Events
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Community and Desert Connection
Join Oregon Natural Desert Association for an evening gathering in Bend celebrating high desert conservation! Connect with ONDA staff, board members and fellow supporters while enjoying desert-themed activities. We’ll have…
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June Action Night @ The Commons
The Commons Cafe and Taproom 875 NW BROOKS ST., Bend, OR, United StatesJoin The Environmental Center, The Oregon Sierra Club, Oregon Wild, Energize Bend, and The Latino Community Association for a night of joyful action! It's exhausting trying to keep up with politics and issues impacting your community, so we made it easy! Join us as The Commons in Downtown Bend for an evening of learning about…
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Farm-to-Table Fundraiser
Corner of Shoshone and Pumice Butte Rd, Bend, OR 97702Join us for a special Farm-to-Table Fundraiser at our Deschutes River Woods farm, BRUF (Braided Roots Urban Farm)! This is a small, intimate gathering - just 30 to 40 people, so there’s space to slow down, ask questions, and truly be part of the experience. Tickets are $40, and all proceeds go directly back into…
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Oregon Origins Project
Oregon Origins Project presents a bold and multifaceted exploration of Newberry Volcano in central Oregon, the largest volcano in the Cascade Range. The June 25-26, 2026 program includes a new work for contemporary dance inspired by the caldera, an evening of Northern Paiute legends and stories, an exhibition exploring geology and transformation, and a special guided tour…
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Little Farmers
For Pre-K children (5 years and under) and their caregivers This weekly program invites young children and caregivers to explore the farm together through sensory play, gardening, art, and nature-based activities in a welcoming outdoor setting. Participants will spend the morning on the farm tending the student garden, cooking snacks, making art, exploring insects, and…
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Optimizing Summer Harvests: Supporting Plants Through the Season
Work #3 in the series! Participants will learn essential plant care techniques including trellising, pruning, harvesting practices, and identifying common pests and diseases to keep gardens productive through the summer months.
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Resilient Gardens: Caring for Plants in a Changing Environment
Workshop #4 in the series! This workshop explores soil health, heat and shade management, pollinator-supporting ecosystems, succession planting, and strategies for maintaining resilient gardens during changing summer conditions.