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SUMMARY:COZEE Happy Hour with Solaire Homebuilders featuring a zero energy home and ADU
DESCRIPTION:April COZEE Happy Hour with Solaire Homebuilders @ Mary and Darci’s house featuring a zero energy home and ADU. \nAt Central Oregon Zero Energy Enthusiasts (COZEE) events we get together to stoke our enthusiasm for energy-efficient buildings in the Central Oregon region. Join us for a site tour\, happy hours\, and more\, to learn together and share a vision for better buildings. \nSolaire is the first green homebuilder in Central Oregon. Since 1995\, they have crafted high-performance custom homes that use less energy and have healthier indoor air quality.  AND they are cost comparable with homes built to standard code!  \nOne of the homeowners\, Mary Hearn\, is an ADU enthusiast with real experience\, having built two ADUs in Bend on her own properties as an addition to an existing property and on this new construction that you will be able to tour. She is small-scale real estate developer focused on infill projects: duplexes\, triplexes\, ADU’s. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/cozee-happy-hour-with-solaire-hombuilders-featuring-a-zero-energy-home-and-adu/
LOCATION:Oregon
CATEGORIES:Climate
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Environmental Center":MAILTO:info@envirocenter.org
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SUMMARY:Happy Hour in the Garden
DESCRIPTION: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! \nThis event is open to all ages and gardening abilities! No experience or tools required. Beer and non-alcoholic beverages are provided for all who volunteer. Each event includes seasonal ongoing tasks as well as special projects as needed throughout the growing season. Volunteers are welcome to pop in for an hour or stay the whole time. No need to RSVP or commit ahead of time. (Pro tip – put the following dates in your phone calendar now – then when it pops up you can decide if it works out for you or not!) \nIn 2024\, Happy Hour in the Garden will once again run twice a month from March through October on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays from 4-6pm. This schedule throughout the extent of the growing season offers meaningful volunteer experiences for all who come\, and deeper care for the garden when it needs it.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/happy-hour-in-the-garden-4/2024-04-02/
LOCATION:The Environmental Center\, 16 NW Kansas Avenue\, Bend\, OR\, 97703
CATEGORIES:Food,Garden,Sustainability,Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Denise Rowcroft%2C The Environmental Center":MAILTO:denise@envirocenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240402T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240402T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T201104
CREATED:20231208T180246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T180246Z
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SUMMARY:Whychus Creek Watershed Speaker Series: Learn About Your Home Waters
DESCRIPTION:Co-presented by the Upper Deschutes Watershed Council\, a six-part informational speaker series about Whychus Creek and its watershed. Learn about Whychus Creek’s history\, hydrology\, water quality\, habitat conditions\, native fish\, recreation\, conservation\, and stream restoration. There are five classroom sessions and one full-day field trip. Field trip date will be determined during the series.\n\n\n\n\nClassroom sessions are every other Tuesday\, 2/6\, 2/20\, 3/5\, 3/19\, 4/2. Field trip date is tentatively scheduled for the end of April\, and will be finalized during the lecture series.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/whychus-creek-watershed-speaker-series-learn-about-your-home-waters/2024-04-02/
LOCATION:Sisters Public Library\, 110 N Cedar St\, Sisters\, OR\, 97759\, United States
CATEGORIES:Water
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240403T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240403T190000
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SUMMARY:Webcast: Geology and Natural History of the John Day River Basin
DESCRIPTION:The geology of the John Day basin is complex and records a rich history of changing environments including deep oceans\, subtropical rainforests\, temperate forests\, and sagebrush steppes. Volcanic and tectonic activity in the region not only built the land that we see today\, but also helps us to know the age of the rocks that the land is built from. The John Day River and its tributaries\, both current and ancestral\, have helped to expose many of these rocks and to even deposit some of them\, allowing us to learn and explore these stories. The John Day River basin is critical to our understanding of the past of the region which is preserved through a variety of public and private land. \nJoin us on April 3rd at 6pm as we welcome Nicholas Famoso\, Paleontology Program Manager for the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument\, to take us on a journey through the geologic and natural history of the John Day River basin. \nWe will be raffling off a copy of Oregon’s Ancient Forests: A Hiking Guide and a “Wild: The Oregon Way” t-shirt. Tickets are $5 and are an optional purchase below. Raffle tickets not only help us continue these Wednesday presentations but also support our work safeguarding Oregon’s wildlands\, wildlife\, and waters. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/webcast-geology-and-natural-history-of-the-john-day-river-basin/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online event,Public Lands,Water
