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Mt. Bachelor Play Forever Mountain Clean Up
Grab your sturdy hiking shoes, outdoor apparel, and head up to the mountain to help collect litter on the slopes.
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Zero Waste Communities in Action
This is session 5 of the Climate Smart Glacier Country six-part virtual series "Beyond Recycling: Making Zero Waste Work". This session will take a look at a few different places in the US to see what is and isn't working in their efforts to adopt zero waste policies and practices in their communities.
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Everyone’s Earth: Conversations on Race and Environment
Join for a conversation with those leading the nation’s effort to address racism and the outdoors. Together, you will explore ways you can increase diversity and equity as it relates to outdoor accessibility and engagement. Leaders will also showcase a recently developed Anti-Racism in the Outdoors Resource Guide.
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…
Mainstreaming Biodiversity-Sensitive Agriculture for Sustainable Food Systems
Mainstreaming Biodiversity-Sensitive Agriculture for Sustainable Food Systems
Join the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and Environment of France (INRAE) for a webinar that will explore the challenges and opportunities in promoting sustainable agricultural practices and approaches to curve the global decline in biodiversity.
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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 Wild & Scenic Film Festival is fully virtual this year. Enjoy ONDA's lineup of the year’s best conservation films, screened…
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Bans Off Our Bodies – Solidarity March
On October 2nd, 2021 community members will be gathering at Centennial Park in Redmond, Oregon to march in solidarity with our nation and friends in Texas. People across the country will be marching to protest the ongoing attacks on womxn's reproductive rights and healthcare. In addition to a solidarity march there will be speeches from…
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Community Pint Nights at Deschutes Brewery
Join The Environmental Center every Tuesday for the month of October for Community Pint Nights at Deschutes Brewery! We are the designated nonprofit beneficiary for Deschutes Brewery's Community Pint Nights in October. Join us on Tuesdays in October at the downtown Public House or Tasting Room and Deschutes Brewery will donate $1 from every pint…
Fifth Annual Go Clean Energy Conference
The Fifth Annual Go Clean Energy Conference is a free virtual event on Oct 5-7 offering people pathways to cost savings and innovative sustainable practices to enhance their daily lives, professions and communities. 350 Deschutes, a nonprofit focusing on climate education, policy and actions, coordinates this event to provide how-to, and funding guidance to help …
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Intenrational Walk+Roll to School Day
International Walk+Roll to School Day is October 6th. If you're interested in creating your own Walk+Roll event, check out resources offered by Oregon Safe Routes to School. If you'd like to join the team at Commute Options to celebrate, email info@commuteoptions.org for details.
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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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5th Annual FungiFest & Mushroom Show
Join Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory and Central Oregon Mushroom Club for a special day dedicated to appreciating and understanding fungi! This year’s event will feature: Mushroom display showcasing hundreds of fungi specimens Mushroom marketplace – Specialty vendors offering fresh and dried mushrooms, artwork, native plants, mushroom hunting products, field guides, food, and more Cooking…
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Central Oregon – Cascade Lakes Clean Up
SPECIAL PLACES DESERVE SPECIAL ATTENTION For over a quarter century, Wanderlust Tours has been giving back to the beautiful Central Oregon landscape and bringing our community together through volunteer events. After the summer months, our high lakes need some TLC. Join the Wanderlust Tours staff in picking up trash from these special places! *Registration is FREE -…
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SUSTAINABLE BUILDING WEEK 2021!
October 11, 2021 kicks off the fourth annual Sustainable Building Week (SBW), an event-filled week from a cross section of Portland’s design professional organizations. The week will bring the best and brightest building professional organizations together to educate, connect and foster opportunities for future collaboration to Keep Portland Green. Whether its combating climate change, protecting…
Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Please join COCC on Monday, October 11th on campus(and online) for a series of workshops and events to recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day. These events are open to all and are a chance to reflect on our national narratives, how we can separate fact from falsehoods, and how we can cultivate spaces for cultural pride. Please…
Conquering Columbus: Dismantling the Doctrine of Discovery
Arizona State University hosts this webinar to describe the Doctrine of Discovery and consider its long-term negative impacts on Indigenous people. This panel of experts will discuss how the doctrine rationalized the taking of Indigenous lands, exploited Indigenous peoples, and devastated their cultures.
