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Texts and Taps for Clean Energy Jobs Bill
Join the Sierra Club and over 40 partnering orgs of the Oregon Conservation Network to make a push for the Clean Energy Jobs Bill in the upcoming short Legislative session. This is a carbon cap and invest bill that will limit greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from transportation fuels, electric and gas utilities, and large industrial…
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United By Water: Culture, Fish, Water
The inspiring journey of Upper Columbia River tribal communities as they reconnect with their tribal traditions and the river. Doors open at 5:30 pm; program begins at 6:30 pm Deschutes Brewery Mountain Room Tickets can be found here. The Coalition for the Deschutes is pleased to invite the community to join us for a showing the film…
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The Climate Resistance, Film & Action Night
On January 31st, the day after Trump’s first State of the Union, our movement will come together for Fossil Free Fast: The Climate Resistance. Movement leaders including Senator Bernie Sanders, Varshini Prakash of the Sunrise Movement, Rev. Yearwood of the Hip Hop Caucus, Jessica Lorena Rangel of Houston Eyes of a Dreamer, Bill McKibben, co-founder of…
Nature Night: Wildlife Migration
Central Oregon is rich with numerous species of native wildlife and many of these animals embark on seasonal migrations—large and small—across the landscape. Join Deschutes National Forest wildlife biologist Lauri Turner for a talk about wildlife and the local migration pathways they need to survive in our high desert. From deer and elk to wolves…
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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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Submission Deadline: Annual Eagle Watch Art Contest
An opportunity for kids to show their love for birds of prey! Artwork not only of eagles, but also of hawks, falcons, vultures and owls are also encouraged. Winners will be determined for different age groups and categories, including a few options that are NEW this year: A “science-fair” styled project board 5 minute video…
Backcountry Film Festival
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…
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Garden Educator Network Winter Meet Up
Successful school gardens require well-informed educators that can learn from and support each other. That’s why we launched the Central Oregon Garden Educators Network last fall. We will expand and sustain our Network to provide regular training, networking events for peer-to-peer learning, problem-solving, resource sharing; and garden tours. Email denise to get added to the email list…
Elephant Friendly Tea – Hope for Saving Endangered Wildlife
Passionate about wild elephants? Take a visual storytelling journey with elephant conservationist Lisa Mills to Bhutan and Assam, India. Learn how tea farmers embrace conservation practices to save endangered elephants. Celebrate the launch of certified friendly tea in Oregon.
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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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Beginner’s Bee School
Beginner's Beekeeping Class in Central Oregon! (FRIDAY) FIRST SESSION -18 Oct 2019, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Will cover the honey bee biology you need to know. (SATURDAY) SECOND SESSION -19 Oct 2019, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM: Topics will include the life cycle of the hive, mites, how to get through the summer and…
COBKA Bee School
This annual event is structured to provide attendees with all the information needed to begin beekeeping in Central Oregon. Our event booklet will include the information discussed during the event as well as handy local supplier contacts, advice on local plant varieties to encourage pollinators and more. There will be breaks between lectures to visit…
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Clean Energy Jobs Lobby Day
Lobby days give you the chance to meet with your legislators and make a lasting impact on them; an opportunity to tell your story, and to urge them to make the environment a priority during the legislative session. Register today!
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High Desert Speaker Series
In this High Desert Speaker Series event, LeeAnn Kriegh, author of The Nature of Bend, shares little secrets and intriguing facts about the plants and animals of Central Oregon. (Did you know sagebrush is more closely related to tarragon than it is to the sage we cook with?) What better way to celebrate the romance of…
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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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Monumental Threat – Defending Oregon’s Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument.
President Trump and Congress, with the help of Representative Walden, are attempting to shrink the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument, opening up these protected public lands to aggressive logging. The president’s recent orders to shrink America’s Monuments constitute the largest elimination of protected public land in our country’s history, which means now is the time to get…
Juniper Group Program Night
Social 6:30, Program 7:00 An informative program about environmental issues, every third Wednesday of the month.
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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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Candlelight Dinner
Learn how to reduce your utility bills, light up your home all winter long with LEDs, and win FREE raffle prizes! Dine as normal - talk to the experts. Join us at our partner restaurant, Sisters Saloon. For more information, e-mail Ani.
Mountainfilm on Tour – A Fundraiser
Mountainfilm on Tour brings a selection of culturally rich, adventure-packed documentary films curated from the Mountainfilm festival held every Memorial Day weekend in Telluride, Colorado. We’re hosting two nights of films that will inspire you to create a better world, with different playlists each evening. Intermission features a great raffle with grand prize packages from local gear & bike shops. And remember – this is our big fundraiser for the year – so buy those raffle tickets and become a member that weekend to receive some bonus tickets.
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High Desert Revue
Formerly the High Desert Home Companion that played to an enthusiastic audience in November, the High Desert Revue is an entertaining, engaging, and funny showcase of Central Oregon’s talented musicians and performers. The High Desert Revue is a benefit for KPOV. Featuring music, old time radio skits, story-telling, comedy, and hilarious mock ads, the High Desert Revue…
Mountainfilm on Tour – A Fundraiser
Mountainfilm on Tour brings a selection of culturally rich, adventure-packed documentary films curated from the Mountainfilm festival held every Memorial Day weekend in Telluride, Colorado. We’re hosting two nights of films that will inspire you to create a better world, with different playlists each evening. Intermission features a great raffle with grand prize packages from local gear & bike shops. And remember – this is our big fundraiser for the year – so buy those raffle tickets and become a member that weekend to receive some bonus tickets.
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Taking the River’s Temperature: It’s Not Just Another Number
Dr. E. Ashley Steel, Ph.D. is a quantitative ecologist and statistician with the Pacific Northwest Research Station of the U.S. Forest Service. Dr. Steel’s research investigates the role of variability in ecological systems. Currently she’s measuring, modeling, and predicting water temperature on river networks. Her work can inform policies and actions for protecting and restoring the…
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Fossil Free Fast: Volunteer Meeting
Concerned about climate change, fracked gas and proposed fossil fuel projects in our region? Join 350Deschutes and keep the momentum going to fight the Pacific Connector Pipeline and Jordan Cove LNG projects and new proposed pipeline projects in the Cascades Range. We need your help with assisting local government make a just transition our region…
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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…