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Bend Urban Garden Workshop
Thinking about starting a garden in your yard? Join Bend Urban Garden for their first official workshop in their midtown Bend demonstration garden to meet other aspiring veggie gardeners and get some inspiration for making your edible garden dreams come true!
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May Green Drinks: a conversation on Intersectional Environmentalism with Leah Thomas.
The Environmental Center is thrilled to welcome environmental activist and eco-communicator Leah Thomas to share her new book The Intersectional Environmentalist: How to Dismantle Systems of Oppression to Protect People + Planet. Join us for May Green Drinks on Monday, May 2, 2022, from 4:30-6:00pm for a conversation on intersectional environmentalism with Leah Thomas. Place…
Happy Hour in the Garden
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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Happy Hour in the Garden
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…
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Let Giants Grow: Biden’s Executive Order on Forests and Climate
Last week, President Biden signed an Executive Order that recognized the importance of mature and old-growth forests as a climate solution but stopped short of protecting these forests from their #1 threat: logging across federal public lands. So what does this order actually do? On May 4th, representatives from the Climate Forests campaign will unpack…
The Circle is Expanding: The Gift of Climate Grief
This two-part workshop will explore the increasingly common condition known as climate grief. Presenters Daniela Molnar, Thomas Doherty, and Emma Marris will invite you to consider climate grief, why it’s important, and how it might become a positive force in our lives—one that can motivate us towards greater joy, community, creativity, self-awareness, and social change.
Mountain Supply Presents: Reel Rock 16
Check out new films from the creators of The Alpinist and The Dawn Wall. The following will be presented: Bridge Boys, Barfoot Charles, Big Things To Come & Cuddle. Dont miss out on this adventure packed night! Proceeds for this festival will benefit The Bend Endurance Academy and Vámonos Outside! General Admission, doors open at 6pm.
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Collective and tenure rights for sustainable Indigenous Peoples’ food and knowledge systems in the context of the 10th anniversary of the VGGT
Join this webinar to learn about collective and tenure rights for sustainable Indigenous Peoples’ food and knowledge systems in the context of the 10th anniversary of the Voluntary Guidelines on the Responsible Governance of Tenure of Land, Fisheries and Forests (VGGT) and the International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture (IYAFA) 2022.
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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Tananawit’s Grand Opening
The event will feature an Artcrawl, local vendors,& live art exhibitions.
Virtual book discussion: Not Quite Not White by Sharmila Sen
Not Quite Not White by Sharmila Sen Fridays starting May 6 Noon-1:00 p.m. PST contact odi@cocc.edu to register and for more information FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Free copies available to students while supplies last!
How to Go Solar + Storage
At this workshop you'll learn everything you need to know to feel confident adding solar or energy storage to your home or business.
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The Circle is Expanding: The Gift of Climate Grief
This two-part workshop will explore the increasingly common condition known as climate grief. Presenters Daniela Molnar, Thomas Doherty, and Emma Marris will invite you to consider climate grief, why it’s important, and how it might become a positive force in our lives—one that can motivate us towards greater joy, community, creativity, self-awareness, and social change.
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Power Hour | Homegrown Renewables: Community Solar
This year for Earth Month (and beyond), we’d love to see our community take action in a multitude of ways to secure a healthy climate future. A super easy and convenient way to take action is to sign up to get your electricity from renewable solar energy that is produced right here in Oregon through…
Rethinking Charity: How to Become an Everyday Philanthropist
Dan Pallotta will be joining virtually for a conversation on philanthropy and innovation, finding a cause for life and transforming the way we think about charity and giving. Dan will be joined by a local non-profit professional and an “everyday” philanthropist to ask questions, engage with the audience and center the conversation locally.
1 event,
How to Go Solar + Storage
At this workshop you'll learn everything you need to know to feel confident adding solar or energy storage to your home or business.
