2nd Annual Sunset Supper at Juniper Jungle
2014-08-24 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Enjoy a 5 course meal prepared by local chefs using the freshest local ingredients, set amidst the field rows of our heirloom vegetable Farm. Pig belly scratching, acoustic music and farm tour included!
Tickets are sold on a suggested donation basis, between $80-100. You will partake in a five course meal and drink delightful beverages to the sweet sounds of acoustic music, joined by your neighbors, fellow foodies, farm supporters, and a chicken or two.
For more info click here: http://juniperjunglefarm.com/about/events/

Jack Johnson All At Once Tour
2014-08-24 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The Environmental Center was chosen as one of just a few local nonprofit organizations to be a part of the Jack Johnson’s All at Once tour. As a part of our partnership, The Environmental Center will be tabling at the show, helping to promote the “green tour” through action on sustainability here in Central Oregon. Be sure to stop by our booth and support our work!

Plant Clinic Solutions on KPOV 88.9FM
2014-08-26 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Listen in to KPOV 88.9FM for a discussion on plant care through the Gradening: Get Good At It series.
Visit the Central Oregon Master Gardeners Association’s website for more information.

Drop-in Meeting about UGB Expansion
2014-08-26 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The UGB expansion process is moving along at a steady clip so don’t miss your opportunity to learn more. City Staff and Consultants will be available to discuss the planning process and answer questions at a drop-in session tomorrow.
City of Bend Drop-In Meeting about UGB Expansion
City Council Chambers, City Hall
The City’s draft project goals relating to the urban form are below. What do you think about these goals for Bend? Email your thoughts to Brian Rankin, the City’s Principal planner: brankin@bendoregon.gov.

Quality Natural Environment – As Bend grows, it preserves and enhances natural areas. Bend takes a balanced approach to environmental protection and building a great city.
Connections to Recreation and Nature – Bend continues to enhance its network of parks, trails, greenbelts, recreational facilities, and scenic views inside and outside the City.
Great Neighborhoods – Bend has a variety of great neighborhoods that are well-designed, safe, walkable, and include local schools and parks. Small neighborhoods provide local shops, a mix of housing types, and community gathering places.
Strong Active Downtown – Bend’s downtown continues to be an active focal point for residents and visitors with strong businesses, arts and cultural opportunities, and gathering places.
Balanced Transportation System – Bend’s balanced transportation system incorporates an improved, well-connected system of facilities for walking, bicycling, and public transit, while also providing a safe and reliable system for drivers.

Read more about these goals in the Boundary Technical Advisory Committee packet, available here: http://bendoregon.gov/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=17691

Wednesday Birders at Lower Bridge and Redmond Wastewater Ponds
2014-08-27 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
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 the latest bird sightings and birding opportunities including Wednesday Birders join Central Oregon Birders Online (COBOL). It’s a great resource for Central Oregon birders.
For this outing, birders will spend the morning at Lower Bridge and the afternoon at the Redmond waste water treatment ponds.
For more information about this and other upcoming events of the East Cascades Audubon Society, visit their website.

Farm to Table Event
2014-08-27 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
A fundraiser for the High Desert Food & Farm Alliance
4 COURSES of LOCAL FOODS paired with LOCAL BREWS by HDFFA members! Limited Seating! Get your ticket early! Tickets for this PLATED FAMILY-STYLE dinner are on sale now @ Broken Top Bottle Shop. Vegetarian options available!
For more information, visit this page.

Bull Springs History Hike
2014-08-28 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Kelly Madden for a history hike in Skyline Forest. We’ll hike along ancient Native American trails and follow Bull Creek to explore the early settlement of the area. Learn the history of Laidlaw and Tumalo and the fiasco that was the 1914 Tumalo Reservoir. Along the way, we’ll watch for summer wildflowers and have pause in the cool shade of Bull Springs. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event.
Rating: Moderate, ~3 mile hike.
What to Bring: Snacks/lunch, water, sturdy hiking shoes. Dress for the weather.
For more information about this event and to register, please visit the Deschutes Land Trust website.

COTA General Meeting
2014-08-28 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Trail Work Season is Right Around the Corner!
It’s our off season right now. It’s hot. It’s dusty. And we’d rather be riding or swimming in a cool lake.
But we do have big plans for this fall. Come learn at our next general meeting.

