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A true "Wilderness Stewardship Trip". Come help us monitor and take care of two Wilderness Study Areas (WSAs) close to home here in Central Oregon. We'll spend the weekend hiking, driving, biking, and exploring these two WSAs to ensure that they maintain their unique wilderness character. - See more at ONDA's event page.
$65 – $75
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On Monday, June 2, at 5:30pm, local youth will be giving presentations at the Deschutes Public Library to mark the culmination of their experience with Camp Fire Central Oregon. At the end of their presentations, each participant will be given Camp Fire’s most prestigious award, the Wo-He-Lo (Work Health Love), which is only presented after…
$65 – $75
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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…
$65 – $75
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Explore your Land Trust Preserves in a whole new way: the Wander! Join Derek Loeb for a short stroll with easy walking to learn about one of our flagship Preserves, the Metolius Preserve. We'll explore the south entrance of the Preseve including its forks of Lake Creek and its sometimes overlooked glacial geology. Along the way, we will…
$65 – $75
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BRINGING OREGON’S BEST TO BEND EVERY WEEK Open Wednesdays 3-7pm, June 4th through October 10th Bend Farmers Market is blossoming into one of Oregon’s leading farm–direct marketplaces, bringing together growers and producers with people who hunger for fresh, local, healthful foods and agricultural goods. The Market occurs once a week downtown in the Brooks Street Alley-way…
$65 – $75
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Grand Council Fire is the Camp Fire ceremony that marks the end of the school year. It is a splendid and inspirational occasion when youth are recognized for their achievements. All Camp Fire members, as well as their friends and families, are encouraged to attend. The evening will kick off with a family barbecue! We’ll eat…
$65 – $75
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Natural History Walk in the Badlands Difficulty Rating: 1 out of 5 June 5th (Thursday AM) The second in a new series of educational outings showcasing the high desert environs surrounding Bend: Spend a day with local expert Stu Garret learning about the natural landscapes in Bend's own high desert Oregon Badlands Wilderness. This is…
$65 – $75
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Back By Popular Demand! Funny Songs about Peace and Justice Satirical singer-songwriter & Troubadour for the Truth, Roy Zimmerman, is coming back to Bend for a repeat performance! You won't want to miss him this time around! Possible themes he'll touch on: creationism, same-sex marriage, fracking, government shut-down, marijuana, immigration. Visit his website. Invite your…
$65 – $75
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Start at Lower Canyon Creek and hike down to fish hatchery, passing a number of springs and falls. Wildflowers should be wonderful. No dogs. For more information about this and other Central-Oregon Sierra Club adventures and to sign up, visit the Juniper Group Sierra Club website.
$65 – $75
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Natural History Walk at Pine Mountain Difficulty Rating: 1 out of 5 June 6th (Friday PM) The third in ONDA's new series of educational outings showcasing the high desert environs surrounding Bend. Pine Mountain just east of Bend, will allow local expert Tom Rodhouse to showcase views near and far for learning about everything from…
$65 – $75
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Join COTA and The Hub Cyclery for new trail construction on the new Welcome Center trails. We will meet at the Old Mount Bachelor Park & Ride, load up on coffee and pastries, and then carpool to the Welcome Center trails work site. There will be a drawing for some Hub items after the work is finished.…
$65 – $75
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What a great opportunity to purchase potted, started herbs, perenials, annuals, and vegetables! Come on down to Larkspur Park at the Bend Senior Center to join the Central Oregon Master Gardener Association for their 2014 plant sale. Prices for potted plants will vary, so check their website for more information (link below). For more information…
$65 – $75
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The annual FootZone Dirty Half Trail Run is once again a benefit for the Land Trust. Registration for the race is now open usually fills quickly! Register today. See the Deschutes Land Trust website for more information.
$65 – $75
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Beers Made By Walking is happy to announce a series of hikes in collaboration with the Oregon Natural Desert Association in Bend, Oregon. The hikes will be attended by the public, and brewers from Crux Fermentation Project, Deschutes Brewery, and Worthy Brewing Co. The hikes are a part of the educational programming for the Oregon…
$65 – $75
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Listen in to KPOV 88.9 FM for a discussion in the Gardening: Get Good At It series. Today, we'll be discussing Annuals. Visit Central Oregon Master Gardener Association's website for more information.
