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SUMMARY:Stream Sampling on Whychus Creek
DESCRIPTION:Sampling aquatic insects\, including mayflies and stoneflies\, provides important insights into the health of Whychus Creek. Volunteers meet at Creekside Park in Sisters for a sampling training\, then\, in teams of two to four\, use nets to collect aquatic insect samples from the stream at sites along Whychus. This event is a great opportunity to learn about habitat restoration on Whychus Creek for salmon and steelhead\, spend a day along less-visited reaches of the creek\, and contribute to knowledge about how restoration actions are changing stream conditions. \nUDWC will host our 14th annual Stream Sampling on Whychus Creek event on August 15th and 16th\, 2024! This will be our 14th consecutive year collecting aquatic insect (macroinvertebrate) samples to learn about how physical habitat conditions for native trout and salmon and other aquatic organisms are changing alongside stream flow and stream habitat restoration work by UDWC and our partners. \n2024 sample collection will focus on the following reaches of Whychus Creek: \n\nRecently restored reaches at Deschutes Land Trust’s Rimrock Ranch Preserve\, and at Creekside Park in Sisters;\nOlder restoration sites including Whychus Canyon Preserve Phase 1\, Camp Polk Meadow Preserve upstream reaches\, and Whychus Floodplain on National Forest lands upstream of Sisters);\nSamples from unrestored\, “control” reaches at Whychus Canyon Preserve; and\nSamples from Alder Springs and upstream of USFS Road 6360\, both affected by stream flow restoration but where no habitat restoration has occurred.\n\nWe will collect 18 samples over two days with restoration partners and community volunteers\, working in teams of 2-4. You can register for one day or both at the links below: \nThursday\, August 15th REGISTER \nFriday\, August 16th REGISTER
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/stream-sampling-on-whychus-creek-4/2024-08-15/
LOCATION:Creekside City Park\, Sisters\, OR\, 97759\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Lands,Science,Volunteer,Water,Youth Education
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SUMMARY:Shiny Happy People—The Paradoxes of Living in Central Oregon
DESCRIPTION:In our high desert community of Central Oregon\, the allure of natural beauty and a desirable lifestyle often comes with hidden challenges. Residents are frequently faced with the high cost of living\, employment hurdles\, and soaring housing prices\, making it difficult to find the happiness and well-being they sought in arriving here. This City Club Forum will address these unique paradoxes\, fostering explorations on self-care and community well-being amidst these realities. We will spark conversations about what constitutes personal happiness in our growing mountain town\, including its impact on employment\, aspirations and growth. \nObjectives \n\nExplore Paradoxes of Happiness: Understand the contrast between the idyllic perception and practical challenges of living here.\nPromote Well-Being: Share strategies to enhance personal well-being and community thriving.\nFacilitate Dialogue: Encourage open discussions about self-care and communal support\, why both matter\, and personal next steps.\n\nForum Benefits \n\nGain Insights: Learn about the realities of living in a place “everyone wants to move to for the lifestyle.”\nReinforce Self-Care: Discover practical self-care strategies to enhance well-being.\nBuild Community: Connect with others to create a supportive community network.\nEngage in Conversations: Participate in discussions about personal experiences and strategies for well-being.\nAccess Resources: Get information on local resources for housing\, employment\, and health.\nFoster Support: Share stories and navigate the paradoxes of happiness together.\n\nJoin us for an enlightening discussion on balancing the charm and challenges of life in Central Oregon\, and discover how to thrive amidst the paradoxes. \nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/shiny-happy-people-the-paradoxes-of-living-in-central-oregon/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Fellowship\, 61980 Skyline Ranch Road\, Bend\, OR\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Lands,Social Justice,Sustainability
