The Oregon Natural Desert Association will kick off its new High Desert Lecture Series on Monday, Jan. 26 with an expert on the monarch butterfly – an insect known for its bright-orange wings and its amazing migrations of up to 3,000 miles between Canada and Mexico. Join ONDA at 7 p.m. at ONDA’s Bend office,…

Volcanic activity has occurred in Central Oregon for the past 40 million years, and will likely continue in the future. The volcanoes scattered throughout Central Oregon make up one of the most active and diverse sections of the entire Cascade range. Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Daniele McKay to explore the history of these…

Join us at Green Drinks, the bi-monthly gathering to learn about local businesses and their sustainability efforts while enjoying an Eco-conscious drink or two! This month we’ll be learning about holistic healthcare, including “outside-the-treatment-room” opportunities for personal growth, healing and transformation at the Hawthorn Healing Arts Center. You’ll learn about this great local business and the…

  Bird Seed Sale Fundraiser at Wild Birds Unlimited of Bend, OR January 31st and February 1st! Stock up on high quality bird seed and support the Sunriver Nature Center! All new and renewing members (at the time of the event) will received a $20 in store credit! Nature Center Naturalist will be at Wild…

Now is a great time of year for spotting owls! Come to the Sunriver Nature Center and join one of our Naturalists for a guided full moon hike from 8-9pm on Wednesday, February 3rd. Wear warm, comfortable, weather-appropriate clothes and shoes. Registration is required by 4pm, February 2nd.  Call 541-593-4394 to reserve your spot today! The hike…

Meet up with others in our intrepid group for local birding. We meet at Nancy P's Bakery on Newport Avenue just east of Newport Market in Bend. From there we depart on weekly half day or full day trips to venues in our area. Meet-up times are usually 7AM in the Spring and Summer and…

Bring your kids and your friends’ kids down for a fun day at the Sunriver Nature Center! Come visit our raptors, say hi to an owl, walk along the lake looking for swans and porcupines, learn about meteorites and maybe even pet a snake! For more information call the Nature Center at 541-593-4394. Kids get in…

Join the Rethink Waste Project and the Bend Downtown Library to kick off their new monthly Maker Monday series with a Small Appliance Repair Cafe!  Volunteers will be on hand to try and fix your broken toasters, blenders, vacuums and any small appliance you may have that just isn't working. A repair cafe is a…

Wednesday Birders – February 4, 11, 18, 25 Join local birders every Wednesday for birding trips in Central Oregon. Meet at 8:00 AM at Nancy P’s at 1054 Milwaukee in Bend. The group car pools, sharing expenses for gas, and taking turns driving. Current plans for February are: • February 4: Woodpecker search in the…

SHP is an interactive six-month accreditation program that provides participants with the opportunity to develop the technical skills and knowledge required to design and build highperformance homes. Each two-day module integrates lecture and discussion, hands-on exercises and tours of certified homes. Module 3: High Performance Building Envelopes Two day Module from 9-5pm This course explores…