VOLCANOES AND HYDROLOGY, WATER IN CENTRAL OREGON   Open to the Public Contact:  Gretchen Valido, 541-389-0785  What do volcanoes have to do with your water supply? The volcanic landscapes of Central Oregon have shaped the hydrology of this area in surprising ways, giving us one of the most unique groundwater systems in the western U.S.  Spring-fed…

Special guests: Brian Rankin and Mike Riley present the proposed UGB boundary scenarios. In late September and early October the City of Bend will launch a public survey and hold three public meetings related to the Urban Growth Boundary Remand. City of Bend Principal Planner Brian Rankin and Mike Riley from the UGB Boundary and…

Volunteer Connect and United Way of Deschutes County are teaming up to organize and present the 2015 Days of Caring on Sept. 18 & 19, an event that brings together volunteers from local businesses to provide project-focused volunteer service to non-profit and public organizations. Help nonprofits across Central Oregon this year by signing up your…

The annual appliance recycling event will be held Saturday, September 19 from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Knott Landfill Recycling & Transfer Facility, 61050 SE 27th St. in Bend. Residents are encouraged to recycle their own used appliances and appliances that have been dumped on or around their property. Only the items listed below…

Are you interested in learning more about radio? Thinking about hosting a show on KPOV? Love music? Want to get involved in your community? KPOV's Fall DJ class, coming up on September 19, is your answer! You'll learn non-profit radio dos and don'ts on the 19th at COCC, and then get hands-on studio sessions at…

Difficulty: Moderate Distance: 8.4 miles round trip Elevation Gain: 1,100 feet Leader: Pam Hardy Location: Three Sisters Wilderness (carpools depart from Bend) A classic Central Cascades hike in the Three Sisters Wilderness, this trail passes waterfalls, wildflowers, and large old trees en route to a set of gorgeous alpine lakes. We'll have lunch at the lakes,…

The Crooked River Open Pastures (C.R.O.P) Events are ways for you and your family or friends to experience the farm and ranch life in Central Oregon. The High Desert Food & Farm Alliance along with a dedicated group of farmers and community members in Crook County are offering these FREE farm tours and rotating Farmer’s…

Information from OSU Master Gardeners™ about composting, seed saving, dividing plants, mulching, pruning and care of bulbs.

Scheduled 9 times a year, 3rd Thursdays of month. Social gathering time is from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Programs begin at 7:00 p.m. and usually last until 8:30 p.m. March 19: “Bird Friendly Native Landscaping."   Birders Karen Theodore and Rick Martinson of WinterCreek Restoration will share identify native plants, and share tips about landscaping,…

On Friday, August 11th, 2017, Discover Your Forest will play host to hundreds of guests at our 3rd Annual Stars Over Newberry fundraiser. The event will take place atop Lava Butte in the Newberry National Volcanic Monument and will feature stargazing, live music, a silent auction, fabulous local beer, wine and cuisine. This year, festivities will…