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Willing Workers On Local Farms
Willing Workers On Local Farms (WWOLF) WWOLF is a community program of Central Oregon Locavore Non-Profit with the goal of lending a hand to small farmers while educating the community about the true nature of local food.
Peaceful Sit-In Black Lives Matter Protest
Join us in Prineville, Oregon for a peaceful sit in Black Lives Matter protest. This is a gathering for peace, education, friendship, and Justice! There will be no speeches or live music at this event, this will be a peaceful sit in with chanting. Please bring your signs, chairs/blankets and voices. We are in this…
3 events,
Forest Explorers Summer Camp
We're excited for some summer fun in the forest! We will learn about natural history, explore the forest, create shelters, and splash in Tumalo Creek. The health & safety of our participants and staff is our top priority. We hope the fresh air, exercise, learning, and interacting will help students feel refreshed and joyful! Sign…
Love Your Neighbor Virtual Forum
Explore the racial unrest underway across the U.S. with a panel of Central Oregonians of color at this Love Your Neighbor forum. Members of the panel will share their perspectives on race relations, and include audience participation to look at ways to advance racial justice locally and nationally.
Farmers Connecting with Other Farmers
FoFF's warmly invites producers to join their Virtual Farmer Chats, July 13th and 27th from 7:30 to 9:00pm, where they will continue to discuss Racial and Food Justice. FoFF's creates a space for farmers to talk with each other about how we can dismantle the mechanisms that oppress our fellow farmers, neighbors, and friends. All farmers, ranchers and…
7 events,
Forest Explorers Summer Camp
We're excited for some summer fun in the forest! We will learn about natural history, explore the forest, create shelters, and splash in Tumalo Creek. The health & safety of our participants and staff is our top priority. We hope the fresh air, exercise, learning, and interacting will help students feel refreshed and joyful! Sign…
Who Drives Electric Vehicles?
Oregon is experiencing a boom in new electric vehicle (EV) drivers. Let's get to know some of our co-workers, neighbors, and members of our central Oregon community that have made the shift to driving electric. Our broad community of EV drivers all have different needs and are excited to share their unique perspectives on driving on electricity.
Removing Snake River Dams
Join Central Oregon Bitterbrush Broads for a special online presentation! Learn how removing outdated dams on the Lower Snake River can help revive declining salmon populations and let salmon once again spawn freely up the Columbia River and its tributaries. Make sure you register in order to receive a link to the presentation!
Happy Hour in the Garden Slowly Reopens
Our Garden Team has kicked off Happy Hour in the Garden. Join us every Tuesday, 4-6pm, through September 1st. Here are our new COVID-10 guidelines, which we also have posted on our task board in the garden. Volunteering in the Garden COVID Guidelines: There will be a maximum of 8 volunteers (we do not have an…
Parenting Happy Hour
Join Central Oregon Womxn in Conservation for parenting happy hour via Zoom! Share tips, stories, or commiserate on how you got through the weirdest school/daycare year on record and how you are managing summer time off for kids. There will be space for other hot topics like how we are talking about racism with our kids.…
VIRTUAL TREE YOGA
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Maret Pajutee for a meditative evening of Tree Yoga from the comfort of your own home. Find your personal ponderosa pine (or other comfortable yoga space) and use it to help you stretch both body and mind with Tree Yoga! Maret will guide you through gentle movements and meditation…
6 events,
Forest Explorers Summer Camp
We're excited for some summer fun in the forest! We will learn about natural history, explore the forest, create shelters, and splash in Tumalo Creek. The health & safety of our participants and staff is our top priority. We hope the fresh air, exercise, learning, and interacting will help students feel refreshed and joyful! Sign…
CLIMATE CHANGE IN CENTRAL OREGON
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Fiona Noonan to learn about climate change impacts and solutions in Central Oregon from the comfort of your home. Discuss climate science, the effects of climate change on natural systems, and the ways that conservation can combat rising temperatures and shifting habitats. Learn about the Land Trust's climate change…
The Snake River: Hope & Opportunity at the Tipping Point
Northeast Oregon is home to America's deepest canyon and the longest recorded habitation by humans. Learn about the importance of the Snake River to indigenous people, wildlife, and generations of battles to protect and restore it from a diverse group of multigenerational advocates. Oregon is home to North America's deepest Canyon. That's right. Hells Canyon…
6 events,
Forest Explorers Summer Camp
We're excited for some summer fun in the forest! We will learn about natural history, explore the forest, create shelters, and splash in Tumalo Creek. The health & safety of our participants and staff is our top priority. We hope the fresh air, exercise, learning, and interacting will help students feel refreshed and joyful! Sign…
Racial Injustice and the Tools of Civility: A Central Oregon Perspective
During this livestream, Erika McCalpine and Zak Boone, co-Chairs of City Club’s Civility Project, will facilitate a conversation with two Black men, Marcus LeGrand and Rob Garrott, about their personal experiences living in Central Oregon; especially during these times of racial unrest.