Fresh vs. Frozen?
Join COCC Cascade Culinary Institute to hear about the latest science in the fresh vs. frozen debate from Ann Colonna of the OSU Food Innovation Center. Learn about the latest processes for flash frozen seafood and vegetables and even participate in a blind taste test of fresh vs frozen Oregon seafood prepared by COCC Cascade…
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Community Pint Nights at Deschutes Brewery
Join The Environmental Center every Tuesday for the month of October for Community Pint Nights at Deschutes Brewery! We are the designated nonprofit beneficiary for Deschutes Brewery's Community Pint Nights in October. Join us on Tuesdays in October at the downtown Public House or Tasting Room and Deschutes Brewery will donate $1 from every pint…
Adapting Your Garden and Landscape for Climate Change
Northwest gardeners and landscapers are accustomed to our Mediterranean climate with mild, wet winters and warm, dry summers. With climate change, we can expect more variability in our weather with more frequent and intense weather events. How will these extreme events affect your plants? Learn strategies to adapt your garden and landscape to these new…
InFARMation Fall Series: Uncovering the Dirty Parts of Farming
Conversations around farm workers rights, climate justice and animal welfare. More details coming soon!
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2021 Northwest Green Building Slam + Summit
Join the Northwest EcoBuilding Guild for this LIVE virtual event and design your unique experience to ensure you don't miss the sessions you want to see most! Find out what your peers have been working on, and share what you’ve accomplished over the past year at this annual event. Exchanging ideas, tips, and tools is…
Soil Health for School Gardens Workshop
We know a lot of gardens were unused during the Covid-19 school closures, and as a result are in need of some love. So we’re partnering with local experts to bring you a workshop focusing on soil health for school gardens. We’ll cover: 4 principles to creating and maintaining soil health Fun ways to engage…
Rethinking How to Teach About the First Thanksgiving [Virtual]
In these changing times and with more time being spent on virtual platforms, we recognize that finding the time to engage in full day training is not always possible, so we are offering a series of “Bite Sized” Professional Development opportunities. These virtual training sessions will address individual topics, and highlight how your teaching can…
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Sage Summit
In just two weeks, NAO is combining the High Desert Conference and the Eastern Oregon Nonprofit Conference into one virtual summit with keynote speaker, Carol Cheney, Chief Executive Officer at the Collins Foundation! They have an exciting line-up of sessions, speakers, and panels planned. If you’re a nonprofit leader in Oregon, particularly in Eastern or…
Honoring Indigenous Peoples’ Food Heritage of Turtle Island
Join on October 14 in honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day (in the United States) and World Food Day 2021 to learn from Indigenous Chefs and Producers of Turtle Island (North America). Engage with Indigenous chefs, producers and international experts on the importance of Indigenous Peoples’ food systems and cuisine in the kitchen, production, policy, schools…
Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in the Sustainable Building Industry
The ZERO Coalition is proud to present this training focused on Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) in the Sustainable Building Industry. Participants will learn JEDI concepts, uncovering implicit biases, and actions to implement immediate change. Join and be sure to register before October 8th for early bird tickets!
Minimizing Risk, Maximizing Reward – How to Recreate Safely in Oregon’s High Desert
Would you know what to do if you were injured while exploring the desert? In April 2019, Oregon Desert Trail thru-hiker Stacy Boone sustained a debilitating injury in the Owyhee region. In the summer of that same year, long-distance biker Tomas Quinones came to the aid of an unconscious man while he was bikepacking through the…
Student Voices on Climate Futures
Join OGS|PDX for a student-led discussion on climate futures and resilience. Students are demanding climate action in Portland and beyond. They are feeling the effects of climate change very deeply as it rapidly unfolds before their eyes. Join us for a lively discussion with local Oregon high school students from PPS, Forest Grove, and other…
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…
MEASURE WHAT YOU VALUE: TEEING UP MORE MEANINGFUL PLANNING WITH AN EQUITY ATLAS
The events of 2020 and early 2021 have magnified many longstanding issues and concerns related to systemic racism, inequitable development, and many other social injustices in our communities. A more equitable approach to planning and designing our cities will require a more inclusive process and a rethinking of how communities track past trends, understand existing…
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Healthy Homes – Energy Efficiency, Electrification and Equity
Join Electrify Now and the ZERO Coalition to explore how weatherization and electrification programs and policies can help energy burdened households lower their energy bills and create healthier homes.
