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Twilight Talks
Join members of the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory team as they share their passion for science through a series of engaging twilight talks throughout the fall. Talks will take place outdoors in the amphitheater and a different topic will be presented each night. Questions are always welcome and lively discussion is encouraged! SNCO Members…
Twilight Talks
Join members of the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory team as they share their passion for science through a series of engaging twilight talks throughout the fall. Talks will take place outdoors in the amphitheater and a different topic will be presented each night. Questions are always welcome and lively discussion is encouraged! SNCO Members…
Twilight Talks
Join members of the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory team as they share their passion for science through a series of engaging twilight talks throughout the fall. Talks will take place outdoors in the amphitheater and a different topic will be presented each night. Questions are always welcome and lively discussion is encouraged! SNCO Members…
Twilight Talks
Join members of the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory team as they share their passion for science through a series of engaging twilight talks throughout the fall. Talks will take place outdoors in the amphitheater and a different topic will be presented each night. Questions are always welcome and lively discussion is encouraged! SNCO Members…
Twilight Talks
Join members of the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory team as they share their passion for science through a series of engaging twilight talks throughout the fall. Talks will take place outdoors in the amphitheater and a different topic will be presented each night. Questions are always welcome and lively discussion is encouraged! SNCO Members…
Twilight Talks
Join members of the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory team as they share their passion for science through a series of engaging twilight talks throughout the fall. Talks will take place outdoors in the amphitheater and a different topic will be presented each night. Questions are always welcome and lively discussion is encouraged! SNCO Members…
9 events,
Climate Change: Why we Need an Everything Strategy
Why we need an Everything Strategy: Oregon Climate Plan Benefits . ENROADS Policy Tool as a tool for education and engagement.
Benefits of Efficient, Energy-Wise Homes: for Builders, Buyers, Homeowners
Benefits of Efficient Energy Wise Homes for Builders, buyers, Homeowners Financing, Appraising, Why Home Energy Score Programs Make it Happen Sandra K Adomatis, SRA, LEED Green Associate, NAR GREEN Sandra is a national speaker on valuing high-performance features. Her background as an active real estate appraiser, realtor, instructor, and course developer brings insightful dialogue to…
Virtual Farmer Social
Join FoFF for a continuation of the conversations they've been hosting at their bi-monthly virtual Farmer Chats: Food and Racial Justice. FoFF will explore some of the emergent themes from previous talks including land access, equitable treatment in government programs and services to help farmers, building your local community, and the possibility of a statewide…
12 events,
Electric Vehicles; Charging, Fleets, and Feasibility, Ebikes: Incentives, Policy and Adaptive Uses
Jeff German, National Car Charging: Commercial, Government and Individual Applications Emobility: EV Chargers and you. Brief history of EV Charging, How to select the best chargers for your home, business, long distance travel, and government applications. Jeff will include a topline view of feasibility studies, fleet management, and transit applications. Sterling McCord, Bend Electric Bikes…
Candidate Forum – Deschutes County Commission
Election season is upon us with candidates running to represent Bendites on the Deschutes County Commission. The Bend Chamber of Commerce is hosting, in partnership with Miller Lumber and SunWest Builders, this forum to introduce the candidates to the community and learn more about their policy platforms. Candidates scheduled to appear: -Phil Henderson -Phil Chang…
Transportation: Multimodal, Carpool Options to Benefit Everyone
Kim Curley, Community Engagement Coordinator for Commute Options Partner (COP) program. How and Why to get your group or business enrolled. How to reward your employees for trips on any of 45 Transportation Options trips logged on Get There, the place for carpool matches, transit info and trip logging. Emma Geurts, Responsibility Committee at The…
LEAVE IT TO BEAVERS
Leave it to Beavers! Join Deschutes Land Trust and Jen Zalewski to learn all about the industrious beavers that call Central Oregon's streams and waterways home. During this talk, you'll learn about beavers, the role they play in the natural world, how the Land Trust has been using beaver-inspired restoration techniques, and why we think beavers…
Basics of Solar Webinar