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…
3 events,
1 event,
1 event,
1 event,
Happy Hour in the Garden Slowly Reopens
Our Garden Team has kicked off Happy Hour in the Garden. Join us every Tuesday, 4-6pm, through September 1st. Here are our new COVID-10 guidelines, which we also have posted on our task board in the garden. Volunteering in the Garden COVID Guidelines: There will be a maximum of 8 volunteers (we do not have an…
1 event,
Blooms & Bees Tour
Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory each Wednesday for an immersive experience to learn all about the extraordinary world of flowers and their pollinators. The tour will begin along the shore of Lake Aspen to learn about Sunriver’s forest ecosystem and the predominant flora of the area. Followed by a tour of the botanic garden led…
4 events,
How to Talk About Race in Rural Communities – with LaNicia Duke
Join Presence Collective for a webinar with LaNicia Duke on “How to Talk About Race in Rural Communities.” Many states are thought of as "progressive" when they have big cities with diverse populations. Outside of those big cities are rural communities struggling with how to define social justice reform or have conversations about race because…
C.O.D.P Black Lives Matter Rally
Central Oregon Diversity Project will be standing in protest and representing BLM, Breonna Taylor, Pride, Police Corruption, and all that C.O.D.P represents. Please wear masks and practice physical distancing. Meet at: Peace Corner (Wall & Greenwood)
¡Nuestra Gente Presente!
Qué significan el poder y representación para mí. Regístrese en #ContemosOregon el jueves 9 de julio de 5 a 6:30 p.m. ¡PST para celebrar la vitalidad de nuestra comunidad Latinx! Exploraremos lo que el poder y la representación significan para nuestra diversa y esencial comunidad Latine. La increíble Dolores Huerta es nuestra invitada de honor!…
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…
1 event,
Social Justice Book Club: “So You Want To Talk About Race”
Each quarter OSU-Cascades Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is hosting a 12-week book discussion group. These weekly conversations are designed to be drop-in and are open to OSU-Cascades students, staff and faculty as well as community members. This summer, we’re reading Ijeoma Oluo’s “So You Want to Talk About Race.” Meeting and reading schedule…
1 event,
Bird Walk
Walk on the wild side! 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…
2 events,
Edible Adventure Crew presents: Blueberry Daze!
Make the trip to Springbank Farm in Lebanon for a day of blueberry picking! Springbank is generously offering the price of $2.40/pound for Locavorians and is opening early for you to have some private picking time. Springbank has been a longtime friend of Locavore and their blueberries are amazing! Learn more about their farm at…
Rolling for Change
A community ride for Black Lives Matter. Gather at Pioneer Park to listen to speaker from COBLA and then skate through downtown in protest of police brutality and injustices experienced by BIPOC nationwide, supporting change! Follow on IG: @rollingforchange_bend Bring your skateboard Bring your mask
3 events,
ADVOCACY: Learn what’s included in Bend’s draft Transportation System Plan
The Transportation System Plan (TSP) is the guiding document for any new transportation projects built in the City over the next 20 years, including transit, bike lanes, sidewalks, and road projects. After a lengthy process, the City’s 2040 TSP will be up for adoption soon.
