Shiny Happy People—The Paradoxes of Living in Central Oregon

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 61980 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend, OR, United States

In our high desert community of Central Oregon, the allure of natural beauty and a desirable lifestyle often comes with hidden challenges. Residents are frequently faced with the high cost of living, employment hurdles, and soaring housing prices, making it difficult to find the happiness and well-being they sought in arriving here. This City Club…

Stream Sampling on Whychus Creek

Creekside City Park Sisters, OR, United States

Sampling aquatic insects, including mayflies and stoneflies, provides important insights into the health of Whychus Creek. Volunteers meet at Creekside Park in Sisters for a sampling training, then, in teams of two to four, use nets to collect aquatic insect samples from the stream at sites along Whychus. This event is a great opportunity to…

Event Series Weeding at Franklin’s Corner

Weeding at Franklin’s Corner

Franklin's Corner Pollinator Garden Bend, OR, United States

No registration. Just show up. NE 9th and NE Franklin, Bend Parking on NE Larch. Drive east on NE Franklin to NE 10th Street, turn right and proceed one block to NE Larch, turn right. Bring weeding tools, shovel, bucket, gloves, hat, sunscreen, water. Friends and family are welcome. This is an outdoor event. We’ll…

Film Screening: Crown Jewels The Mission To Save America’s Oldest Trees

Embark 2843 NW Lolo Dr., Bend, OR, United States

Join Central Oregon LandWatch and Oregon Wild for a special screening of the documentary “Crown Jewels” to learn more about the value of mature and old-growth forests, and the fight to protect them. The event will feature a panel discussion with Q&A and an opportunity to write a letter to the US Forest Service calling…

Free
Event Series Weeding at Franklin’s Corner

Weeding at Franklin’s Corner

Franklin's Corner Pollinator Garden Bend, OR, United States

No registration. Just show up. NE 9th and NE Franklin, Bend Parking on NE Larch. Drive east on NE Franklin to NE 10th Street, turn right and proceed one block to NE Larch, turn right. Bring weeding tools, shovel, bucket, gloves, hat, sunscreen, water. Friends and family are welcome. This is an outdoor event. We’ll…

AdvenTours: Deschutes River Trail and Benham Falls

Benham Falls

Adventure: Wanderlust Tours is excited to bring more access to the outdoors by partnering with AdvenChair to help those with mobility challenges get into the outdoors and explore beautiful areas that initially may not seem accessible. With the AdvenChair off-road wheelchair and the incredible team of volunteers at AdvenChair, we will enjoy the reward of…

Bend Celebration: 50 years of keeping Oregon wild

Worthy Brewing 495 Northeast Bellevue Drive, Bend, OR, United States

This year, Oregon Wild celebrates 50 years of protecting wildlands, wildlife, and waters and we are planning events all over the state to invite our members, supporters, partners, and lovers of the wild in all corners of the state to join us for gatherings of celebration and community. Join us in Worthy Brewing’s Hop Mahal…

Día de Las Monarcas, Celebrating the Magic of Migration

Pioneer Park Northwest Wall Street, Bend, OR, United States

Join us on a special day dedicated to the astonishing migratory journey of monarch butterflies with Indigenous performances, a Mayan writing workshop, a butterfly reflection walk, and storytelling. Transportation is available upon request. Food and educational resources are provided.  No registration is required. For transportation needs you can email priscilla@envirocenter.org or call/text at (541) 508-5410 Únete a nosotros en…

Free

Event Series Livable Future Forum

Livable Future Forum

Open Space Event Studios 220 NE Lafayette Ave, Bend, OR, United States

How do we meet our community's needs without compromising the environment and all that makes Central Oregon so incredible? Through our Livable Future Forum, we'll explore that question and more as LandWatch program directors chat with knowledgeable local leaders about land use and livability topics. From the fascinating life and times of mule deer to the reality of…

$10 – $25

Wild & Scenic Film Festival

Tower Theatre 835 NW Wall St., Bend, OR, United States

Oregon Natural Desert Association presents the Wild & Scenic Film Festival on Friday, October 4, 2024 — an unforgettable evening of captivating short films that address pressing environmental issues, highlight incredible work being done by activists around the world, and celebrate the beauty of our planet. Our carefully curated lineup will take you on a breathtaking…