Events

Listen in to round 2 for KPOV 88.9FM's Gardening: Get Good At It series: Making Compost - 2, between 9 and 9:30am.

The Oregon Natural Desert Association has openings for a few more volunteers to join us for the Steens Backcountry Fence Repair Trip July 8-13. Volunteers will backpack into our base…

Join 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…

Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Jane Meissner for a hike in Skyline Forest. We’ll take a longer hike to beautiful Snag Springs and scenic Juniper Point. Enjoy excellent views of…

Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Ashley Lowrey to get your feet wet on a summer exploration of the world of water. Ashley will help you explore the Metolius Preserve's Lake…

Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Jen Zalewski for an 8-12 mile mountain bike ride in Skyline Forest. This ride is open to experienced* riders who want to explore the crowd-free…

Come on down to The Environmental Center to view the ongoing pop-up art show of the Lexicon of Sustainability. This project is based on a simple principle: people can't be…

Bring your family to a Bend Park and Recreation District park to learn, play, and have fun in nature! FREE! Thursdays, 11:00 am-12:00 pm, Ages 5-10 Quail Park The Invisible Tracker presented by Wildheart Nature School: Learn how to walk like an invisible fox, understand the science behind bird language and discover the art of…

Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Jane Meissner on a hike to Bull and Snag springs in Skyline Forest. This hike follows placid, flower-lined Bull Creek to where it bursts from the ground. Then, we’ll continue hiking to nearby Snag Springs with its aspen and wet wildflower habitat. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the…

Explore the delicate and beautiful world of butterflies with the Deschutes Land Trust and Amanda Egertson. We'll search the pine forests of the Preserve for swallowtails and pine whites while learning about the ecology and identification of these fluttery creatures. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event. Rating: Easy, ~2 mile walk.…