Week of Events
Red Planet Mars
Mars and Earth have much in common. They’re both small rocky planets, and although Mars is smaller, both planets have a similar length of day. Both planets have ice at the poles, and Mars may even have water flowing like Earth. Mars also may have quakes and similar geologic features. Scientists have been gathering evidence…
Oregon Home Builder Roundtable: Chasing Opportunities in Energy Code
Live Webinar | April 14 (9-10:30AM) Join Energy Trust of Oregon for this webinar that will take a deep dive into 2021 Oregon Residential Specialty Code requirements, focusing on the following: Bringing ducts and air handlers inside (the thermal boundary) Balanced ventilation options The first hour of the webinar will be a presentation, followed by…
Bring Back the Pollinators: What you can do to help support bees
With the arrival of spring, many of us living in Oregon turn our thoughts toward flowers and gardens and the plant lover's favorite friend: the bee! Get a glimpse into the amazing diversity of bees and other pollinators. Debbie Schlenoff of the Lane County Audubon Society and Aimee Code of the Xerces Society, will discuss the unique needs and behaviors…
Confluence Conversation: A Native Lens on Regenerative Ecosystems
Since settler colonialism, seasonal flooding along the Columbia has been a threat, a destabilizing force to be mitigated. Native understanding knows that seasonal flooding brings necessary replenishment and resources for sustainable ecosystem health. Join David Lewis and Eric Quaempts for a discussion about Traditional life along the watersheds and how Native knowledge is addressing concerns…
Farmers as Agents of Change in Greening Agriculture: Challenges & Opportunities
Join FAO North America and the Embassy of Denmark in the USA, to learn about the challenges and opportunities facing farmers in ushering in a green transition towards more sustainable agriculture and food production.
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…
Reaping What You Sow: Refugee Caravans at the U.S.-Mexico Border
Discover how the long and troubled history of U.S. military and covert interventions in Central America and failed U.S. economic assistance and climate change policies are responsible for the waves of desperate people currently fleeing El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras, and why the United States has a legal and moral responsibility to admit them as…
Celebrate Earth Day with film screening of Microplastic Madness
The Environmental Center and Bendfilm are teaming up to bring you a free screening of Microplastic Madness. Followed by a live panel discussion. Microplastic Madness is an optimistic take on the local and global plastic pollution crisis as told through a refreshing urban youth point of view with an inspiring take action message. The live…
Emerald Earth Film Festival
Center for Environmental Futures presents: Emerald Earth 2021 Film Festival This year’s EEFF theme is “Toxins.” Once you register, you will be able to stream the films on demand! Here is the line-up: Painted Nails by Erica Jordan and Dianne Griffin East LA Interchange by Betsy Kalin Around Crab Orchard by Sarah Kanouse The EEFF is hosted by Center for…