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Wednesday Birders at High Lakes
2014-10-15 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join local birders every Wednesday for birding trips in Central Oregon. Meet at 7:00 AM at Nancy P’s at 1054 Milwaukee in Bend. The group car pools, sharing expenses for gas, and taking turns driving.
Plans may vary due to weather or rare birds spotted prior to the meeting. To keep up to date on the latest bird sightings and birding opportunities including Wednesday Birders join Central Oregon Birders Online (COBOL). It’s a great resource for Central Oregon birders.
For more information about this and other upcoming events of the East Cascades Audubon Society, visit their website.

Upcycled Art Show and Fundraiser
2014-10-15 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Doors to the Future
Habitat is all about providing new beginnings. Whether it is to the numerous families we serve each year, or the thousands of tons of home goods we keep from the landfills with ReStore, we are making our community a happier place by finding value in each other, and in the ordinary stuff around us.
It is almost time to open the doors to the new ReStore! This gives you a chance to get your creativity flowing and your hands dirty for a chance to be featured in the “Doors to the Future” Art Show and Fundraiser. All proceeds from the silent auction will benefit Bend Area Habitat for Humanity.
Re-purpose a salvaged door (a variety of free options at ReStore, first come first serve) into a work of art, an alternative functional piece, or to be used as a door once again!
Twenty works, five in the Teen category and fifteen in the Adult category, will be showcased during the ReStore Grand Re-Opening for a month long silent auction.
Prizes for artists with top bids:
#1 Teen will receive $100 ReStore Gift Card
#1 Adult will receive $100 ReStore Gift Card
#2 Adult will receive $50 ReStore Gift Card
#3 Adult will receive $25 ReStore Gift Card
When one door closes, another opens, and as also true with ReStore, when one door is reclaimed, the possibilities are endless.
Submission forms accepted through October 15th
Works Due November 1st
For more information contact: Paige Shull – 541-312-6709 – pshull@bendhabitat.org
Timeline Summary:
Submission forms accepted through Oct. 15th
Artists work due Nov.1st (to new ReStore *Ray Building)
Silent Auction during Grand Opening (TBD)
Winners and Top Bidders announced after one month. For more information and for artist submission form, go here.

41st Annual Natural Areas Conference
2014-10-15 - 2014-10-17 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
About the Conference: Presented by the Natural Areas Association, with co-host Five Rivers MetroParks
The Natural Areas Conference will take on a slightly condensed format this year. Our conference will kick off on Wednesday morning with its plenary session, leading into an afternoon of concurrent sessions and an evening poster session. The following day will include a full day of concurrent sessions, our NAA membership meeting & lunch and our annual awards dinner.
Can’t attend the conference in person?
View the live webcast of the Natural Areas Conference Plenary & panel discussion:
Wednesday, October 15 9:00 a.m. (Eastern).
Registration is not required; simply click on this link to start watching the Plenary.
Exploring the Nature of Global Change and Its Effects on Natural Areas in North America.
Natural areas in North America face major challenges: expanding human populations and economies, changes in climate and precipitation patterns, air and water pollution, fires, floods, invasive species, and more. This year’s plenary session challenges us to consider whether current approaches to natural areas management can keep pace with the changes wrought by these environmental trends, or if something different is in order.
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Plenary Session Schedule:
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Moderator: Ryan McEwan
9:00 am
Welcome by Lisa Smith, Executive Director
Natural Areas Association
9:15 am
Opening Talk
Reading the Ohio Landscape by Guy Denny
9:45 am
Keynote Address
Diversity, Wildness, Inspiration: The Value of Smaller, Fragmented Natural Areas by Emma Marris
10:30 am
Plenary Address
Deeply Rooted in Reality: Bringing Federal Lands Conservation and Restoration into the 21st Century by Hugh Safford
11:15 am
Panel Discussion with Emma Marris, Hugh Safford, Reed Noss and Keith Bowers
Keith Bowers, president and founder of Biohabitats and Ecological Restoration and Management, and Reed F. Noss, Provost’s Distinguished Research Professor at the University of Central Florida, join our speakers for a panel discussion that promises to engage the audience in a lively exchange of ideas about future directions for natural areas management.
Join the Live Plenary>>
(This link will be live when the Plenary begins on Oct. 15th)

