Week of Events
Twilight Talks
Join members of the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory team as they share their passion for science through a series of engaging twilight talks throughout the fall. Talks will take place outdoors in the amphitheater and a different topic will be presented each night. Questions are always welcome and lively discussion is encouraged! SNCO Members…
Twilight Talks
Join members of the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory team as they share their passion for science through a series of engaging twilight talks throughout the fall. Talks will take place outdoors in the amphitheater and a different topic will be presented each night. Questions are always welcome and lively discussion is encouraged! SNCO Members…
Twilight Talks
Join members of the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory team as they share their passion for science through a series of engaging twilight talks throughout the fall. Talks will take place outdoors in the amphitheater and a different topic will be presented each night. Questions are always welcome and lively discussion is encouraged! SNCO Members…
20th Annual Green Tour goes virtual!
The 20th Annual Green Tour Goes Virtual! Save the date for a week and a half of inspiration and real-world solutions. Full event line-up coming soon. Sign up to get the full list when it's released. Now more than ever, locally and globally, we need enhanced environmental stewardship, affordability, health, comfort, and durability associated with…
Twilight Talks
Join members of the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory team as they share their passion for science through a series of engaging twilight talks throughout the fall. Talks will take place outdoors in the amphitheater and a different topic will be presented each night. Questions are always welcome and lively discussion is encouraged! SNCO Members…
Driving on Sunshine: Why EVs and solar work at home and at work
Electric vehicles and solar are the perfect combination for zero-emission and cost-effective driving. Going solar and switching to an electric car are great moves on their own. In this sanel we will explore how doing both can be even better. It's like chocolate and peanut butter, they are made for each other! Join our panelists…
Remodeling for Efficiency and Comfort
This is panel second of seven panel discussions exploring topics related to and sites on the 2020 Green Tour. Visit the full schedule here. Our current housing stock has the potential to be more efficient, healthier, and more comfortable. Here’s how to do it. Register here An energy efficient home does not just refer to…
New Hikes in Eastern Oregon | Bend
Oregon’s hiking guru will take you on a slideshow tour of a dozen new trails he found while researching the third edition of his book, “100 Hikes/Travel Guide: Eastern Oregon.” Hear about a colorful badlands on the Owyhee River, a stunning wilderness with cactus flowers on the John Day, and a viewpoint hike to a…
Zero Energy Homes: How to take high performance to zero energy
This is the third of seven panel discussions exploring topics related to and sites on the 2020 Green Tour. Visit the full schedule here. Zero energy homes are more durable, have healthier indoor air quality, and have substantially lower lifetime costs of ownership. Here’s how to get there. REGISTER HERE How do we build better…
Attainable and Sustainable Housing: Featuring Kor Community Land Trust
This is the fourth of seven panel discussions exploring topics related to and sites on the 2020 Green Tour. Visit the full schedule here. Get the scoop on how and why this affordable housing organization is building zero energy homes. If they can do it—can you? REGISTER HERE Kôr Community Land Trust was founded in…
Twilight Talks
Join members of the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory team as they share their passion for science through a series of engaging twilight talks throughout the fall. Talks will take place outdoors in the amphitheater and a different topic will be presented each night. Questions are always welcome and lively discussion is encouraged! SNCO Members…
Wildfires in 2020: What set the stage for this historic event and what can we expect in the future?
The fires that broke out and spread across nearly 1 million acres of western Oregon this month are terrifying and devastating. We know from forest research and history that western Oregon's forest ecosystems naturally burn. But a century of fire suppression, logging, development, and climate change, combined with weather conditions that drove the fires into…
Bend City Council Candidate Forum
Election season is upon us with candidates running to represent Bendites at City Council. The Bend Chamber of Commerce is excited to host, in partnership with Miller Lumber and SunWest Builders, this forum to introduce the candidates to the community and learn more about their policy platforms. Hear from these candidates for Bend City Council:…
Reimagining the Construction Waste Stream
This is the fifth of seven panel discussions exploring topics related to sites on the 2020 Green Tour. Visit the full schedule here. Whether you're building a new home or embarking on a DIY remodel, waste reduction and recycling can be incorporated into your projects. REGISTER HERE When it comes to building a green home,…
Backyard Uprising: How ADUs enhance our urban landscape
This is the sixth of seven panel discussions exploring topics related to and sites on the 2020 Green Tour. Visit the full schedule here. Accessory Dwelling Units are popping all over Bend--here's our take on why they are important and how you can get started. REGISTER HERE We have a housing problem in Central Oregon.…
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…
Creating an Outdoors for All
Join the Deschutes Land Trust for a panel discussion with local leaders working to create more inclusive and equitable outdoor spaces in Central Oregon. We’ll learn from panelists' personal outdoor experiences in Central Oregon, connect with local organizations working to create more equity outdoors, and discuss how we can all play a part in fostering…
Welcoming Walk: Art & Garden
Tour The Environmental Center’s Learning & Demonstration Garden with chalkboard education in both Spanish and English.
Recorreremos el Jardín de Demostración y Aprendizaje del Centro Ambiental con educación en pizarra en español e inglés.
Geology Hike, Aspen Hollow Preserve
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Daniele McKay for a geology hike at Aspen Hollow Preserve. Start at the top of the canyon with views of the Three Sisters and learn about the volcanic forces that formed Central Oregon. Then, hike down into the canyon formed by Whychus Creek and check out some amazing columnar…
Green Tour – Kor site visit
Visit Kor's Site in-person! You must register to reserve your spot because they will cap the number of people that can visit for each 1/2-hour spot.
New Hikes in Eastern Oregon
New Hikes in Eastern Oregon
Oregon’s hiking expert will take you on a slideshow tour of a dozen new trails he found while researching the third edition of his book, “100 Hikes/Travel Guide: Eastern Oregon.” Hear about a colorful badlands on the Owyhee River, a stunning wilderness with cactus flowers on the John Day, and a viewpoint hike to a…