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[CANCELLED] Nature Night: Recreation for Everyone
This event has been canceled due to snow and will be rescheduled. Photo: Tyler Roemer As the second in its winter Nature Nights series, the Land Trust is offering a free presentation on the impacts of outdoor recreation. Recent surveys show that over half of all Americans participate in some form of outdoor recreation. However,…
InFARMation (and Beer!)
InFARMation (and Beer!)
Land, Soil, Water, and Farmers: The Future of Sustainable Agriculture in Central Oregon What does it mean to be farming in the midst of climate change? Can agriculture be a part of the solution? What is the community’s role in building a sustainable food system in Oregon? InFARMation (& Beer!) tackles these questions and more!…
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Green Drinks at Wren & Wild
Please sign up in advance! Space is limited. RSVP in Advance Join us for March Green Drinks at Wren & Wild, a clean beauty retail store that just found their sweet spot in the heart of downtown Bend. The team behind Wren & Wild is dedicated to providing products that are non-toxic, cruelty-free, and sustainable -…
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…
Movie Night @ McMenamins: Bikes vs Cars
Central Oregon Trail Alliance and Bend Bikes invite you to take a closer look at the different ways that bicycles and cars affect the livability of Central Oregon. We can all see that more cars and more congestion are making an unwelcome impact in Bend. Bikes vs Cars follows the individuals around the world that are…
Absolutely Incredible Kid Day
Absolutely Incredible Kid Day
How often do we stop to tell the kids and teens in our lives how incredible they are? This is why Camp Fire founded Absolutely Incredible Kid Day® in 1997—to activate millions of adults across the U.S. to write/tell a young person in their life what makes them incredible. Join Camp Fire Central Oregon on…
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How to Let Go of the World (and Love All the Things Climate Can’t Change)
Oscar nominated director Josh Fox (Gasland) comes out with another exploration of climate impact, resistance and adaptation. Ultimately an ode to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of unprecedented disruption, "How to Let Go of the World (and Love All the Things Climate Can't Change)" follows Fox to 12 countries on six…
Repair Cafe
Repair Cafe
We’re excited to return to The Gear Fix for our 2019 Spring Repair Cafe! Volunteers will be on hand to fix small appliances/electronics, outdoor gear, clothes, boots/shoes, bikes, jewelry, small furniture/household goods, and more. And it's FREE!
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2019 Furniture Flip & Festival: Trashformations
Re-imagine a world of less waste and more creative homes with the 2019 Furniture Flip & Festival, featuring the return of Trashformations! The 5th Annual Furniture Flip Design Challenge, sponsored by DIY Cave, has returned to the Bend ReStore. This year, the popular community event -- during which creative Central Oregonians transform discarded furniture, home accessories…
Trash Talk! A Sustainability Seminar
Join us for an interactive sustainability seminar to learn more about ways to responsibly recycle your waste in Deschutes County. Featuring guest speakers from The Environmental Center, The Broomsmen, and Deschutes Recycling. Bring your questions! This will be educational & informative.
Elephant Mask Workshop with Debra Fisher
Be a part of the 2019 Earth Day parade! Join local artist Debra Fisher for an elephant mask-making workshop at The Environmental Center. This workshop is appropriate for children of all ages; Children under the age of 9 must be accompanied by a parent. Parent participation in costume-making will be encouraged! Materials will be provided, but please…
Climate Change and Public Lands: Impacts and Solutions
The effects of climate change are visible all around us, and we know that our wilderness areas are no exception. At this conference we will explore both how climate change is affecting public lands , and how public lands can mitigate climate change. We will examine these relationships through several lenses including our forests and…
Rebecca Lawton Book Release Tour
Dudley’s Bookshop Café and the Deschutes River Conservancy welcome author Rebecca Lawton to Bend during her 2019 book release tour. To be released on April 2nd, The Oasis this Time: Living and Dying with Water in the West takes the reader to fifteen arid and beloved North American landscapes and will change how we think about water.
Spring Garden Work Party
Spring Garden Work Party
Join us in our Kansas Ave. Learning Garden to kick off another growing season! This is a volunteer opportunity to lend a hand and dig in the dirt as we prepare our garden for spring. Swing by any time between 9am - 12pm. Family friendly, and tools will be provided.