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Waldo Weekend Campout
The Oregon Sierra Club Eastside Forest Committee has initiated a campaign to provide greater protection for the forested areas east of Waldo Lake, a beautiful region 35 miles southwest of Bend containing abundant old growth and roadless areas. Currently it is unprotected beyond its federal forest status. For more information on what we're proposing, look…
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Happy Hour in the Garden
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…
COTA Bend Work Events
When: Thursday Aug 11, Tuesday Aug 16, Tuesday Aug 23 and Tuesday Aug 30; 5:15pm 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, and that's riding in Bend knowing that you helped…
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Wednesday Birders
Wednesday Birders
Meet up with others in our intrepid group for local birding. We meet at Nancy P's Bakery on Newport Avenue just east of Newport Market in Bend. From there we depart on weekly half day or full day trips to venues in our area. Meet-up times are usually 7AM in the Spring and Summer and…
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Bend COTA Work Events
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…
Meet Your Farmer @ The Box Factory
The Meet Your Farmer Dinner Series is a wonderful way to really meet your local farmers! Meet Your Farmer dinners consist of a locally sourced, gourmet meal hosted by and prepared by rotating local restaurants. During dinner you will be treated to a presentation by the evening's featured farmer. This Meet Your Farmer is unlike…
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The Unknown Story of the Tumalo Reservoir Area
As the Gateway to the Skyline Forest, the Tumalo Reservoir Area (or Bull Flats) is a critical connection for the Tumalo Deer Winter Range and contains important habitat for elk, mule deer and other wildlife, including a rare and threatened plant species. You may have heard the story of the failed Tumalo Reservoir in the…
Wednesday Birders
Wednesday Birders
Meet up with others in our intrepid group for local birding. We meet at Nancy P's Bakery on Newport Avenue just east of Newport Market in Bend. From there we depart on weekly half day or full day trips to venues in our area. Meet-up times are usually 7AM in the Spring and Summer and…
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Bend COTA Work Events
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…
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Wild & Scenic Film Festival
Join Oregon Natural Desert Association for a special "Wild & Scenic Rivers 50th Anniversary" edition of the annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival, presented by E2 Solar. Don’t miss one of two screenings at the Tower Theatre on Friday, October 5 in downtown Bend. Catch a great lineup of the year's best conservation and adventure…
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Meet Your Farmer @ Rockin Daves Backstage Lounge
Join fellow Bend foodies for Locavore’s next Meet Your Farmer Dinner – a Farm-to-Table dinner at Rockin Daves Backstage Lounge featuring locally grown goods from Juniper Jungle Farm and the Great American Egg. This locally sourced Farm-to-table dinner featuring a five course meal prepared by Chef Dave and his team themed appropriated “The Chicken and…
Alder Springs Hike
Alder Springs Hike
Join Central Oregon LandWatch for a moderate to strenuous walk down into the scenic lower Whychus Creek Canyon to Alder Springs. We will check out the confluence of the creek with the thundering Deschutes River below a towering wedge of rimrock on this premier Central Oregon hike. Watch for wildflowers, raptors, songbirds, lizards, and rattlesnakes enjoying…
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Outdoor School For All: Speaker’s Bureau Training
You are cordially invited to join us for a campaign update and speaker’s bureau training. Hear about where our campaign is at and learn how to speak about Measure 99 to friends, family, and community groups. This is a great way to support the Outdoor School for All campaign as we get closer to Election…
Wednesday Birders
Wednesday Birders
Meet up with others in our intrepid group for local birding. We meet at Nancy P's Bakery on Newport Avenue just east of Newport Market in Bend. From there we depart on weekly half day or full day trips to venues in our area. Meet-up times are usually 7AM in the Spring and Summer and…
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Bend COTA Work Events
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…
COTA Movie Night
COTA Movie Night
Can't get enough of the Olympics? Pine Mountain Sports is bringing Personal Gold to our September edition of COTA Movie Night @ McMenamins! Personal Gold: An Underdog Story is the behind-the-scenes experience of four unlikely female cyclists who become America's hope for a medal at the 2012 London Olympics after the men's team is banned…
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Sustainability Awards Nominations Deadline
The Environmental Center hosts the bi-annual Sustainability Awards to highlight the determined and persistent change makers—in business, government, nonprofits and the community—who are essential to achieving a sustainable future. Awards will be given to an individual, small business, large business, and organization (agency or nonprofit) that are leading the way to a sustainable future in…
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Bend Open Streets
Bend Open Streets is a part of a much larger open streets movement, which has taken place in many cities in the U.S., Canada, and around the world. Open Streets initiatives temporarily close streets to automobile so that people may use them for healthy and fun physical activities like walking, jogging, biking and dancing. Today,…
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2016 BEC Week
Join the Bend Energy Challenge for a week of education and inspiration. From energy retrofits to new construction, we can all save energy at home—sometimes it’s just a matter of learning what to look for. No matter where you are in your home journey, you’ll get information to help you save energy. Get the latest…
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Juniper Group Sierra Club Meeting
Program to be confirmed soon. We’ll meet at the Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas, Bend, 6:30 pm gathering/snacks, 7:00 program.
