticket online.

Bend COTA Work Events
2022-01-27, 2022-02-03, 2022-02-10 | 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.

Climate & Farmworker Rights Forum
2022-01-27 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Did you know that, despite being essential workers, farmworkers have been excluded from overtime pay since 1938? Now, Oregon has the opportunity to right this historic wrong by passing the Farmworker Overtime bill. RSVP below to find out more on Thursday, January 27th from 6 to 7:30pm at the Climate & Farmworker Rights Forum.

No Water, No Food: How can agriculture respond to the climate crisis?
2022-01-28 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
From no water to too much, farmers are facing increasing challenges affecting the production & success of their crops. This panel will examine both the problems and some solutions to the water issues brought on by climate change.

Winona LaDuke-The Green Path Ahead: Indigenous Teachings for the Next Economy
2022-02-01 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Winona LaDuke is a global leader and an economist focused on issues of culturally based sustainable development strategies, renewable energy, water protection, and sustainable food systems. Drawing upon her work in these areas, LaDuke strongly believes there is a clear path forward towards our shared economic future. LaDuke will share her vision for this transition, one that is just and equitable for all, including Mother Earth.
*FREE and OPEN to the public. Registration opens 1.10.22

11th Organic Seed Growers Conference
2022-02-04 - 2022-02-11 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The Organic Seed Growers Conference is a biennial gathering by and for agroecological seed communities in the U.S. and across the world. The event creates spaces where experienced and emerging seed stewards can convene timely conversations, educational trainings, and strategy sessions. The gathering serves as a conduit for making new connections and catching up with old friends, networking across organic seed communities, sharing knowledge with other participants, and celebrating the growing movement. Organizers curate a conference agenda that reflects the multifaceted needs of seed growers and advocates, no matter the ease or discomfort of the topics. The goal of the Organic Seed Growers Conference is to inspire individuals, communities, organizations, and businesses to take actions that support and improve the integrity of the philosophical and practical systems that make up the organic seed movement and trade.

State Agency Trails Funding and Assistance Opportunities Webinar
2022-02-09 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Learn about trails funding and assistance opportunities available through Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, Oregon Department of Transportation, Oregon State Marine Board, and Travel Oregon.
This webinar will give an overview of the Recreational Trails Program, Land and Water Conservation Fund, Local Government Grants, ATV Grant Program, Oregon Community Paths, Boating Facility and Waterways Access Grants, and more.

Cancelled-All We Can Save Book Circle Bend, Oregon
2022-02-09, 2022-02-16 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join for an in-person, self-organized book circle. Over 10-weeks this small group will create a safe and open space for climate conversations and read “All We Can Save: Truth, Courage & Solutions for the Climate Crisis” by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Katherine K. Wilkinson.
All We Can Save is an anthology of writings by 60 women at the forefront of the climate movement who are harnessing truth, courage, and solutions to lead humanity forward. While the book is compiled and written by women, everyone is welcome to join the book circle.
DATES: The group will meet Wednesdays starting Feb 9th. No meeting Mar 23rd due to Bend La-Pine school district spring break. Last circle meeting is Apr 20th (just before Earth Day).
**Class size is limited to 10 people. Please purchase a copy of the book at Roundabout Books, Dudley’s, Barnes and Noble, or your favorite online seller. Loaner copies of the book will be available to borrow for the 10-week circle.
More info about All We Can Save book circles
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Deschutes County Town Hall with Senator Jeff Merkley
2022-02-09 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
On Wednesday, February 9, Senator Jeff Merkley is hosting his sixth digital town hall of the year — and 474th since first being elected to the Senate. In these uncertain times, it’s more important than ever to hear directly from you, our community, but it’s also important to respect the health and safety of every member of our communities while there is still a very real risk of spreading COVID-19 through in-person gatherings. Senator Jeff Merkley invites Deschutes County residents to join online, on mobile devices, or on the telephone to discuss what we need to do to strengthen our state and our nation.
Where:
On a computer, smartphone or tablet: click here
On the phone:
Call 669-254-5252
Enter meeting ID: 161 178 9072
Enter participant ID: #
Enter passcode: [REDACTED]

Virtual Advocacy Workshop & Panel for Oregon Farmers
2022-02-10 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Rogue Farm Corps & Friends of Family Farmers Present: Virtual Advocacy Workshop & Panel for Oregon Farmers
Friends of Family Farmers support an engaged and active farmer community in helping to shape and advocate for policy that works for farmers, farmworkers and their communities! Hear from a variety of panelists plus learn the basics of tracking a bill and giving testimony.