Cyclist & Pedestrian Safety Improvement Meetings
2014-10-15, 2014-10-16 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Cyclist and pedestrian safety improvement meetings
The public is invited to upcoming open house gatherings to learn about road safety issues in Bend and explore options to improve safety for people walking and biking across busy, multi-lane roadways.
Data has shown patterns of crashes on certain multilane roads, especially Third Street, Greenwood Avenue and Colorado Avenue. To learn more about the conditions, challenges and opportunities on these corridors and to discover how to participate in the City of Bend’s safety improvement project, come to one of these open houses:

Colorado and Arizona Avenue crossings (Bond Street to Parkway ramps), 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at Commute Options, 50 SW Bond Street, Suite 4
Third Street crossings (Greenwood Avenue to Murphy Road) and Greenwood Avenue Crossings (NW Awbrey Road to NE 12th Street); 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 16, 2014 at the Transit Center, 334 NE Hawthorne Avenue.

For more information contact Robin Lewis, 541-330-4025, rlewis@bendoregon.gov, or visit www.bendoregon.gov/bikewalk.

Beers Made By Walking
2014-10-15 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Beers Made By Walking invites brewers to go on nature hikes and make new beer inspired by plants that are identified on the trail. Each hike is unique and each beer that is produced is a drinkable landscape portrait of the trail we hiked. On October 15th, from 6-9pm at Broken Top Bottle Shop, beer lovers will have the opportunity to try new beers inspired by hikes around the Bend Region.
These hike-inspired beers were produced through a collaboration between BMBW and the Oregon Natural Desert Association (ONDA) through a series of public hikes with brewers throughout the summer. Participating local brewers that joined in on the hikes include Crux Fermentation Project, Deschutes Brewery, and Worthy Brewing. Check out a recap of those hikes here.

Each brewer will serve their new beer on October 15th. Additionally, Laurelwood Brewing (Portland), and Seven Brides Brewing (Silverton) will also tap special beers based off hikes in their region.
Visitors will have the opportunity to meet the brewers, learn about the various hikes that inspired the beers, and learn about some of ONDA and BMBW’s recent work. Beers will be sold by the pint and in sample sizes until they run out. 100% of the proceeds from this event will benefit the Oregon Natural Desert Association.
Beer List:
Crux Fermentation Project
River Trail Sour – A blend of our Saison and a barrel aged golden sour. Inspired by plants we saw on a hike at Alder Spring, we added chokecherry and mint and fermentes with a culture from Crooked Stave Artisan Beer Project in Colorado. 9% ABV, 15 IBU
Worthy Brewing
Walk on the Wild Side (Badlands Indigenous Ale) – Beer brewed with Juniper tips, juniper berries, Indian Rice grass, Desert Sage, wheatgrass, and fescue. The beer is inspired by a hike in the Oregon Badlads. 6.5%, 14 IBU
Deschutes Brewery
Botanic Ale – A light and crisp beer with rye, wild sage, and meadowsweet, rose and Stella hops, inspired by a hike in May, at the height of wildflower season, along the Middle Deschutes River where it connects with Whychus Creek.
Laurelwood Pub and Brewery
Saison de Walkie – A slightly tart Saison with rose hips and elderberries, inspired by a late-summer hike on the Wildwood Trail in Forest Park, Portland, OR. 5.5% ABV, 12 IBU
Seven Brides Brewing
Pseudo Tsuga IPA – Light bodied IPA with a piney aroma and resiny flavor from the addition of Douglas Fir needle tea. The beer is inspired by the giants of the Silver Falls Canyon, where Douglas Fir forests veil pristine waterfalls, adding depth to the majesty of an area the brewery is glad to call home. 5.4%, 60 IBU

No-School Day Camps
2014-10-16 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
On Thursday, October 16th, and Friday, October 17th, Camp Fire will be hosting their first No-School Day Camps of the year for kids in elementary and middle schools in Bend. These camps will be held at Westside Magnet School (1101 NW 12th Street) and will run from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, providing parents a fun, engaging, and cost effective program for their kids to enjoy while school is not in session.
While Camp Fire members will receive discounts for each day their child attends a No-School Day Camp, non-members may also send their children to these programs as well. Camp Fire Membership is currently available at a 30% discount for all local families, making it easier to save on camps, clubs, programs, and special events all year long—membership is cycled on a 12 month basis, so families who join now can look forward to sending their children to summer camps at reduced rates.
Registration for No-School Day Camps is currently open through December 31st, but the 30% discount on membership will only be available until November 1st. Please see below for membership pricing options, as well as dates for each No-School Day Camp that will be held at Westside.

