The Children's Forest of Central Oregon has four great family programs coming up this spring! Presented by our 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…

Come help support a Ranch that loves to give back to its community. It is time to do some Spring Cleaning and make space for some new changes to the ranch.  You may remember the windmill on our old logo…  well, we are planning to erect that fallen windmill and we need some help to…

Spring is in the air (we hope) at VegNet’s monthly potluck! Join us to eat, socialize, and win a prize during veggie bingo. Please bring a vegan dish (no animal products, including honey) to serve 6-8 people, a card listing ingredients, and your own cup, plate, and utensils. This is a family-friendly event. Suggested donation…

The Meet Your Farmer Dinner Series is a wonderful way to really meet your local farmers! Meet Your Farmer dinners consist of a locally sourced, gourmet meal hosted by and prepared by rotating local restaurants. During dinner you will be treated to a presentation by the evening's featured farmer. About Deschutes Brewery: While the beer…

Join Camp Fire Central Oregon to celebrate Absolutely Incredible Kid Day here in Central Oregon at the Pavilion in Bend. Open skate will be from 1:15 – 3:45 pm. We will also be playing fun games, and writing letters to the incredible kids in our lives. RSVP HERE and your kids can skate for free if you…

Behind the Scenes With Black Bears Black bears are the most common bears in our region, yet most of us know little of this omnivore and its habits and habitats. Join wildlife biologist Dana Sanchez for glimpse into the life of North America’s smallest bear species to learn about their ecology, range, abilities, and opportunistic…

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 us in the garden anytime between 9am -3pm to help get our garden ready for spring! Coffee & snacks will be served, family friendly, come dressed to get dirty! Contact Denise with questions.