Frogs and Flows, Canals and Conservation
2017-06-15 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Special guests Bridget Moran with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Gail Snyder with Coalition for the Deschutes will offer an update on what’s happening on the Deschutes River. From the Oregon spotted frog to irrigation modernization and conservation efforts, join us for an update on the restoration of the Deschutes River and some of the latest developments in Central Oregon waterworld.

COTA Movie Night
2017-06-15 20:00 - 21:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | McMenamin’s, 700 NW Bond St., Bend, OR, 97701, United States
This June, COTA Movie Night is taking us all along on a wild, West Coast road trip!
Fox Racing & Sunnyside Sports is bringing us a Bend screening of Ride Your F#%king Bike!
Fox Racing just released its first new full length MTB movie in over a decade: “Ride Your F#%king Bike – The Movie. Powered by Chainsaw.” Featuring Fox athletes Josh Bryceland, Josh Lewis, (Bend Local Legend) Kirt Voreis, (Bend Recent Local Legend) Cam McCaul and a cast of other Fox teammates, the movie documents three wild weeks in a van – on the road. With bikes! Ride Your F#%king Bike was filmed at riding spots everywhere between Fox Headquarters in Irvine, Calif., and the trails of Vancouver Island, BC – with a rowdy bunch of riding here in Bend, Oregon.
The movie is dedicated to Stevie Smith, A.K.A. Chainsaw, a World Cup champion gravity athlete who unexpectedly passed away in May 2016.
Trailer: https://youtu.be/vRD4umGLZt0
$5 per person, cash only, please. Minors accompanied by parent or guardian.
Our friends at Sunnyside Sports and Fox Racing will be bringing some incentives for you to join COTA, as well as some awesome door prizes for the evening!
Movie Night at McMenamins raises funds and awareness for Central Oregon Trail Alliance.
Run time: 43 minutes

Willow Springs Preserve Tour
2017-06-16 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Carol Wall to explore the Land Trust’s newest Preserve, Willow Springs! Saunter through the grassy meadow to the banks of Whychus Creek while exploring the history of the property and how the Land Trust created the Preserve. Learn more about the Land Trust’s vision for the Preserve including how we will work to improve habitat for fish and wildife. Look for spring wildflowers and bright green aspen and cottonwood while you take in the beauty of this newest addition to the Land Trust’s family of Community Preserves. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event. Please register online at
www.deschuteslandtrust.org/hikes.
Rating: This is a moderate, 2-mile hike.
What to bring: Snacks, water, sturdy hiking shoes. Dress for the weather.

Kids' Butterfly Walk, Metolius Preserve
2017-06-17 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Explore the delicate and beautiful world of butterflies with the Deschutes Land Trust and Amanda Egertson. This family-friendly walk around the Metolius Preserve will captivate your young ones as they roam the forest searching for butterflies. Delight in up-close encounters with these fluttery creatures as you learn about their identification and ecology. Perfect for kids ages 6-11 with a
grown-up in tow. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event. Please register online at www.deschuteslandtrust.org/hikes.
Rating: This is an easy, ~1-2 mile hike.
What to bring: Snacks/Lunch, water, sturdy hiking shoes. Dress for the weather.

VegNet Summer Speaker Potluck
2017-06-17 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join us at VegNet’s monthly potluck! Eat, socialize, and listen to our first summer speaker, TBA.
Please bring a vegan dish (no animal products, including honey) to serve 6-8 people, a card listing ingredients, and your own cup, plate, and utensils.
This is a family-friendly event. Suggested donation $2-5 to help cover room rental. See you soon!

Bike Share Station
2017-06-19 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
G5 sponsored bike share station – starting June 19th!
Sharing is caring and the Zagster bike share is expanding. Come celebrate with Commute Options and G5 as we cut the ribbon, so to speak, for the newest bike share station in downtown Bend. Starting June 19th, all four Zagster bike share stations are open to anyone who sets up an account. We hope to see you there!
Where: Corner of Franklin and Bond Streets (at the Bank of the Cascades building)
Why: Come learn about bike shares and how you can start using the ones in Bend.

How to Fix a Broken River
2017-06-19 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The Deschutes River flows right through the heart of Central Oregon and is probably one of your favorite places. Unfortunately, at various times throughout the year, sections of the river suffer from low streamflow resulting in poor water quality, degraded habitat for fish and wildlife, and streambank erosion.
Come find out how working with the irrigation community and other basin stakeholders is the key to fixing this problem. There’s a lot work to be done and we need you to be a part of the solution!
Please join Deschutes River Conservancy Program Director Kate Fitzpatrick on Monday, June 19th for a community conversation about the current state of the Upper Deschutes River and how you can support long-term restoration.