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World Food Day
Celebrated annually on 16 October, World Food Day serves as an opportunity to raise awareness and take actions for those who suffer from hunger and the need to provide healthy diets for all. The food we choose and the way we produce, prepare, cook, and store has an impact on how our agri-food systems work. This year…
Mad Science Family Program
Unleash your inner mad scientist while your family experiments with colorful, fun, and messy chemistry! See if you can inflate balloons using chemical reactions, discover membrane madness to create bouncy eggs, and experience the chaos of making slime, elephant toothpaste and more. Capacity is limited, so secure your family’s spot early.
SOLVE Ochoco Creek Clean-up: Womxn in Conservation Crew
Looking to connect with fellow Womxn in Conservation and make a difference at the same time? Join at an Ochoco Creek clean-up on Saturday, October 16th from 11 am-2pm in Prineville. Volunteers will work together as a COWC team both in the water and along the creek. If you’d like to be part of the COWC team,…
Seasons of the Desert
Each season in Oregon’s high desert, a new world unfolds. From spring blooms to autumn’s migrating birds, this virtual presentation will teach you a bit about what you’ll find year-round in the desert and provide travel suggestions to appreciate seasonal wonders. This event will be hosted on Zoom, registration is free and required. Only one…
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Oregon Outdoor Recreation Summit
The 2022 Oregon Outdoor Recreation Summit (in partnership with the Oregon Trails Summit) combines fun and high impact, in-person networking opportunities with conference programming on the important issues of the day, educational content, trails stewardship work parties, and in-field tours and workshops. The summit will convene Oregon’s diverse outdoor community to learn, build relationships, and find solutions…
Stand Up for Healthy Schools – a grassroots advocacy training!
Learn how to make your voice heard. Hear from parents, educators, and healthcare experts from right here in Oregon on how you can take action for safe and healthy schools! It is time to show up, speak up, and defend our schools. Hosted by: We Win Strategy Group, Hands In Oregon, and The Healthy Schools…
Wildlife and Landscape Photography Workshop
Join professional nature photographer Christian Murillo for an afternoon of wildlife and landscape photography right in Sunriver. This workshop will focus on building the techniques and tools necessary to capture engaging nature photography. Whether you would like to learn how to use your camera better, how to find creative compositions, or how to work with…
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Community Pint Nights at Deschutes Brewery
Join The Environmental Center every Tuesday for the month of October for Community Pint Nights at Deschutes Brewery! We are the designated nonprofit beneficiary for Deschutes Brewery's Community Pint Nights in October. Join us on Tuesdays in October at the downtown Public House or Tasting Room and Deschutes Brewery will donate $1 from every pint…
Centering Black and Brown Experience: Walking While Black & Celebrating Ruby Bridges
ODOT SRTS aims to create inclusive programs for all students and families, where they can feel safe and secure walking and rolling to school. Unfortunately, for many in Oregon, walking and rolling can feel unsafe. Join us on October 19th at noon, with speaker Ashton Simpson (Oregon Walks) who will talk about the issues Black…
Know Mystery – Microbes in Seeds
Explore how microbes end up inside seeds, how their communities impact plant health, and future directions for ecological research on seed microbes.
Letter Writing Party: DEQ Climate Protection Program
Oregon’s Climate Protection Program should maximize outcomes for our climate, our frontline communities, and our local economies. As currently written, the rules fall short on all three fronts. There’s still time to make a difference!
