Join Bend Bikes for a fun evening of story-telling, giveaways, transportation chatter, all to make Bend a better and safer place to live. And sign our petition to get active transportation in the City's budget and have a pint.

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…

Solar Drinks is an opportunity to introduce community members who support and/or would like to learn more about renewable energy to each other and our local partners. This is a relaxed social networking event that will feature the awesome combination of solar systems and electric vehicles. Solar Drinks is put on by Solar Oregon, a non-profit advocacy organization bringing together…

Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Daniele McKay for a hike along the Summit Loop Trail at Smith Rock State Park. This gorgeous loop follows the Burma Road up to a ridge overlooking famed crags like Monkey Face. On the descent, the Summit Loop trail crosses a private property 9 protected by the Land Trust…

"What ISA Certified arborists do in our community and how to find us" Speaker: Ciara McCarthy The talk will cover what is required to become an ISA Certified Arborist, and how the certification is maintained. The presentation will also cover all the areas that ISA Certifed Arborists actively manage the Urban Forest canopy. Lastly, you…

Join Deschutes Land Trust and Carol Moorehead on a full moon exploration at Whychus Canyon Preserve. The Native Americans had names for each of the full moons—May is the Full Flower Moon. Come explore the canyon under the light of the moon using a variety of senses. We’ll listen for and, if lucky, even see…

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 Deschutes Land Trust and Gary “Gus” Gustafson to learn more about the mammals of the Metolius Preserve. The Preserve is home to a wide array of wildlife from deer and elk, to bears, cougars, and others. Learn more about these mammals and their habits and habitats. Discover how to read the landscape to…