huong tran from Embrace Bend and Matt Muchna from Envision Bend talk about HumanHub - a collaboration of the two organizations. They also provide details about the Community Belonging Conversation event on September 26th. More information at www.facebook.com/embracebendpage and www.envisionbend.org.
Welcoming Week with Priscilla Calleros from The Environmental Center
Priscilla Calleros - Outreach and Events Manager at The Environmental Center - talks about the organization's events for Bend's Welcoming Week and Latino Conservation Week, and also discusses the building of inclusivity in the environmental movement. She also provides some updates on the September 28th Green Building Tour. More information at www.envirocenter.org.
Mark Ransom on the 2024 Bend Roots Revival
David Miller and Mark Ransom talk about the history of Bend Roots Revival and what's in store for this year, September 13-15. Bend Roots Revival is a free, three-day music festival, celebration of Central Oregon’s local music scene, and a fundraiser for music education.
More info about Bend Roots Revival and the festival schedule can be found at bendroots.net.
Stacy Koff from 4 Peaks Music Festival
Stacy Koff, owner and promoter of 4 Peaks Music Festival, talks about creating a space for kids at a festival and the many different genres that make up the 4 Peaks sound. 4 Peaks is June 20-23 at Stevenson Ranch in Bend, OR. More info and tickets at 4peaksmusic.com.
Food Hero and More with Katie Ahern on the OSU Extension Connection
Katie Ahern from the OSU Extension Service talks about Food Hero and other family and community health programs for Deschutes and Crook Counties.
Gardening with Amy Jo Dettweiler on the OSU Extension Connection
Amy Jo Dettweiler is an OSU Professor and the Extension Horticulturist for the OSU Extension Service serving Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson Counties. She talks about the unique challenges of gardening in Central Oregon
Earth Day 2024 with The Environmental Center
Priscilla Calleros from The Environmental Center and poster artist Sage Flannery share plans for the Earth Day celebration on Saturday April 20, 2024.
Fire Prevention and Fire-wise Landscaping with Ariel Cowan on The OSU Extension Connection
Ariel Cowan, Regional Fire Specialist for the Central Region for the OSU Extension Service, discusses fire prevention, fire-wise gardening, and the Extension Services’ homeowner workshops.
Central Oregon Forage with Gordon Jones on the OSU Extension Connection
Gordon Jones, Extension Agronomist for the OSU Extension Service, explains the role of agronomy - the agriculture science of growing crops - in Central Oregon and talks about the Central Oregon Forage Seminar.
Earthquake Preparedness with Glenda Hyde on the OSU Extension Connection
Glenda Hyde, Associate Professor at OSU and family and health agent for the OSU Deschutes County Extension Service, talks about earthquake preparedness and getting yourself and your family organized, aware, and ready for an emergency.
What's New with Mountain View Community Development Now That Safe Parking is Off the Ground
Now that Mount View Community Development's Safe Parking program is off to a successful start, what's next? Listen in to learn from Executive Director Rick Rusell how MVCD is tackling affordable low-income housing.
Community Innovation Fund Recipient Worthy Environmental
Kavi Chokshi, Rethink Waste Project Coordinator at The Environmental Center, shares an exciting update on one of the recipients of the Community Innovation Fund, Worthy Environmental. Listen in to learn how your organization can apply and the exciting things Worthy Environmental is doing for the community with their grant.
Legislative Session Update with State Representative Emerson Levy
Oregon State Representative Emerson Levy (District 53) joins Steve and Paula for another Legislative Session Update. Levy serves on the Housing and Homelessness Committee and the Joint Ways and Means Subcommittee for Natural Resources and is the Vice Chair of Climate, Energy and the Environment. You’ll need your running shoes for this action-packed, detail-filled 20-minute conversation about what’s actually being accomplished in your Oregon State Legislature.
Runner Katie Wolfe Coachs New Moms to Reach Their Potential
When a young mother turns to distance running to get fit, she finds she's a winner at running marathons. Katie now coaches other new moms to run for fun and fitness. Katie has a big story to tell that will inspire anyone ready for positive change.
Bitcoin 102 with Dennis Alimena
It may sound like it's over for all cryptocurrency, but not so. Tune in for a surprisingly positive update from Dennis Alimena, a Bitcoin specialist.
Wildfire Spread Prevention with Ariel Cowan on the Extension Connection
Before wildfire season gets underway, learn how to make your home and property much safer while reducing the potential for the spread of wildfire with OSU Extension Professor Ariel Cowan, Fire Specialist and Educator.
Representative Emerson Levy Legislative Session Update
Emerson Levy, Oregon State Legislator, gives a detailed and interesting update of where they are with many important topics to date. Put on your track shoes to keep up with Steve and Emerson as they cover several topics in detail.
Amy Jo Detweiler for The Extension Connection
Master Gardener Amy Jo Detweiler teaches everything you want to know about pruning your trees for beautiful, healthy trees in Central Oregon.
Raising Chickens with Scott Dugan on the Extension Connection
Learn more about what's going on with the Avian Virus and how to raise your own backyard flock of laying hens more safely so you can enjoy delicious, homegrown eggs with OSU Extension Professor Scott Dugan.
What It Takes to Serve on a Central OR School Board
Redmond School Board member Liz Goodrich talks about the often undervalued, yet very important, job of serving on your school board, what it takes to do a effective job, and the heart it takes to serve your community’s children a families as a board member.