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CULTIVATING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES (a Virtual Conference): Confronting Health Threats, Climate Disasters, and Biodiversity Collapse with a Toxic-Free Future
Virtual Conference—May 25, June 1, June 8 and June 15, 2021 Scientific understanding. Collective action. Systemic change. A toxic-free future. Organic transition. The serious and existential environmental and health challenges that we face bring an urgency to the focus of this Forum and the work that is going on in communities around the U.S. and the…
Happy Hour in the Garden
This year, Happy Hour in the Garden will run from March through October. Instead of weekly, this volunteer event will be on the *1st & 3rd Tuesdays*, kicking off Tuesday, March 1st. Stop by anytime between 4-6 on the following dates to help out in the garden and enjoy a bubbly beverage. Family friendly, no…
COTA Crook County Chapter Meeting
The local Crook County chapter COTA meeting happens the first Tuesday of every month. Now meeting at Good Bike Co., the monthly meeting takes place outdoors following OR Covid restrictions.
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Growing Vegetables in Central Oregon-Virtual Q&A session
The Central Oregon Chapter of OSU Master Gardeners (COMGA) presents a Virtual Q&A Session to discuss your questions on Growing Vegetables in Central Oregon. Registered attendees will be sent a link to a pre-recorded class. Watch the video and bring your questions to this Virtual Q&A Session. Growing Vegetables in Central Oregon video course - https://media.oregonstate.edu/media/t/1_45m9pklu
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Networking 2.0 – Gearing up to go live!
Come spend an hour with Julie Harrelson, Managing Director at Cascade Seed Fund, for a refreshing conversation about networking (especially while we're still in a global pandemic).
Virtual Town Hall w/ Sen. Ron Wyden
This week, Wyden will be holding a virtual town hall. It’s a key time to let him know you want to see our wild public lands and waters – including Oregon’s Owyhee Canyonlands – protected, forever. The link to watch this virtual town hall is here. The link to submit questions for Senator Wyden is here. All topics…
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…
OLCV Virtual Phone Bank for 100% Clean Energy
We're in the final stretch of the 2021 Legislative Session, so we're taking our advocacy to the next level in support of the Oregon Clean Energy Opportunity Campaign, which includes the 100% Clean Energy for All Bill. OLCV is making calls on Thursday, June 3rd from 5:30 - 8:00 PM, and we would love for you…
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Farm Kids Spring 2021
Farm Kids! is an educational program that collaborates with teachers to educate school-aged children about where their food comes from through experiential, curriculum-based activities including field-trips to local farms and classroom presentations. Spring Field Trips will be held at Windy Acres Dairy in Prineville, DD Ranch in Terrebonne, and Golden Eagle Organics and Juniper Jungle Farm…
OLCV Virtual Town Hall with Senator Ron Wyden
At the Town Hall Senator Wyden will share how the American Jobs Plan will put millions of people to work by making major investments in infrastructure, while also speeding up our transition to clean energy. Creating family-wage paying jobs and prioritizing environmental justice are at the heart of this historic policy.
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Central Oregon Pride Month! June 2021
Pride Month is here! Join all month long for events throughout Central Oregon; including: - City of Bend Pride Proclamation - LGBTQ+ Film Screenings with BendFilm - Pride edition of 'Oh Yess' @Dogwood - Cult of Tuck Drag Show returns! - LGBTQ+ Rock Climbing - Pride Night Fridays @Bos - Bend Your Wrist Vogue Dance…
National Trails Day- Take Action for Trails!
