In December 2020, Paul Poncy, observatory staff astronomer, traveled to Chile to help conduct an experiment during the solar eclipse. In partnership with scientists from Portland Community College and the Oregon NASA Space Grant Consortium, the group set out to conduct a modern version of the Eddington experiment – an observational test of General Relativity…

Join Rep. Jason Kropf and Commissioner Phil Chang for a town hall discussion about our county and state. This will be a great opportunity for Bend residents and constituents to learn more about the legislative process, ask questions, and discuss the issues that impact our communities in Deschutes County and all of Oregon. The event…

In Canada and the United States, there are approximately 4.9 million Indigenous women. They are central in their cultures and societies as leaders and knowledge holders. Indigenous women’s leadership in fields including policy, law, medicine, food systems, research, land stewardship, nutritional health and food sovereignty are setting the course for current and future generations. On…

 The Papalaxsimisha Program in Warm Springs is putting on a virtual event in honor of International Women's Day, “Honoring our Matriarchs,” featuring Jillene Joseph, KJ Quaid, Corinne Sams, and Se-ah-dom Edmo.  Join zoom…

Join Central Oregon Womxn in Conservation for a virtual lunchtime chat with one of their own Central Oregon womxn leaders--Kate Fitzpatrick, the new executive director of the Deschutes River Conservancy…

Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer for a talk on our connections with the natural world. Drawing upon both scientific and indigenous knowledge, Dr. Kimmerer will…

Great Old Broads for Wilderness are  hosting a four-part webcast series this month on fire. While the first of the presentations on March 2nd  - Fire in the Forest: A…

Joan Maloof was so inspired by what she saw visiting old-growth forests that she founded a national organization to preserve them and help make them accessible for the next generation.…

Join the Bend Chamber and Senator Jeff Merkley for a legislative update. Senator Merkley will discuss the proposed COVID-19 relief package, a Federal stimulus update and other key legislative proposals…