Week of Events
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…
Meet the Climate Candidates
Meet OLCV's top priority candidates for the 2022 May Primary. Hear directly from the candidates about their environmental values and how you can volunteer to help get them elected.
Featured candidates:
Tina Kotek for Governor
Jessica Vega Pederson for Multnomah County Chair
& a few priority legislative candidates
BEND 101: Your Onramp for Community Connection
Whether you moved here recently, or several years ago, Bend 101 is dedicated to connecting you with the information and resources to engage and thrive in the place where you live. You’ll meet both new and longtime residents and make meaningful relationships.
CANCELLED – Costume Workshop with Teafly
Join local artist Teafly for a costume-making workshop for this year’s Earth Day celebration!
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…
Imagine a World – Biosphere 2 Presentation by Mark Nelson, Ph.D.
In 1991, eight people sealed themselves for more than two years into a vast structure of glass pyramids and buildings. They were attempting to thrive as a closed ecosystem that could create its own oxygen and grow enough food to support the inhabitants. On Wednesday, April 13, join the High Desert Museum for the Biosphere 2…
$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 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…
Spring Gardening Seminar
Water-wise Gardening taught by OSU Master Gardeners Pat Kolling and Chris Miao With continuing drought and increased population growth in Central Oregon, water conservation in the garden is critical. Your garden doesn’t have to be dry, lack color and variety to be water efficient. The instructors will share with you the wisdom they gained in…
The Fathers Group Film Series Presents – Do The Right Thing
The Father’s Group introduces the 2022 “A Night Out With The Father’s Group” Film Series. Each month they will show an important film or documentary series featuring black actors, directors, and composers. They will be showing these films in partnership with Open Space Event Studios April Movie: Do The Right Thing
Spring Gardening Seminar
Spring Gardening Seminar
Composting taught by OSU Master Gardeners Rocky Bessette and Toni Stephan This class will familiarize you with the different methods of composting to help you to determine the method that will work best for you.