A co-founder of the local chapter of the Native Plant Society of Oregon, Stu will share the wonders of high desert plants and how geology influences the region's botany. The talk will be just in time to take the knowledge and head to the high desert this spring.

Learn more about botany, geology and how the two intersect in Oregon’s high desert on Tuesday, April 7, when the Oregon Natural Desert Association hosts its third installment of its inaugural High Desert Lecture Series. In this edition, Bend plant expert Stu Garrett will share more about how the region’s geological past continues to echo…

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 bike gear, than this is the perfect event for you!  A small commission will be taken off all sold items which will support local youth…

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 25 participants. Pre-registration and payment are required. Call the OSU/Deschutes County Extension Service at 541-548-6088 to register. Payment by cash or check written to OSU…

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 be repaired, so you don’t have to buy more of it. The Worn Wear program celebrates the stories we wear and keeps your gear in…

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% of the average water use on a monthly bill! How much of that water actually benefits the landscape? How do we know we're irrigating efficiently?…

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 intersections for blocks and with little funding for roads, experts expect back-ups that could stretch for miles in sections of the city during peak traffic…

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…