Ira Cuello-Martinez (Pineros y Campesinos Unidos del Noroeste – PCUN) will speak about the Farmworker Overtime bill
Megan Kemple (Oregon Climate and Agriculture Network) will speak about the Climate and Working Lands Bill
Adriana Cvitkovic (Oregon Food Bank) will give a brief overview of how to engage in advocacy work and updates on Oregon Food Bank’s policy work

Zero Energy Homes: Updates & Cost Effective Approaches
2022-02-11 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join Earth Advantage for this no cost 1-hour webinar and gain valuable info on the latest developments and construction approaches to Zero Energy (ZE) & Zero Energy Ready (ZER) construction in the NW region.

Fly Fishing Film Tour
2022-02-11 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The 16th annual Fly Fishing Film Tour is back with a selection of films that are sure to get you fired up. From Costa Rica to Australia to Louisiana and beyond, catch the action and amazing stories of anglers from across the globe.

Snowshoes and Stars Family Program
2022-02-12 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Explore the twilight wonder of wintertime in Sunriver as Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory sets off on a snowshoeing adventure in search of animal tracks and our favorite crepuscular critters. You will take a short hike around the lake and toward the Deschutes River in search of their nighttime residents. As the sun sets, you will turn your attention to the wonders of the winter sky with a constellation tour.

Activist training: What's happening in your watershed?
2022-02-15 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Do you live near industrial timberlands that clearcut and spray chemicals in places close to your home and drinking water? Now the state of Oregon has a notification system that allows you to get alerted before a logging related aerial chemical spray happens near your home and registered water source.
Join to get connected with a growing network of Forest Waters Watchers, and learn how to stay in the know about what’s happening in your watershed!

Reclaiming Conservation
2022-02-15 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Kicking off Oregon Natural Desert Association’s 2022 High Desert Speaker Series is a conversation with filmmaker Faith E. Briggs. For years, Faith would run through the streets of Brooklyn each morning, before turning her attention to run 150 miles through three US National Monuments to assess the stakes of public lands conservation and what is lost if previously protected lands are reduced. This talk will feature a screening of her short film “This Land” and Faith’s personal story to share lessons learned as a budding “conservationist” working through a cultural lens, weaving in reflections on people, entry points to conservation movements, and place.
*Registration will open on January 15 and close two hours before the event begins

Whychus Creek 101: Watershed Overview and History
2022-02-15 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Upper Deschutes Watershed Council is coordinating a six-part informational speaker series about Whychus Creek and its watershed! They are working with natural resource partners to present an educational watershed series for community members to learn about the history, hydrology, habitat conditions, native fish, water conservation, stream restoration activities, and ways that YOU can become an engaged steward for Whychus Creek. They will coordinate each session with presentations from their partners from the Deschutes National Forest, Deschutes River Conservancy, Oregon Water Resource Department, the Fly FIsher’s Place, the City of Sisters, Three Sisters Irrigation District, and others. The series will culminate with an in-person tour of restoration projects along Whychus Creek.
The speaker series will be held at the Sisters Library. All presentations will be delivered in-person with a virtual attendance option. The Whychus Watershed Tour will be held outside in-person. Pre-registration is required.
For more information or to register contact: kmiller@restorethedeschutes.org

Clean Hydrogen - Blue vs Green Hydrogen and its role in our energy future
2022-02-16 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Learn about the potential of zero emissions Hydrogen, the pitfalls of producing it with fossil gas and why we need this important fuel.
Join Electrify Now for a webinar that will explore the differences between green vs blue hydrogen with one of the leading experts on the topic.

Mountainfilm on Tour-Bend-Virtual Event
2022-02-17 - 2022-02-20 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Mountainfilm on Tour is Back in Bend for the 19th Year!
A favorite fundraiser for The Environmental Center will be offered all Virtual for 2022
We made the difficult decision to move our in-person event at the Tower Theatre to an all-virtual experience. Mountainfilm on Tour showcases a selection of culturally rich, adventure-packed documentary films curated from the annual Mountainfilm festival held in Telluride, Colorado.
While we will not be together this year, we invite you to join us for one of two virtual shows between February 17th — Sunday, February 20th. The virtual show is self-paced and can be accessed from any location at any time during the 4-day window. $10 student / $20 individual / $50 household.
*Tickets are on sale now! View the film selections and ticket information at envirocenter.org/mountainfilm.

How to Go Solar
2022-02-17 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 375 SW Powerhouse Dr Suite 100, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
In these free webinars, Solar Oregon will answer your questions about how solar energy systems work, share information about incentives available, and help you take the first step to add solar to your home or business. In addition, at each workshop, you will discuss one of three special topics: solar + storage, community solar, and the Solar Within Reach incentive.

The Campus Color Line with Dr. Eddie Cole
2022-02-17 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
In recognition of Black History Month, COCC is honored to welcome speakers and programs that highlight Black triumph.
Dr. Eddie R. Cole is Associate Professor of Higher Education and Organizational Change at UCLA. His research focuses on college presidents’ historic role in shaping racial policies and practices both inside and outside of the educational sphere.
FREE AND OPEN to the public.
