Skip Black Friday and choose to opt outside with the Land Trust and Mary Crow to explore Whychus Canyon Preserve. Hike the trails at the Preserve and work off the extra piece of pie you may have had the day before. We'll follow the trail through juniper forests, enjoying the crisp, cool temperatures of late…

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…

The application is here for the most innovative fundraising event in Bend, the Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show! Aspiring designers have until Friday, December 2nd to get their submissions in for a possible spot on this year’s runway. This is a juried show. Please make sure to read and follow the rules and guidelines at www.rubbishrenewed.com. Space on…

Join Oregon Natural Desert Association, friends and supporters to celebrate the wonders of Oregon's high desert and recent conservation success, all made possible thanks to you! Hear from Executive Director Brent Fenty on highlights from our 2016 work and opportunities to build on our accomplishments in the year ahead. Don’t miss this chance to mingle with friends, celebrate…

Join the Deschutes 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. Other important details: Grand fir trees only Trees are free-range and not sculpted to be the…

Locavore Food School is a monthly, on the third Thursday of each month, offering of nutrition and cooking classes taught by volunteers and community members including farmers, local food producers, nutritionists, chefs and alternative health care practitioners. This is an introductory class for those looking to take up beekeeping. Topics covered will include beekeeping equipment,…

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…

The 7th Annual Locavore Holiday Gift Faire is a locals favorite. Each year we host an ever expanding craft faire so you can meet your local artisans. The gift faire will feature over 60 vendors this year, (as we are absorbing the Craft-O contingent of vendors) who create unique, locally-made, hand-crafted gifts for everyone on…

Come celebrate what our community built - the new Swampy ski hut! Bonfire at 11am, refreshments around noon. Hosted by the Central Oregon Nordic Club