Pandemic Politics: A COINversation
Join Embrace Bend for a discussion of how communities across Oregon are responding to and affected by the pandemic. Panelists include State Rep. Dr. Maxine Dexter, Bend-LaPine School Board Director Marcus LeGrand, Salem City Counciler Dr. Trevor Phillips, Wasco County Commissioner Kathryn Schwartz, RN, and former Jackson County Commissioner Dr. David Gilmour. The event will…
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Federal Indian Policy
Health & Outdoors Partner, Barton Robison is happy to announce a three-course training series, “Working in Indian Country.” Designed specifically for non-tribal members, this series will help professionals working with indigenous and tribal communities understand the broader context of US-tribal relations, dig into how to craft a successful land acknowledgment, and glean helpful tips on culturally responsive ways to…
Confluence Conversations: Storytelling with Ciarra Greene
During this virtual event, Ciarra Greene (Nez Perce) will share traditional Nimiipuu stories and dive into their ecological practices and cultural understandings, exemplifying what has made traditional storytelling a strong force for cultural continuity over the generations. Ciarra Greene is a citizen of the Nez Perce Tribe, focused on protection and healing of Nimiipuu (Nez…
Rethinking How to Teach About the First Thanksgiving [Virtual]
In these changing times and with more time being spent on virtual platforms, we recognize that finding the time to engage in full day training is not always possible, so we are offering a series of “Bite Sized” Professional Development opportunities. These virtual training sessions will address individual topics, and highlight how your teaching can…
Unpacking the Status of Oregon’s Wolves
If you care about wolves in Oregon and across the West, this is the webcast for you! In honor of Wolf Awareness Week, Wildlife Program Coordinator Danielle Moser and Northeast Oregon Field Coordinator, Rob Klavins will provide a thorough overview of the status of wolf protections, share opportunities for you to provide public comment, and…
From the Ground Up: Planning for Complete Communities
Cities and towns don’t happen by accident. They are shaped through years of policy and planning that lay the foundation for everything from commute time to the cost of housing. If you’ve ever wondered why some neighborhoods have parks and bike paths while others lack sidewalks, this event is for you. *The format of this event…
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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…
Beyond Toxics’ 7th Annual Bee Jazzy and 20th Anniversary Celebration, a benefit to Save Oregon’s Bees co-hosted by Mountain Rose Herbs and GloryBee
Beyond Toxics’ 7th Annual Bee Jazzy and 20th Anniversary Celebration, a benefit to Save Oregon's Bees co-hosted by Mountain Rose Herbs and GloryBee.
Pints & Politics Scorecard Release Party
Pints & Politics is back - virtually! OLCV is excited to announce their first Pints & Politics event in over a year. This will be a fun night of guest speakers, including State Representative Jason Kropf and OLCV’s Coalition Director Julia DeGraw. They'll dive into the 2021 Scorecard and take a look at what was accomplished…
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Transplanting Forest Seedlings Workshop
During this hands-on workshop and field trip, you’ll learn how to identify and incorporate a variety of native forest seedlings into your landscape. Workshop will take place outdoors.
Amplify Fall Fest
Educators of color and students of color pursuing a career in education! Check out Amplify Fall Fest by the Central Oregon Regional Educator Network. This is a family-friendly gathering on Saturday, October 23rd from 1 pm - 4 pm at the Tumalo Community School with catered lunch and raffle prizes. For more information, go to…
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Community Pint Nights at Deschutes Brewery
Join The Environmental Center every Tuesday for the month of October for Community Pint Nights at Deschutes Brewery! We are the designated nonprofit beneficiary for Deschutes Brewery's Community Pint Nights in October. Join us on Tuesdays in October at the downtown Public House or Tasting Room and Deschutes Brewery will donate $1 from every pint…
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Bend YP Social @ The Haven
Come enjoy appetizers and beverages at The Haven. The goal is to have this on their deck overlooking the river, so be sure to dress in layers! $15 for Bend Chamber Members | $25 for Nonmembers | FREE for YP Passport Holders
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Indigenous Perspectives on Earth and Sky: Living with the Stars on Day of the Dead
Doña María O. Ávila Vera is a Maya elder born in the village of Xul and raised in the town of Peto, Yucatán, México. She is a steward of the traditions of her ancestors, using her life experience and native language—Yucatec Mayan. Mother of eleven children and beloved grandmother and great-grandmother, she shares her time…
Justice for Black Farmers: A Conversation to Uproot Racist Policy and Plant Seeds of Redress
The introduction of the Justice for Black Farmers Act in 2020 and the Emergency Relief for Farmers of Color Act of 2021 was the first time many Americans learned about the historical and ongoing discrimination against farmers of African descent by local farm service agencies and private entities like banks. Yet, it was only the…
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…
The Magic of the Metolius: Virtual Auction & Art Night
Join Central Oregon LandWatch for a virtual auction and art event celebrating the Metolius River Basin with artist Sheila Dunn. This evening will feature a talk with the artist, live musical performance, storytelling and guest speakers. This event is free and open to all.
