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Can a Carbon Tax Combat Climate Change and be Good for Oregon’s Economy? Carbon taxes are becoming a hot topic around the country as an economically-efficient and market-driven way to combat climate change. Here in Oregon, a foundational study, “Carbon Tax and Shift: How to Make it Work for Oregon’s Economy” was published in March…
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Explore your Land Trust Preserves in a whole new way: the Wander! Join Derek Loeb for a short stroll with easy walking to learn about one of our flagship Preserves, Whychus Canyon Preserve. Explore the Preserve’s old-growth juniper forests while you learn about the geology of its rimrock canyon. Observe how the geography of Central…
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Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Derek Loeb for a hike to Alder Springs with a focus on geology. We’ll hike down to bubbling Alder Springs and check out examples of volcanic and sedimentary rocks that tell the story of the early Cascade mountains. Learn how these ancient rocks also formed the underground aquifers that…
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Each year, the mighty Salmon make an expedition of a lifetime back to their homes – traversing thousands of miles and overcoming countless obstacles on their river journeys. The Salmon juxtapose the infinite space of their ocean homes against the micro-streams of their birth in one monumental run. Their achievement is awesome in the true…
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Learn how to successfully grow tomatoes including choosing the right variety, transplanting, staking, pruning, ongoing care and troubleshooting potential problems. For more information click here or call 541-389-7275
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Lunch with Landwatch at The Environmental Center. 12 noon. Topic: Fish & Flows in the Upper Deschutes Basin. Details and RSVP HERE. Please bring your own lunch.
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Political satirist Will Durst in a benefit for KPOV 88.9 fm, presented by BIGS Hydroponics and Organics. Monday, May 12, 2014; 7:30 pm (doors at 7) Touring comedian Celesta Franklin will open. Tickets: $15 in advance, $13 for KPOV members, at www.bendticket.com; $17 at the door. Info: www.kpov.org, info@kpov.org, 541-322-0863
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A Wilderness Ranger’s personal experiences in the wilds and the role of wilderness in our country’s legacy, celebrating wilderness and the 50th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act. Also featured, the Keep Waldo Wild campaign and its innovative approach to conserving 75,000 roadless acres in the Waldo watershed. When: May 13, 2014 – 6:30 pm gathering, 7:00 pm…
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Join the High Desert Food and Farm Alliance (formerly the Central Oregon Food Policy Council) to celebrate their new look and programs. Free live music, kombucha, and food at Humm Kombucha.
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May 15:“Raising Kid Colt – A Story of a Young Sandhill Crane” Gary Ivey invites us into the exciting world of a wild Sandhill Crane couple and their parenthood adventures with a showing of the nature film “Raising Kid Colt.” The film provides viewers with remarkable footage of an Alaska Crane family’s life as well…
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Meet local candidates for Representative in Congress, State Representative, Deschutes County Commission and Circuit Court Judge. Join the Oregon League of Conservation Voters and fellow community members for an opportunity to hear from candidates before the May 20th Primary Election and get to know them one-on-one at this casual candidate meet and mingle. Candidates joining…
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Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Carol Wall for a bird walk at Camp Polk Meadow Preserve. Enjoy spring bird migrations to the fullest as you watch for songbirds and hummingbirds in the willows, warblers along the restored Whychus Creek, and woodpeckers working the pine groves. Explore this Sisters-area Preserve that is considered a birding…
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The Upper Deschutes Watershed Council is getting ready for Upstream, the 8th annual fundraiser for our environmental education program The Upstream Project. Upstream will take place at Brasada Ranch on Friday May 18th, 2018 from 5:30-9 pm and will feature a catered dinner, a silent auction with over 70 items from local businesses, a raffle…
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A scenic mountain east of Bend in the high desert flats, going anywhere is a treat. And that's where you may go on this hike: anywhere. With David, you never know. Sign up for an adventure with the Sierra Club and go home happy. For more information about this and other Central-Oregon Sierra Club adventures…
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Join the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and our friends at the Central Oregon Flyfishers to help local kids fish the pond. For more information, go to the Central Oregon Flyfishers webpage.
