(Photo | Courtesy of The Environmental Center)
Join us for a screening of An Imperfect Advocate, a story about Graham Zimmerman’s path from being a singularly focused alpinist into the realm of climate advocacy. (View the trailer.)
Tune in on Thursday, February 4 at 6:30pm. After a brief introduction, we’ll be screening the 20-minute documentary followed by a panel discussion with Graham. Please RSVP in advance to receive the event link.
RSVP for Green Drinks here: eventbrite.com.
Mountainfilm On Tour Bend: A fundraiser for The Environmental Center
Check out an incredible selection of curated documentary films from the comfort of home! We’re offering two great programs for you to enjoy, featuring stories about environmental, cultural and social justice issues that matter. Check out the films and more information about the new experience here.
Tickets are on sale now.
February 26-March 1, 2021: Purchase tickets here.
March 5-March 8, 2021: Purchase tickets here.
Program windows begin and end at 12pm.
Online raffle coming soon. Stay tuned. Thank you to The Gear Fix, Presenting Sponsor, for this event.
Forest Explorers: Winter Ecology
There’s still space for students to join our winter ecology program, a Wednesday outdoor program for third- through fifth-grade students. We will explore different habitats, identify animal tracks, have fun with science — and of course, play in the snow. We will have your child(ren) in a stable learning pod of ten and will be following all COVID-19 guidelines. Programs take place at Skyliner Lodge every Wednesday through February 24.
Sign up here: envirocenter.org/forest-explorers-winter-ecology.
Loving our Lunch Bites
Our garden team has been hard at work supporting food literacy and connections to nature by creating daily enrichment flyers for Bend-La Pine School’s Grab & Go meals. Redmond families will now find these flyers once a week in their lunches, too.
Daily topics and activities vary, and include:
- kids cooking with Oregon-grown produce
- bilingual read-aloud books
- sustainable actions kids can take at home
- learning about and exploring nature
Other seasonal activities, videos and coloring sheets will also be offered. Families: If you’ve picked up lunches, we’d love your feedback on our Lunch Bites. Email Denise to answer a few questions, and she’ll send you a packet of local seeds for your time.
Let the Council Know Your Thoughts Today
Every two years, right after new Bend City Councilors are sworn in, the City Council sets new goals to guide the Council’s and staff’s work, and the City’s two-year budget, over the next biennium.
The new Council’s goal-setting meetings are this week (the second of two meetings is tonight, January 21). Now is the time to express what you value and where you would like to see our local government invest its time, resources and attention. LEARN MORE.
ACTIVIST CORNER
Statewide Right to Repair Legislation Town Hall — January 21, 5:30pm
Learn what Oregon lawmakers are doing to reduce e-waste, cut climate pollution and close the digital divide by passing Right to Repair legislation and making it easier for Oregonians to fix their own stuff.
Equitable, Safe & Green Transportation Discussion — January 26, 3pm
350 Deschutes will be sending public comments to the Oregon Department of Transportation. Join the discussion to share your input.
APPLY TODAY
- Central Oregon LandWatch is hiring a Membership & Engagement Manager.
- Bend Bikes is looking for people to join the Board of Directors.
OUR PICKS
Central Oregon Community College has announced virtual programs for the 13th annual Season of Nonviolence, including presentations from Jelani Cobb and Dr. Larry Sherman, and community conversations on Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson. For Black History Month, COCC will also welcome MOsley WOtta, Arielle Estoria and Dr. Doug Luffborough to share stories of black triumph. View the full schedule of events here.
Growing Oregon Gardeners: Level Up Series — Second Tuesday of the month at 3pm. (Free virtual classes)
Take your gardening knowledge to the next level. This monthly series is led by OSU horticulture experts from across the state.