Race and Politics: Reflections on a movement and an election
This discussion will focus on how Black Lives Matter as a movement arose, its historical antecedents and political ramifications. Christopher Stout, associate professor in the School of Public Policy at Oregon State University will consider why there was a large lull in racial movements in the United States between the Civil Rights Movement and Black Lives…
Farmers Connecting with Other Farmers
Farmers Connecting with Other Farmers
FoFF's warmly invites producers to join their Virtual Farmer Chats, July 13th and 27th from 7:30 to 9:00pm, where they will continue to discuss Racial and Food Justice. FoFF's creates a space for farmers to talk with each other about how we can dismantle the mechanisms that oppress our fellow farmers, neighbors, and friends. All farmers, ranchers and…
1 event,
Happy Hour in the Garden Slowly Reopens
Our Garden Team has kicked off Happy Hour in the Garden. Join us every Tuesday, 4-6pm, through September 1st. Here are our new COVID-10 guidelines, which we also have posted on our task board in the garden. Volunteering in the Garden COVID Guidelines: There will be a maximum of 8 volunteers (we do not have an…
3 events,
Blooms & Bees Tour
Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory each Wednesday for an immersive experience to learn all about the extraordinary world of flowers and their pollinators. The tour will begin along the shore of Lake Aspen to learn about Sunriver’s forest ecosystem and the predominant flora of the area. Followed by a tour of the botanic garden led…
All About Bats
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Sara Rose for a virtual talk all about bats. Learn about these misunderstood flying animals and the tools and methods that researchers use to find them. Hear some fun facts about the different bat species in Central Oregon. Then, discover the habitats that make Central Oregon a haven for…
Webcast: Sustainable Forestry for the Future
Ben Deumling, the owner and manager of Zena Forest Products, will talk about how Oregonians relate to our forests, and how our actions and policies impact them. Zena Forest Products is an Oregon-based multi-generational family business that works to save, restore, and promote the endangered hardwood forests of the Willamette Valley - while also creating…
3 events,
Interactive Virtual Screening + Panel Discussion: Public Lands, A Place for Recreation
RSVP to join in watching Patagonia's new film Public Trust in advance of a panel discussion about the fight for public lands. Public lands play host to 71% of climbing and 43% of paddling done in America, and they also contain nearly 200,000 miles of hiking trails and 13,000 miles of mountain biking trails. About…
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…
VIRTUAL TREE YOGA
VIRTUAL TREE YOGA
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Maret Pajutee for a meditative evening of Tree Yoga from the comfort of your own home. Find your personal ponderosa pine (or other comfortable yoga space) and use it to help you stretch both body and mind with Tree Yoga! Maret will guide you through gentle movements and meditation…
2 events,
Biblioteca en Camino! Library on the go!
The Deschutes Public Library will be visiting 8 different locations throughout Central Oregon (4 in Bend, 1 in La Pine, 2 in Redmond, 1 in Sisters) this summer to hand out “Grab and Go” kits with activities for youth to do. Our friends, Carly and Rodrigo will be giving out books and signing folks up…
Social Justice Book Club: “So You Want To Talk About Race”
Each quarter OSU-Cascades Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is hosting a 12-week book discussion group. These weekly conversations are designed to be drop-in and are open to OSU-Cascades students, staff and faculty as well as community members. This summer, we’re reading Ijeoma Oluo’s “So You Want to Talk About Race.” Meeting and reading schedule…
1 event,
Bird Walk
Walk on the wild side! 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…
0 events,
1 event,
Forest Explorers Summer Camp
We're excited for some summer fun in the forest! We will learn about natural history, explore the forest, create shelters, and splash in Tumalo Creek. The health & safety of our participants and staff is our top priority. We hope the fresh air, exercise, learning, and interacting will help students feel refreshed and joyful! Sign…
4 events,
Community Conversation with Incoming Chief of Police Krantz
Join for an opportunity for the Embrace Bend community to ask questions and learn more about the incoming Chief of Police. This will be an opportunity to learn about the incoming Chief's philosophy on policing, plans for the Bend PD, and ideas for community involvement.
