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1 event,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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Come celebrate the last days of summer with Camp Fire Central Oregon. What? A Camp Fire PARTY! Games Crafts Robots (seriously!) Giant bubbles Free popcorn Ice cream Giveaways - visit each of our fun booths, get your "Camp Fire Passport" stamped, get a free throwback t-shirt (while supplies last)! When? August 30th, anytime between 3-5pm…
$65 – $75
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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Join Tom Lawler, expert local birder and nature photographer, to discover the rich bird habitats of Sunriver. With Tom’s keen eye and guidance, you will spot and learn to identify a variety of species found in the wetlands, meadows, and forests surrounding the Nature Center. Whether you are new to birding or an experienced birder,…
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Got questions about the Deschutes? What better way to learn about the river than to paddle it with the pros? Join the Coalition for the Deschutes and Tumalo Creek Kayak and Canoe (TCKC) for a water-based exploration of the Upper Deschutes. TCKC will provide transportation, guides, and the all the gear. Two local water experts, Lisa Seales and Kyle Gorman, will…
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Later this year will mark the 50th anniversary of the Wild & Scenic Rivers Act, which has protected 59 sections of our incredible Oregon rivers for recreation, fish and wildlife, clean water, scenic beauty, and cultural significance. On September 5th, local writer, Oregonian and outdoors woman Krystal Marie Collins (AKA K.M. Collins when featured in…
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1 event,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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Join Tom Lawler, expert local birder and nature photographer, to discover the rich bird habitats of Sunriver. With Tom’s keen eye and guidance, you will spot and learn to identify…
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Discover Nature Festival is a fun and action-packed event that engages families in outdoor recreation and learning. The 4th Annual Discover Nature Festival is a free community event to be… |
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Join electric vehicle drivers and enthusiasts for an "Electric Tailgate" party hosted by Midstate Electric Cooperative to highlight the clean-air benefits and cost-savings of electric cars. Plug-in vehicles will be on display for attendees to "kick the tires" and find out more about electric transportation. This FREE event is part of the fifth annual National…
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Bring everyone you know out for burgers, beers, wine, cocktails, salads, sandwiches, tater tots, and more - because at the end of the night, 50% of the evening's total sales are donated to The Environmental Center!
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Interested in owning an electric car? Got questions about home charging, maintenance, costs, energy savings, and winter driving? Come see, and ask the owners questions about these electric vehicles: Kia Soul Electric Nissan Leaf BMW i3 VW e-Golf Chevrolet Bolt Arcimoto SRK Tesla Model 3, Model S, and Model X Zero FXS Electric Motorcycle The…
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Please register in advance. REGISTER Evolutionary Medicine is an alternative healthcare clinic that recently opened in Bend’s Midtown, and they’re inviting us to take a look around! The clinic offers Chinese Medicine, Naturopathic Medicine, and Massage Therapy. They focus on treating traumatic injury and musculoskeletal pain, in addition to many other common ailments: insomnia, digestive disorders,…
$65 – $75
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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As a Welcoming City, we join other welcoming communities around the country in celebrating Welcoming Week, Sept. 14-23, 2018. Welcoming Week is a series of events in our community that raise awareness about our status as a Welcoming City and the benefits of welcoming everyone in Bend. Hear from community members and City staff, view Borderless Stories and watch the…
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A community celebration honoring the heritages of our immigrant Latinx friends and neighbors with music, dance, food, education, community resources and kids activities. Featuring live mariachi music.
