Join educators from the Environmental Center and High Desert Museum for two days of interactive, hands-on experiments. Teachers will gain knowledge and tools to teach 5th-8th grade students about climate science issues and solutions. Teachers will receive a curriculum, classroom kit and full unit plan aligned with NGSS standards. Substitute funding provided.

Anniversary event of the first Women's March. Get ready to take ACTION! 2018 will be an energized and fast paced year. A year ago, nearly 5,000 Central Oregonians marched to make a statement and feel the strength of our numbers!  This January 20th, we peacefully march again to remind ourselves of our commitment to making…

Happy Healthy New Year! It’s a new year and we’re feeling wholesome. To kickstart a healthy 2018, please join us at the monthly VegNet community potluck. This is your chance to share your favorite whole-food, plant-based (no animal products, including honey) preparations.   For this potluck, think whole, unrefined or minimally refined plants: fruits, vegetables,…

Central Oregon Beekeeping Association will be sharing their2018 supplier list with the regular information (availability and cost) as well as some educational information about options available and when and what treatments are given. This will be followed up by a panel discussion on everything you’ve wanted to know about where to get your bees. Beginner's…

Join Oregon Wild for a presentation on how and where to snowshoe in central Oregon. We'll have tips and suggestions regarding everything from safety to gear to picking the most scenic trails. We'll include some "Snowshoeing 101" for those new to the activity as well as some tips on locations that would be applicable to…

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…

The inspiring journey of Upper Columbia River tribal communities as they reconnect with their tribal traditions and the river. Doors open at 5:30 pm; program begins at 6:30 pm Deschutes Brewery Mountain Room Tickets can be found here. The Coalition for the Deschutes is pleased to invite the community to join us for a showing the film…