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SUMMARY:Teachers as Naturalists: Children’s Forest Summer Institute
DESCRIPTION:Dates: August 10\, 11\, 26 plus two evenings TBD in October and March \nGrade Level: 3-8 \nLocation: Multiple locations on Deschutes National Forest \nJoin the Children’s Forest for a fun 3-day training exploring local public lands to build natural history knowledge that can be applied to leading outdoor activities with students. Learn from natural resource experts to build your knowledge about Central Oregon ecosystems and issues facing today’s public lands. Teachers will also learn data collection techniques\, skills for facilitating field-based inquiry\, citizen science tools\, and hands-on activities for students. Ample time will be built-in for reflection\, planning\, and networking. Evening gatherings will occur in October and March to refine activities\, align activities to NGSS standards\, and collaborate with other teachers. Designed as a cohort model\, teachers are strongly encouraged to attend all 5 days and to lead outdoor activities with their students during the school year\, with support from the Children’s Forest. Graduate credits and PDUs will be available. Register here.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/teachers-as-naturalists-childrens-forest-summer-institute/
LOCATION:Deschutes Brewery Public House\, 1044 NW Bond St\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
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SUMMARY:Eco Hero Adventure Camp
DESCRIPTION:Discover what it takes to grow food\, harness solar power\, fix bikes\, conduct an energy audit\, get around by alternative transportation and be an outdoor guide! Together with the Environmental Center\, Commute Options will teach you how to bike safely around town while learning about sustainable living right here in our community. We will explore parks\, play games and enjoy the river at lunch time. \nAges 10-14; Register through Bend Parks & Recreation District. REGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/eco-hero-adventure-camp/
LOCATION:Deschutes Brewery Public House\, 1044 NW Bond St\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
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SUMMARY:The International Federation of Fly Fishers 50th Anniversary Fair
DESCRIPTION:The International Federation of Fly Fishers will hold its annual Fly Fishing Fair in Bend and will be celebrating “All Things Fly Fishing” August 13th–15th 2015. This event will be the largest gathering of fly fishers from all across the United States and the around the world. The show is open to the public so everyone will have the opportunity to join in the fun and learning experiences. Headquarters will be in the Riverhouse Hotel with other venues taking place through the area. The Exhibit Hall is open August 13–15 from 9 am to 5 pm\, where vendors will display the latest products they have to offer to the fly fishing enthusiast; see tying and casting demonstrations\, take free 15 minute casting lessons\, hour long seminars and more. Other opportunities include a Women’s two day University\, a 2-Day Fly Fishing Experience\, and a Youth Camp. \nWorkshops will be available from August 11–15. For a full schedule of events and how to sign up\, go to http://www. fedflyfishers.org and click on the Fly Fishing Fair tab. \n“It’s hard to believe we’re 50 years old” said Philip Greenlee President/ CEO. “The International Federation of Fly Fishers was founded in 1965 in Eugene Oregon with our return to Oregon we come back to our roots” Today the IFFF has grown to 17 councils\, approximately 225 clubs and thousands of individual members. Our goal is to support fisheries conservation and educational programs for all fish in all waters. Anywhere fly fishers have an interest; the IFFF can and does play a role.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/the-international-federation-of-fly-fishers-50th-anniversary-fair/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150812
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150813
DTSTAMP:20260605T134228
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SUMMARY:Pine Mountain Sports Rays (On) The Roof Lawn Party
