Sarabella Upcycled is opening doors at the new store location at 1234 NE 1st St. in the Bend Makers District. Come to the new store's opening and celebrate some of the most beautiful art and creations you can imagine made from recycled plastics and other materials.  

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…

July 2, 8am-4pm Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Daniele McKay for a hike through glacier-carved valleys and volcanic craters at the Metolius Preserve. We'll start at the Metolius Preserve and make our way via the Lake Creek Trail to Suttle Lake and then on to Blue Lake. Stops along the way will explore how…

Meet Your Farmer Dinner Series Local restaurants are paired with local farmers to create a delicious farm-to-table meal from their products. This Tuesday's dinner will be held at Spork in Bend, and will be featuring Juniper Jungle.  For more information and tickets, visit the Central Oregon Locavore's website.

What do volcanoes have to do with your water supply? The volcanic landscapes of Central Oregon have shaped the hydrology of this area in surprising ways, giving us one of the most unique groundwater systems in the western U.S. Join the Deschutes Land Trust, Daniele Mckay, and Derek Loeb to explore Central Oregon's volcanic deposits and the cool,…

The 2014 Old Fashioned July 4th Festival provides a full day of fun in Drake Park. After the Pet Parade in downtown, head down to the park to enjoy festivities from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. From live music to homemade arts and crafts, from old-fashioned games to foods galore, there are plenty of activities for all…

The Vietnam Veterans of America are holding their Seventh annual BBQ at Jake’s Diner on the evening of the Fourth of July. All proceeds will be going to the Vietnam Veterans of America. The BBQ which will be served by members of the VVA will start at 4PM till 7PM. Everyone is welcome to stay…

Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Jane Meissner for a hike up Three Creek Butte in Skyline Forest. This hike (similar to Pilot Butte in Bend) is in the western corner of Skyline Forest and provides outstanding scenic views and an opportunity to see the path of recent fires. Learn more about fire ecology and forest health while…

The annual FootZone Dirty Half Trail Run is once again a benefit for the Land Trust. Registration for the race is now open usually fills quickly! Register today. If you can't run it, then why not volunteer? The Land Trust will be coordinating all the volunteers for the race. You can volunteer to help with a variety of…

Join the Deschutes Land Trust and David Miller for a wildflower walk along Spring Creek near the Metolius River. This beautiful, privately owned and conserved property includes wetland habitat, quaking aspens and mixed conifer forest. Native wildflowers, from lupine to orchids, make this small property come to life each summer. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior…