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SUMMARY:Rethink Waste Community Innovation Fund Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Do you have an idea for reducing waste in your neighborhood\, workplace\, school\, your favorite park or restaurant\, or other community space\, but aren’t sure how to get started? Apply for the Rethink Waste Community Innovation Fund! Attend an info session in-person at The Environmental Center or Virtually to get your questions answered. \nSIGN UP HERE \nZoom link will be emailed out prior to the event.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/rethink-waste-community-innovation-fund-info-session/
LOCATION:The Environmental Center\, 16 NW Kansas Avenue\, Bend\, OR\, 97703
CATEGORIES:Rethink Waste
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SUMMARY:Allyship\, Genderless Mothering\, and Self-Transformation w/Jodie Patterson
DESCRIPTION:Jodie Patterson explores the lithe art of Genderless Mothering – a unique form of social activism that embraces feminism\, Black pride\, and LGBTQIA+ activism. Patterson will share her personal story as a thought leader and mother of five\, and introduce attendees to The Human Rights Campaign for a comprehensive overview of America’s state of affairs on LGBTQIA+ issues. \nThis program is part of COCC’s Season of Nonviolence and is in partnership with COCC’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion. Season of Nonviolence is sponsored by First Story\, National Endowment for the Humanities\, Brooks Resources Corporation\, Cascades Academy of Central Oregon\, and Oregon Community Foundation — Casey Family Fund.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/allyship-genderless-mothering-and-self-transformation-w-jodie-patterson/
LOCATION:Wille Hall\, Coats Campus Center\, Central Oregon Community College\, Bend\, 2600 Northwest College Way\, Bend\, OR\, 97703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Equity|Inclusion,Social Justice
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SUMMARY:Dive into the Hive: Explore the World of High Desert Bees
DESCRIPTION:January 23\, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.\, Online\, Free\nDiscover Oregon’s high desert bees in a captivating online presentation by Lincoln Best where he’ll explore their diversity\, habitats and crucial ecological roles. Register here.\n—\nWe are pleased to announce Oregon Natural Desert Association’s 2024 High Desert Speaker Series! The Speaker Series fosters a deeper understanding of ecology\, encourages well-informed exploration of the high desert and promotes collaborative cross-cultural practices that conserve southeastern Oregon. These events will take you into the world of high desert bees\, on a journey through the Owyhee Canyonlands\, deeper into ecocultural indigenous restoration efforts and toward discovering the geologic treasures of Oregon’s desert.\n\nJoin us at these engaging events online\, in Bend and in Portland and dive into the wonders of the high desert. Registration is open for all events\, so mark your calendar\, tell a friend and view the full lineup.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/dive-into-the-hive-explore-the-world-of-high-desert-bees/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Climate,Online event,Public Lands,Science
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oregon Natural Desert Association":MAILTO:corie@onda.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240124T190000
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SUMMARY:The Remarkable Native Bees of Central Oregon
DESCRIPTION:Did you know Oregon has more than 700 species of native bees?!? We say “more than” because\, in fact\, no one actually knows how many native bees call the state home. Central Oregon is particularly well endowed with these amazing bees. Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Andony Melathopoulous to learn about the unique and sometimes weird bees of Central Oregon. Andony will also discuss the ongoing efforts to find all of our native bees and provide gardening tips on how to make these special pollinators feel at home in your backyard. This presentation is free\, but you must get your ticket online.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/the-remarkable-native-bees-of-central-oregon/
LOCATION:Tower Theatre\, 835 NW Wall St.\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate,Science
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ORGANIZER;CN="Deschutes Land Trust":MAILTO:event@deschuteslandtrust.org
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Appliance Standards Update - Impacts on Gas Prices and Electrification