Membership Option
Normally Priced
Discounted Price

Individual MembershipFamily Membership
$50
$35

$120
$84

For other upcoming No-School Camp Days;

No-School Day Camp Dates

No-School Day Camp Dates

October 16th & 17th
February 16th

November 11th
March 23rd – 27th

November 24th – 26th
April 9th & 10th

December 22nd – 24th

December 29th -31st

January 19th

January 30th

About Camp Fire:
Camp Fire Central Oregon is a 501 c(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to helping youth find their spark and discover who they are.
We believe that every young person deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, enjoy nature, and thrive, so we offer a variety of programs, camps, events, and service learning projects meant to engage youth and inspire them to be themselves. Young people want to shape the world. Through Camp Fire, they can see immediate action and discover that they have what it takes to make a difference now. For more information, visit our website at campfireco.org.

Hawk Watch!
2014-10-16, 2014-10-18 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join the East Cascades Audubon Society for their annual Hawk Migration event at Green Ridge, outside of Sisters. Please RSVP for carpooling! Other dates for upcoming Hawk Watch events:
October 2nd, 4th-5th
October 9th, 11th-12th
October 17th, 18th-19th
For more information about this event, visit the East Cascades Audubon Society’s webpage.

Buggin' Out: Science & Art by the Stream
2014-10-16 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join Upper Deschutes Watershed Council to Learn about the bugs in our stream as we collect them, study them, and use them to inspire a “buggy” art project.
For more information, please visit the Deschutes Children’s Forest website.

Rattlesnake Springs Backcountry Restoration
2014-10-16 - 2014-10-19 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Rattlesnake Springs Backcountry Restoration

When
Oct 16, 2014 11:00 AM to
Oct 19, 2014 02:00 PM

Contact Name
Jefferson Jacobs

Contact Phone
(541) 330-2638

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BACKGROUND:
Pine Creek Conservation Area (PCCA) encompasses 35,000 acres of land near Clarno, on the John Day River. Open to the public, the land is managed by the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs as mitigation for the Bonneville Power Administration John Day Dam on the Columbia River. As such, it is managed in perpetuity for the benefit of fish and wildlife. The area is open to hiking and hunting, but closed to motorized vehicles. A contiguous neighbor to Spring Basin Wilderness (PCCA borders the Wilderness on three sides), the Conservation Area is a great demonstration of the success of linking together the patchwork of public and private lands protected in the John Day Basin, ultimately providing large contiguous landscapes conserved for the enjoyment of the public, and the enhancement of native fish, wildlife and habitat. ONDA has been a long-time partner with PCCA, planting tens of thousands of trees in critical riparian habitat and mapping and removing dozens of miles of obsolete fence.
Upland springs are an extremely valuable resource to wildlife in the high desert. Springs get denuded of native plants through overgrazing and dewatered by the expansion of native junipers. This trip will focus on addressing both these issues. Last year, several miles of fence were removed around the immediate spring area and further afield in the valley in preparation for vegetation restoration this year.
TRIP TIMELINE:

Thursday, October 16th (11 AM): We will meet/park at the Robinson Creek Campsite, and re-load our gear for the 4WD shuttle out to the base-camp campsite.
Friday, October 17th: Our first of two big days of planting trees and moving around juniper slash.
Saturday, October 18th: The second day of restoration work
Sunday, October 19th: After breakfast, we will all pack up and get shuttled back out to our vehicles and then head home. You will have the option to hike back to the cars down Robinson Canyon (I would still haul your gear for you) or I can shuttle folks all the way back to their cars in the ONDA vehicle.

THE WORK:
There is a lot of work to do around the Rattlesnake Springs area. On a previous trip we removed the obsolete barbed wire that was a hazard to wildlife in the area. On this trip we will focus on reclaiming some of the open water at the springs to make it better available for wildlife, rebuilding a small dyke to hold water, planting native woody browse on the banks of the spring and stream, and moving around juniper slash to open up the habitat and reduce fire danger. The work is within a few minutes walk of camp, and allows for individual pacing, however all of the work will be relatively physical in nature requiring one or more of the following: walking up and down hills, digging holes and hauling awkward loads. We will typically head to the work site at 8AM and stop work by 4PM in order to leave time in the afternoon to clean-up, relax, and cook a well-deserved dinner. This will be a great chance to get to work on a project that will, over the course of the next few years, dramatically change a small corner of the high desert for the better.
CAMP:
We will be operating out of the same camp for the length of the trip. Since we will be shuttling everyone’s gear into camp, it is a good idea to pack compactly. Potable water will be trucked in with us, but the setting will be wild: not a developed campsite.