Saturday, June 5th is National Trails Day: One Way to Celebrate! (in addition to getting out on the trail) Contact your congressperson and ask them to support HR 1864, the Recreational Trails Program Full Funding Act. RTP is such an important funding source for all kinds of Oregon trails, and requests outstrip available funds 4 to 1! Thanks…
Screening & Discussion of “Kiss the Ground”
With less than 10 years left to shift the path of our planet and combat climate change, the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration calls to prevent, halt, and reverse the degradation of ecosystems on every continent and in every ocean. On World Environment Day, join the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the…
Watershed Warriors
Our local watershed is a vital part of our everyday life and a treasured natural resource we want to help preserve. During this program, you and your family will learn all about the importance of watersheds and how to be good stewards for our waterways. From examining water and macroinvertebrate samples in the field, to…
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CULTIVATING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES (a Virtual Conference): Confronting Health Threats, Climate Disasters, and Biodiversity Collapse with a Toxic-Free Future
Virtual Conference—May 25, June 1, June 8 and June 15, 2021 Scientific understanding. Collective action. Systemic change. A toxic-free future. Organic transition. The serious and existential environmental and health challenges that we face bring an urgency to the focus of this Forum and the work that is going on in communities around the U.S. and the…
Unique Winter Vegetables to Grow
Take a deep dive into some of the more underappreciated winter vegetables! You'll cover garlic, radicchio (a form of leaf chicory) celeriac, or celery root, brussel sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collards, winter squash and purple sprouting broccoli, to name a few. Basic winter gardening techniques to add these delectable veggies to your plates in winter will…
Happy Hour in the Garden
This year, Happy Hour in the Garden will run from March through October. Instead of weekly, this volunteer event will be on the *1st & 3rd Tuesdays*, kicking off Tuesday, March 1st. Stop by anytime between 4-6 on the following dates to help out in the garden and enjoy a bubbly beverage. Family friendly, no…
High Desert Wonders
Whether you’re a new member of the desert conservation community, or want to be introduced to the vast beauty of Central and eastern Oregon, you’re invited to join Oregon Natural Desert Asssociation to get to know the High Desert Wonders. Their team will share stunning imagery, tips to plan your next visit, and provide ways…
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Pressure Canning Preserve-Along
Practice or review pressure canning steps and tips in this hands-on interactive session. Session guides will be sent by email on Friday, June 4 prior to this workshop with ingredients, supplies and steps to take in advance. PLEASE NOTE: Payments are non-refundable if you find you cannot attend
Virtual Event: A Guide to Restoring the Little Things That Run the World
Join Dr. Doug Tallamy, entomologist and author of Nature’s Best Hope, for this lively discussion. A recent UN report predicts that as many as 1 million species will disappear from planet earth because of human activities. Many of these are insects and nearly all species at risk rely on insects. Insects have already declined 45% since 1974.…
Summer Bees & Plants
Join Beyond Toxics for a webinar to learn about native bees and attend a virtual native plant tour! August Jackson (Mount Pisgah Arboretum) will give a brief look at some of Oregon's bee species that thrive in the heat of summer, and discuss what you can do to support them in your area. Then Kelsey…
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Bend YP DevLabs: Persuasive Communication – Accomplish Your Goals
We all have to give a persuasive speech sometime. Whether that be in asking for a raise or a promotion, in a job interview, giving a presentation to your team, or selling someone on your product or service. In this development lab, you will learn from public speaking coach Joanne Matthews how to understand your…
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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Whychus Creek at Pine Meadow Ranch Weed Pull
Join Pine Meadow Ranch and Coalition for the Deschutes to pull knapweed and other invasive weeds along Whychus Creek as it flows through the ranch. Where: Pine Meadow Ranch, Sisters For more information and to register, send an email to Inge@CoalitionfortheDeschutes.org You'll start each of the weed pulls with an overview of logistics and safety protocols and talk about the what…
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National Get Outdoors Day
Saturday, June 12 is National Get Outdoors day and sites managed by the US Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management will be fee-free! Popular areas include the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Newberry Volcanic Monument, and National Forests for the US Forest Service and Alsea Falls and Shotgun Creek BLM day-use areas. National…
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2021 Dirty Half
Registration for the 2021 Dirty Half is open! This year the run takes place on Sunday, June 13th starting at 7am. Proceeds will benefit the Land Trust. A local's favorite, the 2021 Dirty Half is extra special because it’s turning 20 years old! To celebrate, this year’s Dirty Half will be bigger and better than ever with awesome branded packet…
June Town Hall with Representative Jason Kropf & Representative Dacia Grayber
Join Representative Jason Kropf and Representative Dacia Grayber for a virtual town hall to discuss issues relevant to Bend, Tigard, and our state. Topics will include wildfire recovery and preparedness, climate change action, and more! Community members will also have the opportunity to ask questions about the legislative session and local issues. We hope to…
