Bite of Bend: Dinner with Chef Bette Fraser- Grilling from the Bounty of a CSA Box At Widgi Creek Resort, All Ages Welcome Chef Bette of the The Well Traveled Fork invites to you to experience the amazing flavors of cooking with freshfromthefarmingredients in this 3 course meal and wine pairing event. Each course will be paired with…

Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Bob Woodward for a photographic journey in Skyline Forest. Grab your camera and lend a hand to document some of the historical sites in Skyline Forest. On this journey we’ll explore Bend’s early logging history by visiting and making record of a 1916 lumber mill. Registration is required and…

Listen in to KPOV 88.9FM for a plant clinic solutions discussion. For more information, visit the Central Oregon Master Gardener Association's website.

Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Ashley Lowrey to get your feet wet on a summer exploration of the world of water. Compare different creek habitats and discover the hardy critters that call these places home. Be ready to get wet and have fun while learning why water bugs are such important indicators of water quality. Perfect for…

Jump with joy with "family" at this FREE event for kids of all ages and sizes (that includes grownups). Go here for more information and to RVSP.

The green home market has grown and consumer ideas of what 'green' means has changed as well. This course provides the foundation needed to market in today's emerging green and high performance home market. Time & Location JUNE 25, 2014 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Earth Advantage Classroom Portland, OR Credits Available: CCB:3 elective hours…

Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Carol Moorehead for a wildflower hike at Whychus Canyon Preserve. Soak up spring as you explore ancient juniper groves and early spring wildflowers on your way to a scenic boulder overlook. Take in the bright green aspen groves along Whychus Creek and panoramic views of mountain peaks as you…

Learn about Evapotranspiration and Mid-July Baseline On June 26 from 5:00 to 6:30 I will be doing a talk sponsored by Heart Springs Design at their offices in downtown Bend.  I will cover a few tips for noticing and fixing dry spots, using ET and MJB (mid-july baseline) to conserve water and how to set your system…

SolWest Fair will highlight the "energy for sustainable communities" with three days of workshops, demonstrations, and vendors that focus on renewable energy and sustainability. We plan to offer classes for continuing education credits for contractors, an electric vehicle show, and farm tours. Networking and community will be important whether you're camping or sharing locally grown…

Friday June 27th & Saturday June 28th, 2014, 10:00 – 11:00 am (same presentation each day) Join us in The Environmental Center’s Learning Garden to get an overview of composting. We’ll go over what to include and what not, pros and cons of different methods, and address common questions. This is great for the novice composter…