DESCRIPTION:Pine Mountain Sports is committed to using more renewable energy and we’re throwing a party on the lawn to celebrate our freshly installed solar panels! Stop by Pine Mountain Sports between 11A and 4P on Wed Aug 12 and meet some of our favorite renewable energy partners. Our radio friends from 92.9FM will be broadcasting from Rays (On) The Roof and they’ll be sharing the best of your fun and effective money saving (and resource saving) ideas. \nPledge to use more renewable resources and Pine Mountain Sports will reward you\, on the spot\, with Pine Bucks to spend in our store on anything you like. For each of our renewable energy friends that you engage with (details below) during our Rays (On) The Roof Lawn Party we’ll give you $10 in Pine Bucks (up to $60!**) to spend at Pine Mountain Sports! \nGIVE SOME. GET SOME! \nRead on to find out about the resources we’ll have available to you… \n* Sunlight Solar Energy: We’re seeing solar panels on more homes and businesses in Bend. Sunlight Solar will be here to answer questions and help you decide if your site is a good fit for solar. They’re committed to helping our customers make environmentally responsible buying decisions while saving money and changing our energy future. Sign up for a Free Home Solar Assessment at Rays (On) The Roof and get $10 in Pine Bucks. \n* Pacific Power Blue Sky: Are you a Pacific Power customer? For as little as $1.95 per month\, you can participate in our Blue Sky renewable energy program and help bring new renewable energy facilities on-line. Find out how easy it is to start making a big impact on the environment and regional economy. Become a Pacific Power Blue Sky Member at Rays (On) The Roof and get $10 in Pine Bucks. \n* Smolich Nissan: Why drive electric? It’s fun to drive with all that torque. It’s quiet. It’s inexpensive to maintain and it simply doesn’t use a drop of gas. Pine Mountain Sports will have a new Nissan Leaf electric vehicle on the lawn. Take a tour and/or a test drive and learn how an electric car can change the way you drive. Drive a new Nissan Leaf at Rays (On) The Roof and get $10 in Pine Bucks. \n* Energy Trust of Oregon: A nonprofit organization dedicated to helping utility customers benefit from saving energy and generating renewable power. Find out about services\, cash incentives and solutions for customers of Portland General Electric\, Pacific Power\, NW Natural and Cascade Natural Gas and save money on your energy bills. \n* Commute Options: Through healthy transportation choices\, Commute Options encourages wellness of individuals\, a clean environment\, and a strong economy. Learn about the value of carpooling\, vanpooling\, walking\, bicycling\, teleworking and using public transportation. DriveLessConnect is a free website that finds good carpool matches. Sign up for DriveLessConnect during Rays (On) The Roof and get $10 in Pine Bucks. \n* Bend Energy Challenge: Created to help our community save energy and make their homes healthier and more comfortable. Small changes can make a big – really big – difference. Take the Bend Energy Challenge Pledge at Rays (On) The Roof and get $10 in Pine Bucks. \n* Next Level Burger: Our neighbors at nlb believe that it’s our responsibility to be stewards of our planet\, not only for ourselves\, but for our children and the many generations to come. Come sample their 100% plant-based burgers that taste great and are good for you and our planet. Stop by Pine Mtn. during Rays (On) The Roof and get a certificate to try a free entree at nlb. \n* Green Savers: Make your home more comfortable\, lower your energy bills\, and create a smaller carbon footprint. Sign up for a free home energy audit and learn how Green Savers resources can help you save money every month and live comfortably without breaking the bank. Sign up for a free home energy audit during Rays (On) The Roof and get $10 in Pine Bucks. \n**FINE PRINT: Each $10 in Pine Bucks is worth $10 off your purchase of $10 or more at Pine Mountain Sports. There is no limit to the number of Pine Bucks you can earn by attending Rays (On) The Roof\, but you are allowed to use only one $10 Pine Bucks per transaction. Use one now and save your others for future visits to Pine Mountain Sports! Pine Bucks can be used for anything except tickets and passes.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/pine-mountain-sports-rays-on-the-roof-lawn-party/
LOCATION:Deschutes Brewery Public House\, 1044 NW Bond St\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
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SUMMARY:Frankly Mule Deer (and Elk)\, We Do Give a Damn
DESCRIPTION:It’s easy to think that deer and elk in Central Oregon are doing just fine when you see them munching your garden or crossing your street. However\, their numbers have declined sharply in recent years\, and their migration patterns have been altered. What’s causing this? What can you do to help local wildlife survive? \nWhat: A panel of experts will discuss mule deer and elk life cycle and habitat needs\, and the impacts of urbanization and recreation. \nWhen: Wednesday\, August 12th\, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Get the midday munchies? You’re welcome to bring your lunch.) \nWhere: The Environmental Center \nWhy: Because we care about mule deer\, elk\, and other critters that also call Central Oregon home. \nPanelists:  \n\nSara Gregory\, Wildlife Habitat Biologist\, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODF&W) \nCorey Heath\, District Wildlife Biologist\, Deschutes Wildlife District\, ODF&W \nAmy Stuart\, former Deschutes Basin Manager for ODF&W \nMatt Shinderman\, OSU-Cascades\, Senior Instructor\, Natural Resources and Sustainability \nRegister here.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/frankly-mule-deer-and-elk-we-do-give-a-damn/
