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Attend the Oregon Public Transportation Conference March 29-March 30th!
$65 – $75
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Curious about how the 2022 legislative session ended — what legislation passed and what failed? Join the Bend Chamber for a post-session wrap-up with two of our Central Oregon legislators, Senator Tim Knopp and Representative Jason Kropf. Both will share highlights of the 35-day short session and take questions about what’s on the agenda in…
$65 – $75
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Join Panelists from Central Oregon Community College in coordination with the World-Wide Global Teach-In being organized by Bard University. Faculty and staff will engage the audience in dynamic 5-minute presentations focused on climate change from the perspectives of forestry, psychology, physics, microbiology, public health, art, sociology and more, followed by an interactive student-moderated discussion.
$65 – $75
Join for an in-person, self-organized book circle. Over 10-weeks this small group will create a safe and open space for climate conversations and read "All We Can Save: Truth, Courage & Solutions for the Climate Crisis" by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Katherine K. Wilkinson. All We Can Save is an anthology of writings by 60…
$65 – $75
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This series will explore homegrown opportunities to produce energy right here in Deschutes County and Oregon. First up, geothermal energy!
$65 – $75
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Save the date! The Land Trust is pleased to present their 2022 Nature Nights series. You might know the America pika as a fuzzy little creature that chirps and runs away with grass in its mouth while you’re hiking in the mountains, but they are oh so much more than that! Join the Deschutes Land Trust…
$65 – $75
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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…
$65 – $75
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Join OSU-Cascades for a special evening with one of the world’s leading and most influential climate scientists, Michael Mann, to learn why we must work together now to reverse decades of climate inaction and how we can still prevent the worst impacts of a climate crisis.
$65 – $75
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Join Earth Advantage & BetterBuiltNW for this three-part webinar series on envelope building science, installing exterior insulation, and ERV/HRV design best practices.
$65 – $75
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Native Bees and Plants taught by OSU Master Gardener Toni Stephan Many pollinators are suffering due to loss of habitat and floral resources. However, research shows that even the smallest of home gardens is beneficial for our pollinators. This class will cover some of the things every gardener can do to help our pollinators. A photo…
$65 – $75
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Greenhouse Design for All-Season Growing taught by Eileen Obermiller, Landscape Architect What can I expect to germinate, grow, and harvest with a residential All-Season Greenhouse? How much effort does it take to make it work? How is a residential All-Season Greenhouse different from a typical greenhouse? Does it need winter heating? What happens when temperatures drop…
$65 – $75
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Gala de Oro moves to Redmond LCA will celebrate their 2022 Gala de Oro fundraiser in Redmond, at Eagle Crest Resort, 1522 Cline Falls Road, on April 2, from 5 p.m. to midnight. SAVE THE DATE ~ GUARDA LA FECHA
$65 – $75
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Central Oregon sits on the edge of the largest intact area of pristine dark skies in the Lower 48—a vanishing natural resource. Join Mary Coolidge of Portland Audubon and a board member of the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) Oregon Chapter and Dr. Bill Kowalik, board chair of the IDA Oregon Chapter, to learn about ecological light pollution and…
$65 – $75
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Join us in our Kansas Avenue Learning Garden for our ongoing volunteer work party series. In 2022, volunteers contributed over 200 hours to help keep our learning garden maintained over the growing season. We couldn’t do it without you! This event is open to all ages and gardening abilities! No experience or tools required. Beer…
$65 – $75
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Upper Deschutes Watershed Council is coordinating a six-part informational speaker series about Whychus Creek and its watershed! They are working with natural resource partners to present an educational watershed series for community members to learn about the history, hydrology, habitat conditions, native fish, water conservation, stream restoration activities, and ways that YOU can become an…
$65 – $75
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Join for an in-person, self-organized book circle. Over 10-weeks this small group will create a safe and open space for climate conversations and read "All We Can Save: Truth, Courage & Solutions for the Climate Crisis" by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Katherine K. Wilkinson. All We Can Save is an anthology of writings by 60…
$65 – $75
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Central Oregon Community Forum, in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association, the Council on Aging of Central Oregon, Center for Age Friendly Excellence- Bend, Peaceful Presence, and Diversability Inc. Wednesday, April 6, 6:00-7:30 pm on Zoom We welcome you to learn more about the Alzheimer’s Association’s work and to share your experiences to help more people…
$65 – $75
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Support The Environmental Center this April - every Thursday, Backside Kegs is donating $1 per pint when you mention The Environmental Center. Backside Kegs is located at 740 NE 3rd St Suite #6, right behind 3rd Street Beverage.
$65 – $75
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Led by energetic speaker Anthony Poponi of Focus on the 40, Bend YP WILL explore the Five Voices of Leadership to understand our strengths and blind spots. You'll then lean into the growth mindset, tap into behavioral flexibility and build up mental fitness in a short session to combat self-sabotage patterns.