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oregon Wild":MAILTO:ph@oregonwild.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240405T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240405T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T201104
CREATED:20240226T225546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T225546Z
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SUMMARY:Know Gardens: Stories in the Garden at The Environmental Center
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a story time and explore the wonders of gardening! \nSpace is limited. Registration is required. This event is suggested for children ages Kindergarten and younger\, and all children must be accompanied by a caregiver. \nChildren and families are invited to explore the Kansas Avenue Learning Garden at The Environmental Center. The event will begin with a nature-based story time\, provided by Deschutes Public Library\, followed by a chance for caregivers and little ones to get their hands dirty with Denise Rowcroft. Some or all of this program will take place outside\, so please bring appropriate layers\, snacks\, and sun protection. \nDenise Rowcroft joined The Environmental Center in 2006 and is responsible for the Kansas Avenue Learning Garden and the Garden for Every School program. The Garden for Every School program exists to connect youth to nature through food. This program includes food-based education in classrooms\, cafeterias\, school gardens and field trips. It also supports youth organizations\, schools and districts with annual garden grants and on-going technical assistance. \nThe Environmental Center’s mission is to embed sustainability into daily life in Central Oregon. The organization’s programs and advocacy efforts focus on building community connections\, educating students\, revolutionizing energy\, and rethinking waste. \nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/know-gardens-stories-in-the-garden-at-the-environmental-center/
LOCATION:The Environmental Center\, 16 NW Kansas Avenue\, Bend\, OR\, 97703
CATEGORIES:Food,Garden,Youth Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Deschutes Public Library":MAILTO:laurelw@deschuteslibrary.org
GEO:44.055562;-121.3143083
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Avenue Bend OR 97703;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=16 NW Kansas Avenue:geo:-121.3143083,44.055562
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240408T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240408T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T201104
CREATED:20240401T163809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T163809Z
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SUMMARY:Recycled Materials Bag Sewing Party
DESCRIPTION:Calling all seamstresses! St. Charles Medical Center and Bend Anesthesiology Group are partnering with The Environmental Center to create reusable tote bags out of sterile blue wrap\, used to sterilize surgical instruments. This repurposed material is water resistant\, sturdy\, functional and with your help\, fashionable! If the material is not being reused\, it is immediately tossed in the trash and sent to our landfill. This is one chance to help our community divert non-recyclables from the landfill! These bags will be reused in our “Sustainable Summer” fundraising event later this year (stay tuned!). \nBring your sewing machine\, scissors\, pins\, ruler\, chalk\, and cutting mat and we will provide the fabric and patterns! \n**All levels of experience are welcome!**
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/recycled-materials-bag-sewing-party/
LOCATION:The Environmental Center\, 16 NW Kansas Avenue\, Bend\, OR\, 97703
CATEGORIES:Rethink Waste,Sustainability,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240409T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240409T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T201104
CREATED:20240104T223211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T223211Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Author TJ Klune
DESCRIPTION:Award-winning and New York Times best-selling author TJ Klune will share his story of being queer and neurodiverse while coming of age in rural Oregon in the 90s as well as many other experiences that shaped\nhis life and his writings. Fantasy fiction author of The House in the Cerulean Sea\, The Extraordinaries\, and more\, Klune believes it’s important – now more than ever – to have accurate\, positive queer representation in stories. \nTuesday\, April 9\, 6 p.m. COCC Bend Campus. Wille Hall\, Coats Campus Center\nLivestream is also available Registration is required for in-person and livestream. Register Here!