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Join the Deschutes Land Trust for a wildflower hike: We’ll look for early summer wildflowers at the top of the canyon including sand lilies, monkey flowers, larkspur and other wonders. Then, we’ll hike down to the meadows along Whychus Creek looking for flowers that find their home in the willow and cottonwood forests that line…
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Join Central Oregon Trail Alliance for a work event for the new welcome center trails. We will carpool from 10 Barrel Brewing Co. to the work site. There will be trail side beer on tap after the work is done. $5 10 Barrel gift cards will be given to the first 50 people who show…
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GET TRAINED ON THE PROGRAM AIMED AT SMALL COMMERCIAL BUILDING CERTIFICATION Earth Advantage Commercial is a straightforward system for delivering comprehensive certification to small commercial buildings. The Project Steward training enables individual designers, architects or engineers to deliver projects using the EAC prescriptive pathway. Location: Earth Advantage Classroom, Portland Cost: $500 AIA: 8 learning units (LU/HSW)
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Wednesday Birders-Dillon Falls, Meadow Camp, Upper Deschutes River Trails Join local birders every Wednesday for birding trips in Central Oregon. Meet at 7:00 AM at Nancy P’s at 1054 Milwaukee in Bend. The group car pools, sharing expenses for gas, and taking turns driving. Plans may vary due to weather or rare birds spotted prior…
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Join the Bend Ben & Jerry’s staff volunteers and COTA for a late afternoon/evening work event building the new Welcome Center trails. Ben & Jerry’s staff will serve ice cream when work is finished. Deschutes Brewery beer will also be available. For more information on this event and for the waiver form, visit COTA's website.
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Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Kirin Stryker of CogWild Mountain Bike Tours for an 8-12 mile mountain bike ride in Skyline Forest. This ride is open to experienced* riders who want to explore the crowd-free trails of Skyline Forest while learning about the potential trail network that could connect Bend and Sisters. From fresh…
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Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Derek Loeb for a geology hike at Whychus Canyon Preserve. Explore ancient juniper groves and native grasslands as you hike towards a scenic boulder overlook. Then, enjoy panoramic mountain views as you brush up on your rock talk and learn about the geologic history of this stunning rimrock canyon.…
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Beers Made By Walking is happy to announce a series of hikes in collaboration with the Oregon Natural Desert Association in Bend, Oregon. The hikes will be attended by the public, and brewers from Crux Fermentation Project, Deschutes Brewery, and Worthy Brewing Co. The hikes are a part of the educational programming for the Oregon…
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Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) is accepted free of charge from residential users at the Knott Landfill Hazardous Waste Facility. The HHW Facility is open from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the second (2nd) and fourth (4th) Friday and Saturday of each month. For more information, visit the ReThink Waste website.
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Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Carol Moorehead for a hike at Whychus Canyon Preserve. Soak up late spring as you explore ancient juniper groves and wildflower-studded slopes on your way to a scenic boulder overlook. Take in the bright green aspen groves along Whychus Creek and panoramic views of mountain peaks while enjoying this…
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Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Mary Crow for a new hike at the Metolius Preserve. The Preserve now has two new bridges across Lake Creek that connect trails from north to south. We’ll explore these new areas as we enjoy the Preserve’s pine forests in their early spring glory. Rating: Moderate, ~3-4 mile hike.…
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Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Martha Lussenhop for a spring walk around beautiful Camp Polk Meadow Preserve. Visit the upper meadows and springs and learn about the fascinating history of one of Central Oregon’s oldest places. Then, visit the lower meadow to see the forests, meadow and newly restored Whychus Creek that provide important…
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If you’re interested in finely crafted jewelry, artwork, clothing, or household goods, then the Central Oregon Saturday Market is the place to visit. Stroll and shop, and then enjoy lunch while listening to the sounds of local musicians. Enjoy hand crafted items for all ages: Including dyed and painted cotton shirts, stylish hats, totes, aprons,…
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If you want to learn how our local farmers and ranchers are growing healthy food these days, join The Well Traveled Fork for a tour of Central Oregon farms and ranches that produce food the old fashioned way—the way we used to before big agribusiness became the source of most of our food. Under the…
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Join East Cascades Audubon Society leader Mary Yanalcanlin in Bend’s Drake Park for a birding and nature walk geared towards preschoolers. Meet near the middle of Drake Park by the restrooms at 10 AM. A parent or responsible care-taker is required to accompany the child. For more information about this and other upcoming events of…
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Watch the Conversation Join David Gottfried, the founder of the U.S. and World Green Building Councils & CEO of Regenerative Ventures for 45 minute hosted conversations with 35 of the world's foremost thought leaders in green building and sustainability, including bestselling authors, greentech CEOs, major developers, and luminary architects, engineers and green movement leaders. Sign…
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Central Oregon LandWatch is hosting Deschutes County at a forum on farms & ranches in Central Oregon on Tuesday, May 27th 5:30 p.m. at the Environmental Center.
