The Environmental Center hosts the annual Sustainability Awards to highlight the determined and persistent change makers—in business, government, nonprofits and the community—who are essential to achieving a sustainable future. “By showcasing their commitment to a healthy environment, a vibrant economy, and an equitable society, we hope to inspire even more sustainable action in Central Oregon,”…

Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Eva Eagle 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 protected by the Land Trust before…

Come celebrate with us!  The Wargo family home is finished- our 106th! Join us for the dedication ceremony, lunch and a tour of the home.

A nation-wide day to celebrate recycling! America Recycles Day aims to educate and increase the amount Americans collectively recycle. This national awareness effort is an initiative by Keep America Beautiful, an organization committed to helping citizens, businesses and governments to find solutions to preventing and reducing waste and beautifying communities. Thousands of events take place…

Join COTA for a Saturday morning work event on the new visitor center trails. Deschutes Brewery beer will be available after working. There’s only one thing better than mountain biking in Bend, OR and that’s riding in Bend, knowing that you helped build and maintain the trails you love. Please bring a hydration pack with…

Making Social Media Work Better for our Volunteer Programs  Presentation by Matt Hand, our Central Oregon social media and video expert Followed by networking time Cost:$5 per person; free for NOVA members and Volunteer Connect partners This event is hosted by the Network of Volunteer Administrators (NOVA) and Volunteer Connect.  It will be held at…

Land, Soil, Water, and Farmers: The Future of Sustainable Agriculture in Central Oregon What does it mean to be farming in the midst of climate change? Can agriculture be a part of the solution? What is the community’s role in building a sustainable food system in Oregon? InFARMation (& Beer!) tackles these questions and more!…

Do you care about places like Alder Springs and Steelhead Falls? The FANs Board of Directors wants to hear from YOU! Friends and Neighbors of the Deschutes Canyon Area (FANs) hosted two Community Input Meetings in late-September to gather input from local citizens and groups regarding their values related to the Deschutes Canyon Area and their…

Hart Mountain Mule Deer Survey Trip When Nov 20, 2014 02:00 PM to Nov 23, 2014 12:00 AM Contact Name Nick Dobric Contact Phone (541) 330-2638 Add event to calendar vCal iCal BACKGROUND: For those volunteers who have been lucky enough to have joined us on the sage-grouse lek counts, this trip will be very similar. …

Join us at Green Drinks, the bi-monthly gathering to learn about local businesses and their sustainability efforts while enjoying an Eco-conscious drink or two! This month we’ll be learning about quality used outdoor gear at Gear Fix; 5-7pm. You'll learn about this great local business and the sustainable practices they follow in repairing and selling quality used…