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Wilderness guide, ecologist, and writer, George Wuerthner, will be discussing the impacts of Off Road Vehicles on public lands. George is the author of Thrillcraft: the Environmental Consequences of Motorized Recreation. Please RSVP here.
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Site Plan for Phase I of OSU-Cascades expansion Public Meeting Oregon State University – Cascades is proposing to develop a 10.44 acre parcel located at 1500 SW Chandler Avenue, Bend, OR 97702, northwest of the intersection of SW Chandler Avenue and SW Century Drive. The site, currently zoned (CL) Limited Commercial, will include approximately 138,000…
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On February 27 the Deschutes National Forest and Discover Your Forest will host another wilderness movie event to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act. The event also will feature Forest Service trails specialist, Chris Sabo, who will discuss the use of primitive tools to maintain facilities and trails in congressionally designated Wildernesses.Alone in…
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COTA welcomes everyone to meet the newly elected Board of Directors. There are a number of new faces and a long list of new ideas to discuss. Biketoberfest details will be finalized in the coming weeks and we welcome input. What is the best way to utilize 150+ volunteers? COTA seeks Committee members - The workload…
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Site Plan for Phase I of OSU-Cascades expansion Public Meeting Oregon State University – Cascades is proposing to develop a 10.44 acre parcel located at 1500 SW Chandler Avenue, Bend, OR 97702, northwest of the intersection of SW Chandler Avenue and SW Century Drive. The site, currently zoned (CL) Limited Commercial, will include approximately 138,000…
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The Green Team will watch "GASLAND II" which was aired on HBO last July. In this "explosive" follow-up to his Oscar-nominated film "GASLAND," filmmaker Josh Fox takes a broader, deeper look at the dangers of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, the controversial method of extracting natural gas and oil. The film argues that the gas industry's…
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An introductory class on growing vegetables including climate, site selection, soil preparation, season extension and crop selection. A two hour class for the community.
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An introductory class on growing vegetables including climate, site selection, soil preparation, season extension, and crop selection given in Spanish. Go to http://extension.oregonstate.edu/deschutes/garden-classes for more information.
$65 – $75
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The Deschutes County Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee has teamed up with Commute Options for Central Oregon, the City of Bend, and the Road Users Safety Task Force to conduct several evening events to enhance the visibility of people walking and biking to motorists. Each evening event will highlight the safety issue as well as…
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The East Cascades Audubon Society will be kicking off another season of Birding By Ear guided birdwalks in March. Dave Tracy will be leading walks each Tuesday thru mid-June and we look forward to seeing what migrants will be showing up over the course of the upcoming spring season. We’ll meet at Sawyer Park along…
$65 – $75
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Were you in Camp Fire as a kid? Come see what we’re doing at the Central Oregon council! Drink tea, enjoy Camp Fire candies, tour the office, check out our historical books and photos, and share Camp Fire memories. RSVP to info@campfireco.org.
$65 – $75
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Join the Juniper Group Sierra Club for a free film screening of Chasing Ice. James Balog and his young team set out on a bold expedition to capture the receding of Iceland’s Solheim Glacier. Employing time-lapse photography over 3 years in harsh subzero Arctic conditions, we see undeniable evidence that these giants of ice are…
$65 – $75
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This class will go into detail how to grow the most common vegetables for the area, including tomatoes. A two hour class for the community. Go here for details and here to sign up. Call 541-548-6088 for more information
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Join local birders every Wednesday for birding trips in Central Oregon. Meet at Nancy P’s at designated time for each day. The group car pools, sharing expenses for gas, and taking turns driving. Current plans for March are: • March 12 - Millican Valley – 7 AM • March 19 - Fort Rock, ALL DAY…
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Join us for a FREE fundraising breakfast where you will hear inspiring family stories and learn about how Habitat is changing lives in Bend and Crook County. Seating Still Available, Please RSVP by Friday, March 14 To attend, contact Robin Cooper Engle, rcooper@bendhabitat.org. For more infomation click HERE
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The Global Climate Convergence for People, Planet, and Peace over Profit is an education and direct action campaign beginning this spring, with "10 days to change course," running from Earth Day to May Day. It provides coordinated action and collaboration across fronts of struggle and national borders to harness the transformative power we already possess…
$65 – $75
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Spend March 13th & 14th–No School Days–at Westside Village School with Camp Fire! Kids kindergarten through fifth grade will explore theater, dive into science projects, make crafts, learn about nature, sing songs, play games, and get outside. Join us for just one day or both days.