Relaxing around the fire after a hard day’s work in Rattlesnake Canyon

DIFFICULTY RATING:
3 out of 5. . Click HERE for a description of the trip difficulty rating system.
PARTICIPANT RESPONSIBILITIES:Participants are responsible for their own food, camping gear as well as transportation to and from the trip. Sturdy off-trail ankle-high boots are required for this trip. Having our gear trucked into the campsite will allow some small luxuries that you wouldn’t otherwise have on a backpacking trip (maybe a small cooler, or a compact folding chair), however all our gear will have to fit into a finite space, so there will be some restraint required. Participants should be prepared to be away from camp all day each of the work days.
PROVIDED BY ONDA:
ONDA will provide tools for the work, gear transportation to the base camp, expert leadership and we can teach you all you need to know about fence pulling!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This trip will be led by ONDA’s Wilderness Stewardship Coordinator Jefferson Jacobs
Group size is limited to 15 participants
This trip is offered to members free of charge.
REGISTRATION:
An ONDA registration application and medical form is required for this trip. Click HERE for the form. You only need to fill this form out once per year: You can join additional trips by e-mailing the trip leader directly.
You will receive a confirmation e-mail within 10 working days of submitting the form. The confirmation e-mail will provide information regarding which trips you are on the “participant list” for, and which trips are full and so your name has been placed on the “wait list”. Five weeks before the trip starts the trip leader will send out an RSVP e-mail to make sure everyone is still available to participate. Three weeks before the trip begins, the trip leader will send out an e-mail with additional information, maps, driving instructions, car-pooling options etc. However, if you have any questions in the meantime, please don’t hesitate to contact the trip leader at the e-mail address above.

Malheur National Refuge Fence Repair
2014-10-16 - 2014-10-19 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Malheur National Refuge Fence Repair

When
Oct 16, 2014 04:00 PM to
Oct 19, 2014 12:00 PM

Where
Malheur National Wildlife Refuge

Contact Name
Michael O’Casey

Contact Phone
(541) 330-2638

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BACKGROUND:
Malheur National Wildlife Refuge is a truly amazing place of incredible value to wildlife, and it needs our help. Located about 30 miles south of Burns, with wetlands fed by the Steens’ Donner und Blitzen River the area is a critical wildlife oasis for waterfowl. During seasonal migrations the Refuge plays host to 20% of the world’s population of white-faced ibis, as well as significant populations of pelicans and sandhill cranes. The area is truly a birder’s paradise and a bird’s paradise. With 187,000 acres of wetlands, riparian areas, meadows and uplands there is plenty of room and habitat diversity to attract hundreds of thousands of birds every year. But this habitat needs care-taking, and significant restoration. Fences which keep neighboring cows out of breeding grounds need regular and significant repair. And the aquatic vegetation has been completely decimated by invasive carp (stay tuned for ways to help with this in future years!). After nearly two decades ONDA volunteers are returning to work in the Refuge and help address some of these major issues for the second year in a row. Look for annual trips and an expanding role for ONDA volunteers at the Refuge in the years to come. These trips are sure to become a new volunteer favorite as we re-establish our partnership with the refuge.
HERE is a Google Map showing the Refuge’s general location.

A Pelican lifts off from the refuge in 1908 before the carp ate all the vegetation
(Painted slide courtesy of USFWS)

TRIP TIMELINE:

October 16th, Thursday. Folks can arrive in the evening with enough time to set up camp. Might be good to get dinner at the Narrows Restaurant (make sure to tell them you are here to help out the wildlife at the refuge!)
October 17th, Friday. First of two days of building and repairing fence. Exact location will depend on accessibility related to lake water levels.
October 18th, Saturday. Second of two days of building and repairing fence. Exact location will depend on accessibility related to lake water levels.
October 19th, Sunday. We will have a chance to see some “behind the scenes” territory on the refuge thanks to refuge staff and “Friends of the Refuge”. After lunch we can all head home.

