Week of Events
Racist and offensive place names: The movement to rename mountains, rivers and valleys
There are thousands of racist and problematic names of mountains, rivers, and valleys on public lands. There are also efforts to rename these geological features to reflect the diversity of our country. Experts will include grassroot activists, scientists and community leaders who are working to make the names of rivers, mountains and valleys more inclusive…
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…
Wildlife Migrations in the West
In the finale of ONDA’s 2022 High Desert Speaker Series, professor Arthur Middleton will cover the basic ecology of ungulate migrations in the western United States. He’ll then profile threats to these migrations, including climate and land-use change, as well as barriers to migration like roads and fences. With a nod to the future, Arthur…
Climate Change and Glacier Health
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…
The Energy Equity Project
The Energy Equity Project is working to create a framework for measuring equity across energy efficiency and clean energy programs among utilities, state regulatory agencies, and other practitioners, while engaging and centering Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities and frontline communities. An equity measurement framework, set to launch in beta form in 2022, will serve environmental…
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…
$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…
Introduction to Mindful Nature Walking
Nature walking can be a way to get outside, engage in gentle exercise, and practice mindfulness. Celebrate Earth Day by joining Sevilla Rhoads for some discussion and guidance about mindful walking followed by a nature walk practice. The walk will be on uneven terrain and Sunriver’s weather is unpredictable, so bring waterproof and sturdy footwear…
Earth Day Plant Sale & Seed Swap
Decorate your space with beautiful houseplants propagated by COCC’s Garden Club and pick up seeds for your garden space at the seed swap. Funds raised by the plant sale support COCC’s Garden Club. Hosts: COCC’s Planted Earth Garden Club. Contact is Cherie Swenson, cswenson4@cocc.edu
Earth Day Fashion Show Celebrating Reuse & the Clothing Connection
Join COCC to celebrate and fundraise for the new Clothing Connection. This program serves both COCC and OSU-Cascades students. This event includes honoring the history of the project, students modeling clothing from the Clothing Connection, information about fast fashion, fun giveaways, and more!
Earth Day: Energy Storage Roundtable
What stands between us and a world powered entirely by sunshine and wind? The answer is batteries--also known as "energy storage." Celebrate Earth Day 2022 with Solar Oregon and join for a free special webinar deep-dive about a technology that can not only keep the lights on in your home or business during an outage,…
Bikepacking 101 Clinic
Join Good Bike Co. on Wednesday, April 19 at the Good Bike Co. shop to learn the basics you need to know to get started bikepacking. This fun and informative clinic introduces the beginning bikepacker to valuable experiences discovered through years and miles of bikepacking. Ask questions! Learn tips and tricks Discuss bikes and gear…
Salmon Run 2022
2022 Registration is open now. With three distances to choose from there is something for everyone! The Environmental Center is the beneficiary of the Salmon Run. In the past 10 years, the Salmon Run has raised over $15,000 for our programming.
Round Butte Clean Up
Round Butte is a dormant, shield volcano located between Madras and Culver. This beautiful area is popular with locals and visitors alike. From the top, you are treated to a 360-degree view of the snow capped Cascade Range from Mt. Bachelor to Mt. Hood, Madras to the north and Culver and open desert dotted with…
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.
EARTH DAY FAIR & PARADE
EARTH DAY FAIR & PARADE
After a two-year hiatus from large, in person events, we’re so excited to bring back the annual Earth Day celebration. At this time, we are planning to move forward with a street fair on Kansas Ave and a short parade route in downtown Bend. This family-friendly event features live music and performances, food trucks, kids’…
Spring Gardening Seminar
Spring Gardening Seminar
Greenhouse Design for All-Season Growing taught by Eileen Obermiller, Landscape Architect What can I expect to germinate, grow, and harvest with a residential All-Season Greenhouse? How much effort does it take to make it work? How is a residential All-Season Greenhouse different from a typical greenhouse? Does it need winter heating? What happens when temperatures drop…
Late Night Plant Shopping
Late Night Plant Shopping
Come shop the plants late night, with a portion of proceeds going towards a different foundation monthly. Also, meet and greet with the queens/kings/entertainers of The Greenhouse as well! *Masks required* Donation Based aka FREE! Proceeds will benefit The Environmental Center