The Environmental Center

Central Heat Pumps - Find the most cost effective solution for your home
2022-01-19 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
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 right choice for your home. They’ll talk to leading experts who will help guide you through the different types of heat pumps and their best applications.

If I Had a Billion Dollars: How We Can Transform Oregon’s Transportation Future
2022-01-19
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 around the state on January 19 to talk about how we’d like to see transportation dollars spent to make big strides in climate and equity.

Oregon's Fisher and Marten
2022-01-19
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 Improvement (NCASI), will be digging into what, exactly, are fisher and marten, how to tell them apart, what their current habitats are, and why they’re so important in the ecosystem. You’ll also learn about some of the threats they are facing today and what can be done to help.
Make sure to RSVP to learn more about these ferocious and fuzzy mammals and their role in Oregon. You won’t want to miss this webcast!

Indigenous Perspectives on Earth, Water and Sky, Featuring Larry Campbell
2022-01-20
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
2022-01-20
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 their outstanding SHP Final Projects that illustrate different approaches to successful high performance design and building in residential construction.
The SHP Project Showcase is open to NW audiences who are looking for both project inspiration and practical applications. Anyone who is SHP curious or a current SHP participant will also find the session to be highly valuable.

Connecting with the Big River: Introduction to Confluence
2022-01-20
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 about the Confluence sites from Ann Batchelor Hursey, author of the recently published “Field Notes to Maya Lin’s Confluence Project Landscapes.”

Bend COTA Work Events
2022-01-20
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 helped build and maintain the trails you love.
Please bring a hydration pack with water and a snack.
Be sure to bring appropriate layers to accommodate whatever the weather may be.
Questions? contact@cotamtb.com
All COTA trail work events require the following safety measures:
All participants are required to have the following protective clothing and equipment:

Sturdy shoes or boots
Gloves
Eye protection with clear or light colored lens
Long pants

Due to COTA’s insurance requirements and the inherent dangers of trail work, we must implement the following policy regarding children at work events:

For anyone 14 years of age or younger, we require one parent, guardian, or responsible adult for supervision of every four kids attending any COTA trail work events.
All minors under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian available to sign our waiver.

Anyone who arrives for a work event may be turned away if he/she cannot meet the above requirements.

Factory Farm Gas Webinar: Oregon Needs Real Climate Solutions
2022-01-20
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
2022-01-20
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 receive 15% off registration

Bonfires, Bikes & Brews
2022-01-21
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.