LOCATION:Deschutes Brewery Public House\, 1044 NW Bond St\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
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SUMMARY:KEEN's Live Monumental Tour comes to Bend
DESCRIPTION:Join KEEN Footwear and the Owyhee Coalition for two parties with a purpose! \nKEEN’s Live Monumental Campaign is coming to Oregon to raise awareness for preserving public lands and to have fun while doing it. Join us in Bend on Thursday\, August 13th. KEEN’s 28-foot\, bright yellow RV will pull up\, and an event featuring beverages\, games\, and more will begin. Come sign the petition to protect some of the nation’s most amazing places\, including the\nOwyhee Canyonlands.\nThursday\, August 13\, 5:30-7:30 p.m.\nCrow’s Feet Commons\, 875 NW Brooks St.\, (Mirror Pond Plaza area)
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/keens-live-monumental-tour-comes-to-bend/
LOCATION:Deschutes Brewery Public House\, 1044 NW Bond St\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150815
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SUMMARY:Volunteers Needed: Stream Sampling Day
DESCRIPTION:Volunteers Needed: Stream Sampling Day\nCreekside City Park\, Sisters\, OR \nJoin Upper Deschutes Watershed Council and Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation to collect macroinvertebrates – the aquatic life stage of bugs like mayflies\, caddisflies\, and stoneflies – in Whychus Creek. Volunteers  learn sampling protocols and visit rimrock\, meadow and floodplain reaches of Whychus to collect samples that contribute to our understanding of how habitat restoration is changing stream conditions for native fish. This event is a great opportunity for community members to get involved as stewards of a local watershed and learn first-hand about one of the streams in our backyard. \nFor information or to sign up\, contact Lauren Mork at (541) 382-6103 x39 or lmork@restorethedeschutes.org
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/volunteers-needed-stream-sampling-day/
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SUMMARY:Stream Sampling Day
DESCRIPTION:Join Upper Deschutes Watershed Council and Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation to collect macroinvertebrates – the aquatic life stage of bugs like mayflies\, caddisflies\, and stoneflies – in Whychus Creek. Volunteers visit rimrock\, meadow\, and floodplain reaches of Whychus to collect samples that contribute to our understanding of how habitat restoration is changing stream conditions for native fish. This event is a great opportunity for community members to get involved as stewards of a local watershed and learn first-hand about one of the streams in our backyard. \nWhychus Creek\nCreekside City Park\, Sisters\, OR \nFor information or to sign up\, contact Lauren Mork at (541) 382-6103 x39 or lmork@restorethedeschutes.org.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/stream-sampling-day/
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SUMMARY:Class - It's Not Over Yet! Harvesting and Replanting
DESCRIPTION:Information from OSU Master Gardeners™ about vegetables to grow at the end of the summer to increase your harvest.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/class-not-yet-harvesting-replanting/
LOCATION:Deschutes Brewery Public House\, 1044 NW Bond St\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
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SUMMARY:Medicinal Plant Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Growing\, identifying and using native flora.\nAugust 15th & 16th\, 2015\n10am- 4pm\nat the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory\, 57245 River Road\, Sunriver\, OR 97707 \nJoin “Herbal Goddess” Holly Hutton for two days of exploration into the medicinal uses of local Central Oregon herbs. Learn to make salves\, tinctures\, syrups\, elixers and teas. Gain the confidence to identify\, grow\, and use herbs in your daily life! \nA simple lunch is provided on Saturday. Please bring your own lunch on Sunday. \nClick here or call 541-593-4394 for specific information about the event. \nPre-registration is required by August 12th.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/medicinal-plant-workshop/
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