Deschutes Public Library
Know Stories – Tribal/Shared History: Reflection & Storytelling
East Bend Public Library 62080 Dean Swift Rd., BendLaurie Danzuka shares tribal history, impacts on public education, engaging with tribal students/families, and indigenous ways of living. She will also share current issues facing tribes and their members. All these topics center around treaties, ceded lands, tribal lifeways, cultural restoration, and language revitalization. Laurie has been an education advocate for preschool to post-secondary education…
Know Gardens: Stories in the Garden at The Environmental Center
The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, OREnjoy a story time and explore the wonders of gardening! Space is limited. Registration is required. This event is suggested for children ages Kindergarten and younger, and all children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Children and families are invited to explore the Kansas Avenue Learning Garden at The Environmental Center. The event will begin with a…
Know Gardens: Garden Fair at Sisters Firehouse Community Hall
Sisters Firehouse Community Hall 301 S Elm St, Sisters, United StatesDescription Learn about composting, pollinator habitat, growing vegetables, seed bombs and more. Learn from local experts how to help pollinators, compost, roll up seed bombs, grow vegetables in our climate, create paints from your garden, and more! Join Deschutes Public Library and the following community organizations for this free, fun event: - Artist Lee Kellogg Outdoors…
“Shark Heart” in Real Life – The Science of Studying Sharks
Downtown Bend Library 601 NW Wall St., Bend, OR, United StatesLearn about sharks and current research with Dr. Alexandra McInturf. Sharks play a critical role in maintaining vibrant ecosystems in Oregon and around the world. Yet, considered "dangerous" by popular media and threatened by human activity worldwide, these organisms have faced global population declines. Dr. Alexandra McInturf has been studying shark species worldwide for the…
“Shark Heart” in Real Life – The Science of Studying Sharks-Sisters Library
Deschutes Public Library - Sisters 110 N Cedar St, Sisters, OR, United StatesLearn about sharks and current research with Dr. Alexandra McInturf. Sharks play a critical role in maintaining vibrant ecosystems in Oregon and around the world. Yet, considered "dangerous" by popular media and threatened by human activity worldwide, these organisms have faced global population declines. Dr. Alexandra McInturf has been studying shark species worldwide for the…
Eggshell Garden Starts at The Environmental Center’s Happy Hour in the Garden
The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, ORMake cute garden starts in eggshells and explore a garden! Stop by the Environmental Center's Happy Hour in the Garden to plant some eggshell starts, and feel free to volunteer in the Environmental Center's learning garden afterwards (optional). This is a family friendly event - no experience or tools necessary. Beer and bubbly will be…
Know Migrations – Natural History of Lake Abert at Worthy Brewing
Worthy Brewing 495 Northeast Bellevue Drive, Bend, OR, United StatesHear about Oregon's culturally and ecologically extraordinary hypersaline lake. Ron Larson, PhD shares why Lake Abert is so extraordinary - both culturally and ecologically, and that it urgently needs our ongoing attention so that it remains an essential part of the Great Basin eco
Natural History of Oregon’s Lake Abert in the Great Basin
Sunriver Homeowners Aquatic & Recreation Center Overlook Road, Sunriver, OR, United StatesHear about Oregon's culturally and ecologically extraordinary hypersaline lake. Registration recommended. Register here. Ron Larson, PhD shares why Lake Abert is so extraordinary - both culturally and ecologically, and that it urgently needs our ongoing attention so that it remains an essential part of the Great Basin ecosystem.
Preservación de nuestra cultura y tradiciones con Hilda Leon
Becky Johnson Community Center 412 SW 8th St, Redmond, OR 97756, Redmond, OR, United StatesReflexionemos sobre la Importancia de la identidad cultural latina, el uso de la lengua nativa y la preservación de las tradiciones y costumbres. Esta conversación es para personas que han emigrado de países hispanohablantes, o descendientes de inmigrantes (hasta la 3ra generación) que están interesados en reconectarse con su cultura. Aquí compartiremos historias y vivencias…
Cómo Escuchar Música de Forma Activa
Brooks Room, Deschutes Public Library 507 NW Wall St., Bend, OR, United StatesGoza la música a través de una comprensión más profunda. En este taller, Armando Alcalde va a tocar la guitarra y explicar los detalles de lo que sucede en música. Vamos a usar jazz, bossa nova, y blues para mostrar los conceptos musicales, aunque las ideas aplican a todos losgéneros musicales. Los participantes aprenderán a…