Learn about the origins and travels of three Pacific Flyway sandhill crane subspecies that breed and migrate through Oregon with Gary Ivey, President of the Trumpeter Swan Society. Gary will discuss their life history, ecology and their migration routes, wintering and breeding areas.

Changes are coming... Aging water infrastructure, a warming climate, and more people moving to Oregon from warmer, drier regions are already happening, and more is in our future. Families, farmers, and fish will all be affected.  In 2012, Oregon adopted its first innovative Integrated Water Resources Strategy (IWRS). Last year, Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD) sought recommendations from…

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…

It's two events in one! First, CARGo BIKE RODEO - Learn about cargo bikes or show off your own - Participate in creative competitions & obstacle courses - Demo cargo bikes and electic bikes - Live Music - Participate in pedaling for the music via a pedal powered stage - Eat great food and enjoy…

KPOV and Bethlyn’s Global Fusion Present Hilarious Songwriter and Satirist Roy Zimmerman Join KPOV for one of the funniest evenings this year in Central Oregon. KPOV and Bethlyn’s Global Fusion are bringing truly hilarious singer-songwriter and political satirist Roy Zimmerman to the Volcanic Theater Pub in Bend on June 7, 2017 for a benefit concert…

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…

How far can you really go? Are they even fast? Can I fit my whole family in the car? These are all questions we can answer - and more! Plus, you can check out a Nissan Leaf electric vehicle first-hand and take it for a spin. Come get all your EV questions answered and learn…

Join local trail steward Holly Scott to help clear invasive cheat grass from Jefferson Lake Trail. Jefferson Lake Trail starts near the lower bridge of the Metolius and goes up into the Jefferson wilderness. Last year, 33 volunteers worked for 1,100 hours to reopen this trail. However, there is there is a section of cheat grass…

Presented by the Children's Forest of Central Oregon and its partners, Discover Nature Days are free family events throughout Central Oregon that connect children and families to the wonder of nature. Join us for 2 hours of art, science, and play while learning about the natural world and exploring local parks. May 13, 10 am-12 noon The…