Events in Oregon and Bend
We are excited to announce Mountainfilm on Tour - Bend, an annual fundraiser for The Environmental Center. For the 21st year, this highly anticipated program showcases incredible documentary films, thoughtfully curated for our Central Oregon audience. This film event features stories of adventure, climate change, culture, and resilience from around the world.
Join us at the historic Tower Theatre in downtown Bend for our annual fundraiser – Mountainfilm on Tour! Featuring unique films each night and a wide variety of raffle prizes, you are sure to leave with a renewed appreciation for the outdoors and incredible filmmaking.
We are excited to announce Mountainfilm on Tour - Bend, an annual fundraiser for The Environmental Center. For the 21st year, this highly anticipated program showcases incredible documentary films, thoughtfully curated for our Central Oregon audience. This film event features stories of adventure, climate change, culture, and resilience from around the world.
Beyond Toxics' Fumes in Focus initiative addresses the growing concern of gas stove pollution and its impact on indoor air quality and family health. As environmental and public health risks intensify, the Fumes in Focus project focuses on the pervasive issue of indoor gas stoves and how much they pollute our homes. Their study, "Fumes …
In partnership with Outback Film, The Onward Project, and COCC, we’re honored to present a debut showing of Dream Boldly: The Grand AdvenChair. This inspiring film features the story of Bend adventurer, entrepreneur, and disability advocate Geoff Babb.
An Annual Celebration of Earth And Community. Save the Date! The 2024 Earth Day Fair and Parade will take place on Saturday, April 20th. This family-friendly event typically features a …
In partnership, Central Oregon Community College, The Environmental Center, Central Oregon BIPOC, and High Desert Food and Farm Alliance are proudly presenting a screening of the documentary Gaining Ground: The Fight for Black Land followed by a panel discussion on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 6 pm in Central Oregon Community College’s Hitchcock Auditorium. …
Have a cold one, on us– join us at Kobold Brewing for Green Drinks! Over appetizers and beverages, you'll have the opportunity to network with fellow sustainability enthusiasts and hear about Kobold's commitment to sustainability in their business. Curious about The Environmental Center? Staff will be there to answer your questions about our mission to …
Find out if you qualify for discounts that may cover the full cost of energy efficiency home upgrades! Homeowners and renters are welcome. This new program could help you access free or low cost energy upgrades. Home upgrades like insulation, efficient heating systems, hybrid water heaters, and new windows, can increase the comfort of your …
This Summer, High Desert Makers is partnering with The Environmental Center, and Open Space Event Studios to bring July Green Drinks done Maker style! This 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 …
Join us for Repair Café with host SCP Redmond Hotel! Got a broken something? Bring it to one of our Repair Cafés! The Environmental Center’s Rethink Waste Project coordinates with an amazing group of volunteer fixers to host Repair Cafés every few months. These free events connect people with broken stuff to people who like to …
Join us in celebrating Welcoming Week 2024! This will be a family-friendly event at the Environmental Center’s Learning Garden, focusing on the journey of the Monarch Butterfly! There will be a film about monarchs, kids activities, food, and resources to take home. No RSVP required!
Join us on a special day dedicated to the astonishing migratory journey of monarch butterflies with indigenous performance, workshops, butterfly observation and storytelling. Transportation, food and educational resources provided. More info to come! Únete a nosotros en un dÃa especial dedicado a las mariposas monarca y su asombrosa travesÃa migratoria. Durante este evento, exploramos la …
 The Deschutes Trails Coalition is thrilled to be co-hosting the September Green Drinks with the Environmental Center on September 26th from 5:30-7:30pm at The Embark Coworking Community. For the event, they will be showing two thought-provoking films which are closely tied to their pillars of social, environmental, physical, and economic sustainability. Please join us as …
The Green Building Tour is a showcase for real-world solutions that address the climate impact of buildings in Central Oregon. From architects and contractors to DIYers, the tour’s sites illuminate how high performance structures can be healthy, cost effective, and impactful options for all. Green buildings’ benefits are often invisible to both consumers in addition to building …
