Sell the homes of the future, now. Learn to communicate the value and benefits of buying and living in a green home and acquire the skills to effectively market a new or remodeled high-performance home. 12 credit hours Approved by the Oregon Real Estate Agency Provider: Earth Advantage. July 15th: Deschutes County Title July 16th:…

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…

Sell the homes of the future, now. Learn to communicate the value and benefits of buying and living in a green home and acquire the skills to effectively market a new or remodeled high-performance home. 12 credit hours Approved by the Oregon Real Estate Agency Provider: Earth Advantage. July 15th: Deschutes County Title July 16th:…

Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Maret Pajutee for a meditative evening at picturesque Indian Ford Meadow Preserve. Commune with nature through gentle stretching and meditation in a tranquil pine grove with a mountain views. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event. Rating: Easy, ~1 mile walking plus yoga! What to Bring: Bring a…

Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Kelly Madden for a morning at Bull Springs in Skyline Forest between Sisters and Bend. Learn about the early logging history of Central Oregon, including a visit to the Pine Tree Mill. Enjoy the native flowers and plants that are coming back to life after the Two Bulls Fire…

Earn the designation that signals the highest level of expertise on energy efficiency and green building. Our Appraising Green Homes courses provide professionals with the opportunity to learn the differences between "green" and "code" built homes, as well as gain the data and tools needed to apply adjustments to appraisal assignments. 7 Credit Hours per…

Bring your family to a Bend Park and Recreation District park to learn, play, and have fun in nature! FREE! Thursdays, 11:00 am-12:00 pm, Ages 5-10 Hollinshead Park The Power of Plants presented by Discover Your Forest: Discover how plants make their own food and support ecosystems through hands-on science activities. Learn more about the…

Join us at Hollinshead CG Class, "Herbs and Edible Flowers", Bend

Public Forum, Moving to the Future: Envisioning Better Public Transit for Central Oregon at Cascades Hall, Bend. For more information, contact Scott Aycock, 541-548-9523, scotta@coic.org or Tami Geiger 541-548-9527, or tgeiger@coic.org.

Meet the Oregon League of Conservation Voter's Endorsed Candidates at the Broken Top Bottle Shop and Ale Cafe! Join OLCV, friends, volunteers, and community members to hear from local candidates who care about protecting Oregon's natural legacy, from 7pm-9pm. August 21st: Craig Wilhelm, for State Representative (HD 54-Bend) September 18th: Jodie Barram, for Deschutes County…