3 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…
Film Screening: The Year The Earth Changed at Unity Community of Central Oregon
Join us in-person for a viewing of the amazing documentary, The Year Earth Changed, narrated by David Attenborough, with a discussion to follow. This timely documentary takes a look at nature’s extraordinary response to a year of global lockdown. This love letter to planet Earth will take you from hearing birdsong in deserted cities for…
Sailing to a New Horizon: Visiting Pluto and the Edge of the Solar System
Join Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory for a virtual lecture by Shane L. Larson, CIERA, of Northwestern University. Less than a decade ago, the human species completed the first reconnaissance of the solar system. The New Horizons spacecraft, after a journey of nearly five billion kilometers, flew past Pluto on 14 July 2015. Pluto was…
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FEAST: A community conversation about food in Sisters
Join Seed to Table for FEAST, a community conversation about our local food system here in Sisters Country, with a focus on food security. The event is in collaboration with community volunteers, Citizens 4 Community, Oregon Food Bank, COIC and the High Desert Food and Farm Alliance. FEAST is a gathering to talk about food…
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Introduction to Growing Food in the High Desert with Worthy Garden Club
Spring is here! Get ready to garden and join Worthy Garden Club's Growing Food Class. In this class, you will learn how to prepare your garden and start planting. Topics will include soils and soil amendments, bed preparation, starting seeds at home, direct seeding in your garden, and transplanting seedlings. This is a great class…
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2022 State of the City
Join the Bend Chamber and Mayor Sally Russell for an update about the City’s progress on housing and transportation! You'll hear about the city's efforts to increase workforce housing, updates on the exciting work happening in the Core Area of Bend, and progress on the $190 million transportation bond projects. Open Space Event Studios or Virtual Free…
Happy Hour in the Garden
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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Sisters Know Wonder: Wondering How to Rethink Plastic Waste?
Discover actions you can take to reduce reliance on single-use plastics. This is an in-person program. Masks are recommended at all in-person programs. Did you know that less than 9% of the plastic ever produced is recycled? Meanwhile, 75% of all aluminum ever produced is still in use today, and over 60% of paper and 90%…
Wilderness Permit 2022 FAQ
Learn about the permit system and getting permits this year. In this presentation: • Learn more about the story behind the permit system • Hear how the first year of implementation went • What changes are coming in 2022 • Get answers to many frequently asked questions • Hear suggestions on how to plan your…
4 events,
The End of the Petrostate – How Electrification will Reshape the World
Join the Electrify Coalition as they explore the potential of Renewable Energy and Electrification to end the Petrostate.
Power Hour | Homegrown Renewables: Woody Biomass
Central Oregon can and should be a leader in the local generation of renewable energy. We have rich resources to explore here in our backyard. As the community embarks on discussions around creating an energy plan for Deschutes County and as the City of Bend explores local generation opportunities to meet renewable energy goals laid…
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…
Bicycle Film Festival: Bend (NEW DATE)
Bicycle Film Festival is coming physically to Bend! May 19, 2022 7PM Screening Tower Theater - Bend, Oregon Bicycle Film Festival has been celebrating bicycles through art, film and music over the last 22 years. BFF spanned the world in over 100 cities worldwide to an audience of over one million people. BFF Bend presents…
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Know Wonder – Wonder Where Your E-Waste Goes?
Hear about electronic waste: what it is, disposal after its useful life, impacts on the planet, and how we can all reduce, reuse, and recycle it in environmentally friendly ways.
RiverFeast RiverFeast Dinner & Auction 2022
Deschutes River Conservancy is bringing back RiverFeast this year! Join for an in-person celebration of the river like you've never seen before! Livestream attendance will also be available.
Rabbit in the Moon film screening and panel discussion
Rabbit in the Moon, an award winning selection at the Sundance Film festival as well as an Emmy Award winner for Outstanding Historical Programming, is a documentary film written and directed by Emiko Omori and produced by Omori with her sister Chizuko on Japanese Americans in American concentration camps during World War II. The film…
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SPRING HIKE SERIES: METOLIUS RIVER
This Spring Hike Series features the lovely Metolius River Basin. Join Central Oregon LandWatch for some bird-watching and a walk along the crystal clear blue waters. You'll explore the flora and fauna of the area’s myriad ecosystems and spend some time engaging in a group practice of mindfulness. The details Length: 3-4 miles Elevation gain:…
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Nonprofit Advocacy: Why Nonprofits and Why Now?
