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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 2023\, Happy Hour in the Garden will once again run twice a month from March through October. 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. \nFor Spring 2023\, our Happy Hours will be 4-6pm\, on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month. \nMarch & April Happy Hours sponsored by Wild Ride Brewing \n\nMarch 7 & 21\nApril 4 & 18\n\nMay & June Happy Hours sponsored by Worthy Environmental \n\nMay 2 & 16\nJune 6 & 20\n\nStay tuned for confirmation of dates for July through October\, as these might switch to the 2nd & 4th…) \nContact Denise\, Garden Program Manager\, if you have any questions about getting involved.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/happy-hour-in-the-garden-18/
LOCATION:Deschutes Brewery Public House\, 1044 NW Bond St\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food|Garden|Volunteer|Youth Education
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SUMMARY:Solar Workshop-PRINEVILLE
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will follow an Electric Vehicle Workshop from 5:15-6:00. \nJoin The Energy Challenge to get an idea of costs and available incentives for going solar. You’ll learn about current technology and get to meet the qualified contractors who can help you get the job done! \nCome grab a glass of kombucha compliments of Humm Kombucha and find out if your home is a good fit for solar! \nPlease RSVP to let us know if you’re coming to this event.\nThank you to our beverage sponsor\nPhoto credit: Elemental Energy \n 
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/solar-workshop-prineville/
LOCATION:Deschutes Brewery Public House\, 1044 NW Bond St\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Energy
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SUMMARY:Santiam Wagon Road Walk\, Whychus Canyon Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Kelly Madden to explore the 150-year old Santiam Wagon Road at Whychus Canyon Preserve. Hike back in time and imagine traveling west in a wagon train to transport wool from Eastern Oregon to the Willamette Valley\, or east to graze livestock on the grasses of the desert. Explore the site of an early homestead and the signs and symbols still visible along the trail today\, helping to tell the story of travel and commerce in the high desert. \nHike Rating: This is a moderate ~3 mile hike on old roads and through juniper forest. \nFree. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event. Please register online at www.deschuteslandtrust.org/hikes \n 
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/santiam-wagon-road-walk-whychus-canyon-preserve/
LOCATION:Deschutes Brewery Public House\, 1044 NW Bond St\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Electric Vehicles-PRINEVILLE
DESCRIPTION:Here’s your one-stop shop to get all your electric vehicle questions answered with a short presentation and Q&A with an EV owner and the Nissan dealership. You’ll get the low-down on what it’s like to drive an EV for everyday living–yes\, in the snow and ice–and for adventures and travel. \nThis workshop will also cover available tax credits and rebates that total up to $13\,000 right now due to our partnership with Smolich Nissan to create a great group-buy program! Learn more about electric vehicles on The Energy Challenge website. \nCome grab a glass of kombucha compliments of Humm Kombucha and find out if an electric vehicle might just be in your future!  Stick around from 6:15-7:00 to learn how you can power your electric car with a solar system on your roof! \nPlease RSVP to let us know you’re coming!\nThank you to our beverage sponsor
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/electric-vehicle-workshop-prineville/
LOCATION:Deschutes Brewery Public House\, 1044 NW Bond St\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Energy
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SUMMARY:Wildflower Wild Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:On May 30th\, local photographer and wildflower expert M.A. Wilson will share her knowledge of the best hikes and the best wildflowers to see here in central Oregon.  From the slopes of the Cascade mountains to high desert sage brush country\, we’ll cover the best spring and summer hikes in central Oregon. \nM.A. is a long time Bend resident who has extensive knowledge on hiking\, wildflowers\, and photography. She’s been photographing flowers for 30 years\, learning lots of new tricks and tips along the way. M.A. moved to Bend from Seattle 26 years ago which opened up a new world of photographic possibilities! Her passions are wildflowers and hiking\, and photography has allowed her to record those pursuits.  M.A. has a fabulous website that covers many local hikes\, the best times\, and the flowers one may see:  www.mawillson.com.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/wildflower-wild-wednesday/
