Events

Save the Date for the 2nd Annual Bend Bike Swap presented by Commute Options and Cascade Rack. If you are in the market to sell or buy a bike or…

A fruit tree pruning workshop will be held on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 from 1:00 - 3:30 pm in Alfalfa (east of Bend). Cost is $20.00 and is limited to…

Better Than New! From the Patagonia website: One of the most responsible things we can do as a company is to make high-quality stuff that lasts for years and can…

Resource Stewardship Through Landscape Water Efficiency The majority of all residential water use within the City of Bend's service area is used for landscape irrigation. That translates to roughly 60%…

With an estimated 30,000 more people—and their cars—moving to Bend in the next 10 years, we have to find better ways to get around. Already traffic is jamming up busy…

Presented by the Children’s Forest of Central Oregon partners, Discover Nature Days are free family events throughout Central Oregon that connect children and families to the wonder of nature. Amphibious Adventure!  presented by Sunriver Nature Center.  Jump into the wet and wild world of your favorite amphibian! We’ll explore the life of frogs and their…

Spark the fire of wanderlust in your heart. Rediscover wonder. Join us for an evening of dreams made real and new journeys unlocked. The Wanderlust Ball is a party with a purpose – a night loaded with artful surprise and sensory delight, built for Bend’s most passionate explorers, and those who crave the simplest joy…

Kick off the 2015 race season with a true Bend tradition. One of the first half marathons of the year in the Northwest, it has long been central to the local racing scene. Because of its early-season timing, it is also an important race for runners looking to build a base for future half-marathons. Join us…

Fledgling Fun: The Life Cycle of Birds 3:45-5:15 PM (3:45-4:15 pm: gathering & crafts; 4:15-5:15 pm: activities & presentation) March 9th: Cranes April 13th: Bird Migration May 11th: A Bird-Day Celebration …(A celebration of what we have learned) Join Mary Yanalcanlin for an exploration of our local birds geared towards grades K-5 (though all ages are…

Join us for a discussion and organizing meeting about the impact and opportunities for Outdoor Education. Monday, April 13th, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Obsidian Middle School, The Library 1335 SW Obsidian Ave, Redmond, OR The opportunity is before us to Expand Outdoor Education. Find out how! We will cover the following topics: Local outdoor education…