Explore the delicate and beautiful world of butterflies with the Deschutes Land Trust and Sue Anderson. This family-friendly walk around the Metolius Preserve will captivate your young ones as they roam the forest searching for butterflies and report their findings to guru Sue. Delight in up-close encounters with these fluttery creatures that will also help you learn about…

The Fall River Steward Group will be meeting for an organizational meeting regarding the Fall River southwest of Sunriver. Information we will discuss: Summer project update from Trout Unlimited's Fall River Project Coordinator, Levi Old Presentation by local natural resource professionals on management of the Fall River corridor Organization-building workshop for the Fall River Steward…

A distinctive gathering at a magnificent location to celebrate the role the Deschutes River plays in the bounty that is harvested in this region with the Deschutes River Conservancy. Please join us for a delightful Farm to Table experience at Mike and Gail Davis' spectacular Tumalo property. Savoring a locally sourced delectable dinner prepared by private…

Discover Your Forest and the US Forest Service is partnering to bring 10th-12th grade females out in the field to: discover careers in wildlife biology,botany, geology, recreation & more. Learn about opportunities working for the Forest Service & other conservation organizations. Make new friends, share meals around the campfire & camp out! Develop leadership skills. Application forms…

Listen in to KPOV 88.9FM for a discussion on Mid-Season Gardening in the Gardening: Get Good At It series. For more information, visit the Central Oregon Master Gardeners Association website.

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…

The Board Fair brings together twenty-plus nonprofit organizations seeking board members with people interested in exploring board service opportunities. Come early to check out all the opportunities. Free event. Registration required for tabling organizations, desired for those attending: betsy@volunteerconnectnow.org.

Bring your family to a Bend Park and Recreation District park to learn, play, and have fun in nature! FREE! Thursdays, 11:00 am-12:00 pm, Ages 5-10 Al Moody Park Wild About Wilderness presented by Discover Your Forest: Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act and learn why Wilderness is important through a fun and…

Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Katie Eberhart to explore the Metolius Preserve with the pen of a writer. Walking the land can be a great way to heighten your senses and feed your writing. Walk with us to see and hear more acutely, feel the fresh air, and smell new aromas. Then, through field notes, capture the…

Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Mary Crow for a Super Moon hike at Rimrock Ranch near Sisters. Explore this privately owned and permanetly conserved ranch under the light of a super moon. Super moons are when the moon is closest to Earth all year making it appear even bigger and brighter! Registration is required and opens 1…