$65 – $75
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The Living Building Challenge workshop previews the Philosophy, Advocacy, Guidance, and Tools that the International Living Future Institute offers in its Certification program and support. This four part online workshop will showcase these features along with core concepts needed to develop a working understanding of the certification program. Learn more about this event through the…
$65 – $75
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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…
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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…
$65 – $75
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Join the Central Oregon Master Gardener Association at Hollinshead Community Garden for a demonstration on Growing Perennials and other flowers. For more information, visit the Central Oregon Master Gardener Association's website.
$65 – $75
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ONDA is hosting this incredible film! DamNation explores the sea change in our national attitude from pride in big dams as engineering wonders to the growing awareness that our own future is bound to the life and health of our rivers. Watch the trailer. Then get your tickets!
$65 – $75
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Join the Deschutes Land Trust for a morning work party to help keep the Metolius Preserve in tip top shape. Sweep trails, pull a few weeds, enjoy the spring weather. See more at:the Deschutes Land Trust website.
$65 – $75
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Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Leslie Olson for a history hike in Skyline Forest. Watch for summer wildflowers like lupine and penstemon as you learn about how irrigation shaped the settlement of Central Oregon. We'll hike from Snag Springs to Juniper Point and enjoy excellent views of Skylin Forest, Sisters and the Ochocos. Registration…
$65 – $75
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KPOV Beatles Singalong & Birthday Bash at Old Stone Church KPOV 88.9 High Desert Community Radio celebrates its 9th birthday and the 50th anniversary of the Beatles coming to America with our Fifth Annual Beatles Singalong on Friday, June 13, from 7 to 10 pm at the Old Stone Church, 157 NW Franklin in Bend.…
$65 – $75
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Join this regular group of outdoor lovers and Land Trust friends to fight invasive species at a Land Trust protected lands. Work begins around 9am and includes an hour break for a brown bag lunch and socializing. Come for the whole day or just part. Locations vary but depend on where the Warrior force is…
$65 – $75
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Join us at L&S Gardens for the biggest and best 5th Annual Rhubarb Festival in Oregon. Food serving begins at 11:30am with samples $1.00 each or take advantage of our lunch special of pork with rhusauce and all the trimmings for $10.00 per person. We serve until the food is gone, so come early and…
$65 – $75
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Join the Deschutes Land Trust and artist Norma Holmes at Indian Ford Meadow Preserve for a plein aire painting class. Norma will demonstrate her pastel technique while painting directly from nature. Then, set up your easel and be encouraged with Norma's personal instruction as you paint in plein aire. (Bring your own supplies, list provided).…
$65 – $75
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Join Tom Lawler, expert local birder and nature photographer, to discover the rich bird habitats of Sunriver. With Tom’s keen eye and guidance, you will spot and learn to identify a variety of species found in the wetlands, meadows, and forests surrounding the Nature Center. Whether you are new to birding or an experienced birder,…
$65 – $75
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Listen in to KPOV 88.9FM: "Making Compost -1", Gardening: Get Good At It, between 9 and 9:30am.
$65 – $75
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Join the OSU Extension service for a lunch and learn series with the topic this week focused on plants for attracting pollinators and other beneficial insects. For more information about this event visit the Central Oregon Master Gardener Association's website.
$65 – $75
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This month's Steering Committee meeting will NOT be held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. The meeting has been moved instead to June 17th. We will still meet at the downtown Bend library in the Hutchinson Room on the 2nd floor from 5 pm to 6:30 pm. We would love for you to join us!
