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  • 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 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…

  • 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
  • The Journey of the Monarch Butterflies in the Learning Garden

    The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, OR

    Join us in celebrating Welcoming Week 2024! This will be a family-friendly event at the Environmental Center's Learning Garden, focusing on the journey of the Monarch Butterfly! There will be a film about monarchs, kids activities, food, and resources to take home. No RSVP required!

    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 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
  • 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…

  • Winter Bird Walk with Think Wild

    Hatfield Ponds McGrath Road 22395, Bend, Oregon, United States

    Interested in learning more about bird migration and our feathered friends who overwinter here in Central Oregon? Join us for a morning winter bird walk led by our passionate youth volunteer and bird expert, Mason! We will learn to identify different Central Oregon bird species and discuss some of their winter adaptations and habits. Meet…

    Free