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…

Local favorite geologist Daniele McKay, Ph.D. will dig into how ancient Oregon was shaped by changes in the climate and the implications of what we can learn from the geologic past.  Free. Note change in venue:  Trinity Episcopal Church, Brooks Room, 469 NW Wall Street, downtown Bend. 6:30 PM snacks/networking, 6:50 program begins

Welcome Andony Melathopoulos, OSU Assistant Professor of Pollinator Health Extension to discuss the native bees of Central Oregon! Registration is required for this free event - space is limited! Andony is an Assistant Professor in Pollinator Health Extension in the Department of Horticulture at Oregon State University. OSU’s work around pollinator health comes from mandates passed by…

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…

Ready to hike off all that turkey and pie? Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Carol Moorehead for a hike to explore Whychus Canyon reserve. We'll follow the trail through juniper forests, enjoying the crisp, cool temperatures of late fall. Explore rock outcroppings while taking in the sweeping view of the canyon and Whychus Creek…

Learn from OSU-Cascades planners and experts how the university-owned properties adjacent to the current campus will be transformed in an expanded university campus that will be a model for sustainability and innovation. Hear about the work civil, environmental and geotechnical engineers have done to understand the challenging landscape – and what’s beneath it – and…

Giving Tuesday kicks off the charitable season, and offers a chance to shift your focus to supporting nonprofits in your community that are doing work you're passionate about. Giving comes in many forms - and although we rely on your financial support, we also rely on the gift of your time! Come volunteer for an hour as we kick off year-end fundraising.

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…

It's Tree Hunt time! Join the Land Trust for this fun, festive annual event! Search for the perfect holiday tree while helping restore the native forests of the Metolius Preserve. The Tree Hunt will be held at the Land Trust's Metolius Preserve North Trailhead, weather and pandemic permitting. Please check their website for updates as…