Week of Events
Central Oregon Beekeeping Association July Club Meeting
Magnificent Monarchs & other Central Oregon Butterflies COBKA welcomes Amanda Egertson from the Deschutes Land Trust to talk about butterflies! Meeting will begin at 6, but please join us at 5:30 for our Beginner's Corner. Hope to see you there! 16 NW Kansas Ave, Bend, OR 97703 (The Environmental Center) (For those who prefer to…
Recycling Modernization Act listening session
You can get involved with the Recycling Modernization Act, too! On July 19th from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m, listen in on the Technical Workgroup as they evaluate a uniform, statewide recyclable materials collection list.
Summer on the Farm
Join Seed to Table every Tuesday from June 28-August 16th for Summer on the Farm! This is a time for kids and families to hang out at Seed to Table and engage with staff in different gardening and cooking activities. Free, and open to all ages.
Listen & Envision: Bend Vision Project Community Workshop
At the virtual ‘Listen & Envision’ workshop, Bend residents will discuss community values, challenges, and ways to make Bend a better place. About this event We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to stand up for the greater Bend area. With input and support from community members and partners, the Envision Bend nonprofit organization is overseeing an inclusive…
Power Hour | Creating an Energy Plan for Deschutes County
Learn about the work being done to launch an energy plan for Deschutes County, what we've learned from other communities, and how you can get involved.
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…
Irrigation Water Management Workshop 2 – Adapting to Drought Conditions
Join The Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District (DSWCD) and Oregon State University (OSU) Extension Service for a series of workshops on improving your irrigation system and management skills in times of drought.
Astronomy Week | Solar Spectacular
Join SNCO for a one-hour special solar viewing program in the observatory at 3pm. The observatory staff will be setting up special telescopes for this unique event. The program will include an in-depth viewing experience of the Sun with the observatory staff. Additional telescopes will be available for viewing using special filters. This program has…
Repair Café
Join us for our in-person Repair Café on Wednesday, July 20, 5:30-7:30pm at Gear Fix! The Environmental Center’s Rethink Waste Project coordinates with an amazing group of volunteer fixers to host Repair Cafés every few months. This will be the first in-person Repair Café in Central Oregon since 2020. These free events connect people with…