Solar Oregon is hosting this special webinar on the basics of solar. Solar Oregon will answer your questions about how solar works, share information about incentives available, and help you take the first step to adding solar on your home or business. In addition, you get the chance to briefly talk about how the combination…
InFARMation: Equitable Food Access – Hear from Farmers in the Field
A common frustration for every small, sustainable farmer in or entering food production is the reckoning between low wages and long hours and the high cost of food that is unobtainable by those most in need in our community or even themselves. Hear from Black, Indigenous, and Farmers of Color who’ve come up with creative…
10 events,
CPACE: Commercial Property Assisted Clean Energy for Commercial, Industrial Buildings
John Wasiutynski, Director, Multnomah County Office of Sustainability Silvia Tanner, Senior Sustainability Analyst, Multnomah County CPACE: Financing Commercial Building Performance and Resilience: Now operative in more than 34 states and cities, CPACE , Commercial Property Assisted Clean Energy, is now available in Oregon, Multnomah County, and could be coming to other cities and counties. CPACE,…
Build Your Business with Sustainability: Examples small to large
Why businesses need Sustainability Individual and Corporate level of Responsibility Moderator: Gillian Ockner DR CB Bhattacharya, Graduate School of Business, University of Pittsburgh, world renowned expert on sustainability and author of Small Actions, Big Difference, discusses how companies listed in his book have increased firm value by using intangible assets like reputation, sustainability, and corporate…
Solar Within Reach: Affordable Homes. MIcrogrids and Resiliency for Government and Business
Parkway Village Project Joe Mazzarella, Sunlight Solar Jacob Clark, Habitat for Humanity Curious about how to afford solar and/or energy efficiency? A new program through Energy Trust of Oregon offers opportunities for individuals and builders. Learn how these incentives were used to build a Net Zero Energy subdivision in SunRiver, OR. Installed equipment lowered energy…
Twilight Talks
Join members of the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory team as they share their passion for science through a series of engaging twilight talks throughout the fall. Talks will take place outdoors in the amphitheater and a different topic will be presented each night. Questions are always welcome and lively discussion is encouraged! SNCO Members…
12 events,
Green Drinks Hits the Road!
Our Green Drinks event is going for a ride! We're partnering with Commute Options on Thursday, October 1st to provide resources and fun tips all day about getting around Central Oregon by foot, mobility device, bike, scooters, skateboards and cars. Play along to win prizes!
Beneficial Electrification. Rocky Mountain Institute’s research and analyses
Why electrify? Health, comfort, cost, and climate. Sneha and Leah will share findings from Rocky Mountain Institute’s research and analyses demonstrating building electrification benefits. They will also share why efficiency and load flexibility are important. A menu of recommendations for cities and states will be discussed. This will include case studies, such as incentive programs,…
Building High Performance Homes: Pathways to Net Zero Energy
Donald MacOdrum, TRC Companies, Energy Trust of Oregon trade ally Hiatus Homes, Jesse Russell Perry Brooks, NZ Development Whats it like building a net zero energy home? Hear from these trailblazing builders and their experiences in building homes that are good for the planet as well as their buyers. They will also discuss how they…
Oregon Climate Action Plan Town Hall
Make Your Voice Heard! We need your help protecting the Oregon Climate Action Plan (OCAP) from the fossil fuel industry! In two weeks, join Oregon League of Conservation Voters for a virtual town hall hosted by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, and speak up in support of a strong climate action plan! Sign up…
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…
9 events,
Eugene Environmental Film Festival
The Eugene Environmental Film Festival will be live from this Friday, Oct. 2nd through Oct. 11th. This year the festival is free and open to a global audience! Journey and be witness to diverse cultures, traditions, species, beauty, adventure, ecosystems, sustainable practices, and resistance efforts to protect our planet. Envision a world that honors and celebrates voices, perspectives, experiences,…
Helping Cities Go Low Carbon and Wrap up Keynote
Procurement of Renewable Energy Yuning Liu, Rocky Mountain Institute Wrap up: Clean Energy & Efficiency: Benefits, Jobs, and Prosperity Phil Chang, Deschutes County Commissioner Candidate
Wild & Scenic Film Festival
Wild & Scenic Film Festival
Oregon Natural Desert Association presents the Wild & Scenic Film Festival! Join for an evening of short films showcasing our earth’s natural wonders and the amazing stories of activists working to conserve the environment. The event is fully virtual this year. Enjoy the Wild & Scenic Film Festival, screened in HD, from the comfort of your…
9 events,
#SteensWeek
ONDA is celebrating the 20th anniversary of Oregon’s first desert wilderness with #SteensWeek, a series of online events and activations starting on October 3 and running through October 9.
