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CIF Info Session (In Person/Virtual)
CIF Info Session (In Person/Virtual)
Do you have an idea for reducing waste in your neighborhood, workplace, school, your favorite park or restaurant, or other community space, but aren’t sure how to get started? Apply for the Rethink Waste Community Innovation Fund! The Environmental Center’s Rethink Waste Project will provide a total of $40,000* awards to individuals, businesses, or community…
Community Pints
Community Pints
Raise a glass to sustainability! Every Tuesday in August, Deschutes Brewery will donate $1 of every pint sold to The Environmental Center.
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Cascadia Adventure Film Festival
The inaugural year of the Cascade Adventure Film Festival Celebrate the adventures that push us to our limits, and help us forge a deeper connection to the natural world. Early bird tickets on sale until August 7th, 11:59pm CAFF will showcase influential films that highlight the adventurous spirit that lives inside each of us —…
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…
Hatfield Sustainable Resource Lecture
Throughout their lives, ranchers Doc and Connie Hatfield were committed to developing partnerships and building consensus to further sustainability in the High Desert. Now in its seventh year, the Hatfield Sustainable Resource Lecture celebrates their work. This year, Jon Griggs, manager of the Maggie Creek Ranches near Elko, Nevada, will be the featured speaker. Griggs…
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Community Pints
Community Pints
Raise a glass to sustainability! Every Tuesday in August, Deschutes Brewery will donate $1 of every pint sold to The Environmental Center.
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Morning Altars with Day Schildkret
In this fast-paced, tech obsessed world, we are forgetting some of our most basic human traits. We desperately need more time to slow down, remember and make meaning together. To be outside together. To create and witness each other's hearts together. And to work on letting go more. Come explore this transformative 7-step practice to…
Public Launch of New EV Charging Stations
Join us for appetizers, beverages, and the latest on rebates, credits and incentives on electric vehicles; view some EVs, talk with the owners, and enter the raffle to win a Black Bear Diner gift card! 350 Deschutes, the COCC Sustainability Committee and Central Oregon Community College would like to invite you to join us for…
Klamath 2050: River of Hope with Emma Marris
In this lecture, Emma Marris, a Klamath Falls-based environmental author and journalist, will tell the story of Upper Klamath Lake and the Klamath River, a water system set to see big changes in the coming decades including dam removal, climate change and changing management philosophies. She will use the Klamath Basin to tell a broader…
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Morning Altars with Day Schildkret
In this fast-paced, tech obsessed world, we are forgetting some of our most basic human traits. We desperately need more time to slow down, remember and make meaning together. To be outside together. To create and witness each other's hearts together. And to work on letting go more. Come explore this transformative 7-step practice 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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Welcoming Week: Kick-off Celebration/Celebracion
Let's celebrate our diverse and vibrant community with music and dance. Join the LCA and City of Bend on this fun dance party by the river. Move to the rhythm of Cumbia, Bachata, Reggeaton and more as you meet your neighbors and strengthen bonds of friendship among cultures. Celebremos nuestra comunidad diversa y vibrante con música y…
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2019 Latino Fest
The Latino Community Association (LCA) invites the community to the Latino Fest on September 14th, 2019 at Madras’s Sahalee Park! The Latino Fest is a fair including booths set up by Madras residents representing different cultures from Latin-America. Enjoy: a fun, interactive Kid's Zone with games, arts & crafts and information about community resources Cultural Booths sharing information…
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Sunriver Deschutes River Clean Up
CALL FOR CLEAN-UP VOLUNTEERS! Tumalo Creek Kayak is pleased to announce our first annual Sunriver Deschutes River Clean-up, a spin-off event inspired by the Bend Deschutes River Clean-up, hosted for over 20 years by the Upper Deschutes Watershed Council and more recently, Enjoy Protect Respect Stewardship Committee. When: Sunday, September 15th at 10am-3pm (with beers and music to follow)…
Welcoming Week: Community Picnic and Field Day/Picnic Comunitario y Día de Campo
Come enjoy the afternoon with friends and family in Kiwanis Park. We will have kids parachute activities and art projects, along with community soccer games and clinics. Spanish translation provided by Bend-LaPine Dual Immersion Program. Bring a picnic and enjoy Kiwanis Park; we will bring the kids crafts and games! Please no alcohol. Venga a disfrutar la…
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Welcoming Week: Combating Hate in Bend
How can we make Bend a safe place to live for migrant and other marginalized communities? This educational event brings marginalized and privileged communities together to create pathways for action. A 45-minute panel discussion begins the evening. Following the Q&A discussion, there will be a screening of the film Not In Our Town: Light in the…
Community Pints
Community Pints
Raise a glass to sustainability! Every Tuesday in August, Deschutes Brewery will donate $1 of every pint sold to The Environmental Center.
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Welcoming Week: Allyship Training
This workshop will explore Oregon and Central Oregon’s history of racism and immigration, manifested both in policy and local events. Participants will get the chance to learn tools and strategies for interrupting oppressive remarks and supporting people of color, immigrants, refugees and others with marginalized identities. Snacks are provided.
