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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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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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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. If you can't run it, then why not volunteer? The Land Trust will be coordinating all the volunteers for the race. You can volunteer to help with a variety of…
$65 – $75
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Join the Deschutes Land Trust and David Miller for a wildflower walk along Spring Creek near the Metolius River. This beautiful, privately owned and conserved property includes wetland habitat, quaking aspens and mixed conifer forest. Native wildflowers, from lupine to orchids, make this small property come to life each summer. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior…
$65 – $75
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If your 10-12 year old, or 12-14 year old would like to be a radio star, sign up for one of KPOV's kids' camps through Bend Parks and Rec. * Youth learn about media, write and record skits, interview each other, research PSAs, and spin tunes! Our next two camps are: July 7-11: 12-14 year olds,…
$65 – $75
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Listen in to round 2 for KPOV 88.9FM's Gardening: Get Good At It series: Making Compost - 2, between 9 and 9:30am.
$65 – $75
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The Oregon Natural Desert Association has openings for a few more volunteers to join us for the Steens Backcountry Fence Repair Trip July 8-13. Volunteers will backpack into our base camp located along the Donner und Blitzen River. The work includes several days of repairing sections of the Steens Mountain Wilderness boundary fence and opportunities…
$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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Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Jane Meissner for a hike in Skyline Forest. We’ll take a longer hike to beautiful Snag Springs and scenic Juniper Point. Enjoy excellent views of the Sisters and Ochocos and learn more about the native plants that make Skyline’s pine forest and rocky outcrops special. Registration is required and opens 1 month…
$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. Ashley will help you explore the Metolius Preserve's Lake Creek with a net and bucket in search of water striders, caddis flies, and backswimmers. Be ready to get wet and have fun while learning why water…
$65 – $75
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Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Jen Zalewski for an 8-12 mile mountain bike ride in Skyline Forest. This ride is open to experienced* riders who want to explore the crowd-free trails of Skyline Forest while learning about the potential trail network that could connect Bend and Sisters. From fresh water springs to historic lumber mills, riders will…
$65 – $75
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Come on down to The Environmental Center to view the ongoing pop-up art show of the Lexicon of Sustainability. This project is based on a simple principle: people can't be expected to live more sustainable lives if they don't know the most basic terms and principles that define sustainability. By illuminating the vocabulary of sustainable…
$65 – $75
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Bring your family to a Bend Park and Recreation District park to learn, play, and have fun in nature! FREE! Thursdays, 11:00 am-12:00 pm, Ages 5-10 Quail Park The Invisible Tracker presented by Wildheart Nature School: Learn how to walk like an invisible fox, understand the science behind bird language and discover the art of…
$65 – $75
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Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Jane Meissner on a hike to Bull and Snag springs in Skyline Forest. This hike follows placid, flower-lined Bull Creek to where it bursts from the ground. Then, we’ll continue hiking to nearby Snag Springs with its aspen and wet wildflower habitat. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the…
$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. Rating: Easy, ~2 mile walk.…
$65 – $75
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Join our member group Central Oregon LandWatch for this classic Central Oregon hike offers a lot of bang for your buck, with views of the Three Sisters from the top of Tumalo Mountain. Meet at 7:30am in the old Rays parking lot, back before noon. Please no dogs; ~4 miles with elevation gain; bring snacks.…
$65 – $75
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Trail winds through forest and meadows to the open summit and back down a different way for a loop. Side trip to a rustic warming shelter near the summit. Go for the flowers! Lots of flowers! No dogs, no kids. ( For more information about this and other Central-Oregon Sierra Club adventures and to sign up,…
$65 – $75
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During this all day camp July 14-17, 2014, your kids will discover what it takes to grow food, harness solar power, fix bikes, conduct an energy audit, get around by alternative transportation and enjoy swimming and tubing on the river! We will learn how to bike safely around town with Commute Options while learning about sustainable living in…
$65 – $75
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Join us for the 27th annual High Desert Garden Tour! This year will feature six gardens in the Bend area. Ticket books are $10.00 per person and include map/driving directions to garden locations. Children 18 and under are free. Ticket books will be available beginning Thursday, July 7th: In Bend, Moonfire and Sun Nursery, Strictly…
$65 – $75