FungiFest & Mushroom Show
Save the date for the 6th annual Sunriver Mushroom Show. Celebrate and learn about Oregon’s mushrooms through mushroom walks, cooking demonstrations, and hundreds of mushrooms on display. Stock up on fresh mushrooms and other edible mushroom products and check out local artists and vendors.
9 events,
Bigfoot Road 10K, Bend
Race Information: This downhill road race is perfect for people looking to keep it in the 5- to 10K range. You'll fly as you head from the Cascade Lakes Welcome Center and finish at Riverbend Park. SUNDAY OCTOBER 4th 2020. Wave Starts beginning at 9:00am Cascade Lakes Welcome Center PACKET PICKUP and Paper Registration at…
8 events,
Climate Action Week — October 5th to October 11th
The countdown has begun, and there are only 48 days to go until election day. Time is running out for us to take action and make sure that we elect climate champions in 2020! That’s why Oregon League of Conservation Voters is kicking things off with Climate Action Week. Help get climate candidates elected by participating in…
9 events,
Womxn in Conservation: Striving for Work/Life Balance
Enjoy several short presentations by amazing womxn in conservation sharing how they strive for a healthy work/life balance, lessons they've learned, struggles they've had, and advice for others. This will be followed by a Q&A panel with speakers.
10 events,
Oregon State Legislature Candidate Forum
Election season is upon us with candidates running to represent Bendites at the State Legislature in Salem. The Bend Chamber of Commerce is hosting, in partnership with Miller Lumber and SunWest Builders, a series of forums to introduce the candidates to the community and learn more about their policy platforms. Candidates scheduled to appear: -Cheri…
Exploring Steens Facebook Live Q&A
Pull up a camp chair, grab a beverage and have your questions ready! You’ll be psyched to explore Steens Mountain when you listen in on a Facebook Live Q&A between Lace Thornberg, communications manager at ONDA and Matt Wastradowski, co-author of Pacific Northwest Hiking
14 events,
BendFilm Festival 2020-A MOMENT IN THE SUN
A MOMENT IN THE SUN follows the story of a four-seat, solar- powered tandem bicycle that was built at the University of Queensland, Australia in the early 1980s. Long before the Green New Deal, solar pioneers grappled with the future of our planet. This is the story of one outlandish effort to change public opinion about…
‘Landscapes for People, Food and Nature’ 2012-2020: Reflections and Lessons Learned for Future Global Landscape Development
Join for the next Landscape Roundtable convened by FAO and EcoAgriculture Partners to reflect upon the achievements and lessons learned from the Landscapes for People, Food and Nature (LPFN) initiative, which began in 2012 and officially closes this year. The LPFN initiative has been an international collaboration of knowledge sharing, dialogue and action to support…
Decluttering with the KonMari Method: COCC Continuing Education
COCC's Continuing Education Program is running a 5-class series with Marie Kondo's trademarked method of decluttering expanded from her book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. One method of reducing waste and being environmentally friendly can be to minimize the amount of stuff that surrounds you. It can help your mind, your wallet, and your…
Oregon Climate Action Plan Town Hall
Make Your Voice Heard! We need your help protecting the Oregon Climate Action Plan (OCAP) from the fossil fuel industry! In two weeks, join Oregon League of Conservation Voters for a virtual town hall hosted by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, and speak up in support of a strong climate action plan! Sign up…
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…
20 Years of Steens Stewardship
Join ONDA for a look back at milestones from 20 years of advocating for and restoring Steens Mountain, in a live-stream presentation led by Corinne Handelman, ONDA’s engagement manager, along with special guests photographer and frequent ONDA volunteer Sage Brown and ONDA’s program director Mark Salvo. With a history ranging from legal victories to backcountry…
Mushrooms of the Lanna Kingdom
Over the last year, Chef Zachary Mazi has lived, explored, and foraged for mushrooms from his base of Chiang Mai. During this virtual lecture, he’ll explore the culture of foraging and cooking with mushrooms in Northern Thailand.