THE WORK:
No experience is necessary, just a desire to work all day and learn some new skills. We will provide tools, materials and leadership. Work will involve the opportunity to master many different tasks with varying degrees of physical demands throughout the day as part of a team. Many tasks will involve hauling materials (posts, wire, rocks, bags of small metal pieces), pounding in fence posts, twisting wires in place, holding fence while tensioning, and dismantling the old damaged fence. In general, work in eastern Oregon is hot and sunny during the day, and participants should expect to get a bit scratched up and maybe a tear here and there in their clothes. We will be away from camp all day, but everyone is encouraged to work at their own pace and take breaks as needed, as well as to relax and explore in the afternoons after work.

Last year’s fence repair volunteers making an H-brace

CAMP:
Our exact camping location will be determined by the lake’s water level this fall. Since the area is a wetland, water levels will determine which fence-lines we will work on (some may be under water) and therefore which locations will be the most practical for access and camping. We will be car-camping, so you will be able to have all the amenities you can fit in your car. Details describing the exact campsite will be provided to participants in the information e-mail three weeks before the trip.

DIFFICULTY RATING: 2 out of 5:
The terrain while uneven, will be flat, we will not be at high altitude, and we will be car-camping. There will be plenty of opportunities for pacing oneself during the day, however, there are also are some tasks that will require some participants to do heavy lifting as well.

PARTICIPANT RESPONSIBILITIES:
Participants are responsible for their own food and food preparation, backpacking/camping gear as well as transportation to and from the trip. Sturdy off-trail ankle-high boots are recommended for this trip.

PROVIDED BY ONDA:
ONDA will provide tools for the work, leadership and a number of group camp items to make things more comfortable such as a few chairs, a cook table, and a sun/rain tarp.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This trip is led by ONDA’s Wilderness Stewardship Assistant, Michael O’Casey, Michael@onda.org
Group Size is limited to 15
This trip is offered free of charge to members

REGISTRATION:
A registration application and medical form is required for this trip. Click HERE for the online form. This form only needs to be filled out only once per year: you can join additional trips in the future by contacting trip leaders directly. You will receive a confirmation e-mail within 10 working days of submitting the form. The confirmation e-mail will provide information regarding which trips you are on the “participant list” for, and which trips are full and so your name has been placed on the “wait list”. Five weeks before the trip starts the trip leader will send out an RSVP e-mail to make sure everyone is still available to participate. Three weeks before the trip begins, the trip leader will send out an e-mail with additional information, maps, driving instructions, car-pooling options etc. However, if you have any questions in the meantime, please don’t hesitate to contact the trip leader.

COTA Movie Night: "Mallethead"
2014-10-16 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
MALLETHEAD: An Evening of Bike Polo
This month, COTA Movie Night @ McMenamins is treating you to an entire evening of live bicycle polo followed by a double feature of short bike polo films. Join us for any or all of these activities:

5P Free bike polo lessons for all ages by Chad Cheeney and Pendbolo (Troy Field, corner of Bond and Louisiana)
6P Play in and/or watch beginner-friendly bike polo matches (Troy Field, corner of Bond and Louisiana)
7:15P Free clinic on making your own bike polo mallet (at the fire pit outside the McMenamins theater)
8:30P Theater doors open
9P Double feature begins with Bicycle Indian, followed by Mallethead – A Bicycle Polo Documentary.
Movie Night at McMenamins raises funds and awareness for Central Oregon Trail Alliance.
NEWSFLASH! All ages are now permitted (with an adult aged 21+) at our monthly COTA Movie Night @ McMenamins cycling films!
–
Henry Abel
Pine Mountain Sports – Bend, OR
541-385-8080 shop
541-525-1997 cel
Central Oregon Ambassadors of Mountain & Trail

KPOV Election Coverage
2014-10-16 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Listen in live on Thursday, October 16th at 5:15pm to the 2014 Election Debates for Bend City Council Position #6 at KPOV 88.9FM.

Pints & Politics
2014-10-16 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The City of Bend is currently updating its Transportation System Plan (TSP), which will guide policies, programs and infrastructure investments for transportation in Bend until 2040.
Join Mike Riley, Executive Director of The Environmental Center, and Moey Newbold, Director of Urban Panning at Central Oregon Landwatch, to learn how our community can benefit from a transportation system that prioritizes safe, healthy, and climate-friendly options like walking, biking, and transit. Come find out how you can advocate for a well-rounded transportation future for Bend that better serves underserved populations.