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Mad Science Family Program
Unleash your inner mad scientist while your family experiments with colorful, fun, and messy chemistry! See if you can inflate balloons using chemical reactions, discover membrane madness to create bouncy eggs, and experience the chaos of making slime, elephant toothpaste and more. Capacity is limited, so secure your family’s spot early.
Late Night Plant Shopping
Come shop the plants late night, with a portion of proceeds going towards a different foundation monthly. Also, meet and greet with the queens/kings/entertainers of The Greenhouse as well! *Masks required* Donation Based aka FREE! Proceeds will benefit The Environmental Center
Bird Walk
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…
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Climate Resilience in Central Oregon
Between record heat waves, horrific smoke and debilitating drought, we are all experiencing the anticipated effects of climate change first-hand. And while the situation is clearly dire, there is still opportunity to rewrite our climate future. Geology professor Hal Wershow will begin by examining how our climate in Central Oregon has already changed and then…
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Land Acknowledgments
Health & Outdoors Partner, Barton Robison is happy to announce a three-course training series, “Working in Indian Country.” Designed specifically for non-tribal members, this series will help professionals working with indigenous and tribal communities understand the broader context of US-tribal relations, dig into how to craft a successful land acknowledgment, and glean helpful tips on culturally responsive ways to…
Legends of the Northern Paiute with Wilson Wewa from the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs
November is Native American Heritage Month and COCC would like to invite you to join for a series of in-person and virtual events, coordinated by Michelle Cary. These events are free, but donations to the First Nations Student Union Scholarship are greatly appreciated! Events are wide-ranging and focus on areas such as generational trauma, oral…
Reckoning with Race and Racism in America with Michael Eric Dyson
Viewers will explore with Michael Eric Dyson the cultural and social forces that have shaped our nation’s approach to issues of race, and hear his thoughts on reasons to hope for a better future as we reckon with our past. A distinguished professor of African American studies, ethics and society at Vanderbilt University, Dyson is…
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Truth, Reckoning, and Healing; A Story of Indian Boarding Schools with Gabriann Hall from the Klamath Tribes.
November is Native American Heritage Month and COCC would like to invite you to join for a series of in-person and virtual events, coordinated by Michelle Cary. These events are free, but donations to the First Nations Student Union Scholarship are greatly appreciated! Events are wide-ranging and focus on areas such as generational trauma, oral traditions, and…
2021 Sustainability Awards
This year, we will be hosting our seventh Sustainability Awards event to commend the determined and persistent change-makers in our local communities who are essential to achieving a sustainable future. We recognize local leaders — individuals, businesses, organizations, and community programs/projects— who are advancing a healthy environment, a prosperous economy, and social equity. Featuring a…
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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How can Indigenous cultures inform sustainable ag?
How can Indigenous knowledges of agriculture and resource management inform the creation of a sustainable food system for all? And how can non-Indigenous people listen and learn without burdening Indigenous communities with the responsibility to alleviate problems they didn't create? Join us as panelists explore these challenging and thought-provoking questions––and more––in this event hosted by…
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Camp Fire Fall Festival
Come join Camp Fire Central Oregon for their First Annual Fall Festival. This FREE community event is put on by local youth and will feature games and activities for the whole family! as well as raffle prizes!! See you there! Click Here to Volunteer at the Event!