Spark the fire of wanderlust in your heart. Rediscover wonder. Join us for an evening of dreams made real and new journeys unlocked. The Wanderlust Ball is a party with a purpose – a night loaded with artful surprise and sensory delight, built for Bend’s most passionate explorers, and those who crave the simplest joy…

Kick off the 2015 race season with a true Bend tradition. One of the first half marathons of the year in the Northwest, it has long been central to the local racing scene. Because of its early-season timing, it is also an important race for runners looking to build a base for future half-marathons. Join us…

Fledgling Fun: The Life Cycle of Birds 3:45-5:15 PM (3:45-4:15 pm: gathering & crafts; 4:15-5:15 pm: activities & presentation) March 9th: Cranes April 13th: Bird Migration May 11th: A Bird-Day Celebration …(A celebration of what we have learned) Join Mary Yanalcanlin for an exploration of our local birds geared towards grades K-5 (though all ages are…

Join us for a discussion and organizing meeting about the impact and opportunities for Outdoor Education. Monday, April 13th, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Obsidian Middle School, The Library 1335 SW Obsidian Ave, Redmond, OR The opportunity is before us to Expand Outdoor Education. Find out how! We will cover the following topics: Local outdoor education…

An introductory class given by OSU Master Gardeners™ on growing vegetables including climate, site selection, soil preparation, season extension, and how to grow the most common vegetables for the area. Location: Ridgeview High, Skybox Room  

Brooks Fahy, Executive Director of Predator Defense, will speak to a Bend audience at a free event at the downtown Bend library, 601 NW Wall St, on Tuesday evening, April 14 at 6 P.M.  His appearance is prompted by recent officially sanctioned killings of two cougars within the city limits of Bend. In his talk,…

Join us at The Gear Fix for a Rethink Waste Community presentation. This free event is a helpful overview on ideas to prevent waste, tips for choosing reuse, how to recycle right in Bend, and all the options available to compost locally. RSVP here.

Learn how the Forest Service, local government, enviro groups and the logging industry are working together on the Deschutes NF Collaborative to create a healthy forest.  Find out what we’ve learned about the role of fire and about the upcoming West Bend restoration project.   Open to the Public. Contact:  Gretchen Valido, 541-389-0785 Collaborative Member…

Join Deschutes National Forest & Discover Your Forest as a Natural Resources Partner! The first annual Natural Resources High School Career Fair will take place April 16th from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at New Hope Church Bend. We are looking for: Natural Resources Organizations, from all Education, Recreation, Non-profit, Federal and State Agencies to host…

Special guest Gena Goodman-Campbell, Central Oregon Wilderness Coordinator for the Oregon Natural Desert Association, joins us to give an update on the community driven process to permanently protect the Whychus-Deschutes area. Learn about what makes this stunning area so special and find out how you can help protect it. Join OLCV and fellow community members…