$65 – $75
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…
$65 – $75
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Join ONDA for another spring season of tree planting on the South Fork Crooked River. 2022 marks the 35th year that ONDA has been working to protect, defend, and restore the high desert…come celebrate with the stewardship team on this trip. In addition to inviting 35 volunteers to attend, activities will include planting, preparing cardboard…
$65 – $75
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Firewise Gardening taught by OSU Horticulture Professor Amy Jo Detweiler As the Western United States population continues to grow, more and more homes are creeping into forest and rangeland areas called the wildland urban interface. The number of wildfires in combination with this urban sprawl can potentially increase the number of fire-prone landscapes. Learn more about…
$65 – $75
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Meet OLCV's top priority candidates for the 2022 May Primary. Hear directly from the candidates about their environmental values and how you can volunteer to help get them elected. Featured candidates:
$65 – $75
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Whether you moved here recently, or several years ago, Bend 101 is dedicated to connecting you with the information and resources to engage and thrive in the place where you live. You’ll meet both new and longtime residents and make meaningful relationships.
$65 – $75
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Join local artist Teafly for a costume-making workshop for this year’s Earth Day celebration!
$65 – $75
Join for an in-person, self-organized book circle. Over 10-weeks this small group will create a safe and open space for climate conversations and read "All We Can Save: Truth, Courage & Solutions for the Climate Crisis" by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Katherine K. Wilkinson. All We Can Save is an anthology of writings by 60…
$65 – $75
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In 1991, eight people sealed themselves for more than two years into a vast structure of glass pyramids and buildings. They were attempting to thrive as a closed ecosystem that could create its own oxygen and grow enough food to support the inhabitants. On Wednesday, April 13, join the High Desert Museum for the Biosphere 2…
$65 – $75
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Support The Environmental Center this April - every Thursday, Backside Kegs is donating $1 per pint when you mention The Environmental Center. Backside Kegs is located at 740 NE 3rd St Suite #6, right behind 3rd Street Beverage.
$65 – $75
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…
$65 – $75
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Water-wise Gardening taught by OSU Master Gardeners Pat Kolling and Chris Miao With continuing drought and increased population growth in Central Oregon, water conservation in the garden is critical. Your garden doesn’t have to be dry, lack color and variety to be water efficient. The instructors will share with you the wisdom they gained in…
$65 – $75
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The Father’s Group introduces the 2022 “A Night Out With The Father’s Group” Film Series. Each month they will show an important film or documentary series featuring black actors, directors, and composers. They will be showing these films in partnership with Open Space Event Studios April Movie: Do The Right Thing
$65 – $75
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Composting taught by OSU Master Gardeners Rocky Bessette and Toni Stephan This class will familiarize you with the different methods of composting to help you to determine the method that will work best for you.
$5
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There are thousands of racist and problematic names of mountains, rivers, and valleys on public lands. There are also efforts to rename these geological features to reflect the diversity of our country. Experts will include grassroot activists, scientists and community leaders who are working to make the names of rivers, mountains and valleys more inclusive…
$65 – $75
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Join us in our Kansas Avenue Learning Garden for our ongoing volunteer work party series. In 2022, volunteers contributed over 200 hours to help keep our learning garden maintained over the growing season. We couldn’t do it without you! This event is open to all ages and gardening abilities! No experience or tools required. Beer…
$65 – $75
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In the finale of ONDA’s 2022 High Desert Speaker Series, professor Arthur Middleton will cover the basic ecology of ungulate migrations in the western United States. He’ll then profile threats to these migrations, including climate and land-use change, as well as barriers to migration like roads and fences. With a nod to the future, Arthur…
$65 – $75
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Upper Deschutes Watershed Council is coordinating a six-part informational speaker series about Whychus Creek and its watershed! They are working with natural resource partners to present an educational watershed series for community members to learn about the history, hydrology, habitat conditions, native fish, water conservation, stream restoration activities, and ways that YOU can become an…
$65 – $75
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The Energy Equity Project is working to create a framework for measuring equity across energy efficiency and clean energy programs among utilities, state regulatory agencies, and other practitioners, while engaging and centering Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities and frontline communities. An equity measurement framework, set to launch in beta form in 2022, will serve environmental…
$65 – $75
Join for an in-person, self-organized book circle. Over 10-weeks this small group will create a safe and open space for climate conversations and read "All We Can Save: Truth, Courage & Solutions for the Climate Crisis" by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Katherine K. Wilkinson. All We Can Save is an anthology of writings by 60…
$65 – $75
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Support The Environmental Center this April - every Thursday, Backside Kegs is donating $1 per pint when you mention The Environmental Center. Backside Kegs is located at 740 NE 3rd St Suite #6, right behind 3rd Street Beverage.
