Central Oregon Volcanoes: Mt. Bachelor and the Three Sisters
2019-08-10 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Although you may not spend a lot of time thinking about volcanoes, these geologic features impact our daily lives in many ways—especially in Oregon and the rest of the Pacific Northwest. The spectacular volcanoes of the Cascades provide exceptional wildlife habitat, recreational opportunities, and natural resources.
Volcanoes can also be dangerous. Lava flows can bury roads, houses, and everything else in their path. Volcanic ash can cause severe problems for transportation, agriculture, drinking water supplies, and air quality. Volcanic gasses can be deadly to breathe, and they can alter global atmospheric conditions and climate. For these reasons, it is important to study volcanoes and to be prepared for future volcanic activity.
Each academic term, Dr. Daniele McKay offers a two-day course focusing on how and why volcanoes erupt, and the geologic history of the Central Oregon Cascades. In our summer session, we explore the volcanic history of the Central Oregon Cascades, with an emphasis on the Three Sisters and Mt. Bachelor area.
These courses are designed for people with little or no background in geology. We will cover the basics of how and why volcanoes erupt, and the deposits they produce. Registration is required.

Broadchats
2019-08-13 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join the Central Oregon Chapter of Great Old Broads for Wilderness at an upcoming broadchats!
Conversation and presentation about “ Climate Change and Rivers.” Please bring $5.00 to cover costs of snacks and drinks and off set rental space. Register here.

Happy Hour in the Garden
2019-08-13, 2019-08-20, 2019-08-27 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
This year, Happy Hour in the Garden will run from March through October. Instead of weekly, this volunteer event will be on the *1st & 3rd Tuesdays*, kicking off Tuesday, March 1st. Stop by anytime between 4-6 on the following dates to help out in the garden and enjoy a bubbly beverage. Family friendly, no experience or tools necessary.
Contact Denise Rowcroft, Garden Program Manager, if you have any questions about getting involved.

March 1 & 15 (March & April beer sponsored by Worthy Garden Club)
April 5 & 19
May 3 & 17 (May & June beer sponsored by Boneyard Beer)
June 7 & 21

Due to summer trips, please note that summer dates (July & August) are the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month!

July 12 & 26 (July & August beer sponsored by Deschutes Brewery)
*August 9 & 23* (Note, this is the 2nd & 4th Tuesday, rescheduled due to planned time off)
September 6 & 20 (Sept & Oct beer sponsored by 10 Barrel Brewing Co)
October 4 & 18

Kayak Trip: Questions Answered!
2019-08-15 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Got questions about the Deschutes? What better way to learn about the river than to paddle it with a pro?
Join the Coalition for the Deschutes and Tumalo Creek Kayak and Canoe (TCKC) for a water-based exploration of the Upper Deschutes. TCKC will provide transportation, guides, and all the gear. Local water expert, Kyle Gorman, will edify and entertain you with stories about how the Deschutes River works and is managed.
Pre-registration required. This trip is appropriate for all skill levels, including beginners; there are no sections of the river that require technical paddling skills, and moving flatwater will help your boat along.

Sagebrush Sippers
2019-08-15 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join Oregon Natural Desert Association staff and supporters for Sagebrush Sippers happy hours in our office this summer. Mix and mingle, learn about new aspects of Oregon’s high desert, and find opportunities to dig deeper into our conservation work.
This month, hear more about the far-flung places where ONDA works and get tips to plan your fall escapes to Oregon’s high desert public lands from Oregon Desert Trail coordinator Renee Patrick. Enjoy cold beverages including beer from Immersion Brewing. Look for more Sagebrush Sippers events in Portland and Bend all summer.

Bend COTA Work Events
2019-08-15, 2019-08-22, 2019-08-29, 2019-09-05, 2019-09-12 | 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.

Pints and Politics: Rethinking Waste
2019-08-15 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
In 10 years, Deschutes County’s landfill will be full. Plans for how to handle solid waste in Deschutes County once the landfill is full must be made now. The county is exploring the idea of developing a new landfill within Deschutes County and the idea of hauling solid waste to a facility located outside of Deschutes County. Join OLCV to explore these two options and find out how our community can be more efficient with waste management.

Bike the Bridges
2019-08-18 16:30 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Gear Fix, 550 Industrial Way, Suite 183, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
The 2019 edition of Bike the Bridges will be held on Sunday, August 18th. Check-in starts at 4:00pm with the ride kicking off around 4:30pm. This fun and family-friendly bicycle ride showcases many of the beautiful vistas you get when crossing the Deschutes River as it passes through Bend. Let this be your excuse to get a little exercise, make friends, and discover new bike routes to commute around town.
The event is free but registration is required.