Restorative Walk Series: Metolius River
2017-06-20 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Spend the day reconnecting with nature on a beautiful hike along the Metolius River led by Ecopsychologist Anne Gordon, M.A. Restorative hiking is an opportunity to quiet the busy mind, awaken the senses and listen to the natural world through silent walking, close observation, journaling and sharing experiences together as a group. You will also learn about LandWatch’s success in protecting this pristine area from logging and development.
Distance: Approximately 4 miles
Moderate difficulty (uneven terrain, climb over fallen tree trunks, 2 miles uphill)
Space is limited to 9 participants so register early!

Happy Hour in the Garden
2017-06-20, 2017-06-27 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join us in our Kansas Avenue Learning Garden for our ongoing volunteer work party series. In 2022, volunteers contributed over 200 hours to help keep our learning garden maintained over the growing season. We couldn’t do it without you!
This event is open to all ages and gardening abilities! No experience or tools required. Beer and non-alcoholic beverages are provided for all who volunteer. Each event includes seasonal ongoing tasks as well as special projects as needed throughout the growing season. Volunteers are welcome to pop in for an hour or stay the whole time. No need to RSVP or commit ahead of time. (Pro tip – put the following dates in your phone calendar now – then when it pops up you can decide if it works out for you or not!)
In 2023, Happy Hour in the Garden will once again run twice a month from March through October. This schedule throughout the extent of the growing season offers meaningful volunteer experiences for all who come, and deeper care for the garden when it needs it.
For Spring 2023, our Happy Hours will be 4-6pm, on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month.
March & April Happy Hours sponsored by Wild Ride Brewing

March 7 & 21
April 4 & 18

May & June Happy Hours sponsored by Worthy Environmental

May 2 & 16
June 6 & 20

Stay tuned for confirmation of dates for July through October, as these might switch to the 2nd & 4th…)
Contact Denise, Garden Program Manager, if you have any questions about getting involved.

Campaign for Whychus Creek Celebration
2017-06-20 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Come help Deschutes Land Trust celebrate their successes as they wind down this phase of the Campaign for Whychus Creek: Tuesday, June 20th from 5:30-7:30pm at Deschutes Brewery’s Bend Pub!
They want to thank you, their loyal supporters, for all that you’ve done to make the Campaign a success! Come toast the acres of habitat, miles of stream, and hundreds of hands that have been a part of the Campaign for Whychus Creek!
Enjoy light appetizers and drinks with remarks to begin at 6:00pm. Please RSVP.

Bull Springs History Hike
2017-06-21 09:30 - 11:30 | Skyline Forest, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Kelly Madden for a morning at Bull Springs in Skyline Forest between Sisters and Bend. Learn about the early logging history of Central Oregon, including a visit to the Pine Tree Mill. Enjoy the native flowers and plants that are coming back to life after the Two Bulls Fire of 2014. Finally, learn about how the Land Trust is working to preserve the future of Skyline Forest. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event. Please register online at www.deschuteslandtrust.org/hikes.
Rating: This is an easy, ~2 mile hike.
What to bring: Snacks, water, sturdy hiking shoes. Dress for the weather.

Sixth Mass Extinction and The Rusty Patched Bumblebee
2017-06-21 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
NGeo’s Joel Sartore talks about his Photo Ark Project to capture images of imperiled species before they go extinct in The Sixth Mass Extinction. Then in Searching for the Rusty-Patched Bumblebee follow the journey of intrepid Clay Bolt in his labor of love to find this elusive little pollinator.

Bend COTA Work Events
2017-06-22, 2017-06-29, 2017-07-06 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
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 helped build and maintain the trails you love.
Please bring a hydration pack with water and a snack.
Be sure to bring appropriate layers to accommodate whatever the weather may be.
Questions? contact@cotamtb.com
All COTA trail work events require the following safety measures:
All participants are required to have the following protective clothing and equipment:

Sturdy shoes or boots
Gloves
Eye protection with clear or light colored lens
Long pants

Due to COTA’s insurance requirements and the inherent dangers of trail work, we must implement the following policy regarding children at work events:

For anyone 14 years of age or younger, we require one parent, guardian, or responsible adult for supervision of every four kids attending any COTA trail work events.
All minors under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian available to sign our waiver.

Anyone who arrives for a work event may be turned away if he/she cannot meet the above requirements.

The Connection Between Irrigation Modernization & River Restoration
2017-06-22 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
In the coming weeks, several irrigation districts will be applying for federal funding through the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Program.
Come learn about the program and how it translates directly to restoring the Deschutes River. Margi Hoffman from Farmers Conservation Alliance will share what her organization has been doing over the past 18 months with irrigation districts in Central Oregon. Also, Deschutes River Conservancy’s Natasha Bellis will be there to walk you through how Oregon’s Conserved Water Program works.