9 events,
Call of the Wild 2020
Join Oregon Wild's biggest event of the year - Call of the Wild - a camp-inspired virtual event that supports conservation the whole year through. Just because the pandemic is requiring an all-virtual event doesn't mean we can't still bring the camp sensibilities! Call of the Wild has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for…
Ponderosa Pine Seedling Sale
Fall is the perfect time to plant a Ponderosa Pine tree. Seedlings will be available in various sizes and range from one to four years old. Seedlings are cared for by local students and have been acclimated to a Central Oregon environment. Proceeds of the seedling sale benefit Project Ponderosa’s environmental education and habitat restoration…
8 events,
Ponderosa Pine Seedling Sale
Fall is the perfect time to plant a Ponderosa Pine tree. Seedlings will be available in various sizes and range from one to four years old. Seedlings are cared for by local students and have been acclimated to a Central Oregon environment. Proceeds of the seedling sale benefit Project Ponderosa’s environmental education and habitat restoration…
Mushroom Marketplace
Stock up on all your mushroom essentials at the one-day outdoor Mushroom Marketplace. A wide variety of fresh and dried mushrooms will be available for sale along with mushroom growing kits, other mushroom food products, artwork, jewelry, books and native plants and seeds. Entry to the marketplace is by timed ticket only and includes admission…
7 events,
Ponderosa Pine Seedling Sale
Fall is the perfect time to plant a Ponderosa Pine tree. Seedlings will be available in various sizes and range from one to four years old. Seedlings are cared for by local students and have been acclimated to a Central Oregon environment. Proceeds of the seedling sale benefit Project Ponderosa’s environmental education and habitat restoration…
5 events,
Nuclear Conflict–The Growing Threat and a Call to Action
Hear a live talk from Dr. Ira Helfand, a two-time Nobel Peace Laureate (in 1985 on behalf of International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War and in 2017 on behalf of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons). Former Defense Secretary William Perry says that we are closer to nuclear war than we were…
6 events,
Recipes from Turtle Island
Join a special celebration of World Food Day and Indigenous People's Day as FAU launches "Recipes from Turtle Island," a collaboration project between Slow Food Turtle Island Association, Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN, Slow Food USA, and the film "Gather." Chefs will talk about the stories and foods behind their recipes.
Solving Bend’s Transportation Needs
Measure 9-135 is focused on improving traffic flow, strengthening east/west connections, increasing safety and creating jobs. Join us for an inside look on which projects are included, what to expect and how it will be funded. This webinar is free to attend. Panelists: · Katy Brooks – Bend Chamber CEO (moderator) · Mike Riley –…
Oh Deer! Harmonious Living with Our Four-legged Neighbors
Explore the historical and ecological context of Central Oregon’s deer populations. Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory will discuss the conflicts that arise when deer and humans overlap in their habitat and solutions to help mitigate common issues.
7 events,
2020 World Food Day Commemorative Ceremony
Join FAO North America for the inaugural World Food Day Lecture by Homi Kharas, Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution, and the announcement 2020 World Food Day Poetry Contest winners.
