Week of Events
Central Heat Pumps – Find the most cost effective solution for your home
If you are contemplating installing a heat pump to heat and cool your home, it can be confusing to understand all the various options and configurations. Join the Electrify Coalition as they discuss the key elements to understand, and explore which type of central heat pumps are most cost effective to help you make the…
If I Had a Billion Dollars: How We Can Transform Oregon’s Transportation Future
The federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) is sending nearly a billion dollars to Oregon, with more on the table in the form of grants. If the Build Back Better Act passes, Oregon could see even more transportation dollars. The Clean and Just Transportation Network is hosting a panel discussion of leaders from communities…
Oregon’s Fisher and Marten
In your travels across Oregon, you may have seen a marten. Or was it a wolverine? Or…maybe it was a fisher? Well, if these questions ever crossed your mind, this is the webcast for you! On January 19th join guest biologist Dr. Katie Moriarty, a research scientist with the National Council for Air and Stream…
Indigenous Perspectives on Earth, Water and Sky, Featuring Larry Campbell
Swinomish Elder Larry Campbell (Wanaseah) has been actively involved in Coast Salish tribal affairs for 40 years. He has an extensive background in cultural resources, tribal policy, government-to-government relations, and community health. Larry has a Bachelor of Arts degree in tribal government. He co-manages the Swinomish Community Environmental Health Program.
Sustainable Homes Project Showcase
Join for this exciting new event where you’ll hear rapid-fire project presentations from graduates of the Sustainable Homes Professional (SHP) accreditation training! Tap into insights from some of the freshest minds and building best practices that SHP participants have to offer. Hear from speakers that are building industry professionals and who have been selected for…
Connecting with the Big River: Introduction to Confluence
Curious about how Confluence got started? Want to explore their five completed art landscapes? Interested in the work they're doing in schools? Join Founding Board Chair Antone Minthorn (CTUIR) and Executive Director Colin Fogarty for a discussion about where Confluence began, how it has evolved and where they're going in the future. You'll also hear…
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…
Factory Farm Gas Webinar: Oregon Needs Real Climate Solutions
Experts agree, we must decrease methane emissions now to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. Instead of facing the fact that agriculture is the leading source of methane emissions in Oregon, leaders have pushed false solutions, like factory farm gas. Together, we can change that and push for real solutions!
Virtual Program: NASA’s Lucy Mission
Join SNCO's very own JPL/NASA Solar System Ambassador Paul Poncy for a special virtual program on NASA’s LUCY Mission. Paul was in Florida at the historic launch of the probe. NASA’s Lucy mission is the first spacecraft launched to explore the Trojan asteroids, a population of primitive asteroids orbiting in tandem with Jupiter. SNCO members…
Bonfires, Bikes & Brews
Every other Friday this winter Good Bike Co will open their patio and strike up the fire cauldron. Bring your neighbors, family, and friends out to enjoy the warmth of community. Their bar hosts a rotating selection of some of the finest Oregon craft brews around. All are welcome. Pet friendly.