A class with OSU Master Gardeners™on composting and vermiculture. For more info: 541-383-3905 or 541-977-7661  

The day will begin at Oregon’s first urban farm, Fields Farms with hosts Jim and Debbie Fields. Jim, known to many as the godfather of farming in Central Oregon, will lead you on a tour of his wonderful property. Tours will begin at 11:00am, 12:00pm and 1:00pm. Please arrive on time. Children and their parents/caregivers…

Hydroponics, or growing plants in a nutrient solution root medium, is a growing area of local food production. Learn about the state-of-the-art techniques for producing food in a controlled, soilless setting. Learn firsthand about one of our regions newest methods of farming. Hydroponic farming allows for amazing season extension and increased yields. This very well…

Do you love fresh, beautiful food and the people who make it possible? We invite you to join us, Saturday, June 13th, at the Oxford Hotel for an evening of artful and delicious surprise, designed to honor the dedicated people who grow and raise our food. This event will include a photograph narrative, original artwork,…

Read all about the Film Festival submission rules, categories, awards and prizes here.   Dates and deadlines for submissions: February 6, 2016: Opening Date March 23, 2015: Earlybird Deadline May 25, 2015: Regular Deadline June 15, 2015: Late Deadline July 3, 2015: Extended Deadline September 15, 2015: Notification Date October 8-11, 2015: Event Date Narrative Feature Length (Running Time 50 minutes…

Sunlight Solar Energy has partnered with the USDA to offer a free REAP (Rural Energy for America Program) grant and loan workshop on Wednesday, June 17th. The workshop will discuss how small businesses or farms can take advantage of the REAP grant to help reduce your energy costs by going solar. Basically, if your business…

Jonathan Stewart discusses the increasing risk to life and property due to wildfire in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI), and how communities like Bend can best plan to limit these risks. Sponsored by Oregon League of Conservation Voters and Central Oregon LandWatch

COMES WITH BAGGAGE & BLACK CANYON TRAIL – A Bikepacking Double Feature Old. St Francis School Theater – Bend, OR 9:00 p.m. | $5 per person, cash only | Minors accompanied by parent or guardian Pine Mountain Sports is bringing you a bikepacking double feature in June! We’ll get you stoked for cycling adventure with…

Bend Farmers Market is blossoming into one of Oregon’s leading farm–direct marketplaces, bringing together growers and producers with people who hunger for fresh, local, healthful foods and agricultural goods. The Market occurs once a week downtown in the Brooks Street Alley-way behind the Tower Theater and now we’ve added a Friday Market at Mountain View High…

Scheduled 9 times a year, 3rd Thursdays of month. Social gathering time is from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Programs begin at 7:00 p.m. and usually last until 8:30 p.m. March 19: “Bird Friendly Native Landscaping."   Birders Karen Theodore and Rick Martinson of WinterCreek Restoration will share identify native plants, and share tips about landscaping,…