Events
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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…
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CivicsLab – ‘I Had No Idea’ Series
Deschutes Central Library 61956 Santorini St, Bend, ORThis is a great opportunity to learn what’s happening in Bend and how you can be an influence on decisions. CivicsLab: “I Had No Idea" (Part 1) Register here: https://us.list-manage.com/1ADdMAGRfLE?e=e463e4a5e9...…
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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…
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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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July Action Night @ The Commons!
The Commons Cafe and Taproom 875 NW BROOKS ST., Bend, OR, United StatesTired of doomscrolling? Join us for Action Nights, a monthly opportunity to connect with fellow community members and take meaningful action on the issues you care about. Each gathering focuses on a timely environmental topic and provides simple, effective ways to get involved—from contacting decision-makers and submitting public comments to learning advocacy skills and supporting…
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The Earth Said Remember Me, Jason Dove Mark
Roundabout Books 900 Northwest Mount Washington Drive #110, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin Jason Dove Mark to discuss his book, The Earth Said Remember Me: How to Revive Our Memories and Restore the Planet—“A rallying cry and resistance manual from one of the leaders breathing new life into the environmental movement.” As the climate emergency worsens and biodiversity shrinks, we humans get used to it—we adapt, we normalize,…
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Plant Swap/Intercambio de plantas
Deschutes Central Library 61956 Santorini St, Bend, ORJoin us for an all ages plant swap. Looking for a cute dorm plant? Do you want one more basil plant to round out your pizza garden? Interested in the easiest of easy houseplants? We'll have a few house and garden plants to share. Bring your own to swap with your neighbors. Plants can include…
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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.
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August Repair Cafe 2026
Deschutes Central Library 61956 Santorini St, Bend, OR🥁 Drum roll, please... our most requested event is back! The August Repair Café returns on August 26 at the brand-new Central Library. Bring your broken lamps, torn clothing, wobbly chairs, dull knives, and more, and let our talented volunteer fixers help bring them back to life. Repair Cafés keep valuable items in use, save…