“Hope for the Ocean” with Dr. Jane Lubchenco, Distinguished University Professor and Advisor on Marine Studies at OSU & Former Administrator of NOAA & First US Science Envoy for the Ocean   Ocean health is important to every human, and Dr. Lubchenco will tell us why. She will summarize current and emerging threats to ocean…

Lake Abert: A Waterbird Oasis in an Arid Landscape  Salty-alkaline lakes are not the kind of place you would want to call home, after all salt is used to preserve food, and with a pH around 10, the water is like diluted bleach. Yet, Lake Abert in southcentral Oregon is waterbird Mecca, with over 80…

When:  Thursday Aug 11, Tuesday Aug 16, Tuesday Aug 23 and Tuesday Aug 30, 5:15 to Dusk Where:  Meet at the old Ray's parking lot, NE corner of Simpson Ave and Century Drive in Bend Worksite:  Varies There's only one thing better than mountain biking in Bend, OR and that's riding in Bend, knowing that you…

Fill Your Pantry is a community bulk buying event created so YOU can fill up your pantry, freezer, and root cellar full of great local products for the winter. Say bye bye to busy holiday lines and veggies that have traveled farther than you during holiday vacations, and say hello to a cupboard full of…

What are the threats to wildlife in central Oregon that decrease sufficient, usable wildlife habitat? How can recreation users and growing communities coexist with wildlife? How can individuals help wildlife survive by initiating simple projects? At this wildlife conference, a panel of speakers will address many factors challenging wildlife. They will share scientific information, the…

Join us for VegNet’s vegan Thanksgiving potluck! Play Charity Fact Match: match fun facts with the correct charities and win a prize. Please bring a vegan dish (no animal products, including honey) to serve 6-8 people, a card listing ingredients, and your own cup, plate, and utensils. If you can, please also bring a donation…