Ponderosa Pine Seedling Sale
Fall is the perfect time to plant a Ponderosa Pine tree. Seedlings will be available in various sizes and range from one to four years old. Seedlings are cared for by local students and have been acclimated to a Central Oregon environment. Proceeds of the seedling sale benefit Project Ponderosa’s environmental education and habitat restoration…
Oregon Climate Action Plan Town Hall
Make Your Voice Heard! We need your help protecting the Oregon Climate Action Plan (OCAP) from the fossil fuel industry! In two weeks, join Oregon League of Conservation Voters for a virtual town hall hosted by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, and speak up in support of a strong climate action plan! Sign up…
Webcast: Western Oregon Mushrooms
Is it raining yet? In this presentation, mushroom expert Bruce Newhouse will guide us in looking over, under, around and through western Oregon for fungi, and get to know a few and what roles they have - especially in our forests. We'll get familiar with the words "mycorrhizal, saprobic and parasitic" and have some fun…
11 events,
Smithsonian Food History Weekend | Food Futures: Striving For Justice
The 2020 Smithsonian Food History Weekend and Gala from Home program will feature the voices of leaders involved in the myriad aspects of the food system—from agriculture, to restaurant kitchens and food banks across the country. Virtual gatherings will encourage people to share their stories of resilience in the wake of unprecedented economic, cultural, and…
Building Resilient Food Systems for Global Food Security and Nutrition
Join for a World Food Prize side event co-hosted by the FAO North America and the Alliance to End Hunger to learn about the actions needed to promote more resilient and sustainable food systems.
Decluttering with the KonMari Method: COCC Continuing Education
COCC's Continuing Education Program is running a 5-class series with Marie Kondo's trademarked method of decluttering expanded from her book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. One method of reducing waste and being environmentally friendly can be to minimize the amount of stuff that surrounds you. It can help your mind, your wallet, and your…
Ponderosa Pine Seedling Sale
Fall is the perfect time to plant a Ponderosa Pine tree. Seedlings will be available in various sizes and range from one to four years old. Seedlings are cared for by local students and have been acclimated to a Central Oregon environment. Proceeds of the seedling sale benefit Project Ponderosa’s environmental education and habitat restoration…
Indigenous Perspectives on Earth and Sky, Featuring Chad Kālepa Baybayan
Born and raised on Maui, Chad Kālepa Baybayan first sailed on Hōkūleʻa in 1975, a traditionally designed reconstruction of a double-hulled deep-sea oceanic voyaging canoe. He has since sailed on major voyages throughout the Pacific and in 2014 participated as captain and navigator on the Mālama Honua Worldwide voyage, a 47,000 nautical mile journey around…
The Great Tide of Humanity: Race & Gender Reform in 19th Century
Join The Nancy R. Chandler Visiting Scholar Program (VSP) of the Central Oregon Community College for a lively evening where Concord, Massachusetts historians and social rights activists come together to talk about the 19th century revolution that was fought with a pen and continues to capture the hearts and minds of social reformers today.
Salmon in Central Oregon
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Portland General Electric fish biologist, Megan Hill, to learn all about the salmon that swim in our local streams and rivers. Megan will share the fascinating natural history of sockeye, Chinook, and steelhead, along with an update on regional efforts to return salmon and steelhead to their homewaters. Get…
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…
Defending Democracy: Interrupting Voter Intimidation and Misinformation
As rumors fly about who can and can’t vote by mail, and threats to a safe and fair election escalate, rural Oregonians are taking action to defend democracy, build community, and ensure that everyone who can vote does indeed vote! Join us to strategize about: -How we can counter disinformation with accurate details on who…
4 events,
2020 Planet Forward Virtual Summit
Climate change is the story of our generation, and what defines that story is how we tell it — and the action we take because of it. All around the world, new voices — emerging as powerful changemakers — are running against the clock to prevent irreversible shifts to our global climate. These are the…
4 events,
Sakari Farms Potato Harvest
Offer Sakari Farms a few helping hands this Saturday as they wrap up their 2020 growing season with a Potato Harvest! These healthy/organic Potatoes will be heading up to Warm Springs!
3 events,
Transplanting Forest Seedlings
Join Lee Stevenson, founder of Project Ponderosa, for a hands-on workshop to learn how to identify and transplant a variety of native forest seedlings, including Grand Fir, White Fir, Mountain Hemlock, Snowbush, Manzanita, Mahala Mat, Kinnikinnnick, Paintbrush and more. You’ll learn where to find these native species locally and how to successfully collect and incorporate…
2 events,
Virtual Farmer Chats: Food and Racial Justice.
Explore some of the emergent themes from previous talks including land access, equitable treatment in government programs and services to help farmers, building your local community, and the possibility of a statewide farmer-ally directory. This is also a space for the agricultural community to discuss current events as they relate to this topic, and how…
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Community Tree Planting
Help reforest our community! Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory will be planting Ponderosa seedlings throughout Sunriver and would love your help. For more details or to volunteer for this event, email: programs@snco.org.