Ochoco Campout
2017-06-23 - 2017-06-25 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The Ochoco Campout is just a few weeks away—a weekend in the heart of the Ochoco National Forest! Experience the stillness of a ponderosa hillside, forest scents, a gurgling creek, the starry night-time sky. Hey, it’s time for a Nature recharge.
Friday evening we’ll have a brief welcome and orientation. Saturday offers different levels of hikes, including at least one to the top of iconic Lookout Mountain. That evening is a potluck group dinner in the Pavilion, a talk on the Ochoco Mountains area history and Juniper Group’s forest conservation work.
Registration is now open. Suggested donation is $22/person for the weekend to cover campground, food, equipment and expenses. Children under 18 are free. To reserve a spot please register at this Eventzilla link or mail a check made out to “Juniper Group Sierra Club” to Sierra Club, c/o Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas, Bend, OR 97703. Include email addresses of all adults so we can confirm space and send confirmation. Find more Ochoco Campout details on hikes, schedule, program, dog policy, more on our website. Questions? Email juniper.group@oregon.sierraclub.org.

Life Among the Rocks: Lava Habitats for Wildlife
2017-06-23 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Devil’s Garden is a rugged landscape of lava interspersed with sagebrush and wildflowers, which provides important wildlife habitat. Species like the American pika find cool refuge in lava flows at lower elevations than they are typically found and sightings have been reported around Devil’s Garden. Join OSU Cascades Natural Resources Professor Matt Shinderman on a hike to discover the importance of these desert habitats and learn about local wildlife.
Difficulty: Moderate – about 3 miles. The trail is rocky in places, with some scrambling over smooth lava rocks. Some hikers find the use of poles or walking sticks useful for balancing on uneven sections of the trail.
Picnic lunch provided by: A Broken Angel
Find more details and register here for the hike.

Oregon Walk the Land Day
2017-06-24 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The Land Trust is pleased to partner with the Coalition of Oregon Land Trusts to celebrate Oregon Walk the Land Day on June 24th!
Land trusts all over the state will be hosting outings that day to celebrate our collective work to conserve land in Oregon for Oregonians!
Deschutes Land Trust is hosting two walks on June 24th as part of Oregon Walk the Land Day. We hope you’ll join us:

June 24, 10am-1pm: Metolius Preserve Hike with Carol Wall.
June 24, 9-11am: Kids’ Solstice Bird Walk at Camp Polk Meadow Preserve with Mary Yanalcanlin.

The Coalition of Oregon Land Trusts is a statewide association dedicated to advancing land conservation in Oregon.

Kids’ Solstice Bird Walk
2017-06-24 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Celebrate the summer solstice with the Deschutes Land Trust and Mary Yanalcanlin of East Cascades Audubon Society. Bring the kids and explore how birds celebrate the summer and the changing of the season. Learn how their feathers and food supply change while watching birds and their behaviors. Perfect for kids ages 4-10 with a grown-up in tow. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event. Please register online at www.deschuteslandtrust.org/hikes.
Rating: This is an easy, ~1 mile walk.
What to bring: Snacks, binoculars (if you have them), water, sturdy hiking shoes. Dress for the
weather.

2017 Central Oregon Pride
2017-06-24 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Pride is an incredibly important celebration each year to bring out the best in our community for fun, acceptance, and education outreach.
This year, title Sponsor Subaru of Bend is proud to present “Disco On The Desert”!
Emcee Poison Waters will titillate the crowd by bringing in our guest entertainment starting at 12:00 sharp.
12:00 – 12:30 Opening with Dykes on Bikes & Poisons opening words
12:30—1:15 Lady Dice
1:30 – 1:45 Resistas
1:45—2:45 MOWO
3:00—4:00 Alise King
4:00—4:30 Fashion show by Maurices
4:30—5:15 Poison Water & Friends
5:15— 5:45 Purple Queen
5:45—6:00 Closing words & We are Family

KPOV Youth Radio Camp
2017-06-26 09:00 - 2017-06-30 12:00 | KPOV, 88.9FM, Bend, OR, United States
Want to learn how to create a radio show at a radio station and have a blast making it happen? At the KPOV Youth Radio Camp, KPOV will teach participants how to be a DJ, interview a friend, talk live on the radio, and tell a story with sound effects, music, and humor. They will produce a one-hour radio show that will be broadcast on KPOV 88.9. At the Bend Parks and Recreation registration page, run a keyword search for KPOV.
Who: Youth ages 10-14
When: The week of June 26-30 from 9:00 a.m. to Noon
Registration: Bend Parks and Recreation — https://register.bendparksandrec.org//wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/wbsplash.html?wbp=1. This is a free camp.
Contact – 541-322-0863; bruce@kpov.org

