Week of Events
Welcoming Week 2022
Get ready for Welcoming Week 2022! Friday, September 9-Sunday, September 18. Welcoming Week is a global movement that brings communities and neighbors of all backgrounds together to build strong connections and affirm the importance of inclusive places. Details coming soon!
Campout For Public Lands
Celebrate National Public Lands day in style! Campout For Public Lands is a celebration of the land that we love, the winding down of camping season, and a chance to give back and have fun in the Newberry National Volcanic Monument.
Fermentation Class
This is an interactive pickling workshop led by Master Food Preservers from OSU extension, where you will gain the knowledge and confidence to ferment vegetables safely at home! We will explore the science, equipment, and best practices behind fermentation. Participants will watch a demonstration on making sauerkraut and then follow along and make a batch…
Green Tour Kickoff: Visions for a Sustainable Central Oregon
We’ve sought presenters, speakers, musicians, and artists who are working on a project or have a vision for a sustainable and just future in Central Oregon. Since the Green Tour features big, small, innovative, and practical solutions that are making a big difference in our local communities, there’s no better way to launch this event…
Virtual Conservation Convo
ONDA's Virtual Conservation Convo will be a presentation by their Conservation Team online via Zoom. You’ll have the opportunity to meet the staff and learn about how you can further your conservation advocacy. Register here!
ABC’s of ADUs
Thinking of building an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) on your property, but not sure where to start? Come attend our Lunch & Learn event at The Environmental Center on September 21st, where we will have a panel of local experts presenting a comprehensive overview of city guidelines, designing, building and financing. You will walk away…
Climate Conversation with Sen. Ron Wyden
Join OLCV for their virtual event, "Climate Conversation with U.S. Senator Ron Wyden" on Thursday, September 22nd, at 9:00 am PT. RSVP today to receive the Zoom link. With exciting investments in the IRA ranging from electric vehicle infrastructure and electric transportation to incentives for consumers to ditch gas in their homes and put solar…
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…
Waterston Desert Writing Prize Award Ceremony
Join us for an evening of literary excellence. Kevin Fedarko, author of The Emerald Mile: The Epic Story of the Fastest Ride In History Through the Heart of the Grand Canyon, will speak about his current project in the Grand Canyon and his odyssey of nearly 800 miles, almost none of which involved a trail. Author Raquel Gutiérrez,…
Voice Your Opinion and Be Heard!
Forth invites customers of Pacific Power to participate in focus groups to share their suggestions with them. Your valuable insights will help shape Pacific Power’s Transportation Electrification (TE) Plan for Oregon. Forth is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing equitable access to electric transportation. Their work focuses on delivering on-the-ground outreach and education. They work…
Save the date for the 2022 Green Tour!
Save the date for the 2022 Green Tour! We are still confirming the details of the Green Tour format for 2022. Our tentative dates are Saturday, September 24th, 10:00-4:00 On the Green Tour, you'll see real-world solutions that reduce energy use and increase solar production in residential and commercial buildings right here in Central Oregon.…
2022 Green Tour
On the Green Tour, you’ll see real-world solutions that reduce energy use, increase solar production, and contribute to a more livable community right here in Central Oregon. The benefits of green buildings are often invisible to consumers or feel unattainable to the average person living in Central Oregon and that’s why your neighbors, who are…
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…