Resource Stewardship Through Landscape Water Efficiency The majority of all residential water use within the City of Bend's service area is used for landscape irrigation. That translates to roughly 60% of the average water use on a monthly bill! How much of that water actually benefits the landscape? How do we know we're irrigating efficiently?…

With an estimated 30,000 more people—and their cars—moving to Bend in the next 10 years, we have to find better ways to get around. Already traffic is jamming up busy intersections for blocks and with little funding for roads, experts expect back-ups that could stretch for miles in sections of the city during peak traffic…

Presented by the Children’s Forest of Central Oregon partners, Discover Nature Days are free family events throughout Central Oregon that connect children and families to the wonder of nature. Amphibious Adventure!  presented by Sunriver Nature Center.  Jump into the wet and wild world of your favorite amphibian! We’ll explore the life of frogs and their…

Spark the fire of wanderlust in your heart. Rediscover wonder. Join us for an evening of dreams made real and new journeys unlocked. The Wanderlust Ball is a party with a purpose – a night loaded with artful surprise and sensory delight, built for Bend’s most passionate explorers, and those who crave the simplest joy…

Kick off the 2015 race season with a true Bend tradition. One of the first half marathons of the year in the Northwest, it has long been central to the local racing scene. Because of its early-season timing, it is also an important race for runners looking to build a base for future half-marathons. Join us…

Fledgling Fun: The Life Cycle of Birds 3:45-5:15 PM (3:45-4:15 pm: gathering & crafts; 4:15-5:15 pm: activities & presentation) March 9th: Cranes April 13th: Bird Migration May 11th: A Bird-Day Celebration …(A celebration of what we have learned) Join Mary Yanalcanlin for an exploration of our local birds geared towards grades K-5 (though all ages are…

Join us for a discussion and organizing meeting about the impact and opportunities for Outdoor Education. Monday, April 13th, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Obsidian Middle School, The Library 1335 SW Obsidian Ave, Redmond, OR The opportunity is before us to Expand Outdoor Education. Find out how! We will cover the following topics: Local outdoor education…

An introductory class given by OSU Master Gardeners™ on growing vegetables including climate, site selection, soil preparation, season extension, and how to grow the most common vegetables for the area. Location: Ridgeview High, Skybox Room  

Brooks Fahy, Executive Director of Predator Defense, will speak to a Bend audience at a free event at the downtown Bend library, 601 NW Wall St, on Tuesday evening, April 14 at 6 P.M.  His appearance is prompted by recent officially sanctioned killings of two cougars within the city limits of Bend. In his talk,…

Join us at The Gear Fix for a Rethink Waste Community presentation. This free event is a helpful overview on ideas to prevent waste, tips for choosing reuse, how to recycle right in Bend, and all the options available to compost locally. RSVP here.