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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!
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Truth, Reckoning, and Healing; A Story of Indian Boarding Schools with Gabriann Hall from the Klamath Tribes.
Gabriann will present on the absolute atrocities that took place in these institutions as well as how and why this happened to our Native children in both the US and Canada. Gabriann will be presenting on the Madras campus on Monday, Nov. 8, 11:45 – 12:45pm. A light lunch will be provided.
Forum on Racism: Addressing Counter-Narratives of Racism
Please join COCC for this year’s first Forum on Racism: Addressing Counter-Narratives of Racism. COCC is committed to continuing these important conversations and addressing systemic inequities. The forums will be held once per term. COCC invites you to share in this work and be a part of making changes in our communities so that we…
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Community Connections: Meaningful Investment in Indigenous Communities
Learn about efforts to sustain and preserve tradition, provide mutual support, and promote equitable and effective philanthropy in Native communities. Featuring: Erik R. Stegman (Carry the Kettle First Nation – Nakoda) – Chief Executive Officer, Native Americans in Philanthropy Paul Lumley (Yakama Nation) – Chief Executive Officer, Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA)
Healthy Soils for Healthy People
Research has suggested that healthy soils can benefit human health, via transfer of beneficial microbes from the soil to the skin. What are the characteristics of healthy soils, and do these characteristics align with the soils tended by Oregon gardeners? This talk will provide an overview of what is known as the 'hygiene hypothesis', and…
InFARMation Fall Series: Uncovering the Dirty Parts of Farming
Join FoFF's for their last session of InFARMation Fall Series. They will focus these important conversations on climate change and will deep dive into drought and water issues, bio gas and dry farming. We know that climate change impacts all of our lives and Oregon's family farmers are already feeling the effects from worsening storms,…
Special Event with Dr. John Perona: From Knowledge to Power
“To solve the climate crisis,” Dr. Perona writes, “we must call on the best thinking from all who share the vision of a thriving, healthy planet.” Join for a special presentation by noted local climate activist and PSU scientist John Perona. Dr. Perona will present a synopsis of his soon-to-be-released book "From Knowledge to Power”,…
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Support Our Work Through Central Oregon Gives
Make a difference in the Central Oregon community by giving an end-of-year gift to The Environmental Center! We have partnered with The Source’s Central Oregon Gives Campaign to bring you an exciting and convenient way to support our work at The Environmental Center. You can donate anytime between November 10th and December 31st 2021 through…
November Homeschool Day: Wonderful Water
During this outdoor, experimental based field trip, your student will see the water cycle in action, take a water walk, and explore buoyancy through experiments and an engineering design challenge. Programs are geared toward students in kindergarten through 5th grade.
Small Farm Business School
Ever wonder about resources to help guide your farm business to the next level? Small Farm Business School, a subset of Small Farm School, is a perfect opportunity for beginning farmers to learn more about three important topics - land leasing, farm taxes and business plans. Join FoFF for a virtual day of business courses on November 10th from…
Native American Flute Concert with award winning James Greeley from the Confederated Tribes of Warm Spring.
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…
Want more info on the food system groups in this year’s Give!Guide? Join FoFF for the Food System Jam! FoFF will be joined by the Black Food Sovereignty Coalition, Growing Gardens, Zenger Farm, Rogue Farm Corps, and the Farmers Market Fund for this virtual event to talk about how their work complements and helps FoFF…
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Trail Day at Camp Tamarack
High schoolers: Sign up for Trail Day at Camp Tamarack. Camp needs you! Join Camp Tamarack for an afternoon at camp - volunteer to help care for our trails, learn about Heart of Oregon & Camp Tamarack and job opportunities! Hot chocolate and smores! Camp Shuttle from Culver High School, Redmond Proficiency Academy, and Sisters…
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…
Doc and Connie Hatfield Sustainable Resource Lecture
Throughout their lives, ranchers Doc and Connie Hatfield were committed to partnerships and sustainable practices in the High Desert, and this annual lecture celebrates their work. This year features Nikki Silvestri, the founder and CEO of Soil and Shadow, a consulting firm that works in the agricultural sphere to bring social and environmental entrepreneurs more…
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Raptor Party Family Program
Party with SNCO’s birds of prey during this family program. You’ll learn all about what makes a raptor different from other birds while getting to know an owl, eagle, and falcon on a first-name basis. Your family will enjoy meeting a zookeeper, learning they care for these special birds, and creating and testing out enrichment…
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November Green Drinks celebrates Native American Heritage Month
The month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native people. This month is also referred to as the American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. We will gather for storytelling, a leisurely hike, and warm tea from local farmer, Spring Alaska Schreiner,…
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Recycling Do’s & Don’ts in Deschutes County live on IG for America Recycles Day!
Join us on Instagram (@envirocenterbend) for an America Recycles Day chat on "Recycling Do's & Don'ts in Deschutes County." We'll be going live Monday, November 15, 2021 at Noon. We'll cover solid waste basics, what is (and is not) recyclable and compostable curbside, and open up for Q&A from you!
A Firsthand Account: The Crisis at the Border
Julio Ricardo Varela’s many years covering issues and events directly impacting the Latino, Hispanic and Latinx communities have positioned him as one of the leading voices when addressing the migrant situation at the southern border. In the last few years we have seen the largest flows of migration at the U.S. - Mexico border since…
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History of the Seneca-Cayuga Nation of Oklahoma with William Tarrant
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…
Seasons of the Desert
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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Storytelling with Wilson Wewa
Wilson Wewa, Spiritual Leader of the Northern Paiute and Warm Springs Council Member, joins Confluence for the second event in a virtual series of Native Traditional Storytelling. The storytelling series is inspired by Native experience and observation of the natural world, acquired since time immemorial, and its skillful crafting into stories that carry deep cultural…
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…
Other Side of the Hill film screening
OTHER SIDE OF THE HILL explores the impacts of a changing climate in rural Eastern Oregon
- as seen through the eyes of local leaders on the ground. Join us as we watch this film and discuss how we in Deschutes County can find a future for clean energy. We’ll be joined by Deschutes County Commissioner Phil Chang as well as Nick Johnson and Jim Walls, two of the featured leaders in the film.
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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…
2 events,
Raptor Party Family Program
Party with SNCO’s birds of prey during this family program. You’ll learn all about what makes a raptor different from other birds while getting to know an owl, eagle, and falcon on a first-name basis. Your family will enjoy meeting a zookeeper, learning how they care for these special birds, and creating and testing out…
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…
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Winter Wonderland Family Program
Gather your family and help kick off winter in SNSC's very own wonderland! SNCO will start out on a short nature hike to learn about the high desert’s winter animal residents. Then celebrate the season and help wildlife by making birdseed ornaments and garland. Last, but not least you’ll be able to share your love…
TREE HUNT
TREE HUNT
It's Tree Hunt time! Join the Land Trust for this fun, festive annual event! Search for the perfect holiday tree while helping restore the native forests of the Metolius Preserve. The Tree Hunt will be held at the Land Trust's Metolius Preserve North Trailhead, weather and pandemic permitting. Please check their website for updates as…