Energy Supply Working Group Meeting - Community Climate Action Plan
2018-10-23 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
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 participation by the entire community. The goals are set, but how we get there is still being decided. We need community members and organizations to help us figure out how to do this for Bend.
The CASC is convening topic-specific working groups to support the development of the Bend Community Climate Action Plan. The topics include energy supply, energy in buildings, waste & materials management, and transportation. The working groups play a vital role of helping brainstorm and develop potential actions we can take as a community to meet our fossil fuel use reduction goals.
Each working group meets twice. The first meeting will focus on understanding the objectives and barriers for the sector, and the second meeting will focus on identifying climate actions.
The working group meetings for energy supply are scheduled for:
Meeting #1: Tuesday, October 23, 3-5 PM, City Council Chambers @ City Hall
Meeting #2: Tuesday, November 6, 3-5 PM, City Council Chambers @ City Hall

Summit Loop Hike, Smith Rock State Park
2018-10-24 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Smith Rock State Park, Terrebonne, OR, 97760, United States
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 joining the Park’s river trail. Enjoy fall colors and take in the sweeping views of the Cascade crest.
Hike Rating: This is a challenging 7-mile hike along the Summit Loop Trail at Smith Rock State Park.
Free. Please register online at www.deschuteslandtrust.org/hikes

Milkweed Planting Party
2018-10-24 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
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 the monarchs by planting native milkweed at Camp Polk Meadow Preserve.
This is a family friendly work party! Join us on a no-school day to make a difference in your community. Register here.

Work party with moderate physical activity. Please bring snacks and water. and tiny gloves and tiny trowels if you plan on bringing your little ones. Dress for the weather.

Two Simple Proofs of Global Warming
2018-10-24 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
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 ideologically preconditioned to reject that fact. Too much of its supporting evidence comes from sources they don’t trust, and the sources they do trust provide them with an ample supply of alternative facts.
Fortunately, basic science has given us two “smoking guns” that provide the solid proof laying the blame squarely on fossil fuels. They are easy to understand, and no part of either proof is in any dispute. Here are your two talking points that will make you invincible in any global warming conversation.
About the speaker:
Science writer Brian Dunning is the host and producer of the Skeptoid podcast (skeptoid.com) with a weekly audience of 127,000 listeners, and the author of seven books on scientific skepticism. He has appeared on numerous radio shows and television documentaries, and also hosts the science video series inFact with Brian Dunning (infactvideo.com). A computer scientist by trade, Brian uses new media to showcase the rewards of science and critical thinking. He is a member of the National Association of Science Writers and lives in central Oregon with his family.

Energy Efficiency in Buildings Working Group Meeting - Community Climate Action Plan
2018-10-25 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
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 participation by the entire community. The goals are set, but how we get there is still being decided. We need community members and organizations to help us figure out how to do this for Bend.
The CASC is convening topic-specific working groups to support the development of the Bend Community Climate Action Plan. The topics include energy supply, energy in buildings, waste & materials management, and transportation. The working groups play a vital role of helping brainstorm and develop potential actions we can take as a community to meet our fossil fuel use reduction goals.
Each working group meets twice, and we encourage participants to try to make it to both meetings. The first meeting will focus on understanding the objectives and barriers for the sector, and the second meeting will focus on identifying climate actions.
The working group meetings for energy efficiency in buildings are scheduled for:
Meeting #1: Thursday, October 25, 3-5 PM, Brooks Room, Deschutes Public Library Downtown Bend, 507 NW Wall St.
Meeting #2: Thursday, November 8, 3-5 PM, Bend Parks and Recreation District Office Community Room, 799 SW Columbia St.

Bend COTA Work Events
2018-10-25 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
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 helped build and maintain the trails you love.
Please bring a hydration pack with water and a snack.
Be sure to bring appropriate layers to accommodate whatever the weather may be.
Questions? contact@cotamtb.com
All COTA trail work events require the following safety measures:
All participants are required to have the following protective clothing and equipment:

Sturdy shoes or boots
Gloves
Eye protection with clear or light colored lens
Long pants

Due to COTA’s insurance requirements and the inherent dangers of trail work, we must implement the following policy regarding children at work events:

For 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.
All minors under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian available to sign our waiver.

Anyone who arrives for a work event may be turned away if he/she cannot meet the above requirements.

Fall Colors Hike, Metolius Preserve
2018-10-26 10:00 - 13:00 | Metolius Preserve, Camp Sherman, OR, 97730, United States
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 and then, take a break by the creek and hear how native salmon are making their
return.
Hike Rating: This is an easy 3-mile hike on trails.
Free. Please register online at www.deschuteslandtrust.org/hikes

Saturday Bird Walks
2018-10-27 08:30 - 11:00 | Sunriver Nature Center & Oregon Observatory, 57245 River Rd, Sunriver, OR, 97707, United States
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!
Early 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.

Trail Love Fall Edition/BEND
2018-10-27 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
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 also continue the handwork on the COD relocation and that project will involve hand benching, rock work, and general fun stuff on this new section of Black Diamond trail.
After party at LOGE Camp Entrada. Please bring: water, snacks, sunscreen, long pants, good sturdy footwear, work gloves, and glasses to protect your eyes. Bring a helmet if you have one. COTA will supply helmets and any other needed PPE (personal protection equipment) that you forget. Coffee and light snacks provided in the AM and then the after-party offering food, beer, kombucha and other beverages.
Everyone welcome! No experience necessary, just a great attitude and desire to give back to the trails all share.

Batacular!
2018-10-27 10:00 - 13:00 | Deschutes National Forest Office, 63095 Deschutes Market Rd, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
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 Saturday, October 27th, 2018. Participants will learn about bats while enjoying themselves at various fun activity stations. Join forces with conservationists around the country during Bat Week, an annual event sponsored by the US Forest Service and others to raise awareness for bat conservation worldwide.
This family friendly event is free, open to the public and Halloween costumes are welcomed. Take a walk down the fashion “Batwalk” and win a prize for your costume!
Bat Week: Bat Week is an annual, international block of programs and media appearances designed to raise awareness for bat conservation worldwide. Bat Week is organized and supported by the US Forest Service, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Bat Conservation International, the Organization for Bat Conservation, The Save Lucy Campaign and Wildlife Acoustics. This year Bat Week will be held from October 24-31. For more information, visit www.batweek.org
