A lot has happened this year that has probably left you wondering, what can you do NOW to protect the Owyhee Canyonlands? Head to Worthy Brewing Co. to sip a beer, share, and learn how we can work together to secure permanent protection for one of Oregon’s most remarkable landscapes during a time of increased threat. …

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…

Plastic clam shells are not recyclable locally, so Whole Foods has worked out a deal with their distributors to make use of their empty trucks heading back to Portland, to recycle your plastic clam shell containers! For a limited time, Whole Foods will pilot this project by allowing the public to drop off their plastic…

The Economics of Land Use in Bend presented by the National Association of Realtors Lecture by Joe Minicozzi of Urban3 How can public data inform a vibrant and strong Bend? This presentation will illustrate how land use economics is an effective tool for getting the highest return on investment while growing smarter as a community.…

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…

Lessons from Down Under: What I Learned in New Zealand about Rivers, People, Cows, and Water Management Join Dr. Jackie Dingfelder for an presentation about her experience as a Fulbright scholar in New Zealand researching their rivers and water management system. Jackie will discuss her insights about what works well in New Zealand, what doesn't,…

"Changing Culture With Culture: How Can You Become an Agent of Social Change?" An interactive talk by Sophia Kruz, Documentary Filmmaker, Co-Founder of Driftseed.org, Visiting Social Activist at University of Michigan Center for the Education of Women   See the film "LITTLE STONES" Nov. 2, 7pm at the Tower Theatre. Tickets on Sale now! An…

Join the Oregon Natural Desert Association for an evening of First Friday revelry as we unveil our 2018 Wild Desert Calendar at the Deschutes Brewery Public House! Listen to the sweet tunes of Coyote Willow and sip desert-inspired beer. This event is free and open to all.

WILD CONFLUENCE MEDIA presents two short adventure films exploring British Columbia's most urgent conservation issues. Schedule: 7:00 doors /// 7:30 start /// 9:15 Event close Ticket Cost: $12 (proceeds benefit the Mountain Caribou Initiative). Seating is limited and we recommended buying tickets in advance! Raffle: Support conservation and win awesome prizes from sponsors including Skout…