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CULTIVATING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES (a Virtual Conference): Confronting Health Threats, Climate Disasters, and Biodiversity Collapse with a Toxic-Free Future
Virtual Conference—May 25, June 1, June 8 and June 15, 2021 Scientific understanding. Collective action. Systemic change. A toxic-free future. Organic transition. The serious and existential environmental and health challenges that we face bring an urgency to the focus of this Forum and the work that is going on in communities around the U.S. and the…
Happy Hour in the Garden
This year, Happy Hour in the Garden will run from March through October. Instead of weekly, this volunteer event will be on the *1st & 3rd Tuesdays*, kicking off Tuesday, March 1st. Stop by anytime between 4-6 on the following dates to help out in the garden and enjoy a bubbly beverage. Family friendly, no…
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Deschutes River Corridor Weed Pulls
Join the Deschutes National Forest and Coalition for the Deschutes for weed pulls along the Deschutes River. Weed pull #2 Over the past three years Deschutes National Forest and Coalition for the Deschutes have pulled invasive weeds at Meadow Camp and Ryan Ranch. The exact location for the upcoming weed pull is still being decided upon by the Forest Service.…
Womxn in Conservation Gatherings
Central Oregon Womxn in Conservation hosts professional development events, social outings, and full group meetings. They hope to resume these offerings once pandemic conditions improve. In the meantime, as the weather warms, Central Oregon Womxn in Conservation invites you to join at Juniper Park in Bend (near the tennis court entrance) for an informal monthly…
One of a Kind Owyhee
Get to know the unique landscape of the Owyhee Canyonlands, from the rolling rapids to the sagebrush plateau. You’ll travel back in time to learn about the long history of how the Owyhee came to be and how you can be involved in the future of conservation across this vast region.
Virtual Workshop: Living with Flickers: A Homeowner’s Guide
Join Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory for a virtual workshop to explore how to live with birds such as flickers and nuthatches who want to turn our homes into theirs. Local wildlife rehabilitator, Elise Wolf of Native Bird Care Rescue, will discuss simple ways to either exclude or adapt to our flighted friends and why…
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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…
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Juneteenth: Central Oregon Celebrates Freedom Day
This fun, family-friendly event will feature dynamic speakers who will share the history of Juneteenth, music, food (both island and American), dancers, face painting for the kids, a variety of educational exhibits and artistic displays, and sports. It will benefit the community and especially the youth as most of the day will be spent learning about Juneteenth and its history.
2nd Annual Take The Butte Back March
The Central Oregon Black Leaders Assembly is hosting the second annual “Take the Butte Back March” on Saturday, June 19th. In the 1920s, the KKK would march up Pilot Butte to hold meetings and burn crosses. Last year, C.O.B.L.A led over 300 people to the top of Pilot Butte and symbolically took it back in the name of…
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Flowing North: Rewilding the Deschutes
The Deschutes River holds a distinct past, an iconic present, and a precarious future. This river story meanders through time as its flows rise and fall. The river today is not the same river of yesteryear. At LandWatch, their mission is to improve and restore critical habitats for fish and wildlife in our rivers and…
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Happy Hour in the Garden
This year, Happy Hour in the Garden will run from March through October. Instead of weekly, this volunteer event will be on the *1st & 3rd Tuesdays*, kicking off Tuesday, March 1st. Stop by anytime between 4-6 on the following dates to help out in the garden and enjoy a bubbly beverage. Family friendly, no…
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All Electric Yard Care – Ditch the gas
Join the Electrify! Coalition for an informative webinar on electric outdoor power tools. They'll be talking with some of the leading experts on the electrification of the landscape maintenance industry and the manufacturers of outdoor landscape equipment about why this is important, and the state of the transition away from gas powered tools. They will…
Diving into Big Mile and Multi-day Paddleboarding on Wild & Scenic Rivers
Writer and athlete ambassador Krystal Marie Collins will be giving a rundown on how to train and pack for ultra paddleboard missions and will share a few stories of her own. Collins has paddleboarded some of America's greatest Wild & Scenic Rivers, including a solo 70-mile section of the John Day River and 21 days…
The Woods Withstand: The Fierce Battles for Oregon’s Forests
From the ponderosa pines of the Cascades to the juniper forests across the high desert, our wild forests make Oregon home. But their protections haven’t come without a legacy of struggle. LandWatchs' mission is to protect our region’s wildlands to support biological diversity and critical wildlife habitat. In this virtual event, you'll look at the…
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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…
Film Screening of ‘Drop’, presented by Protect Our Winters and Citizens Climate Lobby
Protect Our Winters and Citizens Climate Lobby are co-hosting a screening of the film ‘Drop’. Throughout the film, we meet the people who live, work and play on these rivers—people who work tirelessly to ensure that these waters, and all they support, are healthy.
