Join local birders every Wednesday for birding trips in Central Oregon. Meet at 7:00 AM at Nancy P’s at 1054 Milwaukee in Bend. The group car pools, sharing expenses for gas, and taking turns driving. Plans may vary due to weather or rare birds spotted prior to the meeting. To keep up to date on…

HDFFA and the Oregon Food Bank are pleased to announce our joint effort to bring the nationally recognized program Cooking Matters to Central Oregon. As part of the No Kid Hungry campaign to end childhood hunger in America.  Cooking Matters teaches participants to shop smarter, use nutrition information to maker healthier choices and cook delicious, affordable meals.  Date: Wednesdays; Oct. 8 - Nov 12 from…

Ever wondered, "What's a UGB?" We have the educational event for you! Central Oregon LandWatch and The Environmental Center are hosting a UGB 101 discussion-based seminar to bring you up to speed on this critically important planning process for our City. Former City Planning Commissioner, Nathan Hovekamp, will give an overview of the UGB planning…

Join the East Cascades Audubon Society for their annual Hawk Migration event at Green Ridge, outside of Sisters. Please RSVP for carpooling! Other dates for upcoming Hawk Watch events: October 2nd, 4th-5th October 9th, 11th-12th October 17th, 18th-19th For more information about this event, visit the East Cascades Audubon Society's webpage.

The League of Women Voters of Deschutes County continues their free public candidate forums on Wednesday, October 8th, at 5:15 p.m. as they host the candidates for Bend City Council Positions #5 and #7 at the County/State Building in Bend. KPOV will also be broadcasting this forum recorded on Thursday, October 9th at NOON. For…

The NW Green Building Industry Summit is an information packed convention with exhibits and presentations from experts in the industry. Thanks to OrePac Building Products, the keynote address as well as some courses will be delivered by mark LaLiberte, of Building Knowledge, Inc., a nationally renowned building scientist. Contractors: Want to know about the latest…

Join us in the Kansas Avenue Learning Garden at The Environmental Center to start work on the garden design and build out this fall (supported by donors' generous support and the Jack Johnson Ohana Foundation). We're building 9 raised garden beds this fall, and we'd love your help! This is a great opportunity to get hands…

Spring Creek Riparian Vegetation Restoration with Deschutes Land Trust Date and Times: Oct. 10th and 11th, 9am to 3pm The Deschutes Land Trust, along with project partners: Upper Deschutes Watershed Council, US Forest Service, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, and Aequinox, have been working together on a restoration project on Spring Creek to improve…

Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Jane Meissner on a fall hike at Whychus Canyon Preserve. From vibrant aspen groves to golden native grasses, experience the colors of autumn. Walk through ancient juniper groves and old-growth ponderosa as you wind down into the canyon carved by Whychus Creek. Take in panoramic mountain views and watch…

Clear Lake, Hwy 126 beyond Santiam Junction.  8-10, 5.5 miles, easy, 200 ft. elevation gain.  If we are lucky we will see lots of fall color!  Even if we miss the fall colors this is a beautiful lake, deep blue and clear, and the source of the McKenzie River. Bring plenty of water, lunch and…