This year's Bee School will be held at the Central Oregon Community College and will feature our COBKA Beekeeping 101 class as well as lectures from regional COBKA mentors on topics including but not limited to: Equipment Hive types Bee Suits Tools Installing bees into a hive Hive management Reading the frame Pest control This…

The 22nd annual Eagle Watch Celebration is on February 25-26 at Round Butte Overlook Park near Madras. The celebration focuses on the eagles and other raptors that live in the Lake Billy Chinook area. This is a family-friendly event that includes live birds of prey, wild eagle viewing, raptor education, kids activities, and a special presentation…

Vegetarian, vegan, or veg-curious? Join us at VegNet’s monthly potluck! Bring a vegan dish to serve 4-6 people and your own plate and utensils. Eat, socialize, and try for a prize during veggie word scramble. This is a family-friendly, alcohol-free event. Hope to see you there!

The 22nd annual Eagle Watch Celebration is on February 25-26 at Round Butte Overlook Park near Madras. The celebration focuses on the eagles and other raptors that live in the Lake Billy Chinook area. This is a family-friendly event that includes live birds of prey, wild eagle viewing, raptor education, kids activities, and a special presentation…

Chef workshop On the table - developing a Chef's Collaborative. Join the discussion! Chef-Farmer Workshop One-on-one time with farmers and chefs.  Bring your foodie desires and price sheets.  Food & Bevie included Farmer Workshop What's the difference between direct and wholesale markets? From farmer's markets to CSA and restaurant to institution, each market has distinct…

Whatever our outer work, our effectiveness in it depends on how well we are sustaining ourselves on the inside. The practical tools of mindfulness help to reconnect our attention and intention with values and wisdom, that alignment that often gets watered down or lost altogether, as we face the challenges and stresses of our lives.…

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…

Oregon’s hiking expert will take you on a slideshow tour of a dozen new trails he found while researching the third edition of his book, “100 Hikes/Travel Guide: Eastern Oregon.” Hear about a colorful badlands on the Owyhee River, a stunning wilderness with cactus flowers on the John Day, and a viewpoint hike to a…

Join Earth Advantage for this 4-hour class intended for real estate and building industry professionals looking to increase their knowledge about ADU development in the City of Bend, OR. * TEC members get a discounted registration fee.