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/an-evening-with-author-tj-klune/
LOCATION:Wille Hall\, Coats Campus Center\, Central Oregon Community College\, Bend\, 2600 Northwest College Way\, Bend\, OR\, 97703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Inclusion
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GEO:44.0713603;-121.3485532
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Wille Hall Coats Campus Center Central Oregon Community College Bend 2600 Northwest College Way Bend OR 97703 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2600 Northwest College Way:geo:-121.3485532,44.0713603
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240410T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240410T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T201104
CREATED:20240401T222024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T222024Z
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SUMMARY:Tertulias . . . ¡de película¡: 100 Dias con la Tata
DESCRIPTION:Tertulias … ¡de película! Es un programa que busca proveer espacios seguros y de conexión para comunidades hispanohablantes. En Tertulias de película se habla abiertamente y sin prejuicios sobre nuestras ideas y sentires a partir de la interacción con el arte cinematográfico y documental. Un lugar en el que se le de rienda suelta al mundo de las ideas y de la mente. Un espacio de autoeducación popular\, unidos por un lenguaje propio.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/tertulias-de-pelicula-100-dias-con-la-tata/
LOCATION:The Environmental Center\, 16 NW Kansas Avenue\, Bend\, OR\, 97703
CATEGORIES:Film|Inclusion
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GEO:44.055562;-121.3143083
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240416T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240416T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T201104
CREATED:20240304T185211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T185211Z
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SUMMARY:Happy Hour in the Garden
DESCRIPTION: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! \nThis event is open to all ages and gardening abilities! No experience or tools required. Beer and non-alcoholic beverages are provided for all who volunteer. Each event includes seasonal ongoing tasks as well as special projects as needed throughout the growing season. Volunteers are welcome to pop in for an hour or stay the whole time. No need to RSVP or commit ahead of time. (Pro tip – put the following dates in your phone calendar now – then when it pops up you can decide if it works out for you or not!) \nIn 2024\, Happy Hour in the Garden will once again run twice a month from March through October on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays from 4-6pm. This schedule throughout the extent of the growing season offers meaningful volunteer experiences for all who come\, and deeper care for the garden when it needs it.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/happy-hour-in-the-garden-4/2024-04-16/
LOCATION:The Environmental Center\, 16 NW Kansas Avenue\, Bend\, OR\, 97703
CATEGORIES:Food,Garden,Sustainability,Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Denise Rowcroft%2C The Environmental Center":MAILTO:denise@envirocenter.org
GEO:44.055562;-121.3143083
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240417T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240417T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T201104
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SUMMARY:Shaping the Future: Conservation\, Restoration\, and Flow Management in the Upper Deschutes River
DESCRIPTION:Learn about collaborative efforts implementing water conservation projects and how conservation savings are being used to meet needs for species in the Upper Deschutes River. \nSpeaker Bio:\nBridget Moran leads the development of the Deschutes River Basin’s Habitat Conservation Plan as Field Supervisor for the Bend Office of the US Fish and Wildlife Service\, advising on habitat and species needs. \nModerator Bio:\nLisa Seales\, PhD\, manages the DRC’s On-Farm and Water Marketing programs and facilitates the Deschutes Basin Water Collaborative. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/shaping-the-future-conservation-restoration-and-flow-management-in-the-upper-deschutes-river/
LOCATION:Sunriver Homeowners Aquatic and Recreation Center\, 57250 Overlook Road\, Sunriver\, OR\, 97707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate,Water
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ORGANIZER;CN="Upper Deschutes Watershed Council":MAILTO:lmork@restorethedeschutes.org
GEO:43.8798235;-121.4324642
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240418T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240418T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T201104
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SUMMARY:Induction Stove Power Hour with Johnson Brothers Appliances
