Come find out how you can be a part of saving outdoor school for all 5th/6th graders in Oregon! We need your signature on State Bill 439 to get to the ballot in November so the state will fully fund every 5th/6th grader to attend a weeklong outdoor school program. 10,000 signatures are needed just…

The apocalyptic story of the current climate crisis is nothing new. What is new is the research emerging on why we have failed to act. Social psychologists have recently identified some of the reasons behind the inertia caused by fear, guilt, anger, despair and helplessness. These are the emotions experienced by the very individuals ⎯you and…

Mule deer and elk are iconic species in Central Oregon. Deer are in our neighborhoods; elk are on golf courses. Unfortunately, that doesn’t mean they are abundant and thriving. Our expanding human presence is putting deer and elk populations under pressure. Biologists Sara Gregory and Amy Stuart will discuss mule deer and elk life cycles and…

“Tapped”  examines the role of the bottled water industry and its effect on our health, climate change, pollution, and our reliance on oil.  

On February 3rd, join hundreds of Oregonians in Salem to call on legislators to support the Healthy Climate Bill. We’re at a dramatic crossroads in our journey to protect the climate in Oregon. In February, legislators in Salem will consider the most important climate legislation in our state's history, the Healthy Climate Bill. The bill…

Grade Kindergarten - 8  Registration for this session will end on 2/2/2016 Get ready to treat yourself! Join us for a day of luxury and exciting tutorials that will help you pamper and care for your body and your mind! Learn how to make things like homemade lip gloss, soaps, and lotion. Explore the wonder…

Please join us for our upcoming event, Pasture To Pit! Great, down-home food and music- so bring your appetite and dancing shoes. Come support Windy Acres, learn about The Farm Share legislation and how our community can help to sustain our food source for the future generations. This is a vision that can help all small farms to…

Locally sourced Farm-to-table dinner featuring a five course meal by Chef Joel Cordes. El Sancho’s mission is to provide the Central Oregon community with high quality street food at an affordable price in a sustainable manner. Chef Joel travels through Mexico has resulted in his authentic meets Pacific Northwest cuisine and recipes. El Sancho has…

The apocalyptic story of the current climate crisis is nothing new. What is new is the research emerging on why we have failed to act. Social psychologists have recently identified some of the reasons behind the inertia caused by fear, guilt, anger, despair and helplessness. These are the emotions experienced by the very individuals ⎯you and…

Misunderstandings regarding Islam are common within our culture.  This is an opportunity to learn about Islam and what its practitioners actually believe and desire.  Speaker Dr. Wanly holds a Ph.D. in the sciences of narration, along with other advanced degrees.  He is an instructor with the Islamic Online University and Al-Huda University. He is also…

Some economists have recently suggested that Americans are now living with the largest income gap in the history of the world.  This conversation will explore our beliefs and values around income inequality. Is it an incentive for hard work and invention, an acceptable part of community life, or does this narrative no longer make sense?…

Political comic Will Durst brings his new show “Elect to Laugh: 2016” to Bend Friday, February 12, 2016, in a benefit performance for KPOV, 88.9 fm. The show will start at 7 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon, 61980 Skyline Ranch Road, west of Bend just off Skyliners Road. KPOV is offering…

Be a part of the largest Earth Day event in Oregon! We are now accepting project applications for the annual statewide SOLVE IT for Earth Day event that matches local non-profits with volunteers for two days of community service in celebration of Earth Day. Projects will take place on Friday and Saturday, April 22 &…

The apocalyptic story of the current climate crisis is nothing new. What is new is the research emerging on why we have failed to act. Social psychologists have recently identified some of the reasons behind the inertia caused by fear, guilt, anger, despair and helplessness. These are the emotions experienced by the very individuals ⎯you and…

As the Sikh community in Oak Creek, Wisconsin prepares for Sunday prayers, a deadly hate attack shatters their lives, but not their resilience. This film was produced in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Justice COPS Office as part of the Not in Our Town: Working Together for Safe, Inclusive Communities Initiative.  There will be…

Deschutes Public Library and Deschutes County League of Women Voters will be hosting an Affordable Housing Forum. Officials from the City of Bend, Housing Works and the Central Oregon Builders Association will discuss and offer insight into possible solutions to Bend’s affordable housing crunch.

In this second installment of ONDA’s High Desert Speaker Series in Bend, renowned archaeologist Dr. Dennis Jenkins will take you on a journey through through time. Native Americans have occupied Oregon’s High Desert for more than 14,000 years. Dr. Jenkins' lecture interprets the results of the University of Oregon’s nearly 80 years of archaeological investigations…

A documentary from Shane Anderson in collaboration with Pacific Rivers. The film examines logging practices in Oregon--especially the hidden impacts of industrial style clearcutting, road building and pesticide application, all of which are largely hidden behind propaganda and beauty strips. We will screen the video and then have a conversation with Chris Smith, our Conservation Program…

Annual fish kills, loss of frog habitat, and competing demands by irrigators, municipalities, and river users have created the perfect storm for conflict in the Deschutes Basin. In a quest for possible solutions, City Club will look beyond the Basin to earth's driest inhabited continent, Australia. Keynote speaker, Brent Walton will examine how a 17-year Aussie drought led…

A night of delicious food, libations and festivities, which will help support Kôr Community Land Trust.  The evening will feature a hand-crafted menu created by Tetherow’s Executive Chef Zac Hoffman.  There will also be a variety of silent auction items and a raffle.  Tickets are $75, which includes dinner and two glasses of wine.  To…

Join OLCV and special guests from Great Old Broads for Wilderness, Oregon Natural Desert Association, and Friends of Malheur National Wildlife Refuge for an evening of thought provoking presentations and discussion about the recent takeover of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge and the larger questions of how best to manage our public lands.