$65 – $75
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…
$65 – $75
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Decorate your space with beautiful houseplants propagated by COCC’s Garden Club and pick up seeds for your garden space at the seed swap. Funds raised by the plant sale support COCC’s Garden Club. Hosts: COCC’s Planted Earth Garden Club. Contact is Cherie Swenson, cswenson4@cocc.edu
$65 – $75
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Nature walking can be a way to get outside, engage in gentle exercise, and practice mindfulness. Celebrate Earth Day by joining Sevilla Rhoads for some discussion and guidance about mindful walking followed by a nature walk practice. The walk will be on uneven terrain and Sunriver’s weather is unpredictable, so bring waterproof and sturdy footwear…
$65 – $75
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Join COCC to celebrate and fundraise for the new Clothing Connection. This program serves both COCC and OSU-Cascades students. This event includes honoring the history of the project, students modeling clothing from the Clothing Connection, information about fast fashion, fun giveaways, and more!
$65 – $75
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What stands between us and a world powered entirely by sunshine and wind? The answer is batteries--also known as "energy storage." Celebrate Earth Day 2022 with Solar Oregon and join for a free special webinar deep-dive about a technology that can not only keep the lights on in your home or business during an outage,…
$65 – $75
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Join Good Bike Co. on Wednesday, April 19 at the Good Bike Co. shop to learn the basics you need to know to get started bikepacking. This fun and informative clinic introduces the beginning bikepacker to valuable experiences discovered through years and miles of bikepacking. Ask questions! Learn tips and tricks Discuss bikes and gear…
$65 – $75
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2022 Registration is open now. With three distances to choose from there is something for everyone! The Environmental Center is the beneficiary of the Salmon Run. In the past 10 years, the Salmon Run has raised over $15,000 for our programming.
$65 – $75
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Round Butte is a dormant, shield volcano located between Madras and Culver. This beautiful area is popular with locals and visitors alike. From the top, you are treated to a 360-degree view of the snow capped Cascade Range from Mt. Bachelor to Mt. Hood, Madras to the north and Culver and open desert dotted with…
$65 – $75
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Composting taught by OSU Master Gardeners Rocky Bessette and Toni Stephan This class will familiarize you with the different methods of composting to help you to determine the method that will work best for you.
$65 – $75
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After a two-year hiatus from large, in person events, we’re so excited to bring back the annual Earth Day celebration. At this time, we are planning to move forward with a street fair on Kansas Ave and a short parade route in downtown Bend. This family-friendly event features live music and performances, food trucks, kids’…
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Greenhouse Design for All-Season Growing taught by Eileen Obermiller, Landscape Architect What can I expect to germinate, grow, and harvest with a residential All-Season Greenhouse? How much effort does it take to make it work? How is a residential All-Season Greenhouse different from a typical greenhouse? Does it need winter heating? What happens when temperatures drop…
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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 |
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Questions about voting? Join the Green Leadership Coalition, even if you have never attended a GLC event before. Open to all high school students. Message @green_leadership_coalition on Instagram if you have questions.
$65 – $75
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An overview of the health and climate impacts of cooking with gas stoves with researchers from Stanford University and health professionals
$65 – $75
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Support The Environmental Center this April - every Thursday, Backside Kegs is donating $1 per pint when you mention The Environmental Center. Backside Kegs is located at 740 NE 3rd St Suite #6, right behind 3rd Street Beverage.
$65 – $75
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…
$65 – $75
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Join Kôr Community Land Trust on Thursday, April 28th, 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Tetherow to help us raise their next village. All funds raised will support Kôr's third goal net-zero, permanently affordable, 7-unit community in SW Bend. The event will include hors d'oeuvres, open bar, & an auction.
$65 – $75
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Join Terry Droessler, PhD, CF, of Forest Analytics, LLC for an overview of forest carbon pools, how they transition as a forest grows, how management impacts them and how they are used in the voluntary and compliance carbon markets. This is a free event that will take place virtually on Zoom.
$65 – $75
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Join Central Oregon Womxn in Conservation at OnTap on April 28th! Womxn in Conservation is looking forward to gathering for the first time in a long time! Join on Thursday, April 28th at OnTap food carts in Bend. They will be hanging out outside (hope for good weather!), catching up, and meeting new people from… |
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This Spring Hike Series features the beautiful Skyline Forest. Join Central Oregon LandWatch for a nature hike in the sagebrush steppe, Juniper woodlands, and Ponderosa Pine forests along the base of the Cascades. Led by LandWatch’s naturalist Nathan Hovekamp, you'll explore the diverse landscapes in Bend’s backyard. The details Length: 3-4 miles Elevation gain: level,…
$65 – $75
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Come join for a stroll around the beautiful Deschutes River while community members work to make sure it stays that way. Camp Fire will be partnering with SOLVE to make this event happen. Togetherthey will work to make sure our home stays clean! Meeting location: Drake Park
$65 – $75
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