Week of Events
Energy Supply Working Group Meeting – Community Climate Action Plan
The Climate Action Steering Committee (CASC) is working on a Community Climate Action Plan to implement the policy direction established by Council resolution in 2016. The Community Climate Action Plan goals are to establish a roadmap for the community to achieve fossil fuel use reductions of 40% by 2030 and 70% by 2050. Development of the Community Climate Action…
Milkweed Planting Party
The Land Trust is excited to be helping monarch butterflies! They raised, tagged, and released some earlier this summer and are hoping to improve habitat for them in Central Oregon by planting native milkweed. Milkweed is critical to the survival of monarchs because it is the only plant the caterpillars will eat. Help us help…
Two Simple Proofs of Global Warming
The "smoking guns" that prove fossil fuels are warming the Earth. Doors open @6:30 lecture / @7pm. Free event in the Worthy Hop Mahal. Seating is limited, come early! Humans burning fossil fuels are responsible for 100% of the excess heat building up in our oceans and atmosphere, but half the people you know are…
Energy Efficiency in Buildings Working Group Meeting – Community Climate Action Plan
The Climate Action Steering Committee (CASC) is working on a Community Climate Action Plan to implement the policy direction established by Council resolution in 2016. The Community Climate Action Plan goals are to establish a roadmap for the community to achieve fossil fuel use reductions of 40% by 2030 and 70% by 2050. Development of the Community Climate Action Plan calls for…
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…
Trail Love Fall Edition/BEND
Join COTA for a large workday focused on new trail construction. We will be doing finish work behind the machines on Voodoo's Child (connector trail from Voodoo to Grand Slam at 4604/4610 junction). Work will include: raking out spoils, some limited rock work, working on dialing in turns, trail tread raking and compaction. We will…
Sunday, October 21, 2018
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Monday, October 22, 2018
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Tuesday, October 23, 2018
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Wednesday, October 24, 2018
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October 24, 2018 -Summit Loop Hike, Smith Rock State Park
Summit Loop Hike, Smith Rock State Park
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Eva Eagle for a hike along the Summit Loop Trail at Smith Rock State Park. This gorgeous loop follows the Burma Road up to a ridge overlooking famed crags like Monkey Face. On the descent, the Summit Loop trail crosses a private property protected by the Land Trust before…
Thursday, October 25, 2018
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Friday, October 26, 2018
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October 26, 2018 -Fall Colors Hike, Metolius Preserve
Fall Colors Hike, Metolius Preserve
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Carol Wall for a fall colors hike at one of our flagship Preserves, the Metolius Preserve. Hike over Lake Creek and around the northern portion of the Preserve to learn about ponderosa pines and the white-headed woodpeckers that depend on them. Enjoy the brilliant yellow of changing larch trees…
Saturday, October 27, 2018
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October 27, 2018 -Saturday Bird Walks
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October 27, 2018 -Batacular!
Saturday Bird Walks
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,…
Batacular!
The Deschutes National Forest is partnering with Discover Your Forest to host “Batacular,” a day of fun bat activities for kids and adults from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on…