Visit Central Oregon chicken coops for ideas on coop design, poultry habitat and chicken-keeping. All proceeds benefit Central Oregon Locavore. Crows Feet Commons will also be offering a bike tour of the tour! Whether you're a chicken enthusiast, a chicken-owner-wannabe, or a chicken & egg eater - this tour is for you! Chickens have been receiving…

Presented by the Children’s Forest of Central Oregon partners, Discover Nature Days are free family events throughout Central Oregon that connect children and families to the wonder of nature. Spring 2016 Events Get outside and discover with your little explorers! Join us for 2 hours of science, art and play while learning about the natural…

​Join us on Saturday, May 14 at 5:30pm at the Art & Wine Auction as we celebrate Deschutes Children's Foundation! The event takes place at the Riverhouse Convention Center and welcomes 400 prominent community members, art collectors, and wine aficionados. Deschutes Children's Foundation creates a remarkable guest experience at the Art & Wine Auction: luscious wines,…

Are you passionate about creating a healthy, vibrant, livable community? We're taking our feet to the street and we need volunteers to help us educate residents about Bend Open Streets. We'll meet at the Commute Options office, then travel together to the participating neighborhood to talk with residents and provide information about the event. Expect a 2-3…

Volunteer Management Through a Human Resources Lens: Expectations and policies, training and coaching, engagement and retention. This event is provided by NOVA Presentation by Shannon Campbell, Volunteer Manager, High Desert Museum Location: Bend Park and Recreation District Community Room.  

Join OLCV and fellow community members as the Central Oregon Conservation Network launches its newest priority for a healthy Central Oregon. The Pass a Bend Climate Action Ordinance campaign addresses the most pressing issue we face today – climate change. Come learn about the proposed ordinance being reviewed by the Bend City Council, ask questions, and…

Seating is limited, pre-registration required: Eventbrite.com or by calling (541) 548-6088 Want to learn more about gardening? Please join OSU Master Gardeners and OSU Staff at many of our offerings. All speakers share research based gardening information specific to Central Oregon. For a full schedule of "Gardening, Get Good At It!" please visit the  website.

The Upper Deschutes Watershed Council will be hosting their annual fundraiser, UPSTREAM, on Friday May 20th, 2016 in the historic Barn venue in Sisters, Oregon. UPSTREAM is a community event, focused on sharing the work of students, and celebrating watershed education. The event is a fundraiser for The Upstream Project, the education program of the…