Summit Loop Hike, Smith Rock State Park
Smith Rock State Park Terrebonne, OR, United StatesJoin 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…
Milkweed Planting Party
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesThe Land Trust is excited to be helping monarch butterflies! They raised, tagged, and released some earlier this summer and are hoping to improve habitat for them in Central Oregon by planting native milkweed. Milkweed is critical to the survival of monarchs because it is the only plant the caterpillars will eat. Help us help…
Two Simple Proofs of Global Warming
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesThe "smoking guns" that prove fossil fuels are warming the Earth. Doors open @6:30 lecture / @7pm. Free event in the Worthy Hop Mahal. Seating is limited, come early! Humans burning fossil fuels are responsible for 100% of the excess heat building up in our oceans and atmosphere, but half the people you know are…
Energy Efficiency in Buildings Working Group Meeting – Community Climate Action Plan
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesThe Climate Action Steering Committee (CASC) is working on a Community Climate Action Plan to implement the policy direction established by Council resolution in 2016. The Community Climate Action Plan goals are to establish a roadmap for the community to achieve fossil fuel use reductions of 40% by 2030 and 70% by 2050. Development of the Community Climate Action Plan calls for…
Bend COTA Work Events
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesWhen: 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…
Fall Colors Hike, Metolius Preserve
Metolius Preserve Camp Sherman, OR, United StatesJoin the Deschutes Land Trust and Carol Wall for a fall colors hike at one of our flagship Preserves, the Metolius Preserve. Hike over Lake Creek and around the northern portion of the Preserve to learn about ponderosa pines and the white-headed woodpeckers that depend on them. Enjoy the brilliant yellow of changing larch trees…
Saturday Bird Walks
Sunriver Nature Center & Oregon Observatory 57245 River Rd, Sunriver, OR, United StatesJoin Tom Lawler, expert local birder and nature photographer, to discover the rich bird habitats of Sunriver. With Tom’s keen eye and guidance, you will spot and learn to identify a variety of species found in the wetlands, meadows, and forests surrounding the Nature Center. Whether you are new to birding or an experienced birder,…
Trail Love Fall Edition/BEND
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin COTA for a large workday focused on new trail construction. We will be doing finish work behind the machines on Voodoo's Child (connector trail from Voodoo to Grand Slam at 4604/4610 junction). Work will include: raking out spoils, some limited rock work, working on dialing in turns, trail tread raking and compaction. We will…
Batacular!
Deschutes National Forest Office 63095 Deschutes Market Rd, Bend, OR, United StatesThe Deschutes National Forest is partnering with Discover Your Forest to host “Batacular,” a day of fun bat activities for kids and adults from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 27th, 2018. Participants will learn about bats while enjoying themselves at various fun activity stations. Join forces with conservationists around the country during…
Geology Hike, Whychus Canyon Preserve
Whychus Canyon Preserve Sisters, OR, United StatesJoin the Deschutes Land Trust and Derek Loeb for a geology hike at Whychus Canyon Preserve. Enjoy the panoramic view of the Cascade crest while learning about the forces of nature that formed the cliffs surrounding Whychus Creek. Explore ancient juniper groves and native grasslands and learn a little about the human history of this…