Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Mary Crow for a new hike at the Metolius Preserve. The Preserve now has two new bridges across Lake Creek that connect trails from north to south. We’ll explore these new areas as we enjoy the Preserve’s pine forests in their early spring glory. Rating: Moderate, ~3-4 mile hike.…

Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Martha Lussenhop for a spring walk around beautiful Camp Polk Meadow Preserve. Visit the upper meadows and springs and learn about the fascinating history of one of Central Oregon’s oldest places. Then, visit the lower meadow to see the forests, meadow and newly restored Whychus Creek that provide important…

If you’re interested in finely crafted jewelry, artwork, clothing, or household goods, then the Central Oregon Saturday Market is the place to visit. Stroll and shop, and then enjoy lunch while listening to the sounds of local musicians. Enjoy hand crafted items for all ages: Including dyed and painted cotton shirts, stylish hats, totes, aprons,…

If you want to learn how our local farmers and ranchers are growing healthy food these days, join The Well Traveled Fork for a tour of Central Oregon farms and ranches that produce food the old fashioned way—the way we used to before big agribusiness became the source of most of our food. Under the…

Join East Cascades Audubon Society leader Mary Yanalcanlin in Bend’s Drake Park for a birding and nature walk geared towards preschoolers. Meet near the middle of Drake Park by the restrooms at 10 AM.   A parent or responsible care-taker is required to accompany the child. For more information about this and other upcoming events of…

Watch the Conversation Join David Gottfried, the founder of the U.S. and World Green Building Councils & CEO of Regenerative Ventures for 45 minute hosted conversations with 35 of the world's foremost thought leaders in green building and sustainability, including bestselling authors, greentech CEOs, major developers, and luminary architects, engineers and green movement leaders. Sign…

Central Oregon LandWatch is hosting Deschutes County at a forum on farms & ranches in Central Oregon on Tuesday, May 27th 5:30 p.m. at the Environmental Center.

Join Camp Fire and The Environmental Center in TEC’s Learning Garden to see firsthand where local food comes from!  We will tour the garden, plant wildflower seeds to attract pollinators, do some fun and light garden work, sample some fresh garden greens, and plant a seed to take home. Rain or shine! Meet up location: In the…

Wednesday Birders– Malheur NWR - ALL DAY 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…

Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Jane Meissner for a spring hike at Whychus Canyon Preserve. Explore ancient juniper groves and learn about native plants as you hike through the grasslands and wind down wildflower-studded slopes to Whychus Creek. Explore boulder outcroppings and take in panoramic views of mountain peaks and dramatic canyons while you…