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SUMMARY:CityFest 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler and the City of Bend for CityFest community gathering on Thursday\, August 15 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 9th Street Village\, 911 SE Armour Road. \nCityFest creates an opportunity for City departments\, staff\, and Bend City Councilors to meet the community in a dynamic\, family-friendly space! Bevel Craft Brewing\, the awesome food trucks hosted on their property (Tacos el Nava\, IndoDaddy\, Nosh Street Food\, Little Red Kitchen)\, and local ice cream extraordinaire Bonta will be onsite as our food (yes\, ice cream is food!) and beverage partners. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. We’ll also have music by the talented DJ Jah Yogi! \nThe event will feature a short message from Mayor Kebler regarding the “State of the City” (touching on goals and priorities for Bend’s future)\, live music from DJ Jah Yogi\, family-friendly activities\, police\, fire\, and streets vehicles\, plus information and staff from various City departments regarding their programs and services. \nBring the whole family and meet the folks who work for your City of Bend! \n\nÚnase a la alcaldesa de Bend\, Melanie Kebler\, y la Ciudad de Bend para la fiesta comunitaria CityFest el jueves 15 de agosto\, de 4 p.m. a 7 p.m. en 9th Street Village\, 911 SE Armour Road. \nCityFest es una oportunidad para que los departamentos de la ciudad\, el personal y los concejales de Bend se reúnan con la comunidad en un espacio dinámico y familiar. Bevel Craft Brewing\, los increíbles camiones de comida ubicados en su local (Tacos el Nava\, IndoDaddy\, Nosh Street Food\, Little Red Kitchen)\, y el extraordinario helado local Bonta serán nuestros socios de comida (¡sí\, el helado es comida!) y bebida. Habrá comida y bebida a la venta. ¡También tendremos música en vivo por el talentoso DJ Jah Yogi! \nEl evento contará con un breve mensaje de la alcaldesa Kebler sobre el “Estado de la Ciudad” (compartiendo las metas y prioridades para el futuro de Bend)\, música en vivo\, actividades para toda la familia\, la policía\, y los vehículos de bomberos y calles\, además de información y personal de diversos departamentos de la ciudad con información sobre sus programas y servicios. \n¡Traiga toda la familia y conozca a la gente que trabaja para su Ciudad de Bend! \n 
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/cityfest-2024/
LOCATION:9th Street Village\, 911 SE Armour Road\, Bend\, OR\, 97702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food,Music
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SUMMARY:Stream Sampling on Whychus Creek
DESCRIPTION:Sampling aquatic insects\, including mayflies and stoneflies\, provides important insights into the health of Whychus Creek. Volunteers meet at Creekside Park in Sisters for a sampling training\, then\, in teams of two to four\, use nets to collect aquatic insect samples from the stream at sites along Whychus. This event is a great opportunity to learn about habitat restoration on Whychus Creek for salmon and steelhead\, spend a day along less-visited reaches of the creek\, and contribute to knowledge about how restoration actions are changing stream conditions. \nUDWC will host our 14th annual Stream Sampling on Whychus Creek event on August 15th and 16th\, 2024! This will be our 14th consecutive year collecting aquatic insect (macroinvertebrate) samples to learn about how physical habitat conditions for native trout and salmon and other aquatic organisms are changing alongside stream flow and stream habitat restoration work by UDWC and our partners. \n2024 sample collection will focus on the following reaches of Whychus Creek: \n\nRecently restored reaches at Deschutes Land Trust’s Rimrock Ranch Preserve\, and at Creekside Park in Sisters;\nOlder restoration sites including Whychus Canyon Preserve Phase 1\, Camp Polk Meadow Preserve upstream reaches\, and Whychus Floodplain on National Forest lands upstream of Sisters);\nSamples from unrestored\, “control” reaches at Whychus Canyon Preserve; and\nSamples from Alder Springs and upstream of USFS Road 6360\, both affected by stream flow restoration but where no habitat restoration has occurred.\n\nWe will collect 18 samples over two days with restoration partners and community volunteers\, working in teams of 2-4. You can register for one day or both at the links below: \nThursday\, August 15th REGISTER \nFriday\, August 16th REGISTER
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/stream-sampling-on-whychus-creek-4/2024-08-16/
LOCATION:Creekside City Park\, Sisters\, OR\, 97759\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Lands,Science,Volunteer,Water,Youth Education
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