Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Daniele McKay for a hike along the Summit Loop Trail at Smith Rock State Park. This gorgeous loop follows the Burma Road up to a ridge overlooking famed crags like Monkey Face. On the descent, the Summit Loop trail crosses a private property 9 protected by the Land Trust…

"What ISA Certified arborists do in our community and how to find us" Speaker: Ciara McCarthy The talk will cover what is required to become an ISA Certified Arborist, and how the certification is maintained. The presentation will also cover all the areas that ISA Certifed Arborists actively manage the Urban Forest canopy. Lastly, you…

Join Deschutes Land Trust and Carol Moorehead on a full moon exploration at Whychus Canyon Preserve. The Native Americans had names for each of the full moons—May is the Full Flower Moon. Come explore the canyon under the light of the moon using a variety of senses. We’ll listen for and, if lucky, even see…

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…

Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Gary “Gus” Gustafson to learn more about the mammals of the Metolius Preserve. The Preserve is home to a wide array of wildlife from deer and elk, to bears, cougars, and others. Learn more about these mammals and their habits and habitats. Discover how to read the landscape to…

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…

We all still have a lot of questions about electric vehicles. They’re really cool, but still a mystery to most of us. How far can you really go? How long do the batteries last? Are they fast? Can I charge at home? How much will it cost to charge it? Can I still take a…