Shiny Happy People—The Paradoxes of Living in Central Oregon
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 61980 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend, OR, United StatesIn our high desert community of Central Oregon, the allure of natural beauty and a desirable lifestyle often comes with hidden challenges. Residents are frequently faced with the high cost…
CityFest 2024
9th Street Village 911 SE Armour Road, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler and the City of Bend for CityFest community gathering on Thursday, August 15 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 9th Street Village, 911 SE…
Stream Sampling on Whychus Creek
Creekside City Park Sisters, OR, United StatesSampling aquatic insects, including mayflies and stoneflies, provides important insights into the health of Whychus Creek. Volunteers meet at Creekside Park in Sisters for a sampling training, then, in teams…
SheJumps x COTA x Trail Sisters of Bend l Trail Work Event l Bend, OR
Swampy Lakes Sno-Park and Trail Head Bend, OR, United StatesPlease join SheJumps as they partner with Women of COTA and Trail Sisters of Bend for a day of trail work and learning! Whether running, hiking, mountain biking, or exercising…
Climate Protection Program Public Hearing Prep Event
Online EventDo you want to make a difference for Oregon's climate AND communities? The Climate Protection Program (CPP) - which requires oil and gas companies to cut their pollution by 90%…
Weeding at Franklin’s Corner
Franklin's Corner Pollinator Garden Bend, OR, United StatesNo registration. Just show up. NE 9th and NE Franklin, Bend Parking on NE Larch. Drive east on NE Franklin to NE 10th Street, turn right and proceed one block…
Happy Hour in the Garden
The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, ORJoin us in our Kansas Avenue Learning Garden for our ongoing volunteer work party series. In 2022, volunteers contributed over 200 hours to help keep our learning garden maintained over…
Know Migrations – Natural History of Lake Abert at Worthy Brewing
Worthy Brewing 495 Northeast Bellevue Drive, Bend, OR, United StatesHear about Oregon's culturally and ecologically extraordinary hypersaline lake. Ron Larson, PhD shares why Lake Abert is so extraordinary - both culturally and ecologically, and that it urgently needs our…
Natural History of Oregon’s Lake Abert in the Great Basin
Sunriver Homeowners Aquatic & Recreation Center Overlook Road, Sunriver, OR, United StatesHear about Oregon's culturally and ecologically extraordinary hypersaline lake. Registration recommended. Register here. Ron Larson, PhD shares why Lake Abert is so extraordinary - both culturally and ecologically, and that…
Say Hey!® August 2024 – Bend, Oregon
OSU Cascades - Edward J. Ray Hall, Atrium 1500 SW Chandler Ave, Bend, OR, United StatesSay Hey!® is an evening of community building. Its main purpose is to welcome professionals of color who recently relocated to Oregon or southwest Washington (aka Honorees) and help them…