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…
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…
Climate Change: Why we Need an Everything Strategy
Why we need an Everything Strategy: Oregon Climate Plan Benefits . ENROADS Policy Tool as a tool for education and engagement.
Benefits of Efficient, Energy-Wise Homes: for Builders, Buyers, Homeowners
Benefits of Efficient Energy Wise Homes for Builders, buyers, Homeowners Financing, Appraising, Why Home Energy Score Programs Make it Happen Sandra K Adomatis, SRA, LEED Green Associate, NAR GREEN Sandra is a national speaker on valuing high-performance features. Her background as an active real estate appraiser, realtor, instructor, and course developer brings insightful dialogue to…
Virtual Farmer Social
Join FoFF for a continuation of the conversations they've been hosting at their bi-monthly virtual Farmer Chats: Food and Racial Justice. FoFF will explore some of the emergent themes from previous talks including land access, equitable treatment in government programs and services to help farmers, building your local community, and the possibility of a statewide…
Electric Vehicles; Charging, Fleets, and Feasibility, Ebikes: Incentives, Policy and Adaptive Uses
Jeff German, National Car Charging: Commercial, Government and Individual Applications Emobility: EV Chargers and you. Brief history of EV Charging, How to select the best chargers for your home, business, long distance travel, and government applications. Jeff will include a topline view of feasibility studies, fleet management, and transit applications. Sterling McCord, Bend Electric Bikes…
Candidate Forum – Deschutes County Commission
Election season is upon us with candidates running to represent Bendites on the Deschutes County Commission. The Bend Chamber of Commerce is hosting, in partnership with Miller Lumber and SunWest Builders, this forum to introduce the candidates to the community and learn more about their policy platforms. Candidates scheduled to appear: -Phil Henderson -Phil Chang…
Transportation: Multimodal, Carpool Options to Benefit Everyone
Kim Curley, Community Engagement Coordinator for Commute Options Partner (COP) program. How and Why to get your group or business enrolled. How to reward your employees for trips on any of 45 Transportation Options trips logged on Get There, the place for carpool matches, transit info and trip logging. Emma Geurts, Responsibility Committee at The…
LEAVE IT TO BEAVERS
Leave it to Beavers! Join Deschutes Land Trust and Jen Zalewski to learn all about the industrious beavers that call Central Oregon's streams and waterways home. During this talk, you'll learn about beavers, the role they play in the natural world, how the Land Trust has been using beaver-inspired restoration techniques, and why we think beavers…
Basics of Solar Webinar
Solar Oregon is hosting this special webinar on the basics of solar. Solar Oregon will answer your questions about how solar works, share information about incentives available, and help you take the first step to adding solar on your home or business. In addition, you get the chance to briefly talk about how the combination…
InFARMation: Equitable Food Access – Hear from Farmers in the Field
A common frustration for every small, sustainable farmer in or entering food production is the reckoning between low wages and long hours and the high cost of food that is unobtainable by those most in need in our community or even themselves. Hear from Black, Indigenous, and Farmers of Color who’ve come up with creative…
CPACE: Commercial Property Assisted Clean Energy for Commercial, Industrial Buildings
John Wasiutynski, Director, Multnomah County Office of Sustainability Silvia Tanner, Senior Sustainability Analyst, Multnomah County CPACE: Financing Commercial Building Performance and Resilience: Now operative in more than 34 states and cities, CPACE , Commercial Property Assisted Clean Energy, is now available in Oregon, Multnomah County, and could be coming to other cities and counties. CPACE,…
Build Your Business with Sustainability: Examples small to large
Why businesses need Sustainability Individual and Corporate level of Responsibility Moderator: Gillian Ockner DR CB Bhattacharya, Graduate School of Business, University of Pittsburgh, world renowned expert on sustainability and author of Small Actions, Big Difference, discusses how companies listed in his book have increased firm value by using intangible assets like reputation, sustainability, and corporate…
Solar Within Reach: Affordable Homes. MIcrogrids and Resiliency for Government and Business
Parkway Village Project Joe Mazzarella, Sunlight Solar Jacob Clark, Habitat for Humanity Curious about how to afford solar and/or energy efficiency? A new program through Energy Trust of Oregon offers opportunities for individuals and builders. Learn how these incentives were used to build a Net Zero Energy subdivision in SunRiver, OR. Installed equipment lowered energy…
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…
Green Drinks Hits the Road!
Our Green Drinks event is going for a ride! We're partnering with Commute Options on Thursday, October 1st to provide resources and fun tips all day about getting around Central Oregon by foot, mobility device, bike, scooters, skateboards and cars. Play along to win prizes!
Beneficial Electrification. Rocky Mountain Institute’s research and analyses
Why electrify? Health, comfort, cost, and climate. Sneha and Leah will share findings from Rocky Mountain Institute’s research and analyses demonstrating building electrification benefits. They will also share why efficiency and load flexibility are important. A menu of recommendations for cities and states will be discussed. This will include case studies, such as incentive programs,…
Building High Performance Homes: Pathways to Net Zero Energy
Donald MacOdrum, TRC Companies, Energy Trust of Oregon trade ally Hiatus Homes, Jesse Russell Perry Brooks, NZ Development Whats it like building a net zero energy home? Hear from these trailblazing builders and their experiences in building homes that are good for the planet as well as their buyers. They will also discuss how they…
Oregon Climate Action Plan Town Hall
Make Your Voice Heard! We need your help protecting the Oregon Climate Action Plan (OCAP) from the fossil fuel industry! In two weeks, join Oregon League of Conservation Voters for a virtual town hall hosted by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, and speak up in support of a strong climate action plan! Sign up…
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…
Eugene Environmental Film Festival
The Eugene Environmental Film Festival will be live from this Friday, Oct. 2nd through Oct. 11th. This year the festival is free and open to a global audience! Journey and be witness to diverse cultures, traditions, species, beauty, adventure, ecosystems, sustainable practices, and resistance efforts to protect our planet. Envision a world that honors and celebrates voices, perspectives, experiences,…
Helping Cities Go Low Carbon and Wrap up Keynote
Procurement of Renewable Energy Yuning Liu, Rocky Mountain Institute Wrap up: Clean Energy & Efficiency: Benefits, Jobs, and Prosperity Phil Chang, Deschutes County Commissioner Candidate
#SteensWeek
ONDA is celebrating the 20th anniversary of Oregon’s first desert wilderness with #SteensWeek, a series of online events and activations starting on October 3 and running through October 9.
FungiFest & Mushroom Show
Save the date for the 6th annual Sunriver Mushroom Show. Celebrate and learn about Oregon’s mushrooms through mushroom walks, cooking demonstrations, and hundreds of mushrooms on display. Stock up on fresh mushrooms and other edible mushroom products and check out local artists and vendors.
Wild & Scenic Film Festival
Wild & Scenic Film Festival
Oregon Natural Desert Association presents the Wild & Scenic Film Festival! Join for an evening of short films showcasing our earth’s natural wonders and the amazing stories of activists working to conserve the environment. The event is fully virtual this year. Enjoy the Wild & Scenic Film Festival, screened in HD, from the comfort of your…