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Waldo Lake Campout
Spend a few days exploring Waldo Lake. One of the most beautiful places in Oregon, Waldo Lake is motor-free and remains beautiful because of it. From our group camp we will take day hikes to explore the surrounding the area, and provide information about the geology and natural systems that keep this lake pristine. Kayaks…
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Climate Change: The Science, Solutions, and How to be an Agent of Change
Learn more about climate change and how we can work together to achieve a more sustainable future for our planet. Bend resident, Caroline Skidmore, who was trained by Al Gore as a Climate Leader will be giving a presentation on the science behind climate change, the global impacts, how it affects the Pacific Northwest, renewable…
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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…
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Electric Vehicle Workshop: Get Plugged In – Bend
Electric Vehicle Workshop: Get Plugged In – Bend
You’re invited to join The Energy Challenge, a program of The Environmental Center, to demystify electric vehicles and have a conversation about how a zero emissions vehicle might fit into your life. Come get all your EV questions answered and learn about Central Oregon’s new Electric Vehicle Group Buy Program that can help you save up to $17,500…
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Whole Foods 5% Day
We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Whole Foods Market for their upcoming Community Support Day on Thursday, July 26th! Whole Foods Market Community Support Days take place four times per year to help raise funds for a local non-profit organization. 5% of Whole Foods Market Bend’s net sales on July 26, 2018 will be donated to support the Environmental Center.
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…
Electric Vehicle Workshop: Get Plugged In – Sisters
You're invited to join The Energy Challenge to demystify electric vehicles and have a conversation about how a zero emissions vehicle might fit into your life. Come get all your EV questions answered and learn about Central Oregon’s new Electric Vehicle Group Buy Program that can help you save up to $17,500 off the cost of a new all-electric…
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For Every Kid Celebration
For Every Kid will be in Portland, Bend, and Eugene next month to celebrate our victories with grassroots supporters throughout the state – and you're invited! The For Every Kid Coalition invites you to a party to celebrate this huge first step towards making Safe Routes to school for every kid in Oregon. RSVP today! These parties are…
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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Renewable Energy: An Economic Opportunity
Community by community, we are demanding action on climate change. Join 350Deschutes and Caroline Skidmore for a presentation on the impacts, solutions, and what you can do to help drive action. Caroline Skidmore is one of thousands of trained Climate Reality Leaders from over 135 countries informing communities about climate solutions.For more info and RSVP…
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Speaking of Fish and Frogs
What do bull trout, steelhead, and Oregon spotted frogs have in common, besides their affinity for water? They are all listed under the Endangered Species Act and are the subjects of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) being prepared by the US Fish & Wildlife Service. Join USFWS field supervisor, Bridget Moran, for a discussion of…
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September Green Drinks: Earth Advantage-Certified Remodel Project
PLEASE RSVP IN ADVANCE! This month, come check out the magic of a home retrofit! Our venue is a home that was recently remodeled, giving you a chance to observe the benefits of retrofitting your existing home into the most energy savvy, healthiest house on the block. This home is a community demonstration project 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…
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VegNet Chili Contest and Potluck
Love making or eating chili? Enter the contest and win a prize at VegNet’s monthly potluck! Please bring vegan chili (no animal products, including honey) to serve 6-8 people, or bring a different dish if you don't want to enter the contest. Include a card listing ingredients and your own cup, plate, and utensils. This…
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Bend Open Streets
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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Bend Adventure Photography, Adam McKibben
Join us for Bend Adventure Photography with outdoor lifestyle and action sports photographer Adam McKibben. Food and beverages available to purchase before and during the program. 6:30 social, 6:50 program. Suggested donation $5
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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…
Chasing Coral, 2017 Sundance Film Festival Winner
Join 350Deschutes for this highly acclaimed film and learn why Coral reefs around the world are vanishing at an unprecedented rate. A team of divers, photographers and scientists set out on a thrilling ocean adventure to discover why and to reveal the underwater mystery to the world. Our sponsor, Central Oregon Dive Shop will be…
Pints & Politics
Pints & Politics
Looking Inward to Prevent Sprawl at Pints and Politics Join Oregon League of Conservation Voters and special guest, Moey Newbold, advocacy programs manager at Central Oregon Landwatch, to get the scoop on the Bend Central District (BCD) Initiative. The Bend Central District is the area east of downtown bounded roughly by Revere Avenue on the…