Happy Hour in the Garden Slowly Reopens
Our Garden Team has kicked off Happy Hour in the Garden. Join us every Tuesday, 4-6pm, through September 1st. Here are our new COVID-10 guidelines, which we also have posted on our task board in the garden. Volunteering in the Garden COVID Guidelines: There will be a maximum of 8 volunteers (we do not have an…
Community Conversations – Speaking of Race
How do we talk to each other about race? How can we understand people’s lived experiences of systemic racism or privilege? Join Deschutes Public Library, and seek to understand one another and contemplate our experiences of race in America. Their first virtual Community Conversation (to be held over Zoom) will include discussion among participants, as…
5 events,
Blooms & Bees Tour
Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory each Wednesday for an immersive experience to learn all about the extraordinary world of flowers and their pollinators. The tour will begin along the shore of Lake Aspen to learn about Sunriver’s forest ecosystem and the predominant flora of the area. Followed by a tour of the botanic garden led…
Bend City Council 2020: What’s At Stake?
BIPoc Round table This will be a Facebook Live Event. Centering the voices of Black Indigenous and people of color community members we strive to create space for a dialogue with the candidates vying to be our future Council members. This conversation will be an opportunity for allies to listen to the voices of the…
Webcast: Owls and Old Growth of Eastern Oregon
Eastern Oregon's remaining old growth trees provide habitat for all sorts of unique wildlife. With a special focus on owls, we'll learn about the animals that depend on the big trees of Eastern Oregon (spoiler alert, there are no spotted owls here). We'll also hear about the important protections that have safeguarded these big old…
Webcast: Owls & Old Growth
Owls & old growth - what's not to love? Join our friends at Oregon Wild for a discussion on Eastern Oregon's elusive owls and the old growth forests they depend on. We'll be joined by wildlife photographer Rhett Wilkins, who will discuss his experiences photographing owls in Eastern Oregon; Mike Denny of Blue Mountain Audubon…
5 events,
Green Drinks Trivia with Wanderlust Tours
Welcome to a new form of Green Drinks! We wish we could have hosted you for drinks and appetizers plus sharing an outdoor adventure with you which we had planned. Nonetheless, we hope you have fun with this online trivia! Please take a shot at your local natural knowledge for the chance to score a half-day tour. Trivia link will be live and posted on TEC's Facebook page on July 23rd.
COVID-19 Impact Webinar: Public Health Update
The number of positive COVID-19 cases is increasing dramatically here in Central Oregon. What’s the impact on St. Charles Hospital? Where are we seeing the spike in cases? How is the new face covering mandate going to help? Join for a deeper discussion regarding these questions with our guest speakers from St. Charles Health System…
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…
Do the Work Study Group – In Person
Embrace Bend’s Do the Work Study Group is a space for White people and other majority groups to explore race, racism, and White Supremacy without accidentally harming non-White or non-dominant groups in the process. Embrace Bend will facilitate discussion around a specific topic by journaling, sharing stories, and working through outside resources like books, articles,…
2 events,
Social Justice Book Club: “So You Want To Talk About Race”
Each quarter OSU-Cascades Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is hosting a 12-week book discussion group. These weekly conversations are designed to be drop-in and are open to OSU-Cascades students, staff and faculty as well as community members. This summer, we’re reading Ijeoma Oluo’s “So You Want to Talk About Race.” Meeting and reading schedule…
Biblioteca en Camino! Library on the go!