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Join Camp Fire and The Environmental Center in TEC’s Learning Garden to see firsthand where local food comes from! We will tour the garden, plant wildflower seeds to attract pollinators, do some fun and light garden work, sample some fresh garden greens, and plant a seed to take home. Rain or shine! Meet up location: In the…
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Wednesday Birders– Malheur NWR - ALL DAY Join local birders every Wednesday for birding trips in Central Oregon. Meet at 7:00 AM at Nancy P’s at 1054 Milwaukee in Bend. The group car pools, sharing expenses for gas, and taking turns driving. Plans may vary due to weather or rare birds spotted prior to the…
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Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Jane Meissner for a spring hike at Whychus Canyon Preserve. Explore ancient juniper groves and learn about native plants as you hike through the grasslands and wind down wildflower-studded slopes to Whychus Creek. Explore boulder outcroppings and take in panoramic views of mountain peaks and dramatic canyons while you…
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Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Jen Zalewski for an 8-12 mile mountain bike ride in Skyline Forest. This ride is open to experienced* riders who want to explore the crowd-free trails of Skyline Forest while learning about the potential trail network that could connect Bend and Sisters. From fresh water springs to historic lumber…
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Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Mary Crow for a wildflower hike around a conserved private ranch outside of Prineville. We’ll hike along Mill Creek and enjoy scenic views of unique rock formations while learning more about the springs and wetlands the ranch protects. Then, we’ll head up into the hills to search for a…
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Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Daniele McKay for a hike along the Summit Loop Trail at Smith Rock State Park. This gorgeous 7-mile hike follows the Burma Road up to a ridge overlooking famed peaks like Monkey Face. On the descent, the trail crosses a private property protected by the Land Trust for its…
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A true "Wilderness Stewardship Trip". Come help us monitor and take care of two Wilderness Study Areas (WSAs) close to home here in Central Oregon. We'll spend the weekend hiking, driving, biking, and exploring these two WSAs to ensure that they maintain their unique wilderness character. - See more at ONDA's event page.
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Join us at Green Drinks, the bi-monthly gathering to learn about local businesses and their sustainability efforts while enjoying an Eco-conscious drink or two! This month we'll be learning about Bloom Well, a safe-access medical marijuana dispensary right here in Bend (1814 NE Division Street) from 5-7pm.
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A Community Conversation Led By Professors Ethan Seltzer & Michael Hibbard Every state has a legacy of truths—stories residents tell to explain why things are how they are. When those truths conflict, as they inevitably do, the result is political, social, and cultural tension. In Oregon, tensions manifest themselves as wet versus dry, the valley versus the east side, and, perhaps most fundamental, urban versus rural.…
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Join local birders every Wednesday for birding trips in Central Oregon. Meet at 7:00 AM at Nancy P’s at 1054 Milwaukee in Bend. The group car pools, sharing expenses for gas, and taking turns driving. Plans may vary due to weather or rare birds spotted prior to the meeting. To keep up to date on…
$65 – $75
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Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Jan Rising for a bird walk at Camp Polk Meadow Preserve. Enjoy spring bird migrations to the fullest as you watch for songbirds and hummingbirds in the willows, warblers along the restored Whychus Creek, and woodpeckers working the pine groves. Explore this Sisters-area Preserve that is considered a birding…
$65 – $75
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When: 9:00 A.M., Saturday, May 31, 2014 Meeting place: Old Mount Bachelor Park & Ride, NE corner of SW Columbia and SW Simpson Light breakfast and coffee will be provided. Lunch, beer, and raffle: 2:00 P.M. at Crowsfeet Commons, 875 NW Brook Street Beer provided by Deschutes Brewery. Lunch by Yo Mama’s Food Cart and Big Troys BBQ Music…
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Join the Deschutes Land Trust and David Miller for a hike at Whychus Canyon Preserve. Soak up spring as you wind down wildflower-studded slopes to the bright green aspen along Whychus Creek. Scan the canyon for colorful native blooms, like balsamroot or pale blue flax, and watch for songbirds and signs of wildlife. Explore boulder…
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VegNet Bend is pleased to announce the first annual Bend VegFest, a day-long celebration to promote compassionate living with plant-based foods and other animal-free products, taking place Saturday, May 31, 2014. Bend VegFest will feature nationally recognized speakers, informative exhibitors, a film screening, and delicious samples of vegan food from veg-friendly restaurants and food companies. For more information on…
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Learn from the local experts on how to garden in Central Oregon's short growing season. This class will include site selection, season extenders, when to plant, getting the most out of a small garden and plant care. Click here for more information or call 541-389-7275
$65 – $75
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