March Nature Night with the Deschutes Land Trust Central Oregon’s high desert country has diverse habitats from wet meadows to sage-steppe, ponderosa pine forests, and high elevation meadows and peaks. As a result, the area is home to a great number of species of native wildflowers, trees, and shrubs. Some are big, showy, and widespread.…

How often do we stop to tell the kids and teens in our lives how incredible they are? This is why Camp Fire founded Absolutely Incredible Kid Day® in 1997—to activate millions of adults across the U.S. to write/tell a young person in their life what makes them incredible. Join Camp Fire Central Oregon on…

You're invited to the 3rd Annual Fundraising Breakfast, a powerful and inspiring opportunity to find out more about Bend Area Habitat for Humanity. Guests will enjoy a free continental breakfast during the one-hour program, which includes: • A meaningful video that will give you an understanding of how Habitat changes lives through home ownership. • An update…

Birder’s Night – Reflections on Fifty Years of Bird Banding Enjoy an evening with Jim Anderson, one of the most esteemed storytellers and naturalists in Central Oregon, as he shares stories and photos of raptors he has known in his 50-years of banding birds. Jim’s stories will include how he got started with bird banding, his…

Meet the Oregon League of Conservation Voter's Endorsed Candidates at the Broken Top Bottle Shop and Ale Cafe! Join OLCV, friends, volunteers, and community members to hear from local candidates who care about protecting Oregon's natural legacy, from 7pm-9pm. August 21st: Craig Wilhelm, for State Representative (HD 54-Bend) September 18th: Jodie Barram, for Deschutes County Commissioner Visit the OLCV…

Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Derek Loeb for a geology hike along the Summit Loop Trail at Smith Rock State Park. This gorgeous 7-mile hike follows the Burma Road up to a ridge overlooking famed peaks like Monkey Face. On the descent, the trail crosses a private property protected by the Land Trust for…

An introductory class on growing vegetables including climate, site selection, soil preparation, season extension and crop selection. A two hour class for the community. A two hour class for the community. For a full class schedule go here and here to sign up. Call 541-548-6088 for more information

Looking for something fun to do with the family over spring break? Check out what the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory have to offer! March 23rd – April 20th Open 7 days/week from 10am – 4pm Admission $4 adults, $3 kids, members free Live Raptor Presentations each Thursday, Friday and Saturday (between 10am and 12pm)…

KPOV will be hosting two camps over spring break, Mon-Fri, March 24-28: 1. 10-12 year olds, 9am-noon 2. 12-14 year olds, 1pm-4pm Sign up online for either spring break camp with the Bend Park & Rec District.

Join former Central Oregonian and natural resource advocate, Jeff Goebel, to hear about his experience internationally and at home on how planting trees and plants in the quickest way out of the global dilemma. Visit www.aboutlistening.com for more information about Jeff and his work abroad.