Week of Events
Nonprofit Advocacy: Why Nonprofits and Why Now?
Communities are going through unprecedented change. Oregon is making important decisions in the coming months about state leadership at all levels. Nonprofits have the right to educate civic leaders on the role our organizations play in our communities to help them make the most informed public policy decisions. Join Phillip Kennedy-Wong, NAO’s new Public Policy…
GLC in the Garden
Local students passionate about sustainability in their school and community are invited to join the Green Leadership Coalition at The Environmental Center on May 24th, from 4-6 pm. This month's topic will be GLC in the garden. Denise Rowcroft, Garden for Every School Program Manager, will give an overview of the program and discuss ways…
Sunriver Know Wonder: Wondering How to Rethink Plastic Waste?
Discover actions you can take to reduce reliance on single-use plastics. This is an in-person program. Masks are recommended at all in-person programs. Did you know that less than 9% of the plastic ever produced is recycled? Meanwhile, 75% of all aluminum ever produced is still in use today, and over 60% of paper and 90%…
City Club of Central Oregon Forum: Building Resiliency into Living with Wildfire
You will hear about the steps taken over the past 30 years to help our communities combat fire at the urban interface and what steps are being taken going forward. Whose responsibility is fire protection in our neighborhoods? How do we develop new housing and remodel in fire-safe ways? Registration Options Virtual Option In-Person Luncheon
Whys and Hows of Food Waste Reduction and Composting
Learn why food waste matters, how to reduce food waste, strategies for composting, and pros and cons of various at home compost bins About this event Did you know that wasted food makes up over 25% of waste at Knott Landfill by tonnage - making it the largest category of waste in the landfill? Yet,…
Letting Trees Grow for Wildlife
Hundreds of threatened and endangered wildlife species rely on mature and old-growth forests. The northern spotted owl, marbled murrelet, and Coho salmon are some of the most high-profile cases, but there are many other species that also call these forests home across the country and are imperiled by commercial logging and other development. Join Oregon…
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…
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.