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this interactive event to learn about induction stoves–everything from what pans to use\, myth-busting\, and the incentives available to install one in your home!  \nWe’ll do a live demonstration so you can see the magic of induction in action–yes\, you’ll get to and brew up some local tea to see how fast we can boil the water–you won’t believe it until you see it!. If you are looking into options for your home\, we’ll talk about the current incentives that are available and things to think about whether you are swapping out a gas or electric stove.  \nWhen we wrap up\, you’ll be able to check out many different models in the Johnson Brothers Appliances showroom to see what the options are to meet your kitchen’s needs and ask any questions of their team. \nLet us now you’re coming! \n  \n \nThe Johnson Brothers Team has arranged exclusive deals for this event. To access these offers\, you simply need to attend the event and grab a coupon or mention the TEC Induction Event Special when shopping in the store (some deals end as soon as June so get down there quickly!). \nThey will be offering eight different product deals\, a few of which are mentioned below. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to save big! \n\n 30” induction cooktop\, regularly $2049\, offered for $849 through 6/4\n\n\n30” induction range\, regularly $1799\, offered for $1049 through 6/4\n\n\n36” induction cooktop\, regularly $2549\, offered for $1749 through 12/31\n\n 
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/induction-stove-power-hour-with-johnson-brothers-appliances/
LOCATION:Johnson Brothers Appliances\, 571 NE Azure Dr\, Bend\, 97701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy|Climate,Advocacy|Climate|Energy,Climate,Energy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240418T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240418T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T201104
CREATED:20240404T172310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T172310Z
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SUMMARY:A Discussion on Environment and Well-Being with Minal Mistry
DESCRIPTION:Mistry will employ a holistic approach\, using systems thinking to unravel the environmental complexities shaping our lives in Oregon. Gain insights into the environmental burdens sustaining the unique Oregonian lifestyle and the nuanced interplay with our collective wellbeing. \nThis engaging talk will transcend local boundaries\, shedding light on our global reliance and the far-reaching impact on communities worldwide. Explore themes of Migration and Transitions\, and delve into emerging concerns such as novel pollutants affecting water\, land\, and food sources. \nThe evening promises ample time for discussion\, offering you the chance to share your personal experiences and perspectives on these critical topics. As we unravel the interconnected web of environmental and human development concerns\, you’ll leave with a deeper understanding of our shared responsibilities. \nAbout the Artist: \nMinal Mistry (he/him) is a biologist/scientist working in the industrial sustainability arena with an emphasis on the impacts of material production and consumption upon the living Earth. His focus area is at the intersections of environmental\, ecological and social justice. His art has evolved from those intersections\, primarily as sculpture and writing. \nPrice: This event is free and open to the public. Spaces are limited so registration is required. \nRegister here
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/a-discussion-on-environment-and-well-being-with-minal-mistry/
LOCATION:Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture\, 68467 Three Creeks Rd\, Sisters\, OR\, 97759\, United States
CATEGORIES:Science,Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240418T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240418T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T201104
CREATED:20231219T193003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231219T193003Z
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SUMMARY:Tracing Geological History Through Rocks and Minerals in Oregon's Desert
DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in the world of Oregon’s desert rocks and minerals as Alison Jean Cole explores the region’s geological history through rock collecting in balance with conservation. Buy tickets in Bend.\n—\nWe are pleased to announce Oregon Natural Desert Association’s 2024 High Desert Speaker Series! The Speaker Series fosters a deeper understanding of ecology\, encourages well-informed exploration of the high desert and promotes collaborative cross-cultural practices that conserve southeastern Oregon. These events will take you into the world of high desert bees\, on a journey through the Owyhee Canyonlands\, deeper into ecocultural indigenous restoration efforts and toward discovering the geologic treasures of Oregon’s desert.\n\nJoin us at these engaging events online\, in Bend and in Portland and dive into the wonders of the high desert. Registration is open for all events\, so mark your calendar\, tell a friend and view the full lineup.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/tracing-geological-history-through-rocks-and-minerals-in-oregons-desert/
LOCATION:Tower Theatre\, 835 NW Wall St.\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Lands,Science
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oregon Natural Desert Association":MAILTO:corie@onda.org
GEO:44.058743;-121.314914
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240419T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240419T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T201104
CREATED:20240401T173327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T173327Z
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SUMMARY:Kids' Business Spring Market
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/kids-business-spring-market/
LOCATION:Brooks Room\, Deschutes Public Library\, 507 NW Wall St.\, Bend\, OR\, 97703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240419T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240419T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T201104
CREATED:20240212T194414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T194414Z