Sustainable SOUPER Supper fundraiser for 350Deschutes. There will be great local food and prizes from local businesses. Have fun playing our Climate Game. Money will be used to support climate education in Central Oregon.There is no ticket fee but donations will be requested.  Please RSVP at actnowforclimate@gmail.com

The High Dessert Design Council (HDDC) is hosting the first annual Ask an Expert Expo event February 20 from 12-2pm at The Environmental Center, at 16 NW Kansas St., in downtown Bend. The HDDC offers this free event for residents of Central Oregon to get one-on-one guidance and feedback from local professionals in the design…

Our hard work is paying off - since the new year we have racked up several significant wins! To briefly highlight and celebrate these exciting victories, we'd like to invite you to grab a local brew with us at one of Bend's original breweries on Monday, February 22nd.

The apocalyptic story of the current climate crisis is nothing new. What is new is the research emerging on why we have failed to act. Social psychologists have recently identified some of the reasons behind the inertia caused by fear, guilt, anger, despair and helplessness. These are the emotions experienced by the very individuals ⎯you and…

**Registration for this Nature Night will open January 24th!** Have you ever wondered what the neon tufts growing on our local junipers are? Then, join us for an illuminating evening about lichens! That neon green is actually a lichen: a fungus growing together with an alga to make a specialized growth form. Lichenologist Daphne Stone…

Join environmental scientist and swan expert doctor Gary Ivey for an overview of swans of North America and discussion of populations of Tundra and Trumpeter Swans that use the Pacific Flyway. He will also cover conservation and restoration needs of Trumpeter Swans in the West and the Oregon Trumpeter Swan Restoration Project. Learn where local…

Eagle Watch – A “Culver Tradition”! Eagle Watch is a free, family fun event, at Round Butte Overlook Park.  It will be held on February 27 & 28, 2016.  10 – 4 on Saturday, 10- 3:30 on Sunday.  This is the peak time to see resident and migrating eagles soar over the picturesque cliffs of…

Eagle Watch – A “Culver Tradition”! Eagle Watch is a free, family fun event, at Round Butte Overlook Park.  It will be held on February 27 & 28, 2016.  10 – 4 on Saturday, 10- 3:30 on Sunday.  This is the peak time to see resident and migrating eagles soar over the picturesque cliffs of…

Eagle Watch – A “Culver Tradition”! Eagle Watch is a free, family fun event, at Round Butte Overlook Park.  It will be held on February 27 & 28, 2016.  10 – 4 on Saturday, 10- 3:30 on Sunday.  This is the peak time to see resident and migrating eagles soar over the picturesque cliffs of…

The City of Bend invites the community to a fuels tax informational Open House from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, February 29, at Council Chambers in City Hall, 710 NW Wall Street. City Manager Eric King will present an overview of City finances and their connection to streets maintenance at 6 p.m. Following…

The apocalyptic story of the current climate crisis is nothing new. What is new is the research emerging on why we have failed to act. Social psychologists have recently identified some of the reasons behind the inertia caused by fear, guilt, anger, despair and helplessness. These are the emotions experienced by the very individuals ⎯you and…

See what the future might look like for Bend’s central westside neighborhoods! Bend’s central Westside is rapidly changing. After more than a year of community input, the City of Bend has developed a preferred land use concept.  Now, the City needs your input about how the transportation system might change to support this future land…

Join NeighborImpact and Sisters Habitat for Humanity to learn more about services offered to qualified individuals including: Free Weatherization Services Free Home Energy Audits No Cost or Low-Cost Home Repair 0% Loans for Home or Septic Repairs If your home is in need of repair, your septic system in need of improvement, or you are…

The Children’s Forest is offering our first ever volunteer training for community members interested in working with environmental education and family programs. The training will provide skills for leading effective outdoor activities, group management in the outdoors, and natural history skills. Volunteers will learn about several education programs offered through Children’s Forest partners which provide ongoing volunteer…

See what the future might look like for Bend’s central westside neighborhoods! Bend’s central Westside is rapidly changing. After more than a year of community input, the City of Bend has developed a preferred land use concept.  Now, the City needs your input about how the transportation system might change to support this future land…

You are invited! First Friday House Party The Social Justice Center will be welcoming our newest arrivals. Our community is growing and we are fortunate to have great folks like these who are active in the community for social justice. Kor Community Land Trust Bend Immigration Group Lourdes Sanchez Law Group We will be gathering for…