Senator Ron Wyden is making Central Oregon his first stop in 2015, with his annual Deschutes County town hall meeting on January 2nd. Let's send a clear message that 2015 is the year to protect wild places like Whychus-Deschutes! Please join us at the town hall meeting to make sure Senator Wyden has conservation at…

The Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory is pleased to announce they will be hosting a new Audubon Christmas Bird Count Circle for the 115th Audubon Christmas Bird Count. Between December 14, 2014 and January 5, 2015, hawk-eyed volunteers across the country will brave various weather conditions to count birds during the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count…

Bill Moyers of Oregon Public Broadcasting will talk with 18-year-old Oregon activist Kelsey Juliana. Co-plaintiff in a major lawsuit that could force Oregon to take a more aggressive stance against carbon emissions, Juliana is walking across the U.S. to raise awareness for climate change. Learn more here.

Green Team Movie Night Tuesday, Dec 1st will be a VERY special event.  We have reserved the sanctuary with the large screen for a big crowd.  We will be screening “Traces of the Trade” which was featured by PBS as one of the POV selections a few years back (POV: Documentaries with a point of…

Come learn more about the Mirror Pond Project. In addition to the public comment options, Don Horton will offer an opportunity to provide more information and answer questions about the concept. The public comment period closes on Saturday, January 31st so come educate yourself now! The presentation will be at the Environmental Center on Wednesday January…

A Solution for Mirror Pond? Your input is needed. A concept to address diverse community interests regarding the future of Mirror Pond is being proposed by the Mirror Pond Ad Hoc committee. To learn about this proposal people can either go to a community meeting or read about it and offer comments through a short on-line…

Please join us and get wild for WaterWatch on January 8th for the 5th Annual Wild Rivers Night at the Patagonia store in Portland! Wild Rivers Night is a fun evening with good friends, films, stories and calls to action — all while celebrating wild rivers. Space is limited, please reserve your tickets in advance…

A Solution for Mirror Pond? Your input is needed.  A concept to address diverse community interests regarding the future of Mirror Pond is being proposed by the Mirror Pond Ad Hoc committee. To learn about this proposal people can either go to a community meeting or read about it and offer comments through a short on-line survey.…

Level: Easy/Moderate (Advanced Beginner) Distance: 6 miles round trip Elevation Gain: Minimal with a few moderate hills Leader: Pam Hardy & the Central Oregon Nordic Club Location: Ochoco Divide (carpools depart from Bend) Join Central Oregon Field Coordinator Pam Hardy and the Central Oregon Nordic Club for a cross-country ski adventure out to the Ochoco Divide…

Interested