Oregon Wild - Wild Wednesday
2017-06-28 17:30 - 19:00 | Crow’s Feet Commons, 875 NW Brooks St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Thinking about hiking some or all of the Pacific Crest Trail in Oregon? Join Oregon Wild and guidebook author Eli Boschetto at Crow’s Feet Commons in Bend for an evening of inspiring imagery and trail beta to help you start planning your own PCT adventure.
On June 28, Eli Boschetto, author of Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail: Oregon, will break down the state’s 455 miles of PCT into manageable sections—each with stunning routes that can be hiked in a long weekend, a week or more. Details include trail accessibility, choosing campsites, finding water and getting the right permits for hiking from the rolling grasslands of the Soda Mountain Wilderness to the volcanic plains of the Central Cascades to the doorstep of Oregon’s tallest peak, Mount Hood. Bring your questions, your appetite for adventure, and your thirst for great, local beer!

Stand for the Land
2017-06-30 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
A community celebration of conservation activism 30 years in the making.
This year marks Oregon Natural Desert Association’s 30th year working to protect, defend, and restore Oregon’s high desert! To celebrate this milestone, we’re throwing two parallel parties, one in Bend and one in Portland.
Join us in Bend on June 30th to party with purpose and get the inspiration, information, and tools you need to take action on behalf of your public lands!
This party is free, family-friendly, and open to the public. Enjoy a beverage in great company with us as we look back at 30 years of conservation success and forward to the challenges and opportunities ahead.
Want to volunteer at this event? Email Lisa.

Central Oregon Wildflower Show
2017-07-01 - 2017-07-02 | Sunriver Nature Center & Oregon Observatory, 57245 River Rd, Sunriver, OR, 97707, United States
Join us July 1st & 2nd, 2017 for a fabulous, colorful weekend!
The Central Oregon Wildflower Show and Native Plant Sale exhibits hundreds of native wildflower species bursting with color. The show also provides a glimpse of Central Oregon’s native grasses, shrubs, sages, fungi, mosses and lichen. Exciting lectures at SHARC, vendors, wildlife hikes, and more! This pass is good for both days.
Pick up your wristband at the Nature Center day of the event!
Adult: $6
Child: $4 (ages 4 and up)
SNCO/Second Tern Volunteers: $5

Power Past Paris Rally
2017-07-07 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Bring your signs, wear green and blue to this peaceful nonviolent protest of US Withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement.
Meet at Peace Corner, Wall and Greenwood in Bend. At 6:30pm, there will be a social hour at McMenamins.
RSVP please.

Bike Safety Basics
2017-07-09 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Do you want to ride your bike more often but feel unsure about contending with traffic, crossing Third Street or navigating roundabouts? We’re listening – and we want you feel confident, safe and have fun riding your bike. Join us for a small, casual bike safety workshop made possible with help from Commute Options, one of our favorite community resources! We’ll meet at the shop, then get out on our bikes and learn to master the roads of Bend in a fun, safe and relaxed setting. The ride will end at Crux for a short Q&A. You’ll leave with more knowledge, more support and more motivation to go ride your bike. This is a free event and is limited to 6 participants. Bring your bike, helmet and water. Please reserve your spot and empower yourself!

Discover Nature Day - La Pine
2017-07-11 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
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.
Bring your family to a different park each week for an interactive experience and learn, play and have fun in nature! Recommended for ages 5-10, with family, but all ages are welcome. Free!
This event:
What’s all the BUZZ About? presented by Discover Your Forest. Meet and greet the local buzzing, burrowing, and creeping bugs of our forests through science activities, stories, and games.

Happy Hour in the Garden
2017-07-11 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
This year, Happy Hour in the Garden will run from March through October. Instead of weekly, this volunteer event will be on the *1st & 3rd Tuesdays*, kicking off Tuesday, March 1st. Stop by anytime between 4-6 on the following dates to help out in the garden and enjoy a bubbly beverage. Family friendly, no experience or tools necessary.
Contact Denise Rowcroft, Garden Program Manager, if you have any questions about getting involved.

March 1 & 15 (March & April beer sponsored by Worthy Garden Club)
April 5 & 19
May 3 & 17 (May & June beer sponsored by Boneyard Beer)
June 7 & 21

Due to summer trips, please note that summer dates (July & August) are the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month!

July 12 & 26 (July & August beer sponsored by Deschutes Brewery)
*August 9 & 23* (Note, this is the 2nd & 4th Tuesday, rescheduled due to planned time off)
September 6 & 20 (Sept & Oct beer sponsored by 10 Barrel Brewing Co)
October 4 & 18
