Project Connect
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesThe 8th annual Project Connect is a one-day event that offers free services to those who are struggling to make ends meet or experiencing homelessness in Central Oregon. For more information contact Volunteer Connect: (541) 385-8977 info@projectconnectco.org
Second Saturday Weed Warriors
Unnamed Venue OR, United StatesJoin this regular group of outdoor lovers and Land Trust friends to fight invasive species at a Land Trust protected lands. Work begins around 9am and includes an hour break for a brown bag lunch and socializing. Come for the whole day or just part. Locations vary but depend on where the Warrior force is…
Fairy Houses Metolius Preserve
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesHelp your little one explore outside with a little bit of whimsy! Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Kelly Madden at the Metolius Preserve to build your own fairy house. Use materials found in the forest, create your own small fairy abode and imagine the fairies the might come visit. Build confidence exploring and enjoying…
Lake Creek Trail Hike, Metolius Preserve
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin the Deschutes Land Trust and Mary Crow for a hike on the Lake Creek Trail at the Metolius Preserve. We'll hike through the Preserve’s ponderosa forests and follow Lake Creek on our way to Suttle Lake. Learn about the fascinating plant life of the Metolius region where the wetter plants of the western Cascades…
Seed Saving, Gardening Clean-up and Cover Crops
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin in this discussion through OSU Extension Service lunch and learn: Seed Saving, Gardening Clean-up and Cover Crops. Visit the Central Oregon Master Gardeners Association website.
Repair Cafe
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesWe’re excited to return to The Gear Fix for our 2019 Spring Repair Cafe! Volunteers will be on hand to fix small appliances/electronics, outdoor gear, clothes, boots/shoes, bikes, jewelry, small furniture/household goods, and more. And it's FREE!
Wednesday BIrders-Hawk Watch at Green Ridge
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin 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…
Meet Your Farmer Dinner
Spork 937 NW Newport Ave, Bend, OR, United StatesMeet 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.
Beyond Coal Campaign Kickoff Meeting
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesThere’s a new gal in town—come meet our newly arrived Beyond Coal campaign field organizer, Victoria Leistman, at her kickoff meeting! Did you know that 67% of Oregon’s electric power comes from coal plants located in other western states? Knowing that coal plants throw tons and tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere that will…
Harvest Seed Saving Class
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesCentral Oregon Seed Exchange Join the High Desert Food and Farm Alliance for a hands school garden tour, presentation, and group discussion with our farmer panel. Bring your seed questions! Saving seeds is important to our community and to our future. Come learn how you can save seeds from your own backyard. $10 fee includes…