Roll up your sleeves and help the Deschutes Land Trust plant native plants, trees, and shrubs at the recent restoration site along Whychus Creek at Whychus Canyon Preserve. Get your hands dirty and have fun while improving key fish and wildlife habitat along Whychus Creek. The Land Trust and partners completed the construction phase of…

Join Camp Fire for a family hike to Benham Falls. This is a perfect opportunity to get to know other Camp Fire families, and an informal opportunity to see what Camp Fire is all about. The hike to Benham Falls is an easy hike along the Deschutes River with stunning views all along the way.…

Visit Cascade East Transit's Hawthorne Station from noon-2pm. Catch a FREE ride on a Cascade East Transit (CET) bus and enjoy a reception and demonstration of Hawthorne Station transformed into a transit and pedestrian plaza. CET has recently expanded routes and launched a NEW website, where you can plan trips, buy tickets or find the…

Calling all Tri-County residents! Get involved in creating your community. Join us in La Pine for a day of local efforts to encourage and improve active transportation in Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson Counties. We'll focus on planning and implementation efforts as we look at current conditions and future plans for walking, biking and transit. We'll also…

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…

Desert Conference will bring landowners, conservationists, elected officials, scientists, outdoor recreationists, and engaged citizens to Bend for one day of panel discussions exploring shared solutions in managing our public lands. From sage-grouse plans to the management of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, we'll use case studies to find common ground among varied views. Stay tuned…

Each year Central Oregon Jobs with Justice takes an evening to join together and celebrate our labor and social justice communities. This year we will honor the work of individuals and organizations who have contributed significantly to economic fairness, racial justice, peace and human rights in our community.  Join us to support our community partners…

2nd Annual Locavore Event to Honor our Central Oregon Farming Community This will be an evening of artful and delicious surprise, designed to honor our food growers and makers. This event will include original artwork, a silent auction, local wine and beer, and small plates galore showcasing the bounty of local farms and ranches. The…