Pledge to Lighten Up – New LED Deal! (while supplies last)
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Pledge to Lighten Up – New LED Deal! (while supplies last)
Pledge to lighten up by swapping your light bulbs for super efficient LED bulbs. During Bend Energy Challenge Week, you can buy one LED bulb, and get one free at the Bend Area Habitat for Humanity ReStore. Buy a 4-pack of bulbs for $12.99 and get 4 more bulbs free! This promotion will run until…
Oregon Drive Less Challenge
Discover healthy, green travel options for work, school, errands, and play—join the Oregon Drive Less Challenge Oct. 1-15! Burn calories instead of gas by biking to work, or walking to the store. Divide the ride and the cost by carpooling or vanpooling. Take the bus and let someone else do the driving so you can…
Birders’ Night
Scheduled 9 times a year, 3rd Thursdays of month. Social gathering time is from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Programs begin at 7:00 p.m. and usually last until 8:30 p.m. March 19: “Bird Friendly Native Landscaping." Birders Karen Theodore and Rick Martinson of WinterCreek Restoration will share identify native plants, and share tips about landscaping,…
Awesome Bend Pitch Night
Live crowdfunding-- Shark Tank style-- for community good! Finalists pitch creative ideas to make Bend more awesome and vie for $1000+ on the spot. Join us for a free feel-good evening of ideas & inspiration! 6:00- Doors open 6:30- Welcome and Past Winner 6:45-7:45 Pitches 7:45- Trustees Vote/Audience Vote 8:05- Announce Winners 8:30- End We…
Sharing The Earth: Conserving Biodiversity
Open to the Public Contact: Gretchen Valido, 541-389-0785 Author and ecologist George Wuerthner will discuss the critical role that parklands and wildernesses play in the conservation of biodiversity. While some assert there is no need for protected areas, the overwhelming scientific evidence suggests that protected landscapes work better than any other land management to conserve Nature.…
Whychus Floodplain Restoration & Dam Removal Project
Sisters Trail Alliance Speaker Series A presentation by Mike Riehle
Boundary TAC
The Boundary TAC will resume its work in a two-meeting sequence in October. On Thursday, October 8, 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM at the Bend Police Dept. (Municipal Court Hearing Room), 555 NE 15th Street, the Boundary TAC will discuss the results from the scenario evaluation. This meeting will set the foundation for continued discussion…
Disaster Preparedness 101
Disaster Preparedness 101 – for Individuals and Families Learn what you can do to mitigate hazards, save lives, and make plans that will allow you to recover more easily. Judy Warren presents her nationally-recognized workshop, specifically updated for the likely disasters we face in Central Oregon. Come for an informal and practical workshop with plenty…
Lessons From The Crest
In 1989, Jim Kress touched his toe into Mexico and headed out on the Pacific Crest Trail for Canada, 2600 miles away. For the next five months he backpacked through some of the most scenic spots in the West, creating memories that have lasted his lifetime. But what really happened was learning how to live…
Kim Heacox Presents Jimmy Bluefeather
Award-winning environmental writer and photographer Kim Heacox will be speaking at Paulina Springs Books-Sisters (252 W Hood Ave) Friday, October 23 at 6:30 p.m. and Paulina Springs-Redmond (422 SW 6th St) Saturday, October 24 at 6:30 p.m. Kim's presentation is of interest and value to audiences interested conservation, environmental awareness, and the treasures of nature…
Fall Garden Work Party
Join us in the Kansas Avenue Learning Garden for our final work party of the season. Lend a hand as we winterize the garden. No tools or experience needed, and we'll have coffee and snacks on hand. Please dress for the weather. This is family-friendly event!
The Forest for the Trees
What: A play celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act (written last year) Who: Written and Performed by the Mary's Peak Group of the Sierra Club, from Corvallis Where: Heritage Hall, Presbyterian Church, Bend, OR When: Saturday, October 24, 3:00 p.m. Event poster!
Root Down Community Supper
Italian Harvest Feast - one of our most gourmet Community Suppers ever! Featuring Chef Bethlyn Rider of Bethlyn's Global Fusion and Chef Nik Ragazzo of The Blackened Dragon (formerly of Dogwood Cocktail Cabin). Menu highlights include Spicy Calabrian sausage with creamy polenta, roast eggplant soup, caramelized pumpkin salad, Italian meatballs & potato gnocchi, roasted fall…
Kim Heacox Presents Jimmy Bluefeather
Award-winning environmental writer and photographer Kim Heacox will be speaking at Paulina Springs Books-Sisters (252 W Hood Ave) Friday, October 23 at 6:30 p.m. and Paulina Springs-Redmond (422 SW 6th St) Saturday, October 24 at 6:30 p.m. Kim's presentation is of interest and value to audiences interested conservation, environmental awareness, and the treasures of nature…