JG Hike - Tumalo Creek Headwaters When Saturday, Sep 20, 2014 Where Skyliners Road, Bend, OR, United States (map) DescriptionExplore the land that supplies Bend with drinking water as we ramble through high mountain meadows and lakes taking in wild flowers and scenic vistas along the way. We’ll visit the springs that supply most of…

The Future of Food looks at unlabeled genetically engineered foods and the globalized food industry’s impact on human lives  Depending on BigAg to produce our food results in using more toxic chemicals and less nutritional food.  Sustainable farmers say the future of humanity is determined by the future of food.  Q&A afterwards. 2pm, Redmond Public…

Let’s get wild! Join wilderness advocates, desert lovers and community members for the grand finale of Wilderness Weekend! Enjoy live entertainment, conservation and art vendors, delicious food and local beer. MUSIC: Truck Stop Gravy, Pitchfork Revolution and Wilderness BEER: Worthy Brewing Company WHERE: ONDA's Parking Lot | Near Strictly Organic | 50 SW Bond St. | Bend ADMISSION:…

Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Jim Hammond for an exploration of the summer night sky at protected Rimrock Ranch. Jim and friends will set up powerful telescopes and help folks identify constellations, planets and far-away galaxies. Explore astronomy and get a rare chance to enjoy the dark skies of this privately-owned ranch. Registration opens…

Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Derek Loeb for a geology hike at Whychus Canyon Preserve. Enjoy the panoramic view of the Cascade crest while learning about the forces of nature that formed the cliffs surrounding Whychus Creek. Explore ancient juniper groves and native grasslands and learn a little about the human history of this…

As part of the People's Climate March happening in New York City, join in the local Central Oregon Climate March to help influence others on climate change. Bring family and friends to have fun, march, and influence others on climate change! Group will begin at Humm Kombucha, 1125 NE 2nd St, street, continue through downtown…

OREGON BOARD OF AGRICULTURE MEETING in Enterprise.  The Board advises the Dept. of Agriculture on policy, makes recommendations on key issues, and provides advocacy for the state’s diverse agricultural industries.  This quarterly meeting is open to the public and there’s time allotted for public comment.  There will be a number of board openings in the…

Listen in to KPOV 88.9FM to get ready for 2015 through Xeriscaping in the Gardening: Get Good At It series. For more information, visit the Central Oregon Master Gardeners Association's website.

Lunch with LandWatch: The Plight of Oregon's Golden Eagles Join legendary Central Oregon naturalist Jim Anderson for a presentation on the factors affecting the survival of Oregon's Golden Eagles and other raptors.   Please RSVP here!

Join local birders every Wednesday for birding trips in Central Oregon. Meet at 7:00 AM at Nancy P’s at 1054 Milwaukee in Bend. The group car pools, sharing expenses for gas, and taking turns driving. Plans may vary due to weather or rare birds spotted prior to the meeting. To keep up to date on…