Week of Events
For the Love of Dark Skies: Good for People, Ecosystems and the Economy
Central Oregon sits on the edge of the largest intact area of pristine dark skies in the Lower 48—a vanishing natural resource. Join Mary Coolidge of Portland Audubon and a board member of the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) Oregon Chapter and Dr. Bill Kowalik, board chair of the IDA Oregon Chapter, to learn about ecological light pollution and…
Happy Hour in the Garden
Join us in our Kansas Avenue Learning Garden for our ongoing volunteer work party series. In 2022, volunteers contributed over 200 hours to help keep our learning garden maintained over the growing season. We couldn’t do it without you! This event is open to all ages and gardening abilities! No experience or tools required. Beer…
Habitat Restoration and Native Fish
Upper Deschutes Watershed Council is coordinating a six-part informational speaker series about Whychus Creek and its watershed! They are working with natural resource partners to present an educational watershed series for community members to learn about the history, hydrology, habitat conditions, native fish, water conservation, stream restoration activities, and ways that YOU can become an…
Cancelled-All We Can Save Book Circle Bend, Oregon
Join for an in-person, self-organized book circle. Over 10-weeks this small group will create a safe and open space for climate conversations and read "All We Can Save: Truth, Courage & Solutions for the Climate Crisis" by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Katherine K. Wilkinson. All We Can Save is an anthology of writings by 60…
Alzheimer’s Association Central Oregon Community Forum
Central Oregon Community Forum, in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association, the Council on Aging of Central Oregon, Center for Age Friendly Excellence- Bend, Peaceful Presence, and Diversability Inc. Wednesday, April 6, 6:00-7:30 pm on Zoom We welcome you to learn more about the Alzheimer’s Association’s work and to share your experiences to help more people…
$1/Pint on Thursdays at Backside Kegs
Support The Environmental Center this April - every Thursday, Backside Kegs is donating $1 per pint when you mention The Environmental Center. Backside Kegs is located at 740 NE 3rd St Suite #6, right behind 3rd Street Beverage.
Bend YP DevLab: Challenging Times Require Leadership Flexibility
Led by energetic speaker Anthony Poponi of Focus on the 40, Bend YP WILL explore the Five Voices of Leadership to understand our strengths and blind spots. You'll then lean into the growth mindset, tap into behavioral flexibility and build up mental fitness in a short session to combat self-sabotage patterns.
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…
South Fork Spring Riparian Planting
Join ONDA for another spring season of tree planting on the South Fork Crooked River. 2022 marks the 35th year that ONDA has been working to protect, defend, and restore the high desert…come celebrate with the stewardship team on this trip. In addition to inviting 35 volunteers to attend, activities will include planting, preparing cardboard…
Spring Gardening Seminar
Firewise Gardening taught by OSU Horticulture Professor Amy Jo Detweiler As the Western United States population continues to grow, more and more homes are creeping into forest and rangeland areas called the wildland urban interface. The number of wildfires in combination with this urban sprawl can potentially increase the number of fire-prone landscapes. Learn more about…
Sunday, April 3, 2022
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Tuesday, April 5, 2022
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Wednesday, April 6, 2022
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Thursday, April 7, 2022
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Friday, April 8, 2022
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Saturday, April 9, 2022
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