If you are inspired by the Deschutes River and the natural beauty of Central Oregon and would like to learn more about expressing your thoughts on paper, please join us for this community creative writing workshop. The workshop will entail readings, structured writing in response to prompts, and optional sharing of participants’ work. Our instructor…

Presented by the Children’s Forest of Central Oregon partners, Discover Nature Days are free family events throughout Central Oregon that connect children and families to the wonder of nature. Bring your family to a different park each week for an interactive experience and learn, play and have fun in nature! Recommended for ages 5-10, with…

Columbia-Willamette Clean Cities and Forth are hosting a free electric vehicle and charging workshop and ride & drive event for businesses and fleet owners. This event is also open to the community so you can come and check out some EVs for yourself, too! Come to the workshop to learn more: Workshop: 9 – 10AM Test drive the latest…

Presented by the Children’s Forest of Central Oregon partners, Discover Nature Days are free family events throughout Central Oregon that connect children and families to the wonder of nature. Bring your family to a different park each week for an interactive experience and learn, play and have fun in nature! Recommended for ages 5-10, with…

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…

Presented by the Children’s Forest of Central Oregon partners, Discover Nature Days are free family events throughout Central Oregon that connect children and families to the wonder of nature. Bring your family to a different park each week for an interactive experience and learn, play and have fun in nature! Recommended for ages 5-10, with…

Presented by the Children’s Forest of Central Oregon partners, Discover Nature Days are free family events throughout Central Oregon that connect children and families to the wonder of nature. Bring your family to a different park each week for an interactive experience and learn, play and have fun in nature! Recommended for ages 5-10, with…

The Mazamas, a Portland based climbing organization who are committed to education, stewardship, and the protection of natural environments, recently purchased property directly across from Smith Rock (2.5 acres) and are applying for a conditional use permit with Deschutes County in hopes to develop a bed and breakfast inn and campground for the climbing community.…