This unique event brings farmers, producers, business owners and community members together for a low-cost evening of socializing and connecting over a drink and locally sourced snacks. As part of HDFFA’s mission, the Annual Autumn Social provides a chance to connect, chat about and learn about food that’s grown and produced in the High Desert.…

When:  Thursday Aug 11, Tuesday Aug 16, Tuesday Aug 23 and Tuesday Aug 30, 5:15 to Dusk Where:  Meet at the old Ray's parking lot, NE corner of Simpson Ave and Century Drive in Bend Worksite:  Varies There's only one thing better than mountain biking in Bend, OR and that's riding in Bend, knowing that you…

Compelling documentary exploring the under-reported environmental impacts of war and preparations for war. The film confronts the immensely broad ecological and human ramifications of everything from technological development and natural resource exhaustion to weapons testing and modern warfare itself. "If we cannot eliminate war, we can at least require a fuller accounting of war's costs…

“Hope for the Ocean” with Dr. Jane Lubchenco, Distinguished University Professor and Advisor on Marine Studies at OSU & Former Administrator of NOAA & First US Science Envoy for the Ocean   Ocean health is important to every human, and Dr. Lubchenco will tell us why. She will summarize current and emerging threats to ocean…

Lake Abert: A Waterbird Oasis in an Arid Landscape  Salty-alkaline lakes are not the kind of place you would want to call home, after all salt is used to preserve food, and with a pH around 10, the water is like diluted bleach. Yet, Lake Abert in southcentral Oregon is waterbird Mecca, with over 80…

When:  Thursday Aug 11, Tuesday Aug 16, Tuesday Aug 23 and Tuesday Aug 30, 5:15 to Dusk Where:  Meet at the old Ray's parking lot, NE corner of Simpson Ave and Century Drive in Bend Worksite:  Varies There's only one thing better than mountain biking in Bend, OR and that's riding in Bend, knowing that you…