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Madras Farm-to-Table Market
This Market is a new opportunity for Jefferson County farmers and ranchers to sell products directly to consumers in a convenient Downtown location. Buy local and reap the health benefits of consuming farm fresh products while helping our local agricultural community! They'll be open every Friday between Memorial Day and Labor Day from 2-6 pm.
THE OREGON I AM BEER LAUNCH HAPPY HOUR
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and the Coalition of Oregon Land Trusts on the first Friday of summer for a free, statewide virtual happy hour celebrating the Oregon landscape through the lens of beer. Hear from brewers including Crux Fermentation Project, Ferment Brewing Company, Little Beast Brewing, Oakshire Brewing, Terminal Gravity, Von Ebert, Wolves &…
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Wildflower Show & Pollinator Festival
Celebrate the diversity of wildflowers in Oregon and the pollinators who love them. Fun for the whole family includes: Wildflower display showcasing hundreds of native wildflowers Botanic garden tours Educational talks and demonstrations Children’s activities and crafts Native plants for sale Local vendors and food trucks
Bird Walk
Bird Walk
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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POLLINATOR PLANT GIVEAWAY
Monarch butterflies and other native pollinators need our help! That’s why the Deschutes Land Trust and Bend Pollinator Pathway have teamed up and are giving away free milkweed and native pollinator-friendly plants for you to plant in Central Oregon!
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Happy Hour in the Garden – CANCELLED DUE TO HEAT!
Join us in our Kansas Avenue Learning Garden this Tuesday (and every Tuesday through August) to kick off our weekly Happy Hour in the Garden volunteer series! Drop in anytime between 4-6 pm to lend a hand maintaining our garden, and enjoy cold bubbly beverages while you work. Thank you to our May Happy Hour sponsors, Worthy Garden Club & Caboost Kombucha!
Big Brothers Big Sisters – Hope For Littles Fundraiser
We all need hope! Consider the effect of COVID-19 on your lives. Then, consider the minds and hearts of growing children who already face insecurities about themselves and their surroundings. Mentoring changes lives! Guests will enjoy hors d'oeuvres and a hosted bar while you learn how mentoring ensures that our youth recover and thrive in…
How to Go Solar webinar
How to Go Solar webinar
As we enjoy some extra warm and sunny weather here in Oregon, learn more about how to start your journey towards solar energy! At the How to Go Solar workshop, you'll learn everything you need to know to feel confident adding solar to your home or business. Lauren Williamsenviro
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Flyfishing Oregon’s Wild & Scenic Rivers
Wild rivers and wild fish. Is there anything better? Join Oregon Wild & the Native Fish Society for a discussion on flyfishing Oregon’s Wild & Scenic Rivers and the role protected rivers play in maintaining healthy native fish populations.
Betwixt the Bees: Honey Bee & Native Bee Interactions
A COBKA Online Community Event featuring Andony Melathopoulos-OSU Assistant Professor of Pollinator Health Extension. Ever wonder how honey bees and native bees get along in Oregon? You'll hear from the state's pollinator health extension specialist to talk about the interactions between European Honey Bees & Native Bees!
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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…
1 event,
Madras Farm-to-Table Market
This Market is a new opportunity for Jefferson County farmers and ranchers to sell products directly to consumers in a convenient Downtown location. Buy local and reap the health benefits of consuming farm fresh products while helping our local agricultural community! They'll be open every Friday between Memorial Day and Labor Day from 2-6 pm.