Community Gathering: Immigrant & Racial Justice Legislative Priorities
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, BendWeek of Events
Community Gathering: Immigrant & Racial Justice Legislative Priorities
A discussion about what you can do to support immigrant and racial justice in Oregon right now. Joanne Mina will give an overview of several important bills currently under consideration in the state legislature. Discuss the role of allies in these efforts and offer a call to action.
Wild Waters Ahead
ONDA community members showed how much they value desert rivers, streams and creeks by nominating countless waterways for protection. Now, more than 1,000 miles of these waters could be protected under the River Democracy Act. Join to learn more about the rushing rivers, hidden hot springs, and spectacular streams across Oregon’s high desert and how…
Happy Hour in the Garden
This year, Happy Hour in the Garden will run from March through October. Instead of weekly, this volunteer event will be on the *1st & 3rd Tuesdays*, kicking off Tuesday, March 1st. Stop by anytime between 4-6 on the following dates to help out in the garden and enjoy a bubbly beverage. Family friendly, no…
Gather: First Foods Discussion and Q&A
Join Confluence for an online discussion of the film Gather with cast members. Gather is an intimate portrait of the growing movement amongst Native Americans to reclaim their spiritual, political, and cultural identities through food sovereignty, while battling the trauma of centuries of genocide. The documentary follows Nephi Craig, a chef from the White Mountain…
Womxn in Conservation gathering
Join Central Oregon Womxn in Conservation at OnTap on April 28th! Womxn in Conservation is looking forward to gathering for the first time in a long time! Join on Thursday, April 28th at OnTap food carts in Bend. They will be hanging out outside (hope for good weather!), catching up, and meeting new people from…
Pollinating a Dynamic Economy: Prioritizing Pollinators for Better Food Systems
On World Bee Day, join FAO North America and the Embassy of Slovenia for a dynamic webinar examining the vast challenges facing pollination efforts and the potential for creative development methods.
Students Speak: A Virtual Watershed Summit
Upper Deschutes Watershed Council will once again be coordinating Students Speak: A Watershed Summit to highlight the incredible work of local students who have been learning about our rivers and streams throughout the year. For the 13th year, Students Speak: A Watershed Summit will be entirely virtual. Upper Deschutes Watershed Council will host six different…
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…
Watershed Warriors
Our local watershed is a vital part of our everyday life and a treasured natural resource we want to help preserve. During this program, you and your family will learn all about the importance of watersheds and how to be good stewards for our waterways. From examining water and macroinvertebrate samples in the field, to…