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Old Mill Bird Walks occur every other Friday, beginning April 1st through May 27th. Time: 10:00 AM - 12 noon Location: Meet at The Old Mill Ticket Kiosk. Binoculars are available for check-out. What: A leisurely walk around the Old Mill property adjacent to the Deschutes River. Who is invited: Walks are appropriate for all ages and interested parties, from novices to…
$65 – $75
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Listening Sessions are an excellent venue for farmers and ranchers to come together to talk about the beauty of and the barriers to farming successfully in Oregon. It is also a chance to brainstorm solutions and help define the future of agricultural policy in Oregon. For more information click Here RSVP
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KPOV’s Spring DJ class begins Saturday, March 15th. The three session class will prepare you for going on air or volunteering at High Desert Community Radio. Registration is through COCC Community Learning. For more information about the DJ classes, or about becoming a KPOV DJ, email Jill at KPOV.
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Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Mary Crow for a late winter hike at Whychus Canyon Preserve. Explore ancient juniper groves and panoramic mountain views as you hike down into a canyon carved by Whychus Creek. Then, watch for birds and maybe even some early wildflowers as you hike out of this stunning rimrock canyon…
$65 – $75
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The Deschutes County Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee has teamed up with Commute Options for Central Oregon, the City of Bend, and the Road Users Safety Task Force to conduct several evening events to enhance the visibility of people walking and biking to motorists. Each evening event will highlight the safety issue as well as…
$65 – $75
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An introductory class on growing vegetables including climate, site selection, soil preparation, season extension and crop selection. A two hour class for the community. A two hour class for the community. Go here for details and here to sign up. Call 541-548-6088 for more information
$65 – $75
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This class will go into detail how to grow the most common vegetables for the area, including tomatoes. A two hour class for the community. A two hour class for the community. Go here for details and here to sign up. Call 541-548-6088 for more information
$65 – $75
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March Nature Night with the Deschutes Land Trust Central Oregon’s high desert country has diverse habitats from wet meadows to sage-steppe, ponderosa pine forests, and high elevation meadows and peaks. As a result, the area is home to a great number of species of native wildflowers, trees, and shrubs. Some are big, showy, and widespread.…
$65 – $75
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How often do we stop to tell the kids and teens in our lives how incredible they are? This is why Camp Fire founded Absolutely Incredible Kid Day® in 1997—to activate millions of adults across the U.S. to write/tell a young person in their life what makes them incredible. Join Camp Fire Central Oregon on…
$65 – $75
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You're invited to the 3rd Annual Fundraising Breakfast, a powerful and inspiring opportunity to find out more about Bend Area Habitat for Humanity. Guests will enjoy a free continental breakfast during the one-hour program, which includes: • A meaningful video that will give you an understanding of how Habitat changes lives through home ownership. • An update…
$65 – $75
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Birder’s Night – Reflections on Fifty Years of Bird Banding Enjoy an evening with Jim Anderson, one of the most esteemed storytellers and naturalists in Central Oregon, as he shares stories and photos of raptors he has known in his 50-years of banding birds. Jim’s stories will include how he got started with bird banding, his…
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Meet the Oregon League of Conservation Voter's Endorsed Candidates at the Broken Top Bottle Shop and Ale Cafe! Join OLCV, friends, volunteers, and community members to hear from local candidates who care about protecting Oregon's natural legacy, from 7pm-9pm. August 21st: Craig Wilhelm, for State Representative (HD 54-Bend) September 18th: Jodie Barram, for Deschutes County Commissioner Visit the OLCV…
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Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Derek Loeb for a geology hike along the Summit Loop Trail at Smith Rock State Park. This gorgeous 7-mile hike follows the Burma Road up to a ridge overlooking famed peaks like Monkey Face. On the descent, the trail crosses a private property protected by the Land Trust for…
$65 – $75
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An introductory class on growing vegetables including climate, site selection, soil preparation, season extension and crop selection. A two hour class for the community. A two hour class for the community. For a full class schedule go here and here to sign up. Call 541-548-6088 for more information
$65 – $75
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Looking for something fun to do with the family over spring break? Check out what the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory have to offer! March 23rd – April 20th Open 7 days/week from 10am – 4pm Admission $4 adults, $3 kids, members free Live Raptor Presentations each Thursday, Friday and Saturday (between 10am and 12pm)…
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KPOV will be hosting two camps over spring break, Mon-Fri, March 24-28: 1. 10-12 year olds, 9am-noon 2. 12-14 year olds, 1pm-4pm Sign up online for either spring break camp with the Bend Park & Rec District.