Farmers Rising Convivium
2014-10-17 - 2014-10-19 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Friday-Sunday, Oct. 17-19 – FARMERS RISING, THE BEGINNING FARMER AND RANCHER CONVIVIUM. For beginner and young farmers, to educate and empower Oregon’s next generation of farmers and ranchers. With hands-on workshops, trainings, networking, good food and a hoedown at Two Rivers Farm, Springfield. Contact beth@friendsoffamilyfarmers.org for more information.
Go here for more information about this event.

Fall River Streamside Habitat Workshop
2014-10-18 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Fall River Streamside Habitat Workshop – slinging dirt, logs, and plants
Join us in our effort to restore stream bank habitat on Fall River. We invite volunteers to learn about the importance of conserving stream-bank stability and native vegetation. This workshop is great for landowners and riverside users alike. After delivering a short presentation on proper techniques for habitat restoration, we will get our hands dirty with an on-site planting project.
Please contact Darek Staab dstaab@tu.org or Paul Burton pburton44@reagan.com to confirm you will join us. We will meet at 9am on Oct. 18th – 15024 River Loop East, Bend, OR. ‘the metal house’ – which is located in the Fall River Estates, which is downstream of the hatchery. If you would like to carpool from Bend, we will be leaving at 8am, and meeting in front of the Trout Unlimited/ONDA office. Our first hour will be an orientation to riparian restoration, and the rest of the day we will have fun restoring a stream bank.
We will provide coffee and treats to get us going that morning, but do bring water and a lunch for the day. We will spend the day in the backyard of Nick and Sara’s place, who are anglers and renters, as well as stream stewards who will be joining us on the property. We will be moving some dirt and logs, planting about 80 plants on the site, and doing some fun touch up work with pine needles and rock to improve an impacted site next to the stream. Please bring boots to handle the dirt/mud, a trusty pair of work gloves, and clothing to fit the weather for the day. If you would like to carpool from Bend, just let me know.

Fall Colors Hike, Metolius Preserve
2014-10-18 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Carol Wall for a fall colors hike at one of our flagship Preserves, the Metolius Preserve. Hike over Lake Creek and around the northern portion of the Preserve to learn about ponderosa pines and the white-headed woodpeckers that depend on them. Enjoy the brilliant yellow of changing larch trees and then, take a break by the creek and hear how native salmon are making their
return.
Hike Rating: This is an easy 3-mile hike on trails.
Free. Please register online at www.deschuteslandtrust.org/hikes

GMO OMG, the film
2014-10-18 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
GMO OMG, the film.
GMO OMG follows a young father who journeys with his family to find out how GMOs affect his children and the health of the planet. Q&A afterward.
For more information, please visit the Juniper Group of the Sierra Club’s website.

Conflict Resolution Presentation & Discussion
2014-10-21 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Conflict Resolution Presentation & Discussion
Presented by Vanessa Roebuck, certified mediator, facilitator, trainer, and conflict coach
This presentation occurs during the monthly Network of Volunteer Administrators (NOVA) meeting. Free.
To sign up, contact betsy@volunteerconnectnow.org

Wednesday Birders at Pelton Dam, The Cove, and Madras
2014-10-22 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States

Deschutes Land Trust Open House
2014-10-22 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The Deschutes Land Trust Annual Open House is Thursday, October 27! Join them from 5:00-7:00pm at Five Pine Lodge in Sisters to celebrate conservation successes, honor outstanding volunteers, and mingle with Land Trust staff and friends.
Drinks and light appetizers will be provided with remarks to begin at 6pm. Please RSVP.

