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SUMMARY:Interfaith Earth Summit: Climate Safety and Health
DESCRIPTION:Join EMO’s 12th annual Oregon Interfaith Earth Summit on March 16\, 2025!\n“The Earth Summit is a valuable opportunity to revitalize our community connections and raise up local leadership as together we take faithful action in response to climate change.” -The Rev. Richenda Fairhurst\, Chair\, EMO Creation Justice Committee \nThe Earth Summit will take place in communities all over Oregon. Explore how climate change affects your safety and health—and what you can do about it. Connect with your community and key organizations. Learn how to protect yourself and your neighbors. Sign up to take the next step with others. \nThis gathering is both in-person and on Zoom\, held simultaneously with 15 other locations across the state. The first part of the event will be a plenary session on Zoom\, with participants watching together from their locations across Oregon. Practical workshops will follow on Zoom and in-person.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/interfaith-earth-summit-climate-safety-and-health/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist  Fellowship of Central Oregon\, 61980 Skyline Ranch Rd.\, Bend\, Oregon\, Bend\, OR\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate
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SUMMARY:Vamonos Outside at Deschutes
DESCRIPTION:Friends and Family of Vamonos Outside!\n\nIf you have a weekly or monthly family out-to-dinner routine\, a happy hour networking meetup\, or any other reason to eat out or enjoy a beverage\, may we suggest you do so on Tuesdays in March at Deschutes Brewery’s Community Pints Night.\n\nBy choosing Deschutes on Tuesdays in March\, you will help benefit Vamonos Outside. We are actively working to close funding gaps for our summer programs. Thanks for supporting the businesses that support VO!
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/vamonos-outside-at-deschutes/2025-03-18/
LOCATION:Deschutes Brewery\, 901 SW Simpson Ave.\, Bend\, OR\, 97702\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250318T150000
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SUMMARY:Community Innovation Fund - March Info Session
DESCRIPTION:The Environmental Center’s Rethink Waste Project is accepting applications for the first round of the 2025 Community Innovation Fund (CIF)! CIF provides up to $5\,000 for any projects that reduce waste in Deschutes County. If you’re interested in learning more about the application process and what kind of projects can qualify\, come join us for this Info Session to learn more and have your questions answered. \nPlease note: This is an optional Info Session\, and is not required to apply for the CIF. We recommend browsing past projects on the CIF Projects Showcase to see the wide array of projects we’ve funded. \nPlease RSVP for this event!
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/cif-march-info-session/
LOCATION:The Environmental Center\, 16 NW Kansas Avenue\, Bend\, OR\, 97703
CATEGORIES:Community Innovation Fund,Rethink Waste
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250318T160000
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SUMMARY:Happy Hour in the Garden - Bend
DESCRIPTION:Come join us in the Kansas Avenue Learning Garden in Downtown Bend for Happy Hour in the Garden! This is an ongoing volunteer drop in event\, where you provide the help and we provide beverages. No experience necessary\, family friendly event. All tools and tasks will be provided\, but feel free to bring your own gloves if you like. No need to RSVP\, come for an hour or both. Dates are currently scheduled for the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays\, 4-6pm\, March through May. Stay tuned for future Happy Hour opportunities!
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/happy-hour-in-the-garden-bend/2025-03-18/
LOCATION:The Environmental Center\, 16 NW Kansas Avenue\, Bend\, OR\, 97703
CATEGORIES:Food|Garden|Youth Education,Food|Volunteer,Garden,Garden|Volunteer|Youth Education,Sustainability
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ORGANIZER;CN="Denise Rowcroft%2C The Environmental Center":MAILTO:denise@envirocenter.org
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SUMMARY:Beneath the Surface: Desert Mussels
DESCRIPTION:Join Oregon Natural Desert Association for the final event of the High Desert Speaker Series as they dive beneath the surface of high desert streams and into the hidden world of mussels. Alexa Martinez\, Wildlife Biologist at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge\, will shed light on the fascinating lives of native mollusks thriving in the waterways of eastern Oregon. Alexa will share the unique habitat of each mussel species and discuss how snowmelt feeds the watersheds that sustain these creatures. Come learn how these often-overlooked species play a critical role in maintaining the health of the desert ecosystems.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/beneath-the-surface-desert-mussels/
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CATEGORIES:Climate,Online event,Science
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oregon Natural Desert Association":MAILTO:corie@onda.org
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Growth & Land Management in Bend: Balancing Development and Retaining Bend's Uniqueness
DESCRIPTION:Join City Club for an engaging discussion on growth and land management in Bend. As the city continues to experience rapid expansion\, this event will explore strategies for balancing sustainable development with environmental conservation and community needs. Hear from local experts\, policymakers\, and urban planners about innovative approaches to land use\, protecting natural resources\, and fostering a resilient future for Bend\, while preserving what helps make Bend unique. \nWhether you’re a resident\, business owner\, or community advocate\, this event is an opportunity to learn and collaborate on shaping Bend’s growth responsibly.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/sustainable-growth-land-management-in-bend-balancing-development-and-retaining-bends-uniqueness/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Fellowship\, 61980 Skyline Ranch Road\, Bend\, OR\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sustainability
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ORGANIZER;CN="City Club of Central Oregon":MAILTO:info@cityclubco.com
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SUMMARY:Spring Open House: Nature-Based Water Reuse Innovations & New Brand Reveal!
DESCRIPTION:LeapFrog Design Workshop is excited to welcome spring with you at their upcoming Open House! As leaders in sustainable water management\, come see their latest product innovations and fresh new brand. \nWhat to expect: \n\nDrinks and snacks.\nConversation with community members and colleagues from home building\, architecture\, engineering and landscape design.\nExplore our cutting-edge nature-based water reuse technology advances.\n\n\nBe the first to see our new company rebrand.\n\n 
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/spring-open-house-nature-based-water-reuse-innovations-new-brand-reveal/
LOCATION:LeapFrog Design Workshop\, 2447 NE 4th St\, Ste 120\, Bend\, OR\, 97703\, United States
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