DESCRIPTION:Appliance efficiency standards aren’t something most of us think about very often\, but they have helped to reduce our energy consumption and our energy bills enormously since standards first took effect in the 1970’s. Heat pumps have made significant energy saving improvements in that time\, but energy efficiency standards for gas furnaces and water heaters have hardly changed in over 30 years. The Department of Energy is poised to update standards on these two home appliances and the new efficiency requirements could dramatically accelerate the use of heat pumps nationally. \nNew water heater standards could make heat pump water heaters the dominant water heating technology by the end of the decade (up from 2% today). The proposed new gas furnace standards would mean that replacing an old low efficiency furnace with a new high efficiency gas furnace would typically require costly venting upgrades. Switching to a heat pump would avoid those added costs and therefore make heat pumps an even more attractive option for millions of homes with aging gas furnaces. \nThese increased efficiency standards combined with the continuing phase out of fossil gas combustion through city and state electrification mandates and air quality regulations\, are expected to increase fossil gas prices over the coming years. As more homes are electrified and leave the gas system\, a new study from ACEEE that we will discuss in this webinar finds that average gas utility costs per customer can increase between 21% and 129%. \nJoin Electrify Now and the Advanced Water Heating Initiative as we explore these two important and interrelated topics of federal appliance standards and gas price increases. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/webinar-appliance-standards-update-impacts-on-gas-prices-and-electrification/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Energy,Online event
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SUMMARY:RESCHEDULED - Garden Educator Network: Nurturing the Soil\, Nurturing the Soul
DESCRIPTION:We are partnering with Shiv Shakti to bring our Garden Educator Network a free training titled “Nurturing the Soil\, Nurturing the Soul”. \nFrom Shiv: “This isn’t just a lecture; it’s a love letter to the land and the magic it holds. Imagine understanding the earth beneath your feet not just as dirt\, but as a dynamic\, living canvas. Learn how every scoop of soil and each seed you plant can be a step towards a greener\, happier life. We’re diving deep into the roots of organic gardening\, unraveling the mysteries of nature\, and\, most importantly\, having a whole lot of fun while doing it! Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a curious newbie with an aspiration to cultivate\, this event is your chance to let your gardening dreams sprout wings (or leaves)! So\, mark your calendars\, bring your curiosity\, and prepare to be both educated and entertained. Trust me\, you’ll leave this event with more than just knowledge – you might just find yourself talking to plants (and having them talk back in their leafy language)!” \nShiv installed the greenhouse at Three Rivers School\, as well as designed an educational course: “Organic Gardens: A Garden & Greenhouse Blueprint Manual for All\, available online.\nThis event is free for our Garden Educator Network\, beverages and snacks will be served. \nRSVP HERE!
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/garden-educator-network-nurturing-the-soil-nurturing-the-soul/
LOCATION:The Environmental Center\, 16 NW Kansas Avenue\, Bend\, OR\, 97703
CATEGORIES:Food,Garden,Youth Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Garden Educator Network":MAILTO:denise@envirocenter.org
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SUMMARY:EDCO January Central Oregon PubTalk
DESCRIPTION:EDCO’s Central Oregon PubTalk is a happy hour aimed at bringing together different facets of the business community in one place to network\, share ideas and further local businesses.Agenda: \nCommunity Spotlight: Oregon Outdoor Alliance (OOA)\nTyson Perkins\, Operations Manager\, OOA \nCompany Pitch: Broke Supply Co.\nAnne Price\, Founder\, Broke Supply Co.\nRyan Price\, Co-founder and Chief Product Officer\, Broke Supply Co. \nCompany Update: SnoPlanks Academy\nJames Nicol\, Founder\, SnoPlanks\nTodd Laurence\, Business and Entrepreneurship Adjunct Faculty\, OSU-Cascades \nKeynote: Navigating Changing Tides in the Outdoor Industry\nJohn Evons\, Former President\, KEEN\nRuss Hopcus\, Former President\, PrAna\nEllen Sheedy\, Head of Legal – Americas\, On\nPhyllis Grove\, Board Member\, Outdoor Industry Association \nWe look forward to seeing you at 4:30 PM on January 25th\, 2024 at Worthy Brewing Company\, 495 NE Bellevue Dr\, Bend\, OR 97701. \nQuestions? Contact Megan Kantrim at EDCO: megan@edcoinfo.com or 541-388-3236 x3.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/edco-january-central-oregon-pubtalk/
LOCATION:Worthy Brewing\, 495 Northeast Bellevue Drive\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoors & Adventure,Sustainability
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