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SUMMARY:8th Annual Locavore Gala & Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Central Oregon Locavore Hosts 8th Annual Gala and Fundraiser at Tetherow Resort on April 19th \nCentral Oregon Locavore\, a non-profit organization committed to supporting local food and farmers\, is thrilled to announce its 8th Annual Gala and Fundraiser\, taking place at the prestigious Tetherow Resort on April 19th. \nThis year’s gala promises to be an unforgettable evening filled with a gourmet multi-course farm-to-table meal\, engaging activities\, and a celebration of CO-llaboration and CO-operativism in the agricultural community. The theme emphasizes the importance of farmers working together\, sharing resources\, and supporting one another in an era where competition often overshadows collaboration. \nThe event will feature a variety of attractions\, including a silent auction\, live auction\, golden ticket raffle\, photographic narrative showcasing the hardworking farmers and ranchers of the region\, and the infamous dessert dash – an exciting race to claim delectable desserts.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/8th-annual-locavore-gala-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Tetherow\, 61240 Skyline Ranch Rd.\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food
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ORGANIZER;CN="Central Oregon Locavore":MAILTO:info@centraloregonlocavore.org
GEO:44.0254844;-121.364106
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240420T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240420T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T201104
CREATED:20240402T222818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T222818Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Earth Day Fair and Parade
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date! The 2024 Earth Day Fair and Parade will take place on Saturday\, April 20th. An Annual Celebration of Earth And Community. \nThis family-friendly event typically features a lively and inclusive parade through downtown Bend where folks are encouraged to wear costumes to showcase their favorite thing about planet earth. During the fair\, food vendors\, booths\, and performers offer something for everyone. \nStay tuned for updates on performances that will take place on Troy Field!
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/2024-earth-day-fair-and-parade/
LOCATION:The Environmental Center\, 16 NW Kansas Avenue\, Bend\, OR\, 97703
CATEGORIES:Earth Day,Food,Volunteer,Youth Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Environmental Center":MAILTO:info@envirocenter.org
GEO:44.055562;-121.3143083
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Avenue Bend OR 97703;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=16 NW Kansas Avenue:geo:-121.3143083,44.055562
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240424T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240424T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T201104
CREATED:20240424T171635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T171635Z
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SUMMARY:2024 SELCO POLE PEDAL PADDLE
DESCRIPTION:When you participate in the SELCO Pole Pedal Paddle\, you support the work and mission of the Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation (MSBEF). Register here \nIn order to make Pole Pedal Paddle a reality\, MBSEF leans on hundreds of volunteers to help organize\, manage\, and carrying out every detail before and on race day. Volunteering is a wonderful way to make new friends and play an important role in one of our community’s most beloved events. Sign up to volunteer here!
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/2024-selco-pole-pedal-paddle/
LOCATION:Oregon
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240428T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240428T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T201104
CREATED:20240226T225214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T172850Z
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SUMMARY:Know Gardens: Garden Fair at Sisters Firehouse Community Hall
DESCRIPTION:Description\nLearn about composting\, pollinator habitat\, growing vegetables\, seed bombs and more. \nLearn from local experts how to help pollinators\, compost\, roll up seed bombs\, grow vegetables in our climate\, create paints from your garden\, and more! Join Deschutes Public Library and the following community organizations for this free\, fun event: \n– Artist Lee Kellogg\nOutdoors is where Lee Kellogg would rather be just about any day and anytime. Sketchbook in hand\, she records the world around her. A bird watcher from a young age\, Lee has long been interested in the natural world around us. From working summer camp as a teen to the Adult Education Coordinator at the Audubon Society of Portland to owning a retail business focused on art and craft\, Lee has had much experience that all focuses on her love of the outdoors and art. Inspiring others to be creative and become aware of the world around them is part of her mission when she teaches. https://www.leekellogg.com/ \n– DPL Community Librarian \n– Deschutes Land Trust\nThe Deschutes Land Trust’s mission is to conserve and care for the lands and water that sustain Central Oregon\, so local communities and the natural world can flourish together for generations to come. https://www.deschuteslandtrust.org/ \n– OSU-Master Gardeners\n“The Oregon State University Extension Master Gardener program educates Oregonians about the art and science of growing and caring for plants. OSU Extension Master Gardeners are volunteer educators\, neighbors\, and on-the-ground researchers who serve their community with solid training in science-based\, sustainable