Farm to Table
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin us for a FARM TO TABLE DINNER fundraiser at Broken Top Bottle Shop! 5 courses paired with spirits from Oregon Spirit Distillers! ~greens & vodka~ ~pork & rum~ ~fowl & gin~ ~beef & whiskey~ ~sweets & absinthe~ featuring food & spirit from HDFFA Members & Farmers: Savory Spice Shop Bend, The Next Season Farm, Rainshadow Organics,Juniper Jungle…
Waldo Lake Campout
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesSpend a few days exploring Waldo Lake. One of the most beautiful places in Oregon, Waldo Lake is motor-free and remains beautiful because of it. From our group camp we will take day hikes to explore the surrounding the area, and provide information about the geology and natural systems that keep this lake pristine. Kayaks…
10th Annual Hollinshead Community Garden Open House
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesPlan to join us Saturday, August 29th from 10 am -2 pm at the 10th annual Hollinshead Community Garden Open House. There will be free classes taught by OSU certified Master Gardeners starting at 10:15. Tomato tasting, artists in the garden and other fun activities will be offered. If you've wanted to tour the 90…
Meet the Makers
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin 20+ local vendors to celebrate and taste Central Oregon products. There will be fun kids activities, grilling, and music that transform the parking lot into a street fair. If you’re as excited as we are to celebrate, we would love to see you there!
Building a Better Nest
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesFor 15 years, Evelyn Hess and her husband lived in a tent a trailer, without electricity or running water, on 20 acres of wild land in the foothills of the Oregon Coast Range. When they decided to build a “real” house at long last, they knew it would have to respect the lessons of simple…
Backyard Farm Tour
The 6th rendition of the BackyardFarmTour will take place the weekend following Labor day, Sept. 12-13. Still to be determined is if it will be 1 or 2 days. As always we will seek out some new places and revisit some of our old favorites. The BYFT is largely self selecting, so let me know…
C.R.O.P. Farm Tours: Smudgie Goose Farm
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesThe Crooked River Open Pastures (C.R.O.P) Events are ways for you and your family or friends to experience the farm and ranch life in Central Oregon. The High Desert Food & Farm Alliance along with a dedicated group of farmers and community members in Crook County are offering these FREE farm tours and rotating Farmer’s…
Deadline: Oregon Wild Outdoor Photo Contest
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesFor over a decade, the Oregon Wild Outdoor Photo Contest has been a platform for stunning portraits of the state we call home. Amateur and professional photographers alike have submitted incredible images of mountainscapes, rivers, and elusive creatures that embody our ideal Oregon. In 2015, we’re expanding the contest aesthetic to include Oregon’s dark side…
Volcanoes and Hydrology, Water in Central Oregon
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesVOLCANOES AND HYDROLOGY, WATER IN CENTRAL OREGON Open to the Public Contact: Gretchen Valido, 541-389-0785 What do volcanoes have to do with your water supply? The volcanic landscapes of Central Oregon have shaped the hydrology of this area in surprising ways, giving us one of the most unique groundwater systems in the western U.S. Spring-fed…
Urban Growth Boundary Scenarios at Pints and Politics
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesSpecial guests: Brian Rankin and Mike Riley present the proposed UGB boundary scenarios. In late September and early October the City of Bend will launch a public survey and hold three public meetings related to the Urban Growth Boundary Remand. City of Bend Principal Planner Brian Rankin and Mike Riley from the UGB Boundary and…