Newberry Volcano: Our Backyard Giant
Mighty Newberry Volcano, south of Bend in Deschutes NF is the largest Ice Age volcano by volume in the Northwest. The caldera, roughly 4x5 miles across, is cradled by East and West Paulina Lakes, and Paulina Peak, at 7,984 feet, is the highest point. The 700-acre Big Obsidian Flow within the caldera is Oregon’s youngest…
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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…
Pints and Politics: The Future of Transportation in Bend
Bend's Citywide Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC) has started prioritizing projects for the City's Transportation System Plan (TSP). The TSP will guide policies, programs and infrastructure investments for transportation in Bend until 2040, and Bend residents could be voting on a bond measure to fund some of those investments as early as May 2020. Join OLCV,…
COTA Movie Night: Expired
Rethink Waste and The Environmental Center invite you to a special COTA Movie Night presentation of EXPIRED. The film combines two topics close to our sustainability mission: people powered transportation (bicycles!) and wasted food awareness.
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Bend Strike for Climate
Join The Oregon Youth Climate Strike in collaboration with The Vocal Seniority and 350 Deschutes to protest in coordination with strikes across the globe to demand action against climate change, now! Youth, adults, and all in-between are invited to come take action to ensure a future for the next generations. All over the world, people of…
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SOLVE Beach & Riverside Cleanup
SOLVE Beach & Riverside Cleanup
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…
Discover Nature Festival
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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Community Pints
Community Pints
Raise a glass to sustainability! Every Tuesday in August, Deschutes Brewery will donate $1 of every pint sold to The Environmental Center.
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Community Landfill Tour #3
Did you know the Knott Landfill is 110 feet deep? Have you seen the methane flare? Do you know how long it takes a head of lettuce to decompose in the landfill? Come join The Environmental Center and Rethink Waste Project staff in partnership with Deschutes County Department of Solid Waste for a behind-the-scenes tour…
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…
Encourage Mason Bees to Your Landscape (Bend)
Learn about the biology, life cycle, habitat needs, protein and nectar needs of mason bees. Learn about the tools anyone can use to increase the local population of mason bees around a desired site. View a display collection of some of the many species of mason bees we have in Central Oregon/Oregon. Bring your questions…
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Youth Climate Strike (#2!)
The Bend High Environmental Club is hosting a second climate strike at Peace Corner (Wall & Newport by Bank of America) in downtown Bend. Although it's organized by our community's amazing youth, anyone and everyone is invited to participate. Bring your signs!
Zero Waste (Green) Home: Bea Johnson is Coming to Bend!
Sustainability isn’t just about how green your home, office, or school is – it’s about how you live and make decisions within those spaces and beyond. Which is why we’re kicking off the 2019 Green Tour with zero waste extraordinaire, Bea Johnson! Join us for a memorable evening that will inspire you to reflect on your own lifestyle…
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Central Oregon Conservation Summit
The Surfrider Foundation and representatives from OSU-Cascades Natural Resources Department, COCC-Outdoor Leadership, Environmental Center and Latino Outdoors are organizing the first Central Oregon Conservation Summit. The hope of this Summit is to connect everyday citizens, conservationists, recreationalists, researchers and volunteers in Central Oregon around the biggest challenges facing our region as population and climate change…
2019 Green Tour
On the Green Tour, you’ll see real-world solutions that reduce energy use and increase solar production in residential and commercial buildings right here in Central Oregon. Everyday heroes across our community will open their doors so that we can learn and benefit from their journeys and experiences. They all have a story to tell—and they…
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Garden Educator Network: Oregon Agriculture in the Classroom Workshop
We are excited to announce that the Oregon Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation will be hosting a FREE Educator workshop “Engaging Students with Agricultural Education” on October 1st at The Environmental Center in Bend! Come learn how you can bring your classroom to life with agricultural education. You’ll take home a variety of curricula, resources, and optional…
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Kayak Trip: Old Mill District
Join the Coalition for the Deschutes (CFD) for a water-based exploration of the Old Mill District. Discover the river with geologist Dr. Daniele McKay. Daniele will shed light on Central Oregon's volcanic tantrums of the past and how the Deschutes River and its watershed have responded to eruptions, lava flows, and other geologic events. Daniele,…
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Go Clean Energy Conference and Social Hour
You can benefit from innovation! Discover how you can join the thousands who are already benefiting from clean energy. Valuable content for individuals, businesses, (including nonprofits) and government employees. Whether you're an individual, business, or member of government, there will be information at the conference to help you Go Clean Energy.
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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Wild & Scenic Film Festival
Wild & Scenic Film Festival
Come see where epic adventure and environmental advocacy meet at the Oregon Natural Desert Association’s 12th annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival. An evening of short films showcasing our earth’s natural wonders, feats of courage and athleticism, and the amazing stories of activists working to protect our environment. Catch one of two screenings–buy your tickets…
Wild & Scenic Film Festival
Wild & Scenic Film Festival
Come see where epic adventure and environmental advocacy meet at the Oregon Natural Desert Association’s 12th annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival. An evening of short films showcasing our earth’s natural wonders, feats of courage and athleticism, and the amazing stories of activists working to protect our environment. Catch one of two screenings–buy your tickets…
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Beatles Singalong with KPOV
Join KPOV for a night of singing and dancing (yeah baby!) to The Beatles. Showcasing 6 awesome Bend bands; singalong to your favs like 'Here Comes the Sun' and 'Yellow Submarine'. A unique event not to be missed. This is a fundraiser for KPOV - doors open at 6, show at 7:00pm.
Fall Garden Work Party
Fall Garden Work Party
Join us in the garden to help with fall garden projects and some winterization work. We will have coffee, juice and snacks on hand. Tools provided, family friendly. This will also be an opportunity to pick up garden bulbs ordered with our Fall Garden Bulb Fundraiser.