Wednesday Birders
Wednesday Birders
Meet up with others in our intrepid group for local birding. We meet at Nancy P's Bakery on Newport Avenue just east of Newport Market in Bend. From there we depart on weekly half day or full day trips to venues in our area. Meet-up times are usually 7AM in the Spring and Summer and…
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Green Drinks with Kôr Community Land Trust
Join us for September Green Drinks, hosted by Kôr Community Land Trust! Kôr Community Land Trust is a new nonprofit created to address the need for attainable housing in Bend, Oregon. The housing Kôr provides will not only be attainable to low and medium income workers, but will also preserve Bend’s beautiful natural environment. Kôr’s homes will…
Bend COTA Work Events
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…
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SOLVE Beach & Riverside Cleanup
Join SOLVE and thousands of volunteers on September 29 as we support the health of our public beaches, neighborhoods, and natural areas, while cleaning up litter from source to sea! Choose from over 100 litter cleanup and restoration projects across Oregon, including 45 beach cleanup sites along the entire coast. This is a family friendly…
2016 Green Tour
The Green Tour is organized by The Environmental Center as part The Bend Energy Challenge Week—a week of energy education and inspiration for the whole family and building community. Stay tuned for tour home info and more details! You can view past Tour homes here.
Sunriver Nature Center: Upper Deschutes River Cleanup
Local Volunteers Needed! This fall volunteers will be out across the state, improving neighborhoods and natural areas during SOLVE's Beach & Riverside Cleanup, presented by the Oregon Lottery. Join your local event to explore your region while making a difference! Saturday, 9/24 - Upper Deschutes River Cleanup We will meet at the Sunriver Nature Center on the…
Be a Radio DJ!
Interested in going 'on-air'? In this hands-on course, learn the fundamentals of radio programming, including running the mixer and mics, planning for music/talk shows and developing your own style. Get ready to volunteer for KPOV, High Desert Community Radio in Bend. All students attend the common lecture first class Saturday, 9/24 from 9am - 11:30…
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World Series of Holdem for Habitat
Habitat for Humanity and Jake’s Diner will be partnering for this event. Signups begin at 5:30 PM and play begins at 6:30PM The winner of the tourney will win an Oregon Coast experience including two nights on the Oregon coast right on the beach compliments of Ester Lee Motel and a two hour sea life…
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Playing with Fire: Expert Panel & Happy Hour
Oregon's pristine forests are in danger. Climate-driven changes in wildfires and forest health pose major threats to the habitat and infrastructure that keep central Oregon thriving. Join us for a special panel to discuss forest health and wildfires—and what we can do about them. Playing with Fire: Expert Panel & Happy Hour Date: Tuesday, September…
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Wednesday Birders
Wednesday Birders
Meet up with others in our intrepid group for local birding. We meet at Nancy P's Bakery on Newport Avenue just east of Newport Market in Bend. From there we depart on weekly half day or full day trips to venues in our area. Meet-up times are usually 7AM in the Spring and Summer and…
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Bend COTA Work Events
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…
America’s First Forest: Carl Schenck & the Asheville Experiment
Join Discover Your Forest and the Deschutes National Forest for a screening of America’s First Forest: Carl Schenck and the Asheville Experiment. The film tells the story of how Carl Schenck realized Frederick Law Olmsted’s vision of introducing forestry to America. It was on George Vanderbilt’s magnificent Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina that a…
Become a Volunteer Forest Service Ranger Information Night
The Deschutes National Forest in partnership with Discover Your Forest is hosting a Volunteer Information Night on Thursday, September 29th to find volunteers interested in providing support for programs at Mt Bachelor and other locations on the Forest. Event will be held on Thursday, September 29th, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Deschutes National…
Camp Fire Open House
Camp Fire Open House
Drop in anytime on Thursday, September 29th between 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm at The Environmental Center in downtown Bend for Camp Fire’s Fall Open House! We’ll be playing simple games, eating yummy snacks, and discussing the many opportunities your kids will have to explore service learning projects, learn new things, meet new friends, set goals, and…
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Drive Less Challenge
JOIN THE CHALLENGE & WIN! OCT. 1-15 Discover healthy, green travel options for work, school and play that can save you money and time, plus add some fun into your daily routine. Join the Oregon Drive Less Challenge Oct. 1-15! Burn calories instead of gas by biking to work, or walking to the store. Divide…