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…
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,…
#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.
Bigfoot Road 10K, Bend
Race Information: This downhill road race is perfect for people looking to keep it in the 5- to 10K range. You'll fly as you head from the Cascade Lakes Welcome Center and finish at Riverbend Park. SUNDAY OCTOBER 4th 2020. Wave Starts beginning at 9:00am Cascade Lakes Welcome Center PACKET PICKUP and Paper Registration at…
Climate Action Week — October 5th to October 11th
The countdown has begun, and there are only 48 days to go until election day. Time is running out for us to take action and make sure that we elect climate champions in 2020! That’s why Oregon League of Conservation Voters is kicking things off with Climate Action Week. Help get climate candidates elected by participating in…
Womxn in Conservation: Striving for Work/Life Balance
Enjoy several short presentations by amazing womxn in conservation sharing how they strive for a healthy work/life balance, lessons they've learned, struggles they've had, and advice for others. This will be followed by a Q&A panel with speakers.
Oregon State Legislature Candidate Forum
Election season is upon us with candidates running to represent Bendites at the State Legislature in Salem. The Bend Chamber of Commerce is hosting, in partnership with Miller Lumber and SunWest Builders, a series of forums to introduce the candidates to the community and learn more about their policy platforms. Candidates scheduled to appear: -Cheri…
Exploring Steens Facebook Live Q&A
Pull up a camp chair, grab a beverage and have your questions ready! You’ll be psyched to explore Steens Mountain when you listen in on a Facebook Live Q&A between Lace Thornberg, communications manager at ONDA and Matt Wastradowski, co-author of Pacific Northwest Hiking
BendFilm Festival 2020-A MOMENT IN THE SUN
A MOMENT IN THE SUN follows the story of a four-seat, solar- powered tandem bicycle that was built at the University of Queensland, Australia in the early 1980s. Long before the Green New Deal, solar pioneers grappled with the future of our planet. This is the story of one outlandish effort to change public opinion about…
‘Landscapes for People, Food and Nature’ 2012-2020: Reflections and Lessons Learned for Future Global Landscape Development
Join for the next Landscape Roundtable convened by FAO and EcoAgriculture Partners to reflect upon the achievements and lessons learned from the Landscapes for People, Food and Nature (LPFN) initiative, which began in 2012 and officially closes this year. The LPFN initiative has been an international collaboration of knowledge sharing, dialogue and action to support…
Decluttering with the KonMari Method: COCC Continuing Education
COCC's Continuing Education Program is running a 5-class series with Marie Kondo's trademarked method of decluttering expanded from her book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. One method of reducing waste and being environmentally friendly can be to minimize the amount of stuff that surrounds you. It can help your mind, your wallet, and your…
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…
20 Years of Steens Stewardship
Join ONDA for a look back at milestones from 20 years of advocating for and restoring Steens Mountain, in a live-stream presentation led by Corinne Handelman, ONDA’s engagement manager, along with special guests photographer and frequent ONDA volunteer Sage Brown and ONDA’s program director Mark Salvo. With a history ranging from legal victories to backcountry…
Mushrooms of the Lanna Kingdom
Over the last year, Chef Zachary Mazi has lived, explored, and foraged for mushrooms from his base of Chiang Mai. During this virtual lecture, he’ll explore the culture of foraging and cooking with mushrooms in Northern Thailand.
Call of the Wild 2020
Join Oregon Wild's biggest event of the year - Call of the Wild - a camp-inspired virtual event that supports conservation the whole year through. Just because the pandemic is requiring an all-virtual event doesn't mean we can't still bring the camp sensibilities! Call of the Wild has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for…
Ponderosa Pine Seedling Sale
Fall is the perfect time to plant a Ponderosa Pine tree. Seedlings will be available in various sizes and range from one to four years old. Seedlings are cared for by local students and have been acclimated to a Central Oregon environment. Proceeds of the seedling sale benefit Project Ponderosa’s environmental education and habitat restoration…
Ponderosa Pine Seedling Sale
Fall is the perfect time to plant a Ponderosa Pine tree. Seedlings will be available in various sizes and range from one to four years old. Seedlings are cared for by local students and have been acclimated to a Central Oregon environment. Proceeds of the seedling sale benefit Project Ponderosa’s environmental education and habitat restoration…
Mushroom Marketplace
Stock up on all your mushroom essentials at the one-day outdoor Mushroom Marketplace. A wide variety of fresh and dried mushrooms will be available for sale along with mushroom growing kits, other mushroom food products, artwork, jewelry, books and native plants and seeds. Entry to the marketplace is by timed ticket only and includes admission…