Environmental Justice Shared Learning Space
Central Oregon Womxn in Conservation is offering a focused space to help people hold themselves accountable in what is intended to be a primarily self-led learning experience around justice and equity within conservation. COWC will be convening monthly, from 6:00-7:30pm on: Call 1: Tuesday, October 20 Call 2: Tuesday, November 17 Call 3: Tuesday, December 15 Call 4: Tuesday,…
Cascadia: The Next Big Earthquake and Tsunami
A major earthquake along the Cascadia Subduction Zone will have far-reaching impacts throughout the Pacific Northwest, including Central Oregon. Are we prepared for an event like this? Join Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory in conversation with Dr. Daniele McKay to discuss how an event like this could affect us in Central Oregon and review the…
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Decluttering with the KonMari Method: COCC Continuing Education
COCC's Continuing Education Program is running a 5-class series with Marie Kondo's trademarked method of decluttering expanded from her book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. One method of reducing waste and being environmentally friendly can be to minimize the amount of stuff that surrounds you. It can help your mind, your wallet, and your…
Crisis and Opportunity: The Oncoming Renewable Energy Revolution
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Oregon (OLLI-UO) is pleased to announce a timely virtual lecture with Dr. John Perona, PhD, LLM, Professor of Environmental Biochemistry, Portland State University and Adjunct Professor of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology at Oregon Health & Science University. Please email osher@uoregon.edu to receive the Zoom meeting link. Dr. John Perona…
CRISIS AND OPPORTUNITY: THE ONCOMING RENEWABLE ENERGY REVOLUTION
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Oregon (OLLI-UO) is pleased to announce a timely virtual lecture with Dr. John Perona, PhD, LLM, Professor of Environmental Biochemistry, Portland State University and Adjunct Professor of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology at Oregon Health & Science University. Dr. John Perona examines new work by climate scientists…
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…
InFARMation: Equitable Food Access – How to Contribute to Oregon’s Food Sovereignty Network
Now that you’ve gathered a few ideas from listening to the experience and needs of BIPOC Farmers, where do you fit in? What can you do that’s tangible, meaningful, and immediate beyond the basics of communicating with your representatives and singing a petition? FoFF will explore practical examples of financially sustainable ways to make locally…
2 events,
2020 Planet Forward Virtual Summit
Climate change is the story of our generation, and what defines that story is how we tell it — and the action we take because of it. All around the world, new voices — emerging as powerful changemakers — are running against the clock to prevent irreversible shifts to our global climate. These are the…
Food systems in the time of COVID-19: North American perspectives on how the FAO can contribute to greater resilience
COVID-19 has disrupted nearly every element of every food system on earth. From international commodity markets to local cooperatives, from consumption patterns to transport protocols, from access to farm labour to reforming the retail sector – the pandemic is stress-testing every element of global and local food systems. The FAO defines resilience as, “the ability…
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Celebrate Farm to School on October 26 with Local Carrots
What: Pick up a free school lunch - homemade chicken noodle soup featuring local carrots! Where: Your neighborhood school- Find your nearest Bend-LaPine School serving Grab & Go meals National Farm to School Month is a celebration of the farm to school efforts that are being made nationwide. We invite you to celebrate with us…
Virtual Book Club on The Fate of Food
We hope you will join The Nancy R. Chandler Visiting Scholar Program (VSP) of the Central Oregon Community College Foundation for a virtual book conversations around Amanda Little's book, The Fate of Food: What We'll Eat in a Bigger, Hotter, Smarter World. The book conversations will meet prior to Little's virtual presentation on November 9 and will be facilitated…
Grazing, Soils, & Pastures: An Intensive 3-night Online Workshop
This is a very down-to-earth workshop on forages, grazing, pastures, & soils. You’ll learn how to set up a grazing system, how forages grow, what makes a good pasture, when to open the gate and when to move animals off a pasture, how to soil test, fertilize, and lime your pastures. Three evenings of intensive…
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A PIELC (Public Interest Environmental Law) Conference Zoom panel
