Week of Events
Bend Urban Garden Workshop
Thinking about starting a garden in your yard? Join Bend Urban Garden for their first official workshop in their midtown Bend demonstration garden to meet other aspiring veggie gardeners and get some inspiration for making your edible garden dreams come true!
May Green Drinks: a conversation on Intersectional Environmentalism with Leah Thomas.
The Environmental Center is thrilled to welcome environmental activist and eco-communicator Leah Thomas to share her new book The Intersectional Environmentalist: How to Dismantle Systems of Oppression to Protect People + Planet. Join us for May Green Drinks on Monday, May 2, 2022, from 4:30-6:00pm for a conversation on intersectional environmentalism with Leah Thomas. Place…
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…
Let Giants Grow: Biden’s Executive Order on Forests and Climate
Last week, President Biden signed an Executive Order that recognized the importance of mature and old-growth forests as a climate solution but stopped short of protecting these forests from their #1 threat: logging across federal public lands. So what does this order actually do? On May 4th, representatives from the Climate Forests campaign will unpack…
The Circle is Expanding: The Gift of Climate Grief
This two-part workshop will explore the increasingly common condition known as climate grief. Presenters Daniela Molnar, Thomas Doherty, and Emma Marris will invite you to consider climate grief, why it’s important, and how it might become a positive force in our lives—one that can motivate us towards greater joy, community, creativity, self-awareness, and social change.
Mountain Supply Presents: Reel Rock 16
Check out new films from the creators of The Alpinist and The Dawn Wall. The following will be presented: Bridge Boys, Barfoot Charles, Big Things To Come & Cuddle. Dont miss out on this adventure packed night! Proceeds for this festival will benefit The Bend Endurance Academy and Vámonos Outside! General Admission, doors open at 6pm.
Collective and tenure rights for sustainable Indigenous Peoples’ food and knowledge systems in the context of the 10th anniversary of the VGGT
Join this webinar to learn about collective and tenure rights for sustainable Indigenous Peoples’ food and knowledge systems in the context of the 10th anniversary of the Voluntary Guidelines on the Responsible Governance of Tenure of Land, Fisheries and Forests (VGGT) and the International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture (IYAFA) 2022.
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…
Tananawit’s Grand Opening
The event will feature an Artcrawl, local vendors,& live art exhibitions.
How to Go Solar + Storage
At this workshop you'll learn everything you need to know to feel confident adding solar or energy storage to your home or business.
Virtual book discussion: Not Quite Not White by Sharmila Sen
Not Quite Not White by Sharmila Sen Fridays starting May 6 Noon-1:00 p.m. PST contact odi@cocc.edu to register and for more information FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Free copies available to students while supplies last!
The Circle is Expanding: The Gift of Climate Grief
This two-part workshop will explore the increasingly common condition known as climate grief. Presenters Daniela Molnar, Thomas Doherty, and Emma Marris will invite you to consider climate grief, why it’s important, and how it might become a positive force in our lives—one that can motivate us towards greater joy, community, creativity, self-awareness, and social change.
Happy Hour in the Garden
Happy Hour in the Garden
This year, Happy Hour in the Garden will run from March through October. Instead of weekly, this volunteer event will be on the *1st & 3rd Tuesdays*, kicking off Tuesday, March 1st. Stop by anytime between 4-6 on the following dates to help out in the garden and enjoy a bubbly beverage. Family friendly, no…