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SUMMARY:Livable Future Forum
DESCRIPTION:How do we meet our community’s needs without compromising the environment and all that makes Central Oregon so incredible?\nThrough our Livable Future Forum\, we’ll explore that question and more as LandWatch program directors chat with knowledgeable local leaders about land use and livability topics. From the fascinating life and times of mule deer to the reality of farming in the high desert to the creative work of developing Complete Communities\, you’ll gain new insight into the many ways land use decision making is foundational to life in our region — and learn how you can participate in shaping a more sustainable and equitable future for Central Oregon.\nEvents will be on Oct. 3\, Oct 23\, and Nov. 13. All events will start at 7 pm and take place at Open Space Event Studios in the Bend Central District.  \nEach event in this three-part series will feature a LandWatch program director in conversation with fellow local experts covering a range of topics on land use and regional livability. \nREGISTER FOR ALL THREE EVENTS \nOn October 3\, we’ll start out by looking closely at the lives of mule deer\, with the High Desert Museum’s Curator of Wildlife Jon Nelson. You see deer often\, but how much do you know about this shy\, fascinating species? Find out. \nGET TICKETS FOR OCT 3 ONLY \nOn October 23\, we’ll talk about farming in the high desert with local farmers and ambitious entrepreneurs Megan Kellner-Rode and Cate Havstad. \nGET TICKETS FOR OCT 23 ONLY \nAnd\, on November 13\, following hot on the heels of the national election\, we will host a lively session all about how we can act locally to create Complete Communities to ensure a more equitable\, climate-resilient future. \nGET TICKETS FOR NOV 13 ONLY
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/livable-future-forum/2024-10-03/
LOCATION:Open Space Event Studios\, 220 NE Lafayette Ave\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Climate,Public Lands,Science,Sustainability,Water
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SUMMARY:July Green Drinks
DESCRIPTION:This Summer\, High Desert Makers is partnering with The Environmental Center\, and Open Space Event Studios to bring July Green Drinks done Maker style! \nThis particular Makers Green Drinks event is designed to give Makers of All Ages\, who are dedicated to responsible environmental stewardship\, a place to show and tell (and sell) what you make and why. There are creators of all ages out there who use materials that promote a circular economy\, upcycle waste-stream-diverted materials\, and re-imagine uses for existing materials. Some makers create music\, stories\, theater\, performances\, and other art that requires very few material things at all. \nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/july-green-drinks/
LOCATION:Open Space Event Studios\, 220 NE Lafayette Ave\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Green Drinks,Rethink Waste,Sustainability
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SUMMARY:DREAM BOLDLY: The Grand AdvenChair at Open Space
DESCRIPTION:Local Bend adventurer Geoff Babb\, a survivor of two strokes\, takes years to perfect an all-terrain human-powered wheelchair\, culminating in a rigorous 4-day expedition down and back out of the Grand Canyon\, with a ripple effect on others from its creation—access to nature previously out of reach. Sometimes one bold dream can change the world for many. \nCurrently in review by film festivals across the country and in Cannes\, France\, DREAM BOLDLY The Grand AdvenChair will leave you inspired by human resilience\, moved by first-hand accounts of an amazing adventure\, and believing in the power of dreams to make the world a better place. \nDOORS OPEN AT 5:00 PM\nRun time: 48 minutes\, followed by a Q&A with the AdvenChair visionary\, Geoff Babb\, other members of the Grand AdvenChair\, and Director Marcia Volk. \nOpen Space Event Studios will be hosting their bar. After the show and Q&A\, you can hang out with Geoff and the gang until 7:30 pm.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/dream-boldly-the-grand-advenchair-at-open-space/
LOCATION:Open Space Event Studios\, 220 NE Lafayette Ave\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film,Outdoors & Adventure,Public Lands,Social Justice
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SUMMARY:BEYOND THE BEYOND: PREPARING BEND FOR A WILD FUTURE
DESCRIPTION:How will our city and our lives be changed by population growth\, a warming world\, hotter summers and less water\, new technologies and other emerging trends? And how can we plan to maintain our region’s beauty and quality of life? \nBeing resilient and seeking out opportunities to innovate is what moved Oregon into the forefront of planning 50 years ago and it’s what we strive to be far into the future. Come learn how planning will need to change in future decades with case studies on transforming traditional suburbs\, developing new models for infrastructure planning\, and building resiliency in an era of climate-driven events — and what we can do to retain the best of Bend as it moves into a wild future. \nAdmission is FREE but due to space constraints\, pre-registration is required. Doors will open at 6:30pm and the program starts at 7pm. A no-host bar will be available. \n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER FOR FREE\n\n\n\n\n\nTHIS IS PART 3 OF A THREE-PART SERIES CELEBRATING OREGON’S LAND USE LAWS. YOU CAN VIEW PART 1 AND PART 2 HERE.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/beyond-the-beyond-preparing-bend-for-a-wild-future/