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Join us for a very special Welcoming Week Story Time at Roundabout Books! We will be reading Dreamers by Yuyi Morales. Following the story, we will talk about our own dreams, and use paint to create a collage of our own dreams on a canvas banner. Event is open to kids of all ages, though…
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Central Oregon Locavore proudly presents the Second Annual Fall Harvest Feast Please join us for this ever-popular event that will tickle your palate and delight your senses. From the beautiful views of Smith Rock, alluring scent of fall in the air, and the delicious taste of the 6 course fall harvest feast featuring the best of Central…
$65 – $75
Join Tom Lawler, expert local birder and nature photographer, to discover the rich bird habitats of Sunriver. With Tom’s keen eye and guidance, you will spot and learn to identify…
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Representatives of faith communities in Bend will lead us in a public gathering of celebration of immigrants and refugees in our community and prayers for peace and justice in our neighborhoods and world. People of all faith backgrounds and perspectives warmly welcomed. Attendees are invited to bring signs expressing welcome, peace and justice. Upon conclusion,…
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In these uncertain times, communities of color, immigrants, and other marginalized groups need support they can count on. But how can well-meaning folks move from good intentions to concrete actions of solidarity? This workshop — facilitated by a diverse group of equity facilitators including liliana cabrera, Kerani Mitchell, and Erin Rook — will explore the…
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Our local Garden Educator Network will be convening in September to learn, share resources and ideas, and kick off another year of garden based education. These events are open to anyone who works, supports, or wants to help youth connect to food and nature through garden and farm based education inside and outside of the…
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DACA and the Rocky Road to the American Dream: Attorneys from Bend Immigration Group discuss immigration policy. We are in a critical time in history in which immigration policy is at the forefront of public debate. The future of DREAMers hangs in the balance between federal court decisions, changing administrative policies, and congressional action. This…
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Fleeing from Wildfire Smoke? Most people can go indoors. But some don’t have it that easy. Professor Mick McCann will provide a FREE presentation on how water and food shortages, rising temperatures and other climate impacts will cause migrations that may affect all of us, even our national security. 6:00 to 7:00 PM - Planning Local…
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Later this year will mark the 50th anniversary of the Wild & Scenic Rivers Act, which has protected 59 sections of our incredible Oregon rivers for recreation, fish and wildlife, clean water, scenic beauty, and cultural significance. On September 19th, noted conservationist Andy Kerr will present a lively history of the congressional and local politics…
$65 – $75
Social 6:30, Program 7:00 An informative program about environmental issues, every third Wednesday of the month.
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Reinventing Power: America’s Clean Energy Boom takes us across the country to hear directly from the people making our clean energy future achievable. These individuals are working to rebuild what’s broken, rethink what’s possible, and revitalize communities. Their stories are proof that America does not need to choose between keeping our lights on and protecting…
$65 – $75
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3 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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Alonso Oliveros, Community Education Coordinator for Causa, will give a presentation entitled "Keep the Dream Alive: Preserving Fairness, Equality, and Safety for All Oregonians." He will discuss U.S. and Oregon immigration policy history and give an overview of what it means to be an immigrant in Oregon today. There will be a Q&A session after…
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Join OLCV, friends and community members to hear from local candidates who care about protecting Oregon’s natural legacy. Meet candidates for Bend City Council, Gena Goodman-Campbell and Barb Campbell, and… |
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A journey through 21 years of resistance on behalf of the last wild buffalo. Storytelling & Video by Buffalo Field Campaign of Montana. Indigenous Soul Music by Goodshield Aguilar & Mignon Geli. Soulful ethnic music Between 6:30 and 7pm Program starts at 7pm. http://www.buffalofieldcampaign.org/get-involved/volunteer-with-us/road-show#road-show-events
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The Mountain Clean Up Day will be held on Saturday, September 22, 2018 starting at 11:00 a.m. Mt B will provide the trash bags and offer all participants a free ride up the Pine Marten lift. From there, you will be assigned an area to hike back down to West Village while collecting litter along the…
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Celebrate National Public Lands Day with Discover Your Forest, 10 Barrel Brewing Co, and REI! In celebration of National Public Lands Day, we invite you to join us for a grown-up campout like no other. Spend the night at the Newberry Group Campsite on beautiful Paulina Lake and take in everything our national public lands…
$65 – $75
Join Tom Lawler, expert local birder and nature photographer, to discover the rich bird habitats of Sunriver. With Tom’s keen eye and guidance, you will spot and learn to identify…
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4th Annual Local Food Challenge brought to you by High Desert Food & Farm Alliance How to participate: Every day from Sept 24-29th, HDFFA will send you daily mini-challenges. These are fun opportunities to try new flavors, interact with your community, and learn about farmers, ranchers and the Central Oregon food landscape. The more challenges… |
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On Monday, September 24, come to the Museum to hear about the natural resource management of the Waters and Lands of The Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon and the plan to manage those precious resources through the 21st century. We will be joined by Josh Newton, a Bend attorney focused on natural resource dispute resolution, representing…
$65 – $75
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WASTED! THE STORY OF FOOD WASTE aims to change the way people buy, cook, recycle, and eat food. Through the the eyes of chef-heroes like Anthony Bourdain, Dan Barber, Mario Batali, Massimo Bottura, and Danny Bowien, audiences will see how the world’s most influential chefs make the most of every kind of food, transforming what most people consider scraps into incredible dishes that create a more secure food system.
