Listen in to KPOV 88.9FM for the third discussion in the "Making Compost" series of Gardening: Get Good At It. For more information, visit the Central Oregon Master Gardeners Association website.

The Oregon Natural Desert Association has openings for a few more volunteers to join for the Steens Mountain Backcountry Fence Pull Trip September 9-14. This giant fault block Mountain, nearly 10,000 feet high, carved by glaciers, and covered by wildflowers elicits terms such as "gem", "jewel", and "iconic". ONDA has been helping pull obsolete fence out…

We’ll be treated to views of Oregon’s Very Special Places through George Wuerthner’s photographs and stories of personal adventures, in honor of the 50thAnniversary of the Wilderness Act. 6:30 gathering and snacks, 7:00 program. 

Join local birders every Wednesday for birding trips in Central Oregon. Meet at 7:00 AM at Nancy P’s at 1054 Milwaukee in Bend. The group car pools, sharing expenses for gas, and taking turns driving. Plans may vary due to weather or rare birds spotted prior to the meeting. To keep up to date on…

Living with Wildfire: a Presentation by George Wuerthner In light of this year's dramatic fire season, ecologist, writer, and photographer, George Wuerthner will speak about wildfire ecology, and how communities can be prepared for large, uncontrolled wildfire like Washington's Carlton Complex blaze. George is the author of 35 books about national parks, wilderness areas, mountain ranges,…

Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Sarah Mowry for a guided paddle to the Thomas Preserve. We’ll float a section of the upper Deschutes to visit this unique island Preserve for a picnic lunch. You bring your boat and we’ll provide the shuttle. Registration opens 1 month prior to the event. Registration is required. See…

The 8th annual Project Connect is a one-day event that offers free services to those who are struggling to make ends meet or experiencing homelessness in Central Oregon. For more information contact Volunteer Connect: (541) 385-8977 info@projectconnectco.org  

Help your little one explore outside with a little bit of whimsy! Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Kelly Madden at the Metolius Preserve to build your own fairy house. Use materials found in the forest, create your own small fairy abode and imagine the fairies the might come visit. Build confidence exploring and enjoying…

Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Mary Crow for a hike on the Lake Creek Trail at the Metolius Preserve. We'll hike through the Preserve’s ponderosa forests and follow Lake Creek on our way to Suttle Lake. Learn about the fascinating plant life of the Metolius region where the wetter plants of the western Cascades…