Events

With an estimated 30,000 more people—and their cars—moving to Bend in the next 10 years, we have to find better ways to get around. Already traffic is jamming up busy…

Presented by the Children’s Forest of Central Oregon partners, Discover Nature Days are free family events throughout Central Oregon that connect children and families to the wonder of nature. Amphibious…

Spark the fire of wanderlust in your heart. Rediscover wonder. Join us for an evening of dreams made real and new journeys unlocked. The Wanderlust Ball is a party with…

Kick off the 2015 race season with a true Bend tradition. One of the first half marathons of the year in the Northwest, it has long been central to the local…

Fledgling Fun: The Life Cycle of Birds 3:45-5:15 PM (3:45-4:15 pm: gathering & crafts; 4:15-5:15 pm: activities & presentation) March 9th: Cranes April 13th: Bird Migration May 11th: A Bird-Day Celebration…

Join us for a discussion and organizing meeting about the impact and opportunities for Outdoor Education. Monday, April 13th, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Obsidian Middle School, The Library 1335 SW…

An introductory class given by OSU Master Gardeners™ on growing vegetables including climate, site selection, soil preparation, season extension, and how to grow the most common vegetables for the area. Location: Ridgeview High, Skybox Room  

Brooks Fahy, Executive Director of Predator Defense, will speak to a Bend audience at a free event at the downtown Bend library, 601 NW Wall St, on Tuesday evening, April 14 at 6 P.M.  His appearance is prompted by recent officially sanctioned killings of two cougars within the city limits of Bend. In his talk,…

Join us at The Gear Fix for a Rethink Waste Community presentation. This free event is a helpful overview on ideas to prevent waste, tips for choosing reuse, how to recycle right in Bend, and all the options available to compost locally. RSVP here.

Learn how the Forest Service, local government, enviro groups and the logging industry are working together on the Deschutes NF Collaborative to create a healthy forest.  Find out what we’ve learned about the role of fire and about the upcoming West Bend restoration project.   Open to the Public. Contact:  Gretchen Valido, 541-389-0785 Collaborative Member…