LOCATION:Open Space Event Studios\, 220 NE Lafayette Ave\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate,Energy,Public Lands,Transportation
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SUMMARY:Tomato Manifesto 2023 - Preserving Your Summer Bounty
DESCRIPTION:“Tomato Manifesto – Preserving Your Summer Bounty” – Locavore’s Food School at Open Space Studios\, Sunday\, August 27th 1:30-3pm \nCentral Oregon Locavore Non-Profit is proud to offer a learning and demonstration experience for storing\, preserving and enjoying tomatoes all season long! Registrants will be given tips\, tricks\, hands-on experiences and learn the many different methods of storing summer produce for year-round use that preserves nutritional integrity and follows food safety guidelines. \nThe Food School Program is a hands-on approach bringing local chefs\, farmers\, ranchers and herbalists together with the community as they teach their trades in a fun and approachable manner to those that want to learn all about food! \nEvent is $8 for members\, $10 for non-members\, with limited registration. Please visit our website for more information\, or those interested can sign up at the link below. \nSign up here!
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/tomato-manifesto-2023-preserving-your-summer-bounty/
LOCATION:Open Space Event Studios\, 220 NE Lafayette Ave\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food,Garden,Rethink Waste
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SUMMARY:ThinkBike Public Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn about Dutch urban and street design philosophy and how Bend can increase ridership through intentional planning? Join cycling and infrastructure expert\, Sjors Van Duren\, and colleagues\, as well as other ThinkBike Workshop participants for a public presentation. The presentation will recap the workshop activities and share some of the concept designs in which Dutch strategies were applied to Bend’s streets. \nNo registration required but seating is limited. Light refreshments will be provided.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/thinkbike-public-presentation/
LOCATION:Open Space Event Studios\, 220 NE Lafayette Ave\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Transportation
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SUMMARY:Raise the Deschutes Seminar - Many Voices\, One Plan: The Future of Water in the Upper Deschutes
DESCRIPTION:From the Cascades to Lake Billy Chinook\, the Deschutes River has been over-tapped for decades. Fish\, farmers\, and families all depend on water supplies that are impacted by drought and climate change. The Deschutes Basin Water Collaborative\, a consortium of more than 45 stakeholders\, is working to accelerate funding\, market-based solutions\, and implementation of water conservation projects in the basin to help meet demand. Come learn about this work and give the Collaborative your feedback on how you see Central Oregon meeting its water needs in the future. \nSpeakers: \nBobby Brunoe\nSecretary/Treasurer & CEO\nConfederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation\, \nSteve Johnson\nGeneral Manager\nArnold Irrigation District \nPhil Chang\nCounty Commissioner\nDeschutes County \nLisa Seales\nModerator\nPrograms Manager\, Deschutes River Conservancy \nProgram: \n6:00 – Doors open\, drinks available\n6:15 – 7:45 – Seminar + Q&A\n8:00 – Doors close\, bar closes \nBeverages are available for purchase before and after the event. You are welcome to bring your own dinner.  \nRegister here!
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/raise-the-deschutes-seminar-many-voices-one-plan-the-future-of-water-in-the-upper-deschutes/
LOCATION:Open Space Event Studios\, 220 NE Lafayette Ave\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,Climate,Online event,Water
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SUMMARY:TED Ed Educator Talk
DESCRIPTION:i4Education is proud to partner with Hayden Homes and TED Masterclass for Education to reimagine professional development for educators. This professional learning program will help schools and districts surface and celebrate their best ideas. Now\, more than ever\, we need your help to center and listen to educators in order to\nreimagine what education could be. \nLearn more and register here!
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/ted-ed-educator-talk-2/
LOCATION:Open Space Event Studios\, 220 NE Lafayette Ave\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
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