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Deschutes River Cleanup
The Upper Deschutes Watershed Council is hosting the 24th annual Deschutes River Cleanup! Cleanup activities will take place at five different sites on the Deschutes river where volunteers will help pull invasive weeds and remove litter from the stream banks. The cleanup sites are: Meadow Camp, Riverbend Park, Miller's Landing, First Street Rapids Park, and…
Festival of Cultures
The Latino Community Association is hosting a celebration of the diversity of Central Oregon’s people. Cultural Booths are the heart and soul of the festival representing the vibrant local heritage in Central Oregon. Cultural Performances – Festival guests speak highly about the diversity of performances offered each year! ALL performers are local and most, if…
Discover Nature Festival
Presented by the Children’s Forest of Central Oregon, Discover Nature Festival offers over 30 outdoor activities for the whole family to enjoy! FREE event. Gear Repair Station with The Gear Fix, Presenting Sponsor Climbing Wall Wild Side Play Area Fire Fighter Challenge Bat Cave Read with a Ranger Bike Obstacle Course Fly Casting Practice Story Walk…
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2017 Energy Challenge Week
Join The Energy Challenge for the 17th Annual Green Tour to see first-hand how you can save energy at home. 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…
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Energy Challenge Week Kick Off
Come learn from the multi-generational Skidmore family. All four have all been trained as Climate Leaders by Al Gore’s Climate Realty Project. Hear why this family is committed to helping our community leave a healthy climate for future generations, what is already happening in the building industry in Central Oregon, and how you can make…
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Oregon Residential Energy Code and Home Energy Score Update
Get a complete update on all Oregon residential code changes that go into effect October 1, 2017. ODOE will review the upcoming code changes and give you the tools you need to get involved in future code change processes. Attendees will also get an overview of the new statewide Home Energy Score program, how to…
Choosing an Electric Car for Your Business Fleet
Electric cars are the least expensive vehicles to own and operate, great for the environment, and becoming the focus of every major automaker. Learn about incentives, charging, and if a plug-in vehicle is right for your team and hear from a business who has already incorporated an electric car into their fleet. Target Audience: Business owners;…
Electrify Your Ride
We all still have a lot of questions about electric cars--that's why we want to help you answer your questions and demystify electric vehicles. Learn how easy it is to charge at home and save on your fueling costs, plan a trip, and maybe even take one for a spin. Target Audience: Central Oregonians Presenters: Lindsey Hardy,…
Driving on Sunshine: Pairing solar and electric vehicles
Going solar in sunny Central Oregon makes sense. Come learn what it takes to get solar on your rooftop, including what makes your home and good fit and the available incentives , and see what it takes to send that power to the blacktop to power your electric car. Target Audience: Homeowners Presenters: Laurel Hamilton, Elemental Energy…
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MOVE Bend Launch Party
In the next year, hundreds of millions of dollars in funding for new roads, highway projects, bike lanes, sidewalks, pedestrian crossings and transit services will be on the table—how will it be spent? We have a moment, right now, to shape the future of our transportation system for decades to come. That's because every transportation…
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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…
September Nature Night: Coming Home to Central Oregon
A "Sense of Place” is a phrase often used to describe the ways in which a given landscape's geology, climate, forest history, indigenous culture, and patterns of settlement can all influence the experience of living there. But another term that can also be useful in this connection is "affiliation." It relates to a more active…
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All About ADUs Course
This half-day course + tour is intended for real estate, building and design professionals looking to increase their knowledge about Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) development in Bend. Offered in partnership with the <a href="http://earthadvantage.us3.list-manage.com/track/click? u=0ce73db45e7e6bdefbd967753&id=3fcf86ddd8&e=6afac3f2d1">2017 Energy Challenge Week + Green Home Tour All About ADUs course: 8AM - 12PM Zero Energy ADU tour: 12:15PM - 1:15PM (optional) Location:…
Wild & Scenic Film Festival
Oregon Natural Desert Association presents the Wild & Scenic Film Festival! Join for an evening of short films showcasing our earth’s natural wonders and the amazing stories of activists working to conserve the environment. The event is fully virtual this year. Enjoy the Wild & Scenic Film Festival, screened in HD, from the comfort of your…
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National Public Lands Day
Did you know that September 30 is National Public Lands Day? A great way to celebrate is by getting together with friends to take action for our public lands. Oregon Natural Desert Association’s new Public Land Leaders program makes it simple to host a fun get-together that will inform and inspire your community, and result…