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.

Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Martha Lussenhop on a fall hike at Camp Polk Meadow Preserve. Explore this historic meadow while taking in the beautiful fall colors of aspen and cottonwood. Learn about the ecology of the meadow and how the Land Trust has worked to restore it for fish and wildlife. Hike Rating: This…

Want to learn some hot tips for growing bulbs in Central Oregon? Join the OSU Master Gardeners and OSU Staff and this final seasonal gardening offering. 

Join the partners of Deschutes Childen's Forest for a fun fall event at Hollinshead Park in Bend! Enjoy fun outdoor games, meet birds of prey in person, learn about local plants and wildlife, get creative with nature art, and more!  Ages 5-10 with a parent or guardian. Free! The Environmental Center's Kirin Styker will be…

Another of the League of Women Voters of Deschutes County’s Free Public Candidate Forums will take place on Monday, October 13th, at 5:15 p.m. in the County/State Building in Bend as they host Republican Knute Buehler and Democrat Craig Wilhelm, candidates for the District 54 State Representative position. KPOV will be covering the debate live…

For two weeks, October 15-29th, we challenge you to change one habit that benefits both you and the planet. It’s a win-win that’s designed to inspire a lifetime of positive change. For years our participants have told great stories and developed lasting habits that echo beyond their individual communities If you’re not sure where to…

Join local birders every Wednesday for birding trips in Central Oregon. Meet at 7:00 AM at Nancy P’s at 1054 Milwaukee in Bend. The group car pools, sharing expenses for gas, and taking turns driving. Plans may vary due to weather or rare birds spotted prior to the meeting. To keep up to date on…

Doors to the Future Habitat is all about providing new beginnings. Whether it is to the numerous families we serve each year, or the thousands of tons of home goods we keep from the landfills with ReStore, we are making our community a happier place by finding value in each other, and in the ordinary…

About the Conference: Presented by the Natural Areas Association, with co-host Five Rivers MetroParks The Natural Areas Conference will take on a slightly condensed format this year. Our conference will kick off on Wednesday morning with its plenary session, leading into an afternoon of concurrent sessions and an evening poster session. The following day will include a full day…