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…

The Deschutes National Forest in partnership with Discover Your Forest is hosting a Volunteer Information Night on Thursday, September 29th to find volunteers interested in providing support for programs at Mt Bachelor and other locations on the Forest. Event will be held on Thursday, September 29th, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Deschutes National…

Join Discover Your Forest and the Deschutes National Forest for a screening of America’s First Forest: Carl Schenck and the Asheville Experiment. The film tells the story of how Carl Schenck realized Frederick Law Olmsted’s vision of introducing forestry to America. It was on George Vanderbilt’s magnificent Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina that a…

JOIN THE CHALLENGE & WIN! OCT. 1-15 Discover healthy, green travel options for work, school and play that can save you money and time, plus add some fun into your daily routine. Join the Oregon Drive Less Challenge Oct. 1-15! Burn calories instead of gas by biking to work, or walking to the store. Divide…

A Conference for Individuals, Businesses, & Government Speakers: Keynote and General Sessions: J. Rachel Shimshak, Executive Director, Renewable Northwest Michelle Crim: Planning & Sustainability, City of Portland Jeff Bissonnette, Executive Director, Oregon Solar Industries Industrial Association. How we’ll Reap the Benefits of Transitioning to a Clean Economy Jenna Tilt, Phd, Oregon State University, Overcoming Barriers to…

Encouraging students and families to walk and bike to school. Move your feet or pedal along to school in the 20th annual International Walk and Bike to School Day on October 5. Studies show that kids who get regular exercise lead healthier lives and do better in school. And what better way to get exercise…

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…

Roll up your sleeves and help the Deschutes Land Trust plant native plants, trees, and shrubs at the recent restoration site along Whychus Creek at Whychus Canyon Preserve. Get your hands dirty and have fun while improving key fish and wildlife habitat along Whychus Creek. The Land Trust and partners completed the construction phase of…