Volunteer
EARTH DAY FAIR & PARADE
The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, ORAfter a two-year hiatus from large, in person events, we’re so excited to bring back the annual Earth Day celebration. At this time, we are planning to move forward with a street fair on Kansas Ave and a short parade route in downtown Bend. This family-friendly event features live music and performances, food trucks, kids’…
Teen Connects – River Trail Clean Up
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesCome join for a stroll around the beautiful Deschutes River while community members work to make sure it stays that way. Camp Fire will be partnering with SOLVE to make this event happen. Togetherthey will work to make sure our home stays clean! Meeting location: Drake Park
Deschutes River Corridor Weed Pulls
Join the Deschutes National Forest and Coalition for the Deschutes to pull invasive weeds along the Deschutes River. You'll mostly be pulling knapweed and possibly some other invasives such as cheatgrass. With a small group of people spending two or three hours on the job, significant areas can be cleared and kept free of knapweed. And it's fun…
Springs to Sprouts
Spring to Sprouts is Coalition for the Deschutes' annual field trip, farm tours, and complimentary BBQ lunch in Jefferson County. Meet farmers as they take you on a tour of their farms along with a tour of Central Oregon Seed in Madras. Space is limited. Email Brooke for questions or more information. brooke@coalitionforthedeschutes.org
Deschutes River Cleanup 2022
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesThe Upper Deschutes Watershed Council is hosting the 26th annual Deschutes River Cleanup! Cleanup activities will take place at six different sites on the Deschutes River where volunteers will help pull invasive weeds and remove litter from the stream banks. The cleanup sites are: La Pine State Park, Meadow Camp, Farewell Bend Park, Riverbend Park,…
Stream Sampling on Whychus Creek
Creekside City Park Sisters, OR, United StatesSampling benthic macroinvertebrates, the aquatic life form of insects including mayflies and stoneflies, provides important insights into the health of Whychus Creek. Volunteers will meet at Creekside Park in Sisters for a sampling training, then, in teams of two to four, collect macroinvertebrate samples from sites along Whychus. This event is a great opportunity to…
Stream Sampling on Whychus Creek
Creekside City Park Sisters, OR, United StatesSampling benthic macroinvertebrates, the aquatic life form of insects including mayflies and stoneflies, provides important insights into the health of Whychus Creek. Volunteers will meet at Creekside Park in Sisters for a sampling training, then, in teams of two to four, collect macroinvertebrate samples from sites along Whychus. This event is a great opportunity to…
2022 Fall Ochoco Creek Clean-up
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin SOLVE for the annual Ochoco Creek clean-up in Prineville. This cleanup is sponsored by Crook County Rotary Club, and Crook County Parks and Recreation District.
Spring Clean-Up Day at The Museum At Warm Springs
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesSpring Clean-Up Day at The Museum on Saturday, March 18, 1-5 p.m. with Reception to Follow from 5-6:30 p.m. In honor of The Museum’s 30th anniversary, which is being celebrated throughout 2023, The Museum At Warm Springs is planning a Spring Clean-Up of its grounds. Everyone is invited. Bring your rakes. Garbage bags will be…
Happy Hour in the Garden
The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, ORJoin us in our Kansas Avenue Learning Garden for our ongoing volunteer work party series. In 2022, volunteers contributed over 200 hours to help keep our learning garden maintained over the growing season. We couldn’t do it without you! This event is open to all ages and gardening abilities! No experience or tools required. Beer…