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Sell the homes of the future, now. Learn to communicate the value and benefits of buying and living in a green home and acquire the skills to effectively market a new or remodeled high-performance home. 12 credit hours Approved by the Oregon Real Estate Agency Provider: Earth Advantage. July 15th: Deschutes County Title July 16th:…
$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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Sell the homes of the future, now. Learn to communicate the value and benefits of buying and living in a green home and acquire the skills to effectively market a new or remodeled high-performance home. 12 credit hours Approved by the Oregon Real Estate Agency Provider: Earth Advantage. July 15th: Deschutes County Title July 16th:…
$65 – $75
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Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Maret Pajutee for a meditative evening at picturesque Indian Ford Meadow Preserve. Commune with nature through gentle stretching and meditation in a tranquil pine grove with a mountain views. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event. Rating: Easy, ~1 mile walking plus yoga! What to Bring: Bring a…
$65 – $75
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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…
$65 – $75
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Earn the designation that signals the highest level of expertise on energy efficiency and green building. Our Appraising Green Homes courses provide professionals with the opportunity to learn the differences between "green" and "code" built homes, as well as gain the data and tools needed to apply adjustments to appraisal assignments. 7 Credit Hours per…
$65 – $75
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Bring your family to a Bend Park and Recreation District park to learn, play, and have fun in nature! FREE! Thursdays, 11:00 am-12:00 pm, Ages 5-10 Hollinshead Park The Power of Plants presented by Discover Your Forest: Discover how plants make their own food and support ecosystems through hands-on science activities. Learn more about the…
$65 – $75
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Join us at Hollinshead CG Class, "Herbs and Edible Flowers", Bend
$65 – $75
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Public Forum, Moving to the Future: Envisioning Better Public Transit for Central Oregon at Cascades Hall, Bend. For more information, contact Scott Aycock, 541-548-9523, scotta@coic.org or Tami Geiger 541-548-9527, or tgeiger@coic.org.
$65 – $75
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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…
$65 – $75
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Explore the delicate and beautiful world of butterflies with the Deschutes Land Trust and Sue Anderson. This family-friendly walk around the Metolius Preserve will captivate your young ones as they roam the forest searching for butterflies and report their findings to guru Sue. Delight in up-close encounters with these fluttery creatures that will also help you learn about…
$65 – $75
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Join us for the 21st Annual High Desert Garden Tour on Saturday, July 19, 2014 from 9:00 am to 3:00pm. This annual event presented by the OSU Extension Service and Central Oregon Chapter of OSUMaster Gardeners™ is an educational and fun opportunity for gardeners to see a variety of garden styles and plant choices they can have in their own yards. It…
$65 – $75
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On Saturday, July 19, beginning at 1:00 P.M., COTA and Deschutes Brewery are getting together to host our annual Crit Party during the “Twilight Criterium” stage of this year’s Cascade Cycling Classic. Grab a refreshing pint of Deschutes Brewery Mirror Pond Pale Ale for only $5.00. All proceeds go back to COTA to allow us to continue keeping…
$65 – $75
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If your 10-12 year old, or 12-14 year old would like to be a radio star, sign up for one of KPOV's kids' camps through Bend Parks and Rec. * Youth learn about media, write and record skits, interview each other, research PSAs, and spin tunes! Our next two camps are: July 7-11: 12-14 year olds, M-F 1-4pm…
$65 – $75
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The Origin of Life Revisited Dr. David Deamer, Research Professor of Biomolecular Engineering, UC Santa Cruz Dr. David Deamer says with well-founded confidence, ”We will never be able to say with certainty how life did begin, but we will show how life CAN begin…” Ever since Urey and Miller’s now-famous experiment in 1953 showed that amino acids,…
$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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This month we are bringing Solar Drinks to Bend! This is an opportunity to discuss emerging ideas and developments in renewable energy. Join us for a relaxed social and networking event where you can listen to our panelist discuss various topics, speak with Solar Oregon staff, solar industry members and your neighbors about any topic…
$65 – $75
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Bring your family to a Bend Park and Recreation District park to learn, play, and have fun in nature! FREE! Thursdays, 11:00 am-12:00 pm, Ages 5-10 Sawyer Park Watery Wonders presented by Upper Deschutes Watershed Council: Learn about the health of the Deschutes River, explore water, discover stream critters and have fun! Learn more about…
$65 – $75
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Golden Eagles and Other Raptors in the Oregon High Desert, and the Impact of Recreation and Trail Development Our legendary Sisters naturalist Jim Anderson will be the featured speaker, discussing his work on golden eagles and other raptors in the Oregon High Desert, and the impact that recreation and trail development has on these habitats.…