Wilderness 50th Celebration Week in Eugene, August 30 - September 7, 2014
2014-08-30 - 2014-09-07 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Wilderness 50th Celebration Week in Eugene, August 30 – September 7, 2014

Take a hike, relax with a movie, hoist a brew, and get inspired as you celebrate Wilderness

Chandra LeGue
541-344-0675
cl@oregonwild.org

Eugene, OR | 8.19.14

Events and activities celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act are planned in Eugene during the week surrounding the September 3rd anniversary. From Wilderness hikes, a happy hour at Ninkasi, a Wilderness film screening, and a Celebration Open House at the Obsidians Lodge, the Wilderness 50th Celebration Week has something for all Wilderness lovers! (See full schedule and details below.)
A diverse group of organizations – including conservation advocacy groups Oregon Wild, Great Old Broads for Wilderness, and the Sierra Club’s Many Rivers Group; recreation interests like The Obsidians, and trails and equestrian groups; and the Willamette National Forest – are involved in the Eugene events. Other events celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act have been happening across the country (http://wilderness50th.org/).
Signed by President Lyndon Johnson on September 3rd, 1964, the Act ensured the protection of America’s most spectacular landscapes for enjoyment by future generations. President Johnson said, “If future generations are to remember us with gratitude rather than contempt, we must leave them something more than the miracles of technology. We must leave them a glimpse of the world as it was in the beginning, not just after we got through with it.”
Today, more than 110 million acres of Wilderness are protected across the nation. In Oregon, this includes nearly 2.5 million acres – from Mt. Hood and the Three Sisters to the Eagle Cap, Opal Creek, and Steens Mountain. Millions of Americans enjoy Wilderness areas for hiking, camping, backpacking, fishing and more.
Eugene Wilderness 50th Celebration Week Schedule

Saturday, August 30th
Obsidians hike to Maxwell Butte in the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness. Pre-registration required, more info at www.obsidians.org

Tuesday, September 2nd
6:00-8:30pm
Wilderness 50th Celebration Happy Hour at Ninkasi Brewing.
Have a beer, and learn more about Wilderness in Oregon from recreation and conservation organizations that will be on hand.

Wednesday, September 3rd
Obsidians hike to Lowder Mountain in the Three Sisters Wilderness. Pre-registration required, more info at www.obsidians.org

Wednesday, September 3rd
6:00-7:00 social hour
7:00-8:30 film & presentation
Oregon Wild film screening of “Forever Wild: Celebrating America’s Wilderness” at the Bijou Theater, 492 E. 13th Ave.
$10 at www.bijou-cinemas.com. More info at www.oregonwild.org

Friday, September 5th
Oregon Wild hike to Shale Ridge, bordering the Three Sisters and Waldo Lake Wilderness areas. Pre-registration required at www.oregonwild.org

Saturday, September 6th
Sierra Club hike on the East Fork Trail in the Three Sisters Wilderness. RSVP at http://www.meetup.com/SierraClub-ManyRivers

Sunday, September 7th
1:00-4:00pm
Wilderness Celebration Open House at the Obsidians Lodge.
Guest speaker: Bill Sullivan. More info at www.obsidians.org

– See more at: http://www.oregonwild.org/about/press/wilderness-50th-celebration-week-eugene-august-30-september-7-2014#sthash.8irLtj0J.dpuf

Animal Signs for Kids
2014-08-30 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Kelly Madden to investigate the world of animals! Search the pine forest and creekside willows of the Metolius Preserve for signs of birds, mammals, insects other wildlife. See how many critters you can spot while doing fun, hands-on activities! Perfect for kids ages 3-5 with a grown-up in tow. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event.
Rating: Easy, ~1 mile walk.
What to Bring: Snacks/lunch, water, sturdy hiking shoes. Dress for the weather.
For more information about this event and to register, please visit the Deschutes Land Trust website.

Your Bountiful Harvest on KPOV 88.9FM
2014-09-02 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Listen in to KPOV 88.9FM for a discussion on Your Bountiful Harvest through the Gardening: Get Good At It series.
Visit the Central Oregon Master Gardeners Association’s website for more information.

Wednesday Birders at Hatfield, Tumalo Reservoir, and Twin Bridges
2014-09-03 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
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 the latest bird sightings and birding opportunities including Wednesday Birders join Central Oregon Birders Online (COBOL). It’s a great resource for Central Oregon birders.
For more information about this and other upcoming events of the East Cascades Audubon Society, visit their website.

