If your 10-12 year old, or 12-14 year old would like to be a radio star, sign up for one of KPOV's kids' camps through Bend Parks and Rec. * Youth learn about media, write and record skits, interview each other, research PSAs, and spin tunes! Our next two camps are: July 7-11: 12-14 year olds,…

Listen in to round 2 for KPOV 88.9FM's Gardening: Get Good At It series: Making Compost - 2, between 9 and 9:30am.

The Oregon Natural Desert Association has openings for a few more volunteers to join us for the Steens Backcountry Fence Repair Trip July 8-13. Volunteers will backpack into our base camp located along the Donner und Blitzen River. The work includes several days of repairing sections of the Steens Mountain Wilderness boundary fence and opportunities…

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…

Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Jane Meissner for a hike in Skyline Forest. We’ll take a longer hike to beautiful Snag Springs and scenic Juniper Point. Enjoy excellent views of the Sisters and Ochocos and learn more about the native plants that make Skyline’s pine forest and rocky outcrops special. Registration is required and opens 1 month…

Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Ashley Lowrey to get your feet wet on a summer exploration of the world of water. Ashley will help you explore the Metolius Preserve's Lake Creek with a net and bucket in search of water striders, caddis flies, and backswimmers. Be ready to get wet and have fun while learning why water…

Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Jen Zalewski for an 8-12 mile mountain bike ride in Skyline Forest. This ride is open to experienced* riders who want to explore the crowd-free trails of Skyline Forest while learning about the potential trail network that could connect Bend and Sisters. From fresh water springs to historic lumber mills, riders will…

Come on down to The Environmental Center to view the ongoing pop-up art show of the Lexicon of Sustainability. This project is based on a simple principle: people can't be expected to live more sustainable lives if they don't know the most basic terms and principles that define sustainability. By illuminating the vocabulary of sustainable…

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 Quail Park The Invisible Tracker presented by Wildheart Nature School: Learn how to walk like an invisible fox, understand the science behind bird language and discover the art of…

Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Jane Meissner on a hike to Bull and Snag springs in Skyline Forest. This hike follows placid, flower-lined Bull Creek to where it bursts from the ground. Then, we’ll continue hiking to nearby Snag Springs with its aspen and wet wildflower habitat. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the…