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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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OSU Master Gardener Program: Application Deadline
Applications for the OSU Master Gardener™ Program in Central Oregon are now available. The program targets individuals interested in becoming a trained volunteer who wants to learn and share research-based gardening information. Program starts with ten classes that meet on Saturdays from 9 am - 4 pm, January 14 – April 1, 2017 at the…
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A presentation about the Oregon Spotted Frog lawsuit
Part 1: OSF and Related Acronyms A presentation about the Oregon Spotted Frog lawsuit OSF, NEPA, HCP, ITP…If you’re scratching your head about the nuts and bolts of the Oregon Spotted Frog lawsuit – what happened, where are we today, what’s next, and what do those acronyms stand for – this is your opportunity…
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Locavore Food School Presents: Natural Beekeeping
Locavore Food School is a monthly, on the third Thursday of each month, offering of nutrition and cooking classes taught by volunteers and community members including farmers, local food producers, nutritionists, chefs and alternative health care practitioners. Natural Beekeeping is becoming more popular than ever, as well it should be. This class will explore some…
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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Give Back to your Community with SOLVE this MLK Day!
Get outdoors and make a difference for your local neighborhood or natural area this New Year! This year we're inviting you to join us in service to benefit local wildlife and communities. Events are led by local volunteer leaders and focus on improving our neighborhoods and natural areas with hands-on work including litter cleanup, invasive…
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Give Back to your Community with SOLVE this MLK Day!
Get outdoors and make a difference for your local neighborhood or natural area this New Year! This year we're inviting you to join us in service to benefit local wildlife and communities. Events are led by local volunteer leaders and focus on improving our neighborhoods and natural areas with hands-on work including litter cleanup, invasive…
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High Desert Speaker Series: Starry Nights, Should We Care
In the first installment of ONDA’s High Desert Speaker Series in Bend, award-winning photographer and videographer Ben Canales will share his efforts to document a disappearing night sky across the globe, including in Oregon's high desert. While sharing images and videography from his collection, Ben will discuss what the night sky meant for generations before…
Awesome Bend Pitch Night
Awesome Bend Pitch Night
Live crowdfunding-- Shark Tank style-- for community good! Finalists pitch creative ideas to make Bend more awesome and vie for $1000+ on the spot. Join us for a free feel-good evening of ideas & inspiration! 6:00- Doors open 6:30- Welcome and Past Winner 6:45-7:45 Pitches 7:45- Trustees Vote/Audience Vote 8:05- Announce Winners 8:30- End We…
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Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show
Rooted in a love of fashion, an appreciation of art and a passion for the planet, the Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show is an annual fundraising event for REALMS Magnet School. Started in 2010, this fundraiser features two eclectic, wearable art runway shows (one that features local students), a live auction of runway garments, a silent auction comprised…
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Free LED Program Volunteer Training
You may have heard that we have some very exciting news for 2017 –we have our expanded our free LED light bulb installation program to serve Redmond and Tumalo! We have already reached 2,400 homes in Bend and our goal is to reach another 600 homes in the next 6 months. To put that in perspective,…
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…
Environmental Priorities for the 2017 Legislative Session
Environmental Priorities for the 2017 Legislative Session at Pints and Politics Join OLCV and Oregon Conservation Network Director, Paige Spence, for an exciting discussion about this year’s legislative session and how it could impact Oregon’s natural legacy. Learn how, together, we can make important progress for the environment in 2017!
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SHP Course Begins
Take your home building to the next level Sustainable Homes Professional (SHP) is a comprehensive, interactive, experience-driven education program for residential and multifamily building and design professionals looking to take their work to the next level of quality. All six monthly modules can be taken individually and each module provides new opportunities to gain valuable insights…
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Bend Solidarity March
In solidarity with the Women’s March on Washington, and similar actions occurring throughout the nation, the Juniper Group of the Sierra Club will join a coalition of local groups and individuals to encourage your participation in the BEND SOLIDARITY MARCH on January 21. "This family-friendly event will highlight the power of intersectional communities in resistance against hate,…
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Deschutes Public Library Volunteer Expo
If you are looking for a new opportunity to serve your community, you don’t want to miss Know Volunteers – Volunteer Expo. During the Expo, more than 20 local agencies that use volunteers to reach and serve will be on hand to answer questions about how you can help. During the Expo, potential volunteers will…
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Forest ‘restoration’ and biomass: trouble for Central Oregon?