UGB Van Tour
2014-09-03 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The City of Bend is in the process of revising its UGB. The new plan will shape how Bend grows for years to come. Public input – your input – into this process is essential for creating a sustainable, beautiful and accessible community. We are providing this opportunity to our supporters to learn more about the current UGB, discuss how Bend can grow sustainably, and take a look at possible infill and expansion lands.
Space is very limited so please RSVP to moey@centraloregonlandwatch.org to reserve your seat.
Meet at the Central Oregon LandWatch office. From there, we will depart for the driving tour of Bend’s UGB.
RSVP to moey@centraloregonlandwatch.org

Sutton Mountain Wilderness Monitoring Trip
2014-09-04 - 2014-09-07 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The Oregon Natural Desert Association has openings for a few more volunteers to join for the Sutton Mountain Wilderness Monitoring Trip September 4-7. In 2013 ONDA signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Prineville District of the BLM to help with the monitoring and restoration of Wilderness and Wilderness Study Areas. As part of this partnership, we will monitor Sutton Mountain and Pat’s Cabin, two Wilderness Study Areas that surround the Painted Hills National Monument. These WSAs are part of a proposal to designate 58,000 acres as wilderness and this trip, which will focus on monitoring and some light restoration, will further our campaign efforts.
To register for this trip and to see more information, visit the Oregon Natural Desert Association’s website.

Hollinshead Community Garden Open House
2014-09-06 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join in for the final Hollinshead Community Garden classes and Open House.
For more information on this event, visit the Central Oregon Master Gardeners Association website.

Backyard Farm Tour
2014-09-06 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The 6th rendition of the BackyardFarmTour will take place the weekend following Labor day, Sept. 12-13. Still to be determined is if it will be 1 or 2 days. As always we will seek out some new places and revisit some of our old favorites. The BYFT is largely self selecting, so let me know if you are interested in participating this year. I also appreciate any other other ideas or input you may have. Of course the key part of putting the BYFT together is finding the farms and gardens to be on it. I appreciate any and all leads. Even if it is just a place you drove by that looks good.
Volunteers on the organizational side are sought, too.
We are having another fabulous year for gardening in Central Oregon, so how could we not have another fabulous BackyardFarmTour?
Follow BYFT developments on at http://backyardfarmtour.com where you can get our RSS feed, subscribe to our email list or at our Facebook page, http://facebook.com/Backyardfarmtour.

Central Oregon Master Gardeners
2014-09-06 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Hollinshead Community Garden Open House Schedule
1237 NE Jones Road, Bend
September 6th, 10am-2pm
Tours
10am-2pm Tour the vegetable gardens with an OSU Certified Master Gardener™
10am -2pm Tour the Hollinshead Homestead House and Bunk House and visit with Sharron Rosengarth who lived there as a child

Classes
10am Key Practices of Growing Perennial, Herb, Ornamental Grass, Annual & Butterfly Attracting Plants
11am Garden of Eatin’ – See and learn how to grow an incredible vegetable garden
Noon You Too Can Grow Tomatoes
1pm Preserving Your Harvest – OSU Master Food Preservers™

Tasting
10:30 – Noon Tomato tasting and homemade mozzarella cheese sampling. Choose your favorites
10am-2pm Sample Herb Infused Waters

See and Ask
Got a gardening question? Ask an OSU Extension Service Master Gardener as you roam the demonstration and vegetable gardens
Wonder what that insect or weed is in your yard? Check the displays of common weeds and insects
Visit with watercolor artists as they paint in the garden
Meet Ms. Tomato and the Busy Bee
Learn and share with fellow gardeners – they all love to talk
Row cover and soil thermometers available for purchase

Spring Creek Bird Walk
2014-09-07 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Bill Mitchell for a bird walk along Spring Creek near the Metolius River. This beautiful, privately-owned property includes wetland habitat, quaking aspens, mixed conifer forests, and outstanding habitat for wildlife including sensitive bird species. Registration opens 1 month prior to the event.

Registration is required.
Learn more about our Walk + Hike Leaders
See more at: http://www.deschuteslandtrust.org/events/hikes/bird-walk-spring-creek-1#sthash.Zs1cZw1O.dpuf

Making Compost-3 on KPOV 88.9FM
2014-09-09 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Listen in to KPOV 88.9FM for the third discussion in the “Making Compost” series of Gardening: Get Good At It.
For more information, visit the Central Oregon Master Gardeners Association website.

