As the realities of climate change become increasingly evident across the High Desert, the City Club of Central Oregon invites the community to a solutions-focused forum, “The High Desert Goes Low Impact,” on Wednesday, October 16, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. at the Central Oregon Community College in Bend. The forum will focus on practical, scalable strategies that are already making a difference across Central Oregon and offer a roadmap to a more sustainable, climate-resilient future. Forum Highlights:Real-world examples of sustainable development and low-impact infrastructure and programmingRegional strategies for climate adaptation“This forum isn’t about doom and gloom—it’s about action,” said Amber Thacher, City Club Executive Director. https://members.cityclubco.org/ap/Events/Register/52FzORlibCWCqIf cost is a barrier to attend, complimentary registration is available using code CivicCO when registering. This is made possible with the support of grants from St. Charles Health System and The Pacific Power Foundation.