On Saturday, July 19, beginning at 1:00 P.M., COTA and Deschutes Brewery are getting together to host our annual Crit Party during the “Twilight Criterium” stage of this year’s Cascade Cycling Classic.  Grab a refreshing pint of Deschutes Brewery Mirror Pond Pale Ale for only $5.00. All proceeds go back to COTA to allow us to continue keeping…

If your 10-12 year old, or 12-14 year old would like to be a radio star, sign up for one of KPOV's kids' camps through Bend Parks and Rec. * Youth learn about media, write and record skits, interview each other, research PSAs, and spin tunes! Our next two camps are: July 7-11: 12-14 year olds, M-F 1-4pm…

The Origin of Life Revisited Dr. David Deamer, Research Professor of Biomolecular Engineering, UC Santa Cruz Dr. David Deamer says with well-founded confidence, ”We will never be able to say with certainty how life did begin, but we will show how life CAN begin…” Ever since Urey and Miller’s now-famous experiment in 1953 showed that amino acids,…

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 gas, and taking turns driving. Plans may vary due to weather or rare birds spotted prior to the meeting. To keep up to date on…

This month we are bringing Solar Drinks to Bend! This is an opportunity to discuss emerging ideas and developments in renewable energy. Join us for a relaxed social and networking event where you can listen to our panelist discuss various topics, speak with Solar Oregon staff, solar industry members and your neighbors about any topic…

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 Sawyer Park Watery Wonders presented by Upper Deschutes Watershed Council: Learn about the health of the Deschutes River, explore water, discover stream critters and have fun! Learn more about…

About the Workshop: The Basics of Going Solar workshop covers why solar is a smart choice for Oregon. Come find out: How well solar works in Oregon's climate Available solar technologies and how they fit into your overall energy use What makes a good site for solar The financial considerations of going solar including incentives and…

Golden Eagles and Other Raptors in the Oregon High Desert, and the Impact of Recreation and Trail Development Our legendary Sisters naturalist Jim Anderson will be the featured speaker, discussing his work on golden eagles and other raptors in the Oregon High Desert, and the impact that recreation and trail development has on these habitats.…

Come join  us for a cup of free EcoRoast coffee (bought through fundroast in support of the local Bend Boys and Girls Club) from 8am-10am this Friday, and take a stroll through the building to see the Lexicon of Sustainability art show. The show will be hanging on the outside front porch and in the…