Brenda Brainard, of the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians, will be leading a live, virtual, cedar strip weaving project at 1 p.m. via Zoom. There is still space available. Please contact Michelle Cary at mcary@cocc.edu to sign up and receive your weaving kit and Zoom invitation. Registration and participation are free.

Jefferson Greene is an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. Jefferson, among many other callings, is an Ichishkín Language and Cultural Liaison.  He is an accomplished Story-Teller as well and will be sharing some Native American stories. His 30-40 minute story session will be available for viewing on the COCC Native American…

Nature Journaling Workshop Series: This series starts on June 2nd and continues on Tuesdays in June. Nature journaling is the practice of drawing and writing in response to observations of nature. Enjoy a “conversation with nature” by slowing down to notice and record what you see in our natural surroundings. Due to the nature of…

What's cute, fuzzy, an expert 'rafter' and that Oregon Wild is working hard to bring back to the state? Sea otters! Featuring special guest Bob Bailey of The Elakha Alliance, this webcast will explore the history of this iconic species, efforts in Oregon to restore sea otters to their native coastal waters, and what you…

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 a peaceful gathering on behalf of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement protesting the social injustices that have plagued our country, and to raise awareness for the countless lives that have been lost due to the negligence and blatant discrimination by Police of Black Americans. This will be a PEACEFUL GATHERING, rioters…

Show up for peaceful demonstration against the violence, death, racial discrimination and social injustice of black men, women and children. Walk the whole route or meet at one of the waypoints below. 2:00pm – Meet at Farewell Bend Park near Bill Healy Bridge 2:30pm – Start walk 2:45pm-3:00pm – Pass by REI/Old Mill 2:55pm-3:10pm –…

Peaceful gathering in Madras, Oregon to honor George Floyd and stand for justice for #BLM. Where: 222 NW 4th St  

Please join us to remember and honor every person of color who has lost their lives at the hands of brutality. This will be an evening of community and coming together in peace for all of Central Oregon. Social distancing guidelines and masks are recommended throughout the event. Please bring any candles, signs and pictures.…

Join a peaceful sit down protest in solidarity with the lives lost and the ones we must fight for. Bring masks, signs, and pictures. Keep in mind that this is a peaceful event. Do not incite violence or harm! Let’s set an example as a community.