A PIELC (Public Interest Environmental Law) Conference Zoom panel: Collaborative Governance Solutions to Salmon Restoration in the Columbia River Basin. Recent articles have declared, "Courts can't keep Columbia and Snake River salmon from the edge of extinction." These articles call on a "political fix" to recover Columbia River Basin salmon and steelhead. The panel will discuss…
State of the County
You're invited to join the Bend Chamber, in partnership with Cascade Insurance Center and Mid Oregon Credit Union, for annual updates on the State of the County and State of the City. You'll gain critical insights into how Deschutes County and the City of Bend are tackling the tough challenges facing Central Oregon. Discussions include:…
Chuush Fund Webinar
Since May of 2019, the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs has been under an emergency disaster declaration due to immediate health threats resulting from a 14” water main line break in the Shitike Creek. Because of deferred maintenance over several decades, Tribal members are facing rolling water outages and “boil water” notices across Oregon’s largest…
Gravel Biking in Skyline Forest
The Land Trust is partnering with Dirty Freehub to host a virtual webinar and Q & A session on gravel riding in Skyline Forest. Join Brad Chalfant, Founding Director of the Land Trust who also has a rich connection to cycling in Central Oregon. He was one of the founders of COTA (Central Oregon Trail…
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Climate Justice – Electrification and equity
Join Electrify Now, Community Energy Project, Solar Oregon, Passive House Northwest, New Buildings Institute, Zero Energy Project, Renewable Hydrogen Alliance and The Environmental Center for a webinar devoted to exploring how to electrify equitably. Front line communities are most effected by climate change and the pollution from fossil fuels. They are also in danger of being left behind by some energy transformation efforts. Our panel…
Wild Webcast: Gear Up! With Next Adventure and BIPOC Camp Kits
Earlier this year Mo Jackson spent their savings on providing free camping gear for BIPOC (Black & Indigenous People of Color) who needed it, with a desire to connect more people to the outdoors. Local outdoor outfitter Next Adventure got wind of the initiative, now called BIPOC Camp Kits, and jumped at the opportunity to help. With support…
Vaccines: History, Science & Ethics
Since the development of smallpox vaccines in the eighteenth century, vaccination against illness has been the subject of both scientific pursuit and ethical debate. Many of these questions--relating to efficacy, risk and equitable access--have returned to the public eye in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. This talk attempts to address these questions in a…
Virtual Lecture: Bats of the Pacific Northwest
Bat populations are notoriously difficult to study and much remains to be revealed. The Northwestern Bat Hub at OSU-Cascades seeks to study bats and their extinction risks, especially in light of a changing environment. Join Bat Hub Coordinator, Rogelio Rodriguez, for a look at the diversity of bats of the Pacific Northwest and what his…
4 events,
Decluttering with the KonMari Method: COCC Continuing Education
COCC's Continuing Education Program is running a 5-class series with Marie Kondo's trademarked method of decluttering expanded from her book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. One method of reducing waste and being environmentally friendly can be to minimize the amount of stuff that surrounds you. It can help your mind, your wallet, and your…
State of the City
You're invited to join the Bend Chamber, in partnership with Cascade Insurance Center and Mid Oregon Credit Union, for annual updates on the State of the County and State of the City. You'll gain critical insights into how Deschutes County and the City of Bend are tackling the tough challenges facing Central Oregon. Discussions include: updates on each agency's COVID response, economic…
RIGGED Virtual Screening w/ National Afro-American Museum & Cultural Center
RIGGED: The Voter Suppression Playbook is an award-winning documentary that exposes the nefarious tactics used to suppress the vote and serves to spark discussion on the actions needed to protect our democracy. Shot principally during the 2016 election, the film tracks a systematic, decade-long effort to reverse the impact of the growing demographic tide of non-white…
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,
2020 Planet Forward Virtual Summit
Climate change is the story of our generation, and what defines that story is how we tell it — and the action we take because of it. All around the world, new voices — emerging as powerful changemakers — are running against the clock to prevent irreversible shifts to our global climate. These are the…