Take a trip up the Cascades Highway and you’ll see what the Forest Service is doing in the name of ‘restoration’. This is just the beginning of an extensive, but questionable, attempt to preclude large wildfires in the Deschutes National Forest. The slash piles from these fuel reduction efforts are slated to feed local biomass…
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Assessing the Function and Ecology of a Beloved River System
Part II: Deschutes River Flows Assessing the Function and Ecology of a Beloved River System Please arrive at 6:00 pm to get seated. Speakers: Jason Gritzner, USFS, and Jennifer O’Reilly, USFW. The current condition of the Upper Deschutes River is a hot topic and processes are underway to develop solutions to improve the ecological function of the…
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Safe Routes to School Redmond Town Hall
The For Every Kid Coalition is hosting a Safe Routes to School Town Hall on Wednesday, January 25th in Redmond. In 2017, we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to put kids and families first. Let's seize this moment and make our roads safe so that every kid can walk, bike, and access transit to school. Join…
Backcountry Film Festival
Discover Your Forest and Winter Wildlands Alliance joins forces to bring you a powder-filled night to remember! There will be two screenings in Bend and one screening in Sisters -- February 2nd at the Volcanic Theatre Pub in Bend (6pm and 9pm), and a screening on February 7th (6pm) at Sisters Movie House. We are…
Life History & Conservation of N. American Trumpeter Swans
A Sunriver Nature Center Lecture Encore! Lecture by Doctor Gary Ivey $8 SNCO Members; $10 General Public Call 541.593.4394 to reserve your tickets!
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Green Drinks Expo
**NEW THIS YEAR!** Please register for Green Drinks events in advance. You can sign up for the January event here. We're kicking off 2017 with a Green Drinks expo in order to feature our Green Spot businesses that don't have the space to host alone. Join us at The Old Stone Bend and get to…
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…
Public Lands 101
As Central Oregonians, we love the great outdoors but how much do we know about the lands we’re playing on? Join us for an evening where we’ll learn about public lands management in Central Oregon, the organizations involved in managing and conserving those lands, and opportunities to get involved. COTA, US Forest Service, ONDA, Meissner…
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Energy Education with NeighborImpact
Save Money & Save Energy by attending a NeighborImpact Energy Education Workshop! Each Energy Education participant will receive an Energy Toll Kit with energy savings for items for your home. Sign up today by emailing: HomeWX@neighborimpact.org or calling: (541) 316-2034.
January Nature Night
My life on trails—what a cougar taught me about conservation Trails play a major role in the life of many Central Oregonians—whether in city parks or mountain wilderness. But have you ever thought about how those trails came to be? Join 27-year Deschutes National Forest trails specialist John Schubert for an evening on trails. Learn…
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SOLVE IT for Earth Day: Project Apps Due
SOLVE is now accepting project applications for SOLVE IT for Earth Day 2017 on Saturday, April 22nd. Applications due February 1st. As the number of people visiting and moving to our beautiful state continues to grow, it has become more important than ever to keep it clean and healthy! Let's come together to make this Earth…
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Solar for Oregon Communities Workshop
Solar power means cleaner air, new jobs and can even lower energy bills. But due to high up-front costs and other barriers, low- and moderate-income families and the organizations that serve them are a small fraction of Oregon solar customers. We’re working to make sure all Oregonians can benefit from solar energy. Join us Thursday,…
Energy Education with NeighborImpact
Save Money & Energy by attending a NeighborImpact Energy Education Workshop! Each Energy Education participant will receive an energy-saving tool kit. Sign up today by emailing: HomeWX@neighborimpact.org or calling: (541) 316-2034.
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…