LOCATION:Deschutes Brewery Public House\, 1044 NW Bond St\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
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SUMMARY:8th Dean Hale Woodpecker Festival
DESCRIPTION:Registration will open on April 2 for the 8th annual Dean Hale Woodpecker Festival taking place in Sisters\, Oregon from May 31- June 3.    Festival participants have a choice of 20 guided tours in search of 11 different species of woodpeckers and 200 other birds that make the forests\, burn areas and diverse habitat of Sisters and Central Oregon a birding hot spot.  The East Cascades Audubon Society (ECAS) sponsors the Festival. Each trip\, guided by two ECAS volunteers\, includes a limited number of fellow birders and tour registration fills up fast. \nFull day trips are $35 while half-day trips and the Night Owl Prowl are $25.  Tours include an all day trip to Summer Lake on Thursday.  On Friday there will be a birding tour to the Crooked River Country and a different trip to the Shevlin Park/Awbrey Hall Burn. \nBirding trips are all day on Saturday and mornings on Sunday.  The tours go to places such as Three Creeks\, Pole Creek\, Cold Springs\, the Milli Burn\, Camp Sherman\, Glaze Meadow\, Indian Ford\, Suttle Lake and Bridge 99\, as well as several other excellent birding areas.  Both weekend days also provide limited mobility birding tours for folks who would like a leisurely pace\, use a wheelchair or prefer to walk short distances. \nIn addition to the birding tours\, the festival offers a native plants/birding tour on Saturday and\, on Sunday\, an opportunity to experience the bird banding of kestrels and bluebirds.  The festival will sponsor an Owl Prowl on Saturday night as well as a social gathering at the Belfry in Sisters. Tours take place under a special use permit with the Deschutes National Forest.  Participants provide their own transportation and carpooling is required.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/8th-dean-hale-woodpecker-festival/
LOCATION:Deschutes Brewery Public House\, 1044 NW Bond St\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bend COTA Work Events
DESCRIPTION:When:  Thursday Aug 11\, Tuesday Aug 16\, Tuesday Aug 23 and Tuesday Aug 30\, 5:15 to Dusk \nWhere:  Meet at the old Ray’s parking lot\, NE corner of Simpson Ave and Century Drive in Bend \nWorksite:  Varies \nThere’s only one thing better than mountain biking in Bend\, OR and that’s riding in Bend\, knowing that you helped build and maintain the trails you love. \nPlease bring a hydration pack with water and a snack. \nBe sure to bring appropriate layers to accommodate whatever the weather may be. \nQuestions?  contact@cotamtb.com \nAll COTA trail work events require the following safety measures: \nAll participants are required to have the following protective clothing and equipment: \n\nSturdy shoes or boots\nGloves\nEye protection with clear or light colored lens\nLong pants\n\nDue to COTA’s insurance requirements and the inherent dangers of trail work\, we must implement the following policy regarding children at work events: \n\nFor anyone 14 years of age or younger\, we require one parent\, guardian\, or responsible adult for supervision of every four kids attending any COTA trail work events.\nAll minors under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian available to sign our waiver.\n\nAnyone who arrives for a work event may be turned away if he/she cannot meet the above requirements.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/bend-cota-work-events-2016-08-11/
LOCATION:Deschutes Brewery Public House\, 1044 NW Bond St\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
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SUMMARY:Saturday Bird Walks
DESCRIPTION:Join Tom Lawler\, expert local birder and nature photographer\, to discover the rich bird habitats of Sunriver. With Tom’s keen eye and guidance\, you will spot and learn to identify a variety of species found in the wetlands\, meadows\, and forests surrounding the Nature Center. Whether you are new to birding or an experienced birder\, there is always something exciting to see through your binoculars! \nEarly registration is strongly encouraged and participation is limited to 12 birders. Expect to walk approximately three to four miles along various trails. Please no strollers or dogs. Wear sturdy and water-resistant footwear and bring a bottle of water and a pair of binoculars with you. Bird walks are geared toward adults\, however children with a serious interest in birding are welcome with a parent/guardian.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/saturday-bird-walks-2/2018-06-02/
LOCATION:Sunriver Nature Center & Oregon Observatory\, 57245 River Rd\, Sunriver\, OR\, 97707\, United States
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