$65 – $75
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Rex Parris is the popular three-term mayor of Lancaster, California, where he has put his city well on the way towards becoming a carbon neutral, zero net energy community. Parris will be in Bend on June 18th and 19th for several presentations about how his city has successfully developed a proactive strategy to reduce its…
$65 – $75
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Organized by the East Cascades Audubon Society and started in 2011, the Dean Hall Woodpecker Festival is an opportunity to visit a beautiful area and enjoy our local birds. There are 11 nesting species of woodpeckers here and there is a good chance to see them all … as well as lots of other cool…
$65 – $75
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Be a part of the EPS vanguard and gain a competitive edge! EPS is a tool to assess a home's energy consumption, energy costs, and carbon footprint. Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® contractors can use EPS to help homeowners determine how to lower their energy costs and increase the comfort of their home. Energy Trust…
$65 – $75
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Bend Area Habitat to Hold Affordable Housing & Information Session In Bend Bend, OR – Bend Area Habitat for Humanity is looking for families and individuals to apply for their homeownership program in Bend. On Thursday, June 19 at 5:30 p.m., Bend Area Habitat for Humanity will offer a Housing & Information Session in Bend…
$65 – $75
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Birder’s Night So Much White: Is it Snow or Snow Geese Each spring over 200,000 Snow and Ross’s Geese migrate through the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. For the past sixteen years, Kelly Hazen has volunteered her time to study Ross’s and Snow Geese as they rest and feed at Malheur during their northbound migration. She…
$65 – $75
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Deschutes County, City of Bend Fire Department, Oregon Department of Forestry and the Deschutes National Forest invite Central Oregon residents to a panel discussion and film on wildfire in our community in mid-June. The goal is to help people understand more about Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) wildfires, wildfire risks to our community and reducing those risks…
$65 – $75
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Looking Inward to Prevent Sprawl at Pints and Politics Join Oregon League of Conservation Voters and special guest, Moey Newbold, advocacy programs manager at Central Oregon Landwatch, to get the scoop on the Bend Central District (BCD) Initiative. The Bend Central District is the area east of downtown bounded roughly by Revere Avenue on the…
$65 – $75
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Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Bob Woodward for a photographic journey in Skyline Forest. Grab your camera and lend a hand to document some of the historical sites in Skyline Forest. On this journey we’ll explore Bend’s early logging history by visiting and making record of a 1916 lumber mill. Registration is required and…
$65 – $75
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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…
$65 – $75
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Explore the delicate and beautiful world of butterflies with the Deschutes Land Trust and Amanda Egertson. We'll search the pine forests of the Preserve for swallowtails and pine whites while learning about the ecology and identification of these fluttery creatures. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event. For more information and…
$65 – $75
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This will either be a hike up Paulina Creek, or a hike around Pualina Lake - we haven't decided. But either way, you'll have fun. Stay tuned. No dogs. For more information about this and other Central-Oregon Sierra Club adventures and to sign up, visitthe Juniper Group Sierra Club website.
$65 – $75
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Join the Deschutes Land Trust and David Miller for a solstice hike near Camp Sherman. We'll hike through the ponderosa forests of the Metolius Preserve to celebrate the arrival of summer and search for seasonal blooms like rose, lupine, and scarlet gilia. Learn more about the diverse plant life of a Preserve that boasts lush…
$65 – $75
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The Meet Your Farmer Dinner Series is a wonderful way to really meet your local farmers! Meet Your Farmer dinners consist of a locally sourced, gourmet meal hosted by and prepared by rotating local restaurants. During dinner you will be treated to a presentation by the evening's featured farmer. About Wild Oregon Foods: Wild Oregon Foods…
$65 – $75
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Ten years ago, Central Oregon Pride began as a picnic in Bend's Farewell Park. We're going back to our roots to celebrate just how far we've come with a barbecue and potluck the weekend before the Pride festival. Join us at this family-friendly, open-to-all event. HDC will provide hamburgers, veggie burgers, and hot dogs. Please…
$65 – $75
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Travel through time and space! Visit a different period in time and space each day of the week, from prehistoric times all the way into the future. Explore Earth’s different cultures of past, present, and future through their art, games, and food. You might even meet some alien cultures, too! About SummerKids Join Camp…
$65 – $75
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At Tumalo Day Camp, campers will learn outdoor and camping skills, play outdoors, make new friends, and have a wonderful summer camp experience! Participating boys and girls will go on adventures, hike the state park, play games, make arts and crafts, perform skits, sing songs, and learn survival skills. An overnight camp-out is included for…
$65 – $75
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Bite of Bend: Dinner with Chef Bette Fraser- Grilling from the Bounty of a CSA Box At Widgi Creek Resort, All Ages Welcome Chef Bette of the The Well Traveled Fork invites to you to experience the amazing flavors of cooking with freshfromthefarmingredients in this 3 course meal and wine pairing event. Each course will be paired with…
$65 – $75
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Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Bob Woodward for a photographic journey in Skyline Forest. Grab your camera and lend a hand to document some of the historical sites in Skyline Forest. On this journey we’ll explore Bend’s early logging history by visiting and making record of a 1916 lumber mill. Registration is required and…
$65 – $75
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Listen in to KPOV 88.9FM for a plant clinic solutions discussion. For more information, visit the Central Oregon Master Gardener Association's website.