Water & Volcanoes in Central Oregon
2014-10-22 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
What do volcanoes have to do with your water supply? The volcanic landscapes of Central Oregon have shaped the hydrology of this area in surprising ways, giving us one of the most unique groundwater systems in the western United States. Spring fed rivers and streams in central Oregon are directly connected to groundwater systems, which provide steady flows and cool water temperatures. How have volcanoes created this special connection between groundwater and surface water? What does this connection tell us about water use in Central Oregon and the impacts of withdrawing groundwater for development?
Daniele McKay studies volcanoes and teaches geology courses at Oregon State University-Cascades. She graduated with a PhD in geology from the University of Oregon in 2012, where she studied recent volcanic eruptions in the Cascades. Much of this research involved mapping ash deposits produced by cinder cones in Central Oregon and comparing them to similar eruptions in Iceland, Mexico, and other parts of the world.
Register soon as this will fill up fast!
Join us for refreshments when the doors open at 3:30 p.m.; the presentation starts at 4:00 p.m. FANs members are admitted free; non-members pay $1 at the door.
Water & Volcanoes in Central Oregon
Saturday, January 24th 3:30 – 5:00pm
Juniper Room, Crooked River Ranch Club House
Please Register by clicking here.

Educating for a Sustainable Future Workshop
2014-10-23 - 2014-10-25 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
With support from the Gray Family Foundation, The Environmental Center is excited to offer a professional development workshop designed to increase K-12 educators’ understanding of sustainability and their capacity to integrate it into their curriculum using experiential and outdoor education techniques.

Spend three days at a retreat style workshop at Skyliner Lodge, west of Bend Take home Project Learning Tree, Aquatic WILD and Project WILD Terrestrial curriculum
Reflect on practice, collaborate with fellow educators and develop lessons to use in your classroom and in outdoor learning environments
Access coaching for sustainability projects or field-based learning experiences during the 2014-2015 school year
Apply sustainability education and environmental literacy to enhance and support state required curriculum, standards and assessment

Details:

Open to K-12 Educators
Sub reimbursement available 10/23 and 10/24
Free (additional fee for PSU Credit)
Register by application before 10/10/14
Contact: Kirin Stryker by email or call 541/385.6908 x16

For more information about this program, go here.

Summit Loop Hike, Smith Rock State Park
2014-10-23 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Eva Eagle for a hike along the Summit Loop Trail at Smith Rock State Park. This gorgeous loop follows the Burma Road up to a ridge overlooking famed crags like Monkey Face. On the descent, the Summit Loop trail crosses a private property protected by the Land Trust before joining the Park’s river trail. Enjoy the spring wildflowers and take in the sweeping views of the Cascade crest. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event. Please register online at www.deschuteslandtrust.org/hikes
Rating: This is a challenging, 7-mile hike.
What to bring: Snacks/Lunch, water, sturdy hiking shoes. Dress for the weather.

Indian Ford Meadow Preserve Wander
2014-10-23 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Explore your Land Trust Preserves in a whole new way: the Wander! Join Kelly Madden for a short stroll to learn about one of our flagship Preserves, Indian Ford Meadow. Enjoy some of the best mountain views in Central Oregon with some of the most beautiful fall colors. Take in the vibrant yellow aspen leaves and red willow twigs as you explore the Preserve’s pine forest and sage meadow. Registration opens 1 month prior to the event.
Registration is required
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Geology Hike, Alder Springs
2014-10-24 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Alder Springs, OR, United States
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Derek Loeb for hike to Alder Springs with a focus on geology. We’ll hike down to bubbling Alder Springs and check out examples of volcanic and sedimentary rocks that tell the story of the early Cascade mountains. Learn how these ancient rocks formed the underground aquifers that much of Central Oregon depends on for water. Registration opens 1 month prior to the event.
Registration is required
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High Desert Geology Talk
2014-10-24 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join ONDA and geologist Daniele McKay for a Geology of the High Desert presentation. Daniele is a vulcanolgist and a PhD in geology who teaches at OSU-Cascades. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about the geological phenomena that formed some of Oregon’s most stunning landscapes.

Central Oregon Food Summit
2014-10-25 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
October 25, Bend: This one-day event will offer opportunities for the public, food professionals, CSA members, community organizers, farmers and politicians to come together to celebrate our progress and define our future for healthy, local food in Central Oregon. This conference will provide attendees with opportunity to learn about regional farm and food issues, healthy food access, infrastructure and methods to mobilize communities in order to increase access to farm-fresh, locally grown food.
Learn more and Register at our website!

Fall Colors Hike, Rimrock Ranch
2014-10-25 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join the Land Trust and Mary Crow to explore this spectacular private ranch perched above Whychus Creek near Sisters. See unique rock formations, walk along the banks of the willow and cottonwood lined creek, and learn about the ranch’s ecology and conservation while you revel in the fall colors. Registration opens 1 month prior to the event.
Registration is required
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