Week of Events
2017 Energy Challenge Week
Join The Energy Challenge for the 17th Annual Green Tour to see first-hand how you can save energy at home. From energy retrofits to new construction, we can all save energy at home—sometimes it’s just a matter of learning what to look for. No matter where you are in your home journey, you’ll get information…
Energy Challenge Week Kick Off
Come learn from the multi-generational Skidmore family. All four have all been trained as Climate Leaders by Al Gore’s Climate Realty Project. Hear why this family is committed to helping our community leave a healthy climate for future generations, what is already happening in the building industry in Central Oregon, and how you can make…
Oregon Residential Energy Code and Home Energy Score Update
Get a complete update on all Oregon residential code changes that go into effect October 1, 2017. ODOE will review the upcoming code changes and give you the tools you need to get involved in future code change processes. Attendees will also get an overview of the new statewide Home Energy Score program, how to…
Choosing an Electric Car for Your Business Fleet
Electric cars are the least expensive vehicles to own and operate, great for the environment, and becoming the focus of every major automaker. Learn about incentives, charging, and if a plug-in vehicle is right for your team and hear from a business who has already incorporated an electric car into their fleet. Target Audience: Business owners;…
Electrify Your Ride
We all still have a lot of questions about electric cars--that's why we want to help you answer your questions and demystify electric vehicles. Learn how easy it is to charge at home and save on your fueling costs, plan a trip, and maybe even take one for a spin. Target Audience: Central Oregonians Presenters: Lindsey Hardy,…
Driving on Sunshine: Pairing solar and electric vehicles
Going solar in sunny Central Oregon makes sense. Come learn what it takes to get solar on your rooftop, including what makes your home and good fit and the available incentives , and see what it takes to send that power to the blacktop to power your electric car. Target Audience: Homeowners Presenters: Laurel Hamilton, Elemental Energy…
MOVE Bend Launch Party
In the next year, hundreds of millions of dollars in funding for new roads, highway projects, bike lanes, sidewalks, pedestrian crossings and transit services will be on the table—how will it be spent? We have a moment, right now, to shape the future of our transportation system for decades to come. That's because every transportation…
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…
September Nature Night: Coming Home to Central Oregon
A "Sense of Place” is a phrase often used to describe the ways in which a given landscape's geology, climate, forest history, indigenous culture, and patterns of settlement can all influence the experience of living there. But another term that can also be useful in this connection is "affiliation." It relates to a more active…
All About ADUs Course
This half-day course + tour is intended for real estate, building and design professionals looking to increase their knowledge about Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) development in Bend. Offered in partnership with the <a href="http://earthadvantage.us3.list-manage.com/track/click? u=0ce73db45e7e6bdefbd967753&id=3fcf86ddd8&e=6afac3f2d1">2017 Energy Challenge Week + Green Home Tour All About ADUs course: 8AM - 12PM Zero Energy ADU tour: 12:15PM - 1:15PM (optional) Location:…
Wild & Scenic Film Festival
Oregon Natural Desert Association presents the Wild & Scenic Film Festival! Join for an evening of short films showcasing our earth’s natural wonders and the amazing stories of activists working to conserve the environment. The event is fully virtual this year. Enjoy the Wild & Scenic Film Festival, screened in HD, from the comfort of your…
National Public Lands Day
Did you know that September 30 is National Public Lands Day? A great way to celebrate is by getting together with friends to take action for our public lands. Oregon Natural Desert Association’s new Public Land Leaders program makes it simple to host a fun get-together that will inform and inspire your community, and result…