$65 – $75
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About the Workshop: The Basics of Going Solar workshop covers why solar is a smart choice for Oregon. Come find out: How well solar works in Oregon's climate Available solar technologies and how they fit into your overall energy use What makes a good site for solar The financial considerations of going solar including incentives and…
$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… |
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Come join us for a cup of free EcoRoast coffee (bought through fundroast in support of the local Bend Boys and Girls Club) from 8am-10am this Friday, and take a stroll through the building to see the Lexicon of Sustainability art show. The show will be hanging on the outside front porch and in the…
$65 – $75
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Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act with "The Art of Wilderness". Together, Discover Your Forest and the Deschutes National Forest will be hosting an evening of fine art and film. Ansel Adams: A Documentary An elegant, moving, and lyrical portrait of this quintessentially American photographer. Ansel Adams: A Documentary, written and directed by…
$65 – $75
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Drive to the end of the road at East Lake and hike to the top of Cinder Hill for view of the entire Newberry caldera. Return the same way. On the way out we’ll stop at the Big Obsidian Flow. Limit of 12. No dogs. For more information about this and other Central-Oregon Sierra Club…
$65 – $75
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Explore the delicate and beautiful world of butterflies with the Deschutes Land Trust and Sue Anderson. 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 that will also help you learn about their identification and ecology.…
$65 – $75
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Crater Lake Park Ranger Brian Ettling; A Climate Reality Leader will be sharing his observations of the changes that have occurred over the last 22 years; at Crater Lake, to be held at Sunriver Nature Center.
$65 – $75
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Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Jim Hammond for an exploration of the summer night sky at protected Rimrock Ranch. Jim and friends will set up powerful telescopes and help folks identify constellations, planets and far-away galaxies. Explore astronomy and get a rare chance to enjoy the dark skies of this privately-owned ranch. Registration is required and opens…
$65 – $75
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Hike Ochocos Wilderness with an Expert Fisheries Biologist Together with the Bitterbrush Broads, we will explore the Bridge Creek wilderness in the Ochocos with retired ODF&W Watershed Manager, Amy Stuart. Experience a truly special place, and learn more about a proposal to build 129 miles of roads for Off-Highway Vehicles nearby. Please bring a lunch &…
$65 – $75
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Listen in to KPOV 88.9FM for "Plant Clinic Solutions" 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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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 us at Green Drinks, the bi-monthly gathering to learn about local businesses and their sustainability efforts while enjoying an Eco-conscious drink or two! This month we’ll be learning about the amazing drink called Kombucha at Humm Kombucha; 5-7pm. Why we humm Humm is more than a word. It’s even more than a sound. Humm is a…
$65 – $75
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Bring your family to a Bend Park and Recreation District park to learn, play, and have fun in nature! FREE! Thursdays, 11:00 am-12:00 pm, Ages 5-10 Wildflower Park Birds of Prey presented by High Desert Museum: Experience an up-close encounter with a raptor and learn about the exciting adaptations of birds of prey. Learn more…
$65 – $75
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Superman? Superwoman? Green Lantern? NO! Not heroic enough! Now is your chance to realize your lifelong dream of becoming a real superhero who rescues the Deschutes River from the evil forces of garbage and pollution! With summer fast approaching, river floating season is here. Floating the river is fabulous but garbage floating among the sedges…
$65 – $75
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Explore the delicate and beautiful world of butterflies with the Deschutes Land Trust and Sue Anderson. This family-friendly walk around the Metolius Preserve will captivate your young ones as they roam the forest searching for butterflies and report their findings to guru Sue. Delight in up-close encounters with these fluttery creatures that will also help you learn about…
$65 – $75
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The Fall River Steward Group will be meeting for an organizational meeting regarding the Fall River southwest of Sunriver. Information we will discuss: Summer project update from Trout Unlimited's Fall River Project Coordinator, Levi Old Presentation by local natural resource professionals on management of the Fall River corridor Organization-building workshop for the Fall River Steward…
$65 – $75
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A distinctive gathering at a magnificent location to celebrate the role the Deschutes River plays in the bounty that is harvested in this region with the Deschutes River Conservancy. Please join us for a delightful Farm to Table experience at Mike and Gail Davis' spectacular Tumalo property. Savoring a locally sourced delectable dinner prepared by private…
$65 – $75
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