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  • BPRD Summer Community Celebration

    Big Sky Park Neff Road, Bend, OR, United States

    Come visit The Environmental Center's booth! Enjoy fun, interactive activities provided by Bend Park and Recreation District as well as other community organizations. There will be music, entertainment, treats and much more to contribute to an evening of summer fun! Spanish-speaking staff on site.

  • Fire in the Sky: Unlocking the Secrets of the Earth’s Aurorae

    Join Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory for an illuminating lecture on one of nature's most captivating phenomena—the aurora. Professor Shane L. Larson, an esteemed astrophysicist and engaging speaker, will guide us through the scientific wonders and myths surrounding the Earth's aurorae, commonly known as the Northern and Southern Lights.

  • Kids’ Entrepreneur Summer Market

    Troy Field 51 NW Louisiana Avenue, Bend, OR, United States

    Kids' Entrepreneur Summer Market Details: A market for kids ages 5-17 in our community who make and sell their own products & services. This is a real-world experience that allows children to be creative, build confidence, and learn skills beyond the classroom. Date: Saturday, August 3, 2024 Time: 10am-1pm Location: Troy Field - 51 NW Louisiana…

  • Stream Sampling on Whychus Creek

    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…

  • Stream Sampling on Whychus Creek

    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…

  • SheJumps x COTA x Trail Sisters of Bend l Trail Work Event l Bend, OR

    Swampy Lakes Sno-Park and Trail Head Bend, OR, United States

    Please join SheJumps as they partner with Women of COTA and Trail Sisters of Bend for a day of trail work and learning! Whether running, hiking, mountain biking, or exercising with our dogs, hitting the trails is an important part of our lives in Central Oregon. That's why they're bringing together three amazing women-led groups…

  • Art and Wine in Nature!

    Sunriver Nature Center & Oregon Observatory 57245 River Rd, Sunriver, OR, United States

    Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory is home to Central Oregon's only botanic garden, showcasing the diversity of plant life in the Great Basin ecosystem. Come wander the garden in the…

    Free
  • 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…

    Free
  • NatureConnect Fest

    Alpenglow Community Park 61049 SE 15th St OR 97702, Bend, OR, United States

    NatureConnect Fest is returning in 2024!  NatureConnect Fest (formerly Discover Nature Festival) celebrates the diversity of ways that we all connect with nature. The event will provide something for everyone, including nature arts and crafts, STEM activities, outdoor recreation, music, food, and more. Bring your family out to try a new outdoor activity, connect with amazing community organizations, and…