$65 – $75
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Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Ashley Lowrey to get your feet wet on a summer exploration of the world of water. Compare different creek habitats and discover the hardy critters that call these places home. Be ready to get wet and have fun while learning why water bugs are such important indicators of water quality. Perfect for…
$65 – $75
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Jump with joy with "family" at this FREE event for kids of all ages and sizes (that includes grownups). Go here for more information and to RVSP.
$65 – $75
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The green home market has grown and consumer ideas of what 'green' means has changed as well. This course provides the foundation needed to market in today's emerging green and high performance home market. Time & Location JUNE 25, 2014 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Earth Advantage Classroom Portland, OR Credits Available: CCB:3 elective hours…
$65 – $75
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Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Carol Moorehead for a wildflower hike at Whychus Canyon Preserve. Soak up spring as you explore ancient juniper groves and early spring wildflowers on your way to a scenic boulder overlook. Take in the bright green aspen groves along Whychus Creek and panoramic views of mountain peaks as you…
$65 – $75
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Learn about Evapotranspiration and Mid-July Baseline On June 26 from 5:00 to 6:30 I will be doing a talk sponsored by Heart Springs Design at their offices in downtown Bend. I will cover a few tips for noticing and fixing dry spots, using ET and MJB (mid-july baseline) to conserve water and how to set your system…
$65 – $75
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SolWest Fair will highlight the "energy for sustainable communities" with three days of workshops, demonstrations, and vendors that focus on renewable energy and sustainability. We plan to offer classes for continuing education credits for contractors, an electric vehicle show, and farm tours. Networking and community will be important whether you're camping or sharing locally grown…
$65 – $75
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Friday June 27th & Saturday June 28th, 2014, 10:00 – 11:00 am (same presentation each day) Join us in The Environmental Center’s Learning Garden to get an overview of composting. We’ll go over what to include and what not, pros and cons of different methods, and address common questions. This is great for the novice composter…
$65 – $75
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Help HDC say "WELCOME & THANK YOU" to the ENTIRE Staff & Board of Directors visiting Central Oregon for their annual Retreat. We are honored to have them with us for Pride. JOIN US FOR COCKTAILS & OTHER DRINKS (no host) and GREAT SNACKS (hosted). Sorry: 21 and over only. HDC has received several grants…
$65 – $75
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Join the Deschutes Land Trust and artist Rebecca Brown-Thompson for a workshop on field sketching. On the first day we’ll be in the studio focusing on honing basic techniques valuable for all forms of sketching. Learn how to train your eye to see negative spaces, shapes, proportion, perspective, and tones. Then, the second day, you’ll…
$65 – $75
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The Official "Dykes on Bikes" out of Portland will be here this year for Central Oregon Pride 2014. The newly formed chapter of the DOB motorcycle club will be coming to Central Oregon to help kick off this year's event with a loosely organized ride. As in the past 2 years, we will meet at…
$65 – $75
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CENTRAL OREGON’S LARGEST FOOD FESTIVAL! Celebrate the local flavor of Central Oregon during the region’s largest food festival on June 28th (11am-10pm) & June 29th (11am-6pm). The First Community Credit Union’s Bite of Bend presented by Eberhard’s Dairy is a two-day food party on the streets of downtown Bend! 2014 Bite of Bend Highlights: THE…
$65 – $75
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Noon - LGBT Music with MIX 100.7 12:30 - Chelsea Woodmansee, Emcee 12:40 - Dykes on Bikes - Portland Chapter Arrives 12:45 - Noah Stroup, No Talent, Talent Show, Contest Winner Sponsor: Stars & Rainbows 1:15 - Jenni Peskin & Student Show Case, Bend 2:00 - Shape Shifter, Belly Dancers Extraordinaire, Bend 2:15 - Jeremiah…
$65 – $75
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Come on down to the Michael Franti and Spearhead Soulshine Tour and Show Saturday! Doors open at 5pm, and The Environmental Center will be at the EcoVillage with volunteer opportunities for you to sign up for as well as a great display of the pop-up Lexicon of Sustainability show, and a chance to win a…
$65 – $75
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Come join us for a CELEBRATION at the end of Pride Day and to honor those who struggled and defined the effort which began the LGBT Civil Rights movement. The Stonewall Riots were on June 28, 1969, 45 yrs ago, when patrons of the Stonewall Inn rioted against the unjust tactics of the New Your…
$65 – $75
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Join Central Oregon LandWatch for a hike along the beautiful Wild and Scenic Tumalo Creek. Be prepared for some rock scrambling. Please no dogs. Bring snacks, but we will finish before lunch time. Email moey@centraloregonlandwatch.org to RSVP.
