Central Oregon Garden Educator Network The Central Oregon Garden Educator Network is for anyone wanting to incorporate garden based learning into their work with youth. This network stems from a grant through the Gray Family Fund that funded a Grow Your School Garden Training through Life Lab in October 2016. To continue that work of strengthening…

When:  Thursday Aug 11, Tuesday Aug 16, Tuesday Aug 23 and Tuesday Aug 30, 5:15 to Dusk Where:  Meet at the old Ray's parking lot, NE corner of Simpson Ave and Century Drive in Bend Worksite:  Varies There's only one thing better than mountain biking in Bend, OR and that's riding in Bend, knowing that you…

Join the Journey! The 2017 Salmon Run beneficiary is The Environmental Center! In the past 5 years, over $6000 has been raised for our programs. Participate in one of Bend's oldest organized races for a GREAT cause! Are you a member of The Environmental Center? Email us for a discount code to use at registration! Celebrate…

These sessions are designed to introduce new Trail Adopters to sustainable construction techniques and basic maintenance, and to give current Adopters a chance to share knowledge and experience.  Please rsvp to adopt@cotamtb.com to reserve a spot. What to Bring:     Sturdy shoes or boots     Gloves     Eye Protection with clear or light colored lens…

What is the solution to Bend's woefully missing middle housing market? Join Building a Better Bend, Brooks Resources Corporation and Bend 2030 to hear strategies from Dan Parolek, the nation's premier expert on this critical housing need. Then support progress by offering your own input on a range of new recommendations vetted and proposed by…

Raising an orphaned baby bird to a fully flighted, healthy bird ready for the wild is challenging. Elise Wolf, of Native Bird Care, will explore why they wind up in case, and share fascinating stories, pictures, video and insights into the lives of our native birds.

When:  Thursday Aug 11, Tuesday Aug 16, Tuesday Aug 23 and Tuesday Aug 30, 5:15 to Dusk Where:  Meet at the old Ray's parking lot, NE corner of Simpson Ave and Century Drive in Bend Worksite:  Varies There's only one thing better than mountain biking in Bend, OR and that's riding in Bend, knowing that you…

Get to know local farmers and ranchers Sign up for Community Supported Agriculture memberships Learn about local farm events and volunteer opportunities Purchase early season crops directly from farmers Food-related artwork and activities

Join local artist Debra Fisher to create your own predator animal mask for the 2017 Earth Day Fair & Parade! Choose whether you’d like to create a feline, canine or bird, and construct your own mask. Feel free to bring a picture of a feline, canine or bird that you’d like to recreate. Please bring two…

Enjoy Earth Day-themed trivia at VegNet’s monthly potluck! Please bring a vegan dish (no animal products, including honey) to serve 6-8 people, a card listing ingredients, and your own cup, plate, and utensils. Eat, socialize, and meet the Central Oregon veg community. This is a family friendly event. Suggested donation $2-5 to help cover room…