gardening and a love of lifelong learning.” https://extension.oregonstate.edu/mg \n– Pollinator Pathway Bend\nPollinator Pathway Bend is a community-wide effort to create and connect pesticide-free habitat for imperiled native pollinators in the city of Bend and beyond. https://pollinatorpathwaybend.org/ \n– Seed to Table\n“Seed to Table envisions a vibrant and resilient community where all people\, regardless of race\, gender\, geography\, ability or socioeconomic status\, have access to fresh produce that is nourishing\, locally grown\, and in keeping with their preferences. From our 4-acre farm plot\, we strive to model a food system that restores ecosystems while providing equitable access to fresh foods and opportunities for community members to engage positively with farm-fresh foods.” https://www.seedtotableoregon.org/ \n– Sisters Garden Club\n“The Sisters Garden Club\, a non-profit organization\, was founded in 1988 by 13 original members who wanted to spread the joy of gardening to this wonderful community they called home. The goals of our club are to stimulate increased knowledge of our unique local environment and how it affects our gardens; aid in the protection of native plants and wildlife including our essential beneficial insects; and encourage the sharing of this information with others in the community to make it even better.” https://www.sistersgardenclub.com/ \n– The Environmental Center\nIn 1989\, The Environmental center was born to inspire locals to live lighter on the planet. “Our mission is to embed sustainability into daily life in Central Oregon. To us\, that means driving local change that makes a world of difference.” https://envirocenter.org/
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/know-gardens-garden-fair-at-sisters-firehouse-community-hall/
LOCATION:Sisters Firehouse Community Hall\, 301 S Elm St\, Sisters\, 97759\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food,Garden,Youth Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Deschutes Public Library":MAILTO:laurelw@deschuteslibrary.org
GEO:44.2891742;-121.5504594
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240430T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240430T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T201104
CREATED:20240403T172349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T172349Z
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SUMMARY:Go Electric! - The Benefits of Home Electrification (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Adopting modern high-efficiency electric appliances in our homes improves indoor air quality\, lowers utility bills\, provides greater safety and comfort\, and more climate resilience. You can greatly lower your home’s carbon emissions by installing efficient electric systems like heat pumps and heat pump water heaters. And thanks to improved technologies and new state and federal incentives\, making your home efficient and all-electric is more affordable than ever! In this first episode of Electrify Now’s “Go-Electric!” webinar series\, you’ll learn about the many advantages of electrifying your home—all in 30 minutes. We’ll share insights and practical tips\, including: Why all-electric homes are much healthier\, with better indoor air quality and lower risk of asthma\, fire\, or carbon monoxide poisoning. How to upgrade your home’s heating\, cooling and appliances\, get year-round comfort and save on your energy bills. How electrification increases the value of your home. Why all-electric homes reduce air pollution in the communities where we live How electric transportation saves money\, reduces emissions and is a ton of fun. How each of us has the power to phase out fossil fuels and lower our carbon emissions towards zero by powering our homes with renewable energy. \nHosts: Brian Stewart and Joe Wachunas \n  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/go-electric-the-benefits-of-home-electrification-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Climate,Energy,Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240430T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240430T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T201104
CREATED:20240405T171349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T171349Z
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SUMMARY:Art\, Social Justice and the Radical Imaginary with Favianna Rodriguez
DESCRIPTION:Join Favianna Rodriguez as she shares her artistic practice and discusses how art can inspire\, educate\, and help spur the imagination beyond the realms of what politics can do. Rodriguez believes culture change precedes political change\, and therefore\, we must build vibrant cultural movements that catalyze social justice\, inspire new ways of thinking and foster cultural equity. She will show artistic examples that address migrant rights\, gender equity and climate justice.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/art-social-justice-and-the-radical-imaginary-with-favianna-rodriguez/
LOCATION:Wille Hall\, Coats Campus Center\, Central Oregon Community College\, Bend\, 2600 Northwest College Way\, Bend\, OR\, 97703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online event,Social Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="Central Oregon Communuty College (COCC) Nancy R. Chandler Visiting Scholar Program (VSP)":MAILTO:cgilbride@cocc.edu
GEO:44.0713603;-121.3485532
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Wille Hall Coats Campus Center Central Oregon Community College Bend 2600 Northwest College Way Bend OR 97703 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2600 Northwest College Way:geo:-121.3485532,44.0713603
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