BendFilm is hosting a screening of two independent films celebrating the Pacific Crest Trail and the 50thAnniversary of the Wilderness Act. Filmmakers will be in attendance! The headlining film, “Only the Essential”, is a truly independent documentary film by former Bend resident, Colin Arsiman.  Arisman and friend Casey Gannon thru-hiked the Pacific Crest Trail with…

An introductory class given by OSU Master Gardeners™ on growing vegetables including climate, site selection, soil preparation, season extension, and how to grow the most common vegetables for the area.

Learn everything you need to know from OSU Master Gardeners™ about planning a successful vegetable garden in Central Oregon including climate issues, soil preparation, choosing seeds and other vegetable starts, for optimal growth and harvests. For more info: Page 32 in Winter-Spring catalogue www.bendparksandrec.org 541-389-7275

Fledgling Fun: The Life Cycle of Birds 3:45-5:15 PM (3:45-4:15 pm: gathering & crafts; 4:15-5:15 pm: activities & presentation) March 9th: Cranes April 13th: Bird Migration May 11th: A Bird-Day Celebration ...(A celebration of what we have learned) Join Mary Yanalcanlin for an exploration of our local birds geared towards grades K-5 (though all ages are…

Leaving from Bend for conversations with legislators about laws on wages and working conditions and other priorities for our Oregon Strong Voice Coalition. Contact: Bruce Morris, Bruce Morris, coscjenter@gmail.

10:00 AM Monday mornings, Drake Park in Bend A birding and nature walk geared towards preschoolers but all ages are welcome.  Exploration, singing, finger plays, observation, learning, questioning...it's all part of a fun-filled hour on Monday mornings at Drake Park.  We meet near the middle of the park by the restrooms.  Parent or responsible care-taker…

Oregon Climate is a statewide, grassroots campaign to put a price on pollution in Oregon. We have one overarching goal: to pass a carbon price and dividend for our state. This simple system will charge polluters and give the money directly back to each and every taxpayer. Join the Oregon Climate Action Hub in Bend,…

On Wednesday, March 11th, join Central Oregon LandWatch, Friends of Family Farmers, and High Desert Food and Farm Alliance for a FREE workshop. Come learn how the Oregon Legislature works and get engaged with your government. Learn about relevant food, farm and Land Use Bills that will be addressed by the 2015 Legislature and how…

In the second installment of its new High Desert Lecture Series, the Oregon Natural Desert Association on Wednesday, March 11 will welcome an adventurer who last summer completed the entire 800-mile Oregon Desert Trail. Join us for “Shane Von Schlemp and Through-Hiking the Oregon Desert Trail." Last summer, long-distance hiker Shane Von Schlemp became one of…

Join Energy Trust for the beginning of the 2015 Allies for Efficiency training series. The training will cover design and construction best practices for deep energy retrofit projects, including a case study on the Vestas building itself. Following the training, Energy Trust will host a catered reception, and Vestas staff will be available to provide…