Communities are going through unprecedented change. Oregon is making important decisions in the coming months about state leadership at all levels. Nonprofits have the right to educate civic leaders on the role our organizations play in our communities to help them make the most informed public policy decisions. Join Phillip Kennedy-Wong, NAO’s new Public Policy…
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GLC in the Garden
Local students passionate about sustainability in their school and community are invited to join the Green Leadership Coalition at The Environmental Center on May 24th, from 4-6 pm. This month's topic will be GLC in the garden. Denise Rowcroft, Garden for Every School Program Manager, will give an overview of the program and discuss ways…
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Sunriver Know Wonder: Wondering How to Rethink Plastic Waste?
Discover actions you can take to reduce reliance on single-use plastics. This is an in-person program. Masks are recommended at all in-person programs. Did you know that less than 9% of the plastic ever produced is recycled? Meanwhile, 75% of all aluminum ever produced is still in use today, and over 60% of paper and 90%…
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City Club of Central Oregon Forum: Building Resiliency into Living with Wildfire
You will hear about the steps taken over the past 30 years to help our communities combat fire at the urban interface and what steps are being taken going forward. Whose responsibility is fire protection in our neighborhoods? How do we develop new housing and remodel in fire-safe ways? Registration Options Virtual Option In-Person Luncheon
Whys and Hows of Food Waste Reduction and Composting
Learn why food waste matters, how to reduce food waste, strategies for composting, and pros and cons of various at home compost bins About this event Did you know that wasted food makes up over 25% of waste at Knott Landfill by tonnage - making it the largest category of waste in the landfill? Yet,…
Letting Trees Grow for Wildlife
Hundreds of threatened and endangered wildlife species rely on mature and old-growth forests. The northern spotted owl, marbled murrelet, and Coho salmon are some of the most high-profile cases, but there are many other species that also call these forests home across the country and are imperiled by commercial logging and other development. Join Oregon…
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…
How to Go Solar + Storage
At this workshop, you'll learn everything you need to know to feel confident adding solar or energy storage to your home or business.
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Epic Journeys: The Lives of Baby Birds
Baby birds are endearing, their cuteness and antics bring smiles to our faces. But, make no mistake, being a baby bird is the most dangerous, vulnerable stage of their lives. From hatchling to their final launch as fledglings, each species is unique in its development, challenges, and paths to adulthood. Join Elise Wolf of Native…
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Lend a Helping Hand: Pull Invasive Plants along Whychus Creek
Join Pine Meadow Ranch and Coalition for the Deschutes to pull invasive weeds along Whychus Creek as it flows through the ranch. Never doubt that a small group of people can clear an area of knapweed! Plus, it's fun and greatly appreciated. When: Next Wednesday! Wednesday, June 1, 9:00 am - noon Where: Pine Meadow Ranch, Sisters For more information, send an email to Inge@CoalitionfortheDeschutes.org
Central Oregon Signature Trails Forum
Join to: Create a shared understanding of what Signature Trails mean Identify existing or planned trails/ trail systems in the region that could meet the criteria of Signature Trails Surface local priorities for investment Contact Steph at steph.noll@oregontrailscoalition.org with questions or to request accommodations.
In Search of the Belted Kingfisher
Join for an evening of storytelling about the belted kingfisher, the patroller of our rivers and shorelines with Oregon author Marina Richie.
Deschutes River Corridor Weed Pulls
Deschutes River Corridor Weed Pulls
Join the Deschutes National Forest and Coalition for the Deschutes to pull invasive weeds along the Deschutes River. You'll mostly be pulling knapweed and possibly some other invasives such as cheatgrass. With a small group of people spending two or three hours on the job, significant areas can be cleared and kept free of knapweed. And it's fun…
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10th Annual Dean Hale Woodpecker Festival
After a two-year hiatus due to Covid 19, registration opens April 9 for the 10th annual Dean Hale Woodpecker Festivaltaking place in Sisters, Oregon, June 2-5, 2022. Festival participants have a choice of 14 guided tours in search of 11 different species of woodpeckers and 200 other birds that make the forests, burn areas and…
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…