Steens Mountain Backcountry Fence Pull
2014-09-09 - 2014-09-14 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The Oregon Natural Desert Association has openings for a few more volunteers to join for the Steens Mountain Backcountry Fence Pull Trip September 9-14. This giant fault block Mountain, nearly 10,000 feet high, carved by glaciers, and covered by wildflowers elicits terms such as “gem”, “jewel”, and “iconic”. ONDA has been helping pull obsolete fence out of the Wilderness here for over a decade. Each year we pull out fence that is further and further back into the Wilderness. Our backpack trips to do the work are now annual events.
Barbed wire fences are a significant source of mortality for wildlife, and an eyesore. Helping remove obsolete fences from cow-free areas has been an ONDA priority since it was founded in 1987.
To register for this trip and to see more information, visit the Oregon Natural Desert Association’s website.

The Wonderlands of Oregon's Wildernesses
2014-09-09 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
We’ll be treated to views of Oregon’s Very Special Places through George Wuerthner’s photographs and stories of personal adventures, in honor of the 50thAnniversary of the Wilderness Act.
6:30 gathering and snacks, 7:00 program.

Wednesday Birders in Prineville
2014-09-10 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States

Living with Wildfire Presentation
2014-09-10 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Living with Wildfire: a Presentation by George Wuerthner
In light of this year’s dramatic fire season, ecologist, writer, and photographer, George Wuerthner will speak about wildfire ecology, and how communities can be prepared for large, uncontrolled wildfire like Washington’s Carlton Complex blaze. George is the author of 35 books about national parks, wilderness areas, mountain ranges, and conservation and wildlife issues, including wildfire.
In light of this year’s dramatic fire season, George Wuerthner will speak about wildfire ecology, and how communities can be prepared for large, uncontrolled wildfire like Washington’s Carlton Complex blaze.
Join Central Oregon LandWatch and the Bitterbrush Broads on Wednesday, September 10th for an evening with ecologist, writer, and photographer, George Wuerthner.
Please go here to RSVP.

Thomas Preserve Paddle
2014-09-11 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Sarah Mowry for a guided paddle to the Thomas Preserve. We’ll float a section of the upper Deschutes to visit this unique island Preserve for a picnic lunch. You bring your boat and we’ll provide the shuttle. Registration opens 1 month prior to the event.
Registration is required.
See more here

Project Connect
2014-09-13 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The 8th annual Project Connect is a one-day event that offers free services to those who are struggling to make ends meet or experiencing homelessness in Central Oregon.
For more information contact Volunteer Connect:
(541) 385-8977
info@projectconnectco.org

Second Saturday Weed Warriors
2014-09-13 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Unnamed Venue, OR, United States
Join this regular group of outdoor lovers and Land Trust friends to fight invasive species at a Land Trust protected lands. Work begins around 9am and includes an hour break for a brown bag lunch and socializing. Come for the whole day or just part. Locations vary but depend on where the Warrior force is needed most!
Weed Warriors meet on the 2nd Saturday and the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month for regular weed pulls at Land Trust protected lands. Join them today!
See more here.

Fairy Houses Metolius Preserve
2014-09-13 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Help your little one explore outside with a little bit of whimsy! Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Kelly Madden at the Metolius Preserve to build your own fairy house. Use materials found in the forest, create your own small fairy abode and imagine the fairies the might come visit. Build confidence exploring and enjoying nature. Perfect for kids ages 3-5 with a grown-up in tow. Registration opens 1 month prior to the event.
Registration is required
– See more at: here.

Lake Creek Trail Hike, Metolius Preserve
2014-09-14 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Mary Crow for a hike on the Lake Creek Trail at the Metolius Preserve. We’ll hike through the Preserve’s ponderosa forests and follow Lake Creek on our way to Suttle Lake. Learn about the fascinating plant life of the Metolius region where the wetter plants of the western Cascades blend with our drier eastside forests. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event. Please register online at www.deschuteslandtrust.org/hikes.
Rating: This is a moderate to challenging, ~5.5 mile hike.
What to bring: Snacks/Lunch, water, sturdy hiking shoes. Dress for the weather.

Seed Saving, Gardening Clean-up and Cover Crops
2014-09-16 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join in this discussion through OSU Extension Service lunch and learn: Seed Saving, Gardening Clean-up and Cover Crops.
Visit the Central Oregon Master Gardeners Association website.

Repair Cafe
2014-09-16 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
We’re excited to return to The Gear Fix for our 2019 Spring Repair Cafe! Volunteers will be on hand to fix small appliances/electronics, outdoor gear, clothes, boots/shoes, bikes, jewelry, small furniture/household goods, and more. And it’s FREE!
If you have any questions or would like to be added to the list of volunteer fixers, please email Ani.
