Are you interested in learning more about radio? Thinking about hosting a show on KPOV? Love music? Want to get involved in your community? KPOV's Fall DJ class, coming up on September 19, is your answer! You'll learn non-profit radio dos and don'ts on the 19th at COCC, and then get hands-on studio sessions at…

Difficulty: Moderate Distance: 8.4 miles round trip Elevation Gain: 1,100 feet Leader: Pam Hardy Location: Three Sisters Wilderness (carpools depart from Bend) A classic Central Cascades hike in the Three Sisters Wilderness, this trail passes waterfalls, wildflowers, and large old trees en route to a set of gorgeous alpine lakes. We'll have lunch at the lakes,…

The Crooked River Open Pastures (C.R.O.P) Events are ways for you and your family or friends to experience the farm and ranch life in Central Oregon. The High Desert Food & Farm Alliance along with a dedicated group of farmers and community members in Crook County are offering these FREE farm tours and rotating Farmer’s…

Information from OSU Master Gardeners™ about composting, seed saving, dividing plants, mulching, pruning and care of bulbs.

Scheduled 9 times a year, 3rd Thursdays of month. Social gathering time is from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Programs begin at 7:00 p.m. and usually last until 8:30 p.m. March 19: “Bird Friendly Native Landscaping."   Birders Karen Theodore and Rick Martinson of WinterCreek Restoration will share identify native plants, and share tips about landscaping,…

On Friday, August 11th, 2017, Discover Your Forest will play host to hundreds of guests at our 3rd Annual Stars Over Newberry fundraiser. The event will take place atop Lava Butte in the Newberry National Volcanic Monument and will feature stargazing, live music, a silent auction, fabulous local beer, wine and cuisine. This year, festivities will…

Pledge to lighten up by swapping your light bulbs for super efficient LED bulbs. During Bend Energy Challenge Week, you can buy one LED bulb, and get one free at the Bend Area Habitat for Humanity ReStore. Buy a 4-pack of bulbs for $12.99 and get 4 more bulbs free! This promotion will run until…

Save dramatically on your home's energy consumption while increasing the comfort, safety, durability and value of your most important investment, your home.  You will be invited to shadow the crew as they move through your home performing a series of inspections and tests. Guest Presenter: Neil Kelley Home Performance Professionals

Drop in anytime on Thursday, September 29th between 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm at The Environmental Center in downtown Bend for Camp Fire’s Fall Open House! We’ll be playing simple games, eating yummy snacks, and discussing the many opportunities your kids will have to explore service learning projects, learn new things, meet new friends, set goals, and…

In this exciting event, you will learn what the Bend Energy Challenge is and why it's important for our community. Guest Presenters: Eric Corey Freed, VP Global Communications, The International Living Future Institute Local Youth