Public Lands
Science Pub: Fungi in the Forest
OSU Cascades - Edward J. Ray Hall, Atrium 1500 SW Chandler Ave, Bend, OR, United StatesExplore the variety of fungi in Central Oregon and the surprisingly important role they play in forest health. You'll discover the vast fungal communication networks in forests at boot-level and beneath, how fungi are adapted to our fire-dependent environment, and how they can help forests recover from fire. You'll also learn about the largest fungus…
The West is Burning Film Screening – La Pine
La Pine Activity Center 16450 Victory Way, La Pine, OR, United StatesDiscover Your Forest, in partnership with the Deschutes National Forest and the Upper Deschutes River Communities, is hosting a public screening of The West is Burning followed by a panel discussion with specialists in land management, forest/fire ecology, fire management, and adaptive communities. The free community event will be held at the La Pine Activity Center, 16450…
Grit Clinics X COTA
Join us in Bend, OR for a full day of MTB skills with Grit Clinics & a trail work party with the Women of COTA COTA and Grit Clinics are here for the same reason– Education and Empowerment. We invite you to join us for a weekend of tires and shovels on the trails. Further your mountain…
Puffy Grass to Benefit COTA
LOGE Camp Bend 19221 SW Century Dr, Bend, OR, United StatesCome out to LOGE for their Puffy Grass event on October 7! The festivities kick off at 4pm and include live music, drinks, food trucks, a raffle, lawn games and more! Tickets are $20 and include 2 drink tickets and 1 raffle ticket. Click here to buy your tickets!
Deschutes Land Trust Planting Parties
Camp Polk Meadow Preserve Sisters, OR, United States +1 moreCamp Polk Meadow Preserve: October 10 & 11 Roll up your sleeves and help the Deschutes Land Trust plant native plants in a recent restoration area at Camp Polk Meadow Preserve. We have been working for several years to restore the native plant community in the Hindman Springs portion of the Preserve. Volunteers will help…
Deschutes Land Trust Planting Parties
Camp Polk Meadow Preserve Sisters, OR, United States +1 moreCamp Polk Meadow Preserve: October 10 & 11 Roll up your sleeves and help the Deschutes Land Trust plant native plants in a recent restoration area at Camp Polk Meadow Preserve. We have been working for several years to restore the native plant community in the Hindman Springs portion of the Preserve. Volunteers will help…
Deschutes Land Trust Planting Parties
Camp Polk Meadow Preserve Sisters, OR, United States +1 moreCamp Polk Meadow Preserve: October 10 & 11 Roll up your sleeves and help the Deschutes Land Trust plant native plants in a recent restoration area at Camp Polk Meadow Preserve. We have been working for several years to restore the native plant community in the Hindman Springs portion of the Preserve. Volunteers will help…
Deschutes Land Trust Planting Parties
Camp Polk Meadow Preserve Sisters, OR, United States +1 moreCamp Polk Meadow Preserve: October 10 & 11 Roll up your sleeves and help the Deschutes Land Trust plant native plants in a recent restoration area at Camp Polk Meadow Preserve. We have been working for several years to restore the native plant community in the Hindman Springs portion of the Preserve. Volunteers will help…
Trail Love
Ideal weather conditions for trail maintenance have finally arrived, and we are stoked to invite you to our final Trail Love of the season! Join us as we gather from all over the community to spend a day improving our trails. We'll meet at 9am at Swampy Lakes Trailhead (note this meeting location is weather dependent and is subject…
Hands on Habitat – Beaver Works Volunteer Opportunity
This is a one-day project to plant beaver and other wildlife habitat in Tetherow Crossing Park in Redmond, Oregon Difficulty level: Easy/Medium Itinerary: Planting will take place between 9AM and 4PM on Saturday, October 21st. Tasks will include: Digging in somewhat-rocky soil, assessing survival, growth rate, and recruitment of existing plants, planting potted native riparian…