A Conference for Individuals, Businesses, & Government Speakers: Keynote and General Sessions: J. Rachel Shimshak, Executive Director, Renewable Northwest Michelle Crim: Planning & Sustainability, City of Portland Jeff Bissonnette, Executive Director, Oregon Solar Industries Industrial Association. How we’ll Reap the Benefits of Transitioning to a Clean Economy Jenna Tilt, Phd, Oregon State University, Overcoming Barriers to…

Encouraging students and families to walk and bike to school. Move your feet or pedal along to school in the 20th annual International Walk and Bike to School Day on October 5. Studies show that kids who get regular exercise lead healthier lives and do better in school. And what better way to get exercise…

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…

Roll up your sleeves and help the Deschutes Land Trust plant native plants, trees, and shrubs at the recent restoration site along Whychus Creek at Whychus Canyon Preserve. Get your hands dirty and have fun while improving key fish and wildlife habitat along Whychus Creek. The Land Trust and partners completed the construction phase of…

Join Camp Fire for a family hike to Benham Falls. This is a perfect opportunity to get to know other Camp Fire families, and an informal opportunity to see what Camp Fire is all about. The hike to Benham Falls is an easy hike along the Deschutes River with stunning views all along the way.…

Visit Cascade East Transit's Hawthorne Station from noon-2pm. Catch a FREE ride on a Cascade East Transit (CET) bus and enjoy a reception and demonstration of Hawthorne Station transformed into a transit and pedestrian plaza. CET has recently expanded routes and launched a NEW website, where you can plan trips, buy tickets or find the…

Calling all Tri-County residents! Get involved in creating your community. Join us in La Pine for a day of local efforts to encourage and improve active transportation in Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson Counties. We'll focus on planning and implementation efforts as we look at current conditions and future plans for walking, biking and transit. We'll also…