Ever wondered, "What's a UGB?" We have the educational event for you! Central Oregon LandWatch and The Environmental Center are hosting a UGB 101 discussion-based seminar to bring you up to speed on this critically important planning process for our City. Former City Planning Commissioner, Nathan Hovekamp, will give an overview of the UGB planning…

Join the East Cascades Audubon Society for their annual Hawk Migration event at Green Ridge, outside of Sisters. Please RSVP for carpooling! Other dates for upcoming Hawk Watch events: October 2nd, 4th-5th October 9th, 11th-12th October 17th, 18th-19th For more information about this event, visit the East Cascades Audubon Society's webpage.

The League of Women Voters of Deschutes County continues their free public candidate forums on Wednesday, October 8th, at 5:15 p.m. as they host the candidates for Bend City Council Positions #5 and #7 at the County/State Building in Bend. KPOV will also be broadcasting this forum recorded on Thursday, October 9th at NOON. For…

The NW Green Building Industry Summit is an information packed convention with exhibits and presentations from experts in the industry. Thanks to OrePac Building Products, the keynote address as well as some courses will be delivered by mark LaLiberte, of Building Knowledge, Inc., a nationally renowned building scientist. Contractors: Want to know about the latest…

Join us in the Kansas Avenue Learning Garden at The Environmental Center to start work on the garden design and build out this fall (supported by donors' generous support and the Jack Johnson Ohana Foundation). We're building 9 raised garden beds this fall, and we'd love your help! This is a great opportunity to get hands…

Spring Creek Riparian Vegetation Restoration with Deschutes Land Trust Date and Times: Oct. 10th and 11th, 9am to 3pm The Deschutes Land Trust, along with project partners: Upper Deschutes Watershed Council, US Forest Service, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, and Aequinox, have been working together on a restoration project on Spring Creek to improve…

Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Jane Meissner on a fall hike at Whychus Canyon Preserve. From vibrant aspen groves to golden native grasses, experience the colors of autumn. Walk through ancient juniper groves and old-growth ponderosa as you wind down into the canyon carved by Whychus Creek. Take in panoramic mountain views and watch…

Clear Lake, Hwy 126 beyond Santiam Junction.  8-10, 5.5 miles, easy, 200 ft. elevation gain.  If we are lucky we will see lots of fall color!  Even if we miss the fall colors this is a beautiful lake, deep blue and clear, and the source of the McKenzie River. Bring plenty of water, lunch and…

This 2 day workshop will be taught by Lisa Parker and will be held on Oct 11 and Oct 12, 2014. In this hands-on style workshop, you will learn how to prepare vegan feasts that will wow even the most omnivorous of your friends and family Our stellar gluten-free menu includes a selection of both…

Roll up your sleeves and help COTA maintain the amazing Central Oregon trails! You don't want to miss the after work party with free food, and beer for all of those who volunteered! Meeting place: to be announced Light breakfast and coffee will be provided. 9:00 am: Registration and breakfast 9:30 – 1:30: Trail work…