Week of Events
Farming While Black: Reclaiming Land and Agricultural Heritage – Film Screening and Discussion
Farming While Black: Reclaiming Land and Agricultural Heritage – Film Screening and Discussion
In this 75 min. feature-length documentary, Leah Penniman, co-founder of Soul Fire Farm, reflects on the plight of Black farmers in the United States. From the height of Black-owned farms at 14% in 1910 to less than 2% today. Leah and her Soul Fire family help propel a rising generation finding strength in the deep…
Food Waste Prevention and Composting Workshop
Food Waste Prevention and Composting Workshop
This free workshop by the Rethink Waste Project during Food Waste Prevention Week will dig into why food waste matters, how to prevent food waste in the first place, strategies for composting, and a chance to answer community questions.
Tri-County Bicycle and Pedestrian Summit
Tri-County Bicycle and Pedestrian Summit
Welcome to the Tri-County Bicycle and Pedestrian Summit! Join for a day of discussions, workshops, and networking focused on improving biking and walking in our communities. This in-person event will be held at the Bend Park and Recreation District – a beautiful location to engage with like-minded individuals passionate about sustainable transportation. Whether you're a seasoned cyclist…
Catch Magazine’s Best of Both Worlds Tour
Catch Magazine’s Best of Both Worlds Tour
Join us for an evening of fly fishing films, photography, and storytelling at the Catch Magazine Best of Both Worlds Tour, supporting the Deschutes River Conservancy. The event features Todd Moen’s fly fishing films from Catch Magazine, photography and storytelling from Brian O’Keefe, and an introduction by Kate Fitzpatrick, Executive Director of the Deschutes River Conservancy. Whether you’re passionate about…
Seed Swap
Seed Swap
Do you gather seeds each season and want share some of your bounty? Do you have extra seeds that you don't need or that you decided weren't quite right for you? Join us for a free seed swap in partnership with the Central Oregon Gardeners group. Please be sure to bring your own seeds to…