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  • 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…

  • 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
  • Kids’ Entrepreneur Holiday Market

    Elks Lodge, Three Sisters Room 63120 Boyd Acres Rd, bend, Oregon

    A holiday market run entirely by kids ages 5-17. This is a real-world experience that allows children to be creative, build confidence, learn skills beyond the classroom - and above all, fun! You will find gifts, artisan crafts, graphic arts, services, games, food, drinks, jewelry, and more. Come support young entrepreneurs in our community! Date:…

  • Professional Development  for K–12 educators.

    Professional Development This virtual workshop is for K–12 educators across multiple content areas. Confluence Professional Development’s purpose is to educate teachers in the pedagogy of Indigenous curriculum and lessons. It is to prepare adults, teachers, and educators with a more perceptive understanding of Native American lifeways, history, cultural traditions, and ecology that define our Native…

  • A Year in the Life: Oregon’s Desert Owls

    Join Oregon Natural Desert Association as they kick off their 2025 High Desert Speaker Series with an absorbing evening all about high desert owls. Paul Bannick, acclaimed author and wildlife photographer, will take you through four seasons in the lives of these owls to give you a better appreciation of what they need to survive and…

  • SheJumps x AdventurUs Women x Between Evergreens | Speaker Series | OR

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

    Wednesday, February 5th, 2025 - "Women in Wildfire" - Join the women of the US Forest Service & BLM Wildland Fire Management Service to learn what it’s like to be a woman in wildland firefighting. From working on fire lines, parachuting into dangerous terrain, handling heavy equipment, battling fires, educating the public, and developing curriculum to…

  • Tiny Titans: Insects of the High Desert

    Get ready for an exciting exploration into the crucial role insects play in Oregon’s high desert. Oregon Natural Desert Association’s High Desert Speaker Series continues with Dr. Tara Cornelisse, invertebrate zoologist, as…

  • Trash-fashion Maker-Mentor workshop:

    Rubbish Renewed presents free Trash Fashion DESIGN WORKSHOPS in collaboration with DIYcave. • How can I create something from nothing? • What is the value of trash beyond the landfill? • What is its story? Sign up for one of the first ever Rubbish Renewed free community design workshops! Rubbish Renewed is partnering with DIYcave…