Explore the delicate and beautiful world of butterflies with the Deschutes Land Trust and Amanda Egertson. We'll search the pine forests of the Preserve for swallowtails and pine whites while learning about the ecology and identification of these fluttery creatures. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event. Rating: Easy, ~2 mile walk.…

Join our member group Central Oregon LandWatch for this classic Central Oregon hike offers a lot of bang for your buck, with views of the Three Sisters from the top of Tumalo Mountain. Meet at 7:30am in the old Rays parking lot, back before noon. Please no dogs; ~4 miles with elevation gain; bring snacks.…

Trail winds through forest and meadows to the open summit and back down a different way for a loop. Side trip to a rustic warming shelter near the summit. Go for the flowers! Lots of flowers! No dogs, no kids. ( For more information about this and other Central-Oregon Sierra Club adventures and to sign up,…

During this all day camp July 14-17, 2014, your kids will discover what it takes to grow food, harness solar power, fix bikes, conduct an energy audit, get around by alternative transportation and enjoy swimming and tubing on the river! We will learn how to bike safely around town with Commute Options while learning about sustainable living in…

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…