Spend a few days exploring Waldo Lake. One of the most beautiful places in Oregon, Waldo Lake is motor-free and remains beautiful because of it. From our group camp we will take day hikes to explore the surrounding the area, and provide information about the geology and natural systems that keep this lake pristine. Kayaks…

Plan to join us Saturday, August 29th from 10 am -2 pm at the 10th annual Hollinshead Community Garden Open House. There will be free classes taught by OSU certified Master Gardeners starting at 10:15. Tomato tasting, artists in the garden and other fun activities will be offered. If you've wanted to tour the 90…

Join 20+ local vendors to celebrate and taste Central Oregon products.  There will be fun kids activities, grilling, and music that transform the parking lot into a street fair. If you’re as excited as we are to celebrate, we would love to see you there!

For 15 years, Evelyn Hess and her husband lived in a tent a trailer, without electricity or running water, on 20 acres of wild land in the foothills of the Oregon Coast Range. When they decided to build a “real” house at long last, they knew it would have to respect the lessons of simple…

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…

For over a decade, the Oregon Wild Outdoor Photo Contest has been a platform for stunning portraits of the state we call home. Amateur and professional photographers alike have submitted incredible images of mountainscapes, rivers, and elusive creatures that embody our ideal Oregon. In 2015, we’re expanding the contest aesthetic to include Oregon’s dark side…

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…