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Energy Trust of Oregon's annual Net Zero Fellowship research grant aims to uncover potential barriers slowing the widespread adoption of net zero commercial building design while growing the community constructing these remarkable buildings. Shilpa Surana of Brightworks Sustainability was selected for the inaugural Net Zero Fellowship, with supporting input from partners at Skanska and Gerding…
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For more than twenty years, Jeff Tumlin has led award-winning plans in cities from Seattle and Vancouver to Moscow and Abu Dhabi. He helps balance all modes of transportation to achieve communitys' wider goals and best use their limited resources. He has developed transformative plans throughout the world that accommodate growth with no net increase…
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3 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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In Bend, 53% of our carbon emissions come from buildings. And energy use is the primary driver of those emissions. But our buildings don’t have to be energy guzzlers. There are real-world ways to drastically reduce how much energy our buildings use and even bring it to zero. Join us as we kick off the 18th annual Green Tour. We’ll explore how our homes, workplaces and government buildings can help us get to a low-carbon, clean energy future.
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Bend is in a historical migratory corridor where there is a critical need for crossings over Highway 97 to provide passage between summer and winter ranges and to reduce thousands of costly wildlife-vehicle collisions every year. Connecting animals to their seasonal ranges is critical for their survival. Spend the evening learning about barrier-free movement and…
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Take part in an Oregon tradition, the SOLVE Beach & Riverside Cleanup! Join thousands of volunteers as they clean more than 100 beaches and natural places around the state. All projects are family-friendly, FREE and fun! Advance registration isn't required but encouraged so we can best plan for your participation. To see a map of…
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This year, we are showcasing innovative homes and commercial buildings, new and old, so that everyone in our community can find the energy-savings potential in their very own home or office.
$65 – $75
Join Tom Lawler, expert local birder and nature photographer, to discover the rich bird habitats of Sunriver. With Tom’s keen eye and guidance, you will spot and learn to identify a variety of species found in the wetlands, meadows, and forests surrounding the Nature Center. Whether you are new to birding or an experienced birder,…
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1 event,Discover healthy, green travel options for work, school, errands, and play—join the Oregon Drive Less Challenge Oct. 1-15! Burn calories instead of gas by biking to work, or walking to the store. Divide the ride and the cost by carpooling or vanpooling. Take the bus and let someone else do the driving so you can… |
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Hear the latest developments on new and cost-effective approaches to ZE construction. The State of California's building code requires that all new buildings in CA be built to zero energy standards by 2020, and the Governor of Oregon issued an executive order in 2017 that requires all new homes to achieve a zero energy ready…
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Join this guided CE tour and gain a behind the walls look at a high performing energy efficient home in Bend. Every 1 in 3 new homes built in Oregon receive an EPS® verifying their energy performance, and the average EPS-rated home in Oregon performs 22% more energy efficient than a code-built home. Energy Trust of Oregon invites building professionals to…
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This annual fundraiser for 350Deschutes is essential to supporting their work in Central Oregon. Come celebrate their success, have fun, and learn new ideas! There will be live music by Joyroot, food and drinks, raffle and silent auction.
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2 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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Oregon Natural Desert Association presents the Wild & Scenic Film Festival! Join ONDA for an evening of short films showcasing our earth’s natural wonders and the amazing stories of activists working to conserve the environment. The Wild & Scenic Film Festival will include an in-person show at the Tower Theatre as well as a virtual live-streaming show…
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Join the Deschutes National Forest and Discover Your Forest for a screening the film Upriver, a ‘watershed film’ that explores one of the nation’s most active river conservation movements. Before the show, District Ranger Ian Reid and Sisters Trail Alliance volunteer Gary Guttormsen will discuss restoration efforts on two local Wild and Scenic rivers, the Metolius…
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Join Tom Lawler, expert local birder and nature photographer, to discover the rich bird habitats of Sunriver. With Tom’s keen eye and guidance, you will spot and learn to identify a variety of species found in the wetlands, meadows, and forests surrounding the Nature Center. Whether you are new to birding or an experienced birder,…
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