Join us on Saturday, June 20th in Prineville for a Black Lives Matter event. This is a gathering for peace, education, friendship, and Justice! We will spend time together as a community discussing the problems of brutality and white supremacy running nationwide through our law enforcement and education system. Keep in mind that this is…

Join Out Central Oregon for OUTSPOKEN: Virtual Spoken Word and space to LGBTQ+ expression.   All LGBTQ+ identifying individuals are welcome but priority will be put towards the amplification of voices within the BIPOC community.   Feel free to dress up, get creative, and show up in this loving virtual space via zoom on June…

Nature Journaling Workshop Series: This series starts on June 2nd and continues on Tuesdays in June. Nature journaling is the practice of drawing and writing in response to observations of nature. Enjoy a “conversation with nature” by slowing down to notice and record what you see in our natural surroundings. Due to the nature of…

Oregon's most famous wolf made history after traveling thousands of miles across Oregon and into California. OR-7, also known as Journey, became the first confirmed wolf west of the Cascades since gray wolves had been eradicated in 1947. His welcome return brought inspiration and hope that his species could once again thrive on their ancestral…

As we continue to navigate these times of uncertainty, we find ourselves searching for answers. The questions vary and range from what happens next, to how do we move forward?  

Cooking Matters is a nutrition and cooking course delivered virtually by OSU Extension Service Nutrition Educators. Learn how to plan and prepare healthy, budget-friendly snacks and meals for your family. Cooking Matters es un curso de nutrición y cocina impartido virtualmente por OSU Extension Service Nutrition Educators. Aprenda a planificar y preparar meriendas y comidas…

Explore the delicate and beautiful world of butterflies with the Deschutes Land Trust and Amanda Egertson from the comfort of your home. Learn about common butterflies in Central Oregon and a few tips on how to identify butterflies. You'll also learn more about their unique features and natural history. Then you'll have a chance to…

Knowing Oregon's BeesFrom wilderness areas to urban backyards, bees are always underfoot yet often unseen. With over 500 species, Oregon's bees play a crucial and often invisible role in the pollination of our  native flora, and an even less appreciated role in the productivity of our home gardens and industrial farms. Despite their importance, relatively…

As we keep showing up to demand that Black lives are given the dignity they deserve, we are also upholding democracy. We’re taking our demands to our city councils. We are calling our local police departments to hold them accountable for arresting peaceful protesters and not the armed white supremacists trying to threaten people into…