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Join former Central Oregonian and natural resource advocate, Jeff Goebel, to hear about his experience internationally and at home on how planting trees and plants in the quickest way out of the global dilemma. Visit www.aboutlistening.com for more information about Jeff and his work abroad.
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Join Bend Area Habitat for Humanity for the Nickelson Family home dedication, tour and lunch. Location: 2848 NE Spring Water Place Bend, OR 97701
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We are returning to our standard Green Drinks for the month of March so that you can catch up with friends and meet some new faces. Stay tuned for more special Green Drinks events in 2014! Our host for this month’s Green Drinks, Nature's Natural Food Marketplace, has been a treat for the senses since they…
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FREE at the Art Station! Kids: grades 1st-4th: 10:00AM - 12:00PM 5th grade –Adults: 1:00PM - 3:00PM $5.00 materials donation greatly appreciated! *C.O. mask maker, OPB Art Beat Alumni and long time A.I.E. artist Debra Fisher will be volunteering her time to teach mask/costume workshops at The Art Station, for the Environmental Centers, Earth Day…
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At this month's Lunch with LandWatch, Jonathan Manton will give an update on the 2014 legislative session. He will talk about why it is so important for Central Oregonians to have a voice in Salem, how grassroots efforts can make a difference, and what we can do to ensure the laws we have in place continue…
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Join us for our in-person Repair Café on Wednesday, July 20, 5:30-7:30pm at Gear Fix! The Environmental Center’s Rethink Waste Project coordinates with an amazing group of volunteer fixers to host Repair Cafés every few months. This will be the first in-person Repair Café in Central Oregon since 2020. These free events connect people with…
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On March 30, 2009, the Oregon Badlands and Spring Basin became forever protected with a stroke of the president's pen. Join us on Friday, April 4, at the Oregon Natural Desert Association's Bend office to celebrate the fifth anniversary of their designation as wilderness! We'll offer up a fun photo contest, serve bites and bevs,…
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Presented by the Children’s Forest of Central Oregon Partners August 6th 11:00am– 12:00pm Boyd Park Predators and Prey presented by The Environmental Center. Have fun learning about the diverse animals that call Central Oregon home through exciting games and interactive science activities. Free! August 13th 11:00am– 12:00pm Pine Ridge Park Birds of Prey presented by…
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Learn how to start your own seeds for your garden from OSU Master Gardeners™. Part of class will be in OSU Extension Greenhouse.
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Saturday, April 5, at The Environmental Center $5.00 materials donation greatly appreciated! C.O. mask maker, OPB Art Beat Alumni and long time A.I.E. artist Debra Fisher will be volunteering her time to teach mask/costume workshops at The Environmental Centers for our Earth Day Parade held in downtown Bend on Saturday April 19, 2014. Being an animal…
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