Week of Events
[CANCELLED] Nature Night: Recreation for Everyone
This event has been canceled due to snow and will be rescheduled. Photo: Tyler Roemer As the second in its winter Nature Nights series, the Land Trust is offering a free presentation on the impacts of outdoor recreation. Recent surveys show that over half of all Americans participate in some form of outdoor recreation. However,…
Power Hour: Demystifying the Cost of Building a Zero Energy Home
Please RSVP in advance - space is limited. Join the Environmental Center and Earth Advantage for our February Power Hour! Building a home that produces as much energy as it needs is no longer a dream or distant goal. We often see hyper-efficiency in custom luxury homes, but there are builders today (in our own community) that can…
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…
Clean Energy Jobs Testimony PREP
To help you prepare for Saturday's hearing on Clean Energy Jobs, here is an opportunity to learn about what to expect at the hearing and get help drafting your compelling testimony. We'll be available to answer questions and help you prepare from 4:00-6:00pm and we'll give a brief presentation at both 4:30pm and 5:30pm. Drop…
Clean Energy Jobs Hearing
The Joint Committee on Carbon Reduction is holding a series of public hearings on Clean Energy Jobs all throughout the state. On March 2nd, they're stopping in Bend. This is your perfect opportunity to tell them why you support the Clean Energy Jobs bill!
Sacred Activism: Being a More Peaceful, Powerful Social Change Agent
In this interactive workshop we address key environmental and cultural problems we are currently facing in a way that will help you transform fear and despair into inspiration and a sense of empowerment. We will explore gratitude, anger, grief, and hope and move into a deeper understanding of how to create a more sustainable, just,…
InFARMation (and Beer!)
InFARMation (and Beer!)
Land, Soil, Water, and Farmers: The Future of Sustainable Agriculture in Central Oregon What does it mean to be farming in the midst of climate change? Can agriculture be a part of the solution? What is the community’s role in building a sustainable food system in Oregon? InFARMation (& Beer!) tackles these questions and more!…