$65 – $75
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Join the Deschutes Land Trust and artist Rebecca Brown-Thompson for a workshop on field sketching. On the first day we’ll be in the studio focusing on honing basic techniques valuable for all forms of sketching. Learn how to train your eye to see negative spaces, shapes, proportion, perspective, and tones. Then, the second day, you’ll…
$65 – $75
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CENTRAL OREGON’S LARGEST FOOD FESTIVAL! Celebrate the local flavor of Central Oregon during the region’s largest food festival on June 28th (11am-10pm) & June 29th (11am-6pm). The First Community Credit Union’s Bite of Bend presented by Eberhard’s Dairy is a two-day food party on the streets of downtown Bend! 2014 Bite of Bend Highlights: THE…
$65 – $75
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Create your own county fair at this fun week of SummerKids. Play fair and carnival games like sack races and balloon tosses, participate in relay races, make delicious homemade ice cream, and get ready for the 4th of July with red, white, and blue crafts! About SummerKids Join Camp Fire Central Oregon for a…
$65 – $75
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Listen in to KPOV 88.9FM for a discussion on lawn care in the Gardening: Get Good At It series. For more information, visit the Central Oregon Master Gardeners Association website.
$65 – $75
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Sarabella Upcycled is opening doors at the new store location at 1234 NE 1st St. in the Bend Makers District. Come to the new store's opening and celebrate some of the most beautiful art and creations you can imagine made from recycled plastics and other materials.
$65 – $75
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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…
$65 – $75
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July 2, 8am-4pm Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Daniele McKay for a hike through glacier-carved valleys and volcanic craters at the Metolius Preserve. We'll start at the Metolius Preserve and make our way via the Lake Creek Trail to Suttle Lake and then on to Blue Lake. Stops along the way will explore how…
$65 – $75
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Meet Your Farmer Dinner Series Local restaurants are paired with local farmers to create a delicious farm-to-table meal from their products. This Tuesday's dinner will be held at Spork in Bend, and will be featuring Juniper Jungle. For more information and tickets, visit the Central Oregon Locavore's website.
$65 – $75
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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 U.S. Join the Deschutes Land Trust, Daniele Mckay, and Derek Loeb to explore Central Oregon's volcanic deposits and the cool,…
$65 – $75
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The 2014 Old Fashioned July 4th Festival provides a full day of fun in Drake Park. After the Pet Parade in downtown, head down to the park to enjoy festivities from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. From live music to homemade arts and crafts, from old-fashioned games to foods galore, there are plenty of activities for all…
$65 – $75
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The Vietnam Veterans of America are holding their Seventh annual BBQ at Jake’s Diner on the evening of the Fourth of July. All proceeds will be going to the Vietnam Veterans of America. The BBQ which will be served by members of the VVA will start at 4PM till 7PM. Everyone is welcome to stay…
$65 – $75
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Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Jane Meissner for a hike up Three Creek Butte in Skyline Forest. This hike (similar to Pilot Butte in Bend) is in the western corner of Skyline Forest and provides outstanding scenic views and an opportunity to see the path of recent fires. Learn more about fire ecology and forest health while…
$65 – $75
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