The Deschutes Public Library will be visiting 8 different locations throughout Central Oregon (4 in Bend, 1 in La Pine, 2 in Redmond, 1 in Sisters) this summer to hand out “Grab and Go” kits with activities for youth to do. Our friends, Carly and Rodrigo will be giving out books and signing folks up…
6 events,
Caucus to Collectivity: Dismantling Racism from a White-Identified Perspective
How is our practice a resource for moving into the world rather than avoiding it? How can our love of humanity be the ground from which we address racism, injustice, and oppression? If you identify as white, how can we fully see our role in maintaining systems of oppression so that we may let them…
Bird Walk
Walk on the wild side! 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…
20th Annual Gala de Oro
An unforgettable evening of elegance and cultural discovery as they celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Latino Community Association. Enjoy a delicious Latin American-inspired dinner, cocktails & margaritas, tequila tasting bar and an exciting live auction. Dinner will be followed by live music and dancing.
Vigil in honor of Black lives lost
Gather for a peaceful, solemn vigil marking the second month since the death of George Floyd. Join Indivisible Sisters for an evening of solidarity and contemplation honoring George Floyd and the many Black lives lost to violence. OHD Covid-19 policies will be enforced. Masks must be worn and physical distancing must be observed. If you…
Deschutes River Cleanup
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…
Deschutes River Cleanup
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 Sawyer Park.
1 event,
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Forest Explorers Summer Camp
We’re excited for some summer fun in the forest! We will learn about natural history, explore the forest, create shelters, and splash in Tumalo Creek. The health & safety of our participants and staff is our top priority. We hope the fresh air, exercise, learning, and interacting will help students feel refreshed and joyful! Sign…
Planning Commission Hearing on the TSP
The Transportation System Plan (TSP) is the guiding document for any new transportation projects built in the City over the next 20 years, including transit, bike lanes, sidewalks, and road projects. After a lengthy process, the City’s 2040 TSP will be up for adoption soon. Public Hearing on Bend TSP Virtual Access: www.bendoregon.gov/planningcommission Phone Access: 1-855-282-6330 Code: 146 654 7289##…
2 events,
Happy Hour in the Garden Slowly Reopens
Our Garden Team has kicked off Happy Hour in the Garden. Join us every Tuesday, 4-6pm, through September 1st. Here are our new COVID-10 guidelines, which we also have posted on our task board in the garden. Volunteering in the Garden COVID Guidelines: There will be a maximum of 8 volunteers (we do not have an…
3 events,
Blooms & Bees Tour
Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory each Wednesday for an immersive experience to learn all about the extraordinary world of flowers and their pollinators. The tour will begin along the shore of Lake Aspen to learn about Sunriver’s forest ecosystem and the predominant flora of the area. Followed by a tour of the botanic garden led…
Webcast: Systemic Racism on Public Lands
For this discussion, Veteran, photographer, and Soul River founder Chad Brown will be joined by Wayne Hubbard, outdoor media entrepreneur who is also the Host and Producer of the award winning program Urban American Outdoors. His show was the first multicultural outdoors TV show in the country - it's been on air weekly since 2003, and has been nominated for 4 Emmy Awards.
2 events,
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…
2 events,
Social Justice Book Club: “So You Want To Talk About Race”
Each quarter OSU-Cascades Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is hosting a 12-week book discussion group. These weekly conversations are designed to be drop-in and are open to OSU-Cascades students, staff and faculty as well as community members. This summer, we’re reading Ijeoma Oluo’s “So You Want to Talk About Race.” Meeting and reading schedule…
Biblioteca en Camino! Library on the go!
Biblioteca en Camino! Library on the go!
The Deschutes Public Library will be visiting 8 different locations throughout Central Oregon (4 in Bend, 1 in La Pine, 2 in Redmond, 1 in Sisters) this summer to hand out “Grab and Go” kits with activities for youth to do. Our friends, Carly and Rodrigo will be giving out books and signing folks up…
1 event,
Seed Savers Exchange Virtual Benefit Concert
Join Seed Savers Exchange for the first-ever Virtual Benefit Concert featuring 14 talented and inspiring artists, and supporting one great cause! The concert offers the perfect chance to glimpse the beauty of the Driftless Region while enjoying first-rate music, all from the comfort of your home. All concert proceeds will support Seed Savers Exchange work…