Week of Events
Truth, Reckoning, and Healing; A Story of Indian Boarding Schools with Gabriann Hall from the Klamath Tribes.
Gabriann will present on the absolute atrocities that took place in these institutions as well as how and why this happened to our Native children in both the US and Canada. Gabriann will be presenting on the Madras campus on Monday, Nov. 8, 11:45 – 12:45pm. A light lunch will be provided.
Forum on Racism: Addressing Counter-Narratives of Racism
Please join COCC for this year’s first Forum on Racism: Addressing Counter-Narratives of Racism. COCC is committed to continuing these important conversations and addressing systemic inequities. The forums will be held once per term. COCC invites you to share in this work and be a part of making changes in our communities so that we…
Community Connections: Meaningful Investment in Indigenous Communities
Learn about efforts to sustain and preserve tradition, provide mutual support, and promote equitable and effective philanthropy in Native communities. Featuring: Erik R. Stegman (Carry the Kettle First Nation – Nakoda) – Chief Executive Officer, Native Americans in Philanthropy Paul Lumley (Yakama Nation) – Chief Executive Officer, Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA)
Healthy Soils for Healthy People
Research has suggested that healthy soils can benefit human health, via transfer of beneficial microbes from the soil to the skin. What are the characteristics of healthy soils, and do these characteristics align with the soils tended by Oregon gardeners? This talk will provide an overview of what is known as the 'hygiene hypothesis', and…
InFARMation Fall Series: Uncovering the Dirty Parts of Farming
Join FoFF's for their last session of InFARMation Fall Series. They will focus these important conversations on climate change and will deep dive into drought and water issues, bio gas and dry farming. We know that climate change impacts all of our lives and Oregon's family farmers are already feeling the effects from worsening storms,…
Special Event with Dr. John Perona: From Knowledge to Power
“To solve the climate crisis,” Dr. Perona writes, “we must call on the best thinking from all who share the vision of a thriving, healthy planet.” Join for a special presentation by noted local climate activist and PSU scientist John Perona. Dr. Perona will present a synopsis of his soon-to-be-released book "From Knowledge to Power”,…
Support Our Work Through Central Oregon Gives
Make a difference in the Central Oregon community by giving an end-of-year gift to The Environmental Center! We have partnered with The Source’s Central Oregon Gives Campaign to bring you an exciting and convenient way to support our work at The Environmental Center. You can donate anytime between November 10th and December 31st 2021 through…
Small Farm Business School
Ever wonder about resources to help guide your farm business to the next level? Small Farm Business School, a subset of Small Farm School, is a perfect opportunity for beginning farmers to learn more about three important topics - land leasing, farm taxes and business plans. Join FoFF for a virtual day of business courses on November 10th from…
November Homeschool Day: Wonderful Water
During this outdoor, experimental based field trip, your student will see the water cycle in action, take a water walk, and explore buoyancy through experiments and an engineering design challenge. Programs are geared toward students in kindergarten through 5th grade.
Native American Flute Concert with award winning James Greeley from the Confederated Tribes of Warm Spring.
November is Native American Heritage Month and COCC would like to invite you to join for a series of in-person and virtual events, coordinated by Michelle Cary. These events are free, but donations to the First Nations Student Union Scholarship are greatly appreciated! Events are wide-ranging and focus on areas such as generational trauma, oral traditions, and…
Trail Day at Camp Tamarack
High schoolers: Sign up for Trail Day at Camp Tamarack. Camp needs you! Join Camp Tamarack for an afternoon at camp - volunteer to help care for our trails, learn about Heart of Oregon & Camp Tamarack and job opportunities! Hot chocolate and smores! Camp Shuttle from Culver High School, Redmond Proficiency Academy, and Sisters…
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…
Doc and Connie Hatfield Sustainable Resource Lecture
Throughout their lives, ranchers Doc and Connie Hatfield were committed to partnerships and sustainable practices in the High Desert, and this annual lecture celebrates their work. This year features Nikki Silvestri, the founder and CEO of Soil and Shadow, a consulting firm that works in the agricultural sphere to bring social and environmental entrepreneurs more…
Raptor Party Family Program
Party with SNCO’s birds of prey during this family program. You’ll learn all about what makes a raptor different from other birds while getting to know an owl, eagle, and falcon on a first-name basis. Your family will enjoy meeting a zookeeper, learning they care for these special birds, and creating and testing out enrichment…
Want more info on the food system groups in this year’s Give!Guide? Join FoFF for the Food System Jam! FoFF will be joined by the Black Food Sovereignty Coalition, Growing Gardens, Zenger Farm, Rogue Farm Corps, and the Farmers Market Fund for this virtual event to talk about how their work complements and helps FoFF…