Events

The Vietnam Veterans of America are holding their Seventh annual BBQ at Jake’s Diner on the evening of the Fourth of July. All proceeds will be going to the Vietnam Veterans of America. The BBQ which will be served by members of the VVA will start at 4PM till 7PM. Everyone is welcome to stay…

Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Jane Meissner for a hike up Three Creek Butte in Skyline Forest. This hike (similar to Pilot Butte in Bend) is in the western corner of Skyline Forest and provides outstanding scenic views and an opportunity to see the path of recent fires. Learn more about fire ecology and forest health while…

The annual FootZone Dirty Half Trail Run is once again a benefit for the Land Trust. Registration for the race is now open usually fills quickly! Register today. If you can't run it, then why not volunteer? The Land Trust will be coordinating all the volunteers for the race. You can volunteer to help with a variety of…

Join the Deschutes Land Trust and David Miller for a wildflower walk along Spring Creek near the Metolius River. This beautiful, privately owned and conserved property includes wetland habitat, quaking aspens and mixed conifer forest. Native wildflowers, from lupine to orchids, make this small property come to life each summer. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior…

Listen in to round 2 for KPOV 88.9FM's Gardening: Get Good At It series: Making Compost - 2, between 9 and 9:30am.

Join local birders every Wednesday for birding trips in Central Oregon. Meet at 7:00 AM at Nancy P’s at 1054 Milwaukee in Bend. The group car pools, sharing expenses for gas, and taking turns driving. Plans may vary due to weather or rare birds spotted prior to the meeting. To keep up to date on…

Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Jane Meissner for a hike in Skyline Forest. We’ll take a longer hike to beautiful Snag Springs and scenic Juniper Point. Enjoy excellent views of the Sisters and Ochocos and learn more about the native plants that make Skyline’s pine forest and rocky outcrops special. Registration is required and opens 1 month…

Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Ashley Lowrey to get your feet wet on a summer exploration of the world of water. Ashley will help you explore the Metolius Preserve's Lake Creek with a net and bucket in search of water striders, caddis flies, and backswimmers. Be ready to get wet and have fun while learning why water…

Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Jen Zalewski for an 8-12 mile mountain bike ride in Skyline Forest. This ride is open to experienced* riders who want to explore the crowd-free trails of Skyline Forest while learning about the potential trail network that could connect Bend and Sisters. From fresh water springs to historic lumber mills, riders will…

Bring your family to a Bend Park and Recreation District park to learn, play, and have fun in nature! FREE! Thursdays, 11:00 am-12:00 pm, Ages 5-10 Quail Park The Invisible Tracker presented by Wildheart Nature School: Learn how to walk like an invisible fox, understand the science behind bird language and discover the art of…