Applications for the OSU Master Gardener™ Program in Central Oregon are now available. The program targets individuals interested in becoming a trained volunteer who wants to learn and share research-based gardening information. Program starts with ten classes that meet on Saturdays from 9 am - 4 pm, January 14 – April 1, 2017 at the…

Part 1: OSF and Related Acronyms A presentation about the Oregon Spotted Frog lawsuit   OSF, NEPA, HCP, ITP…If you’re scratching your head about the nuts and bolts of the Oregon Spotted Frog lawsuit – what happened, where are we today, what’s next, and what do those acronyms stand for – this is your opportunity…

Locavore Food School is a monthly, on the third Thursday of each month, offering of nutrition and cooking classes taught by volunteers and community members including farmers, local food producers, nutritionists, chefs and alternative health care practitioners. Natural Beekeeping is becoming more popular than ever, as well it should be. This class will explore some…

When:  Thursday Aug 11, Tuesday Aug 16, Tuesday Aug 23 and Tuesday Aug 30, 5:15 to Dusk Where:  Meet at the old Ray's parking lot, NE corner of Simpson Ave and Century Drive in Bend Worksite:  Varies There's only one thing better than mountain biking in Bend, OR and that's riding in Bend, knowing that you…

Get outdoors and make a difference for your local neighborhood or natural area this New Year!  This year we're inviting you to join us in service to benefit local wildlife and communities. Events are led by local volunteer leaders and focus on improving our neighborhoods and natural areas with hands-on work including litter cleanup, invasive…

Get outdoors and make a difference for your local neighborhood or natural area this New Year!  This year we're inviting you to join us in service to benefit local wildlife and communities. Events are led by local volunteer leaders and focus on improving our neighborhoods and natural areas with hands-on work including litter cleanup, invasive…

In the first installment of ONDA’s High Desert Speaker Series in Bend, award-winning photographer and videographer Ben Canales will share his efforts to document a disappearing night sky across the globe, including in Oregon's high desert. While sharing images and videography from his collection, Ben will discuss what the night sky meant for generations before…

Rooted in a love of fashion, an appreciation of art and a passion for the planet, the Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show is an annual fundraising event for REALMS Magnet School.  Started in 2010, this fundraiser features two eclectic, wearable art runway shows (one that features local students), a live auction of runway garments, a silent auction comprised…

You may have heard that we have some very exciting news for 2017 –we have our expanded our free LED light bulb installation program to serve Redmond and Tumalo! We have already reached 2,400 homes in Bend and our goal is to reach another 600 homes in the next 6 months. To put that in perspective,…