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Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, BendNovember Green Drinks celebrates Native American Heritage Month
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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…
November Green Drinks celebrates Native American Heritage Month
The month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native people. This month is also referred to as the American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. We will gather for storytelling, a leisurely hike, and warm tea from local farmer, Spring Alaska Schreiner,…
Recycling Do’s & Don’ts in Deschutes County live on IG for America Recycles Day!
Join us on Instagram (@envirocenterbend) for an America Recycles Day chat on "Recycling Do's & Don'ts in Deschutes County." We'll be going live Monday, November 15, 2021 at Noon. We'll cover solid waste basics, what is (and is not) recyclable and compostable curbside, and open up for Q&A from you!
A Firsthand Account: The Crisis at the Border
Julio Ricardo Varela’s many years covering issues and events directly impacting the Latino, Hispanic and Latinx communities have positioned him as one of the leading voices when addressing the migrant situation at the southern border. In the last few years we have seen the largest flows of migration at the U.S. - Mexico border since…
History of the Seneca-Cayuga Nation of Oklahoma with William Tarrant
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…
Storytelling with Wilson Wewa
Wilson Wewa, Spiritual Leader of the Northern Paiute and Warm Springs Council Member, joins Confluence for the second event in a virtual series of Native Traditional Storytelling. The storytelling series is inspired by Native experience and observation of the natural world, acquired since time immemorial, and its skillful crafting into stories that carry deep cultural…
Legends of the Northern Paiute with Wilson Wewa from the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs.
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…
Other Side of the Hill film screening
OTHER SIDE OF THE HILL explores the impacts of a changing climate in rural Eastern Oregon
- as seen through the eyes of local leaders on the ground. Join us as we watch this film and discuss how we in Deschutes County can find a future for clean energy. We’ll be joined by Deschutes County Commissioner Phil Chang as well as Nick Johnson and Jim Walls, two of the featured leaders in the film.
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…
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 how they care for these special birds, and creating and testing out…
Seasons of the Desert
Seasons of the Desert
Each season in Oregon’s high desert, a new world unfolds. From spring blooms to autumn’s migrating birds, this virtual presentation will teach you a bit about what you’ll find year-round in the desert and provide travel suggestions to appreciate seasonal wonders. This event will be hosted on Zoom, registration is free and required. Only one…