Motherload Community Screening
2019-08-22 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Part of the Bend Brewing Company Backyard Movie Series…
MOTHERLOAD is a crowd-sourced documentary in which the cargo bicycle becomes a vehicle for exploring motherhood in this digital age of climate change. The film explores the people behind this push to replace cars with purpose-built bikes, she learns about the history and potential future of the bicycle as the “ultimate social revolutionizer.”
Join the revolution and bring the whole family. We encourage everyone to bike in, bring a blanket or low chairs and enjoy watching on an outdoor screen by the river at BBC! Not sure what a cargo bike is? We’ll have electric cargo bikes available for test riding before the movie.
Interested in getting involved? There will be a few booth spaces available for bike and family related organizations.Contact neilkorn@gmail.com for more info.
If you’d like to volunteer to help out at the screening or help with spreading the word to the community, contact courtney@bendelectricbikes.com
This community screening is brought to you by your friends at: Bend Electric Bikes, Bend Brewing Company, and Outdoor Oregon Magazine

Stream Sampling on Whychus
2019-08-24 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Sampling benthic macroinvertebrates, the aquatic life form of insects including mayflies and stoneflies, provides important insights into the health of Whychus Creek. Volunteers will meet at Creekside Park in Sisters for a sampling training, then, in teams of three or four, collect macroinvertebrate samples from sites along Whychus. This event is a great opportunity to learn about restoration and reintroduction of steelhead and salmon on Whychus Creek, see less-visited reaches of the creek, and contribute to knowledge about how restoration actions are changing stream conditions.

Springs to Sprouts
2019-08-24 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Spring to Sprouts is Coalition for the Deschutes’ annual field trip, farm tours, and complimentary BBQ lunch in Jefferson County. Meet farmers as they take you on a tour of their farms along with a tour of Central Oregon Seed in Madras.
Space is limited. Email Brooke for questions or more information. brooke@coalitionforthedeschutes.org

CTAC Meeting
2019-08-28 13:00 - 16:30 | Brooks Room, Deschutes Public Library, 507 NW Wall St., Bend, OR, 97703, United States
The Citywide Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC) provides recommendations related to the updates of the Transportation System Plan (TSP) and Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP). This committee is getting closer to drafting the new TSP, which will be the guiding document for transportation in Bend over the next 20 years. Any new transportation projects in the City over the next 20 years, including transit, bike lanes, sidewalks, and road projects will be included in this plan. This will be the committee’s first discussion of priorities.
All meetings are open to the public, with an opportunity for public comment at the beginning and end. The agenda other materials will be available through the City of Bend here.

CIF Info Session (In Person/Virtual)
2019-09-03 00:00 | The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, OR, 97703
Do you have an idea for reducing waste in your neighborhood, workplace, school, your favorite park or restaurant, or other community space, but aren’t sure how to get started? Apply for the Rethink Waste Community Innovation Fund!
The Environmental Center’s Rethink Waste Project will provide a total of $40,000* awards to individuals, businesses, or community organizations to implement waste reduction or recovery projects throughout Deschutes County. Each project will be awarded up to $5,000. There is no minimum project budget/award amount. 20% of the project funds must come from matching funds (cash or in-kind). Depending on project budget requirements, 8 to 12 projects will be funded in 2023.
*$15,000 of the $40,000 total projects budget will be awarded to projects that take place at or largely impact visitor destinations, such as a visitor lodging property, restaurant / eatery, park / trail/ nature area, outfitter / activity company, museum / gallery, entertainment venue.
Attend an info session in-person at The Environmental Center or Virtually! Info sessions are scheduled February 7th, May 9th, and August 8th 2023 from 1-2pm.
Register – In Person
Register – Virtual

Community Pints
2019-09-03 11:00 - 22:00, 2019-09-10 11:00 - 22:00 | 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!

Cascadia Adventure Film Festival
2019-09-05 - 2019-09-07 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The inaugural year of the Cascade Adventure Film Festival
Celebrate the adventures that push us to our limits, and help us forge a deeper connection to the natural world.
Early bird tickets on sale until August 7th, 11:59pm
CAFF will showcase influential films that highlight the adventurous spirit that lives inside each of us — the films that get us stoked. We’re inspired by human-powered exploration, and the values that keep the wilderness wild. It is through adventure that we discover who we are and what we can achieve. Adventure brings us closer to the natural world in our own backyard, and wherever we may go. So are you in?
The program features 4 shows featuring inspiring adventure films about climbing, biking, trail running, and water. Check out all the films here.

Hatfield Sustainable Resource Lecture
2019-09-05 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Throughout their lives, ranchers Doc and Connie Hatfield were committed to developing partnerships and building consensus to further sustainability in the High Desert. Now in its seventh year, the Hatfield Sustainable Resource Lecture celebrates their work. This year, Jon Griggs, manager of the Maggie Creek Ranches near Elko, Nevada, will be the featured speaker. Griggs has been widely recognized for his collaborative relationships and sustainable practices in the beef industry. Free event; No-host bar.
5:45 pm doors, 6:00 pm lecture. 6:30 pm reception with hors d’oeuvres.

Morning Altars with Day Schildkret
2019-09-11, 2019-09-12 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
In this fast-paced, tech obsessed world, we are forgetting some of our most basic human traits. We desperately need more time to slow down, remember and make meaning together. To be outside together. To create and witness each other’s hearts together. And to work on letting go more. Come explore this transformative 7-step practice to work with nature, art and impermanence as an effective way to heal, grieve, celebrate and honor your life.
SCHEDULE:
Welcome | Wednesday, SEPT 11 | 6:30PM – 8:30PM
Hands-on Practice | Thursday, SEPT 12 | 9AM – 4PM
COST: $150 (sliding scale available upon request) *Jackson Corner lunch included!

Public Launch of New EV Charging Stations
2019-09-11 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join us for appetizers, beverages, and the latest on rebates, credits and incentives on electric vehicles; view some EVs, talk with the owners, and enter the raffle to win a Black Bear Diner gift card! 350 Deschutes, the COCC Sustainability Committee and Central Oregon Community College would like to invite you to join us for the ribbon cutting on the new EV charging at the Redmond campus.This project made possible with support from Pacific Power. Come help us thank them and the COCC Sustainability Committee for this new addition to Central Oregon’s charging infrastructure!
*This will take place in the parking lot near the RTEC building

Klamath 2050: River of Hope with Emma Marris
2019-09-11 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
In this lecture, Emma Marris, a Klamath Falls-based environmental author and journalist, will tell the story of Upper Klamath Lake and the Klamath River, a water system set to see big changes in the coming decades including dam removal, climate change and changing management philosophies. She will use the Klamath Basin to tell a broader story about the best possible future for water in the American West, imagining a 2050 where people inhabit their landscapes thoughtfully, creatively and more than sustainably—where flourishing increases over time.

Welcoming Week: Kick-off Celebration/Celebracion
2019-09-13 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Let’s celebrate our diverse and vibrant community with music and dance. Join the LCA and City of Bend on this fun dance party by the river. Move to the rhythm of Cumbia, Bachata, Reggeaton and more as you meet your neighbors and strengthen bonds of friendship among cultures.
Celebremos nuestra comunidad diversa y vibrante con música y baile. Únete a LCA y la Ciudad de Bend en esta divertida fiesta de baile junto al río. Muévete al ritmo de Cumbia, Bachata, Reggeaton y más mientras conoces a tus vecinos y fortaleces los lazos de amistad entre culturas.

2019 Latino Fest
2019-09-14 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The Latino Community Association (LCA) invites the community to the Latino Fest on September 14th, 2019 at Madras’s Sahalee Park! The Latino Fest is a fair including booths set up by Madras residents representing different cultures from Latin-America. Enjoy:

a fun, interactive Kid’s Zone with games, arts & crafts and information about community resources
Cultural Booths sharing information about the heritages of our immigrant families
Dance Performances by local folkloric groups
Live Music including Mariachi Viva México and La Magia de Tierra Caliente
Delicious and diverse Food and Beverages
Farmer’s Market

Stage schedule TBD. Learn more about vendor booths, sponsors, and more!

Sunriver Deschutes River Clean Up
2019-09-15 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
CALL FOR CLEAN-UP VOLUNTEERS!
Tumalo Creek Kayak is pleased to announce our first annual Sunriver Deschutes River Clean-up, a spin-off event inspired by the Bend Deschutes River Clean-up, hosted for over 20 years by the Upper Deschutes Watershed Council and more recently, Enjoy Protect Respect Stewardship Committee.
When: Sunday, September 15th at 10am-3pm (with beers and music to follow)
Where: Starting and Finishing at the SROA Boat Ramp
VOLUNTEERS SHOULD KNOW:

Work includes paddling and/or walking the river collecting trash
We will split into small teams to clean the most heavily trafficked areas such as Besson day use, Harpers Bridge, and Big River Campground. Shuttles provided
Trash bags, gloves, and some boats provided to aid the cleanup efforts. Feel free to bring your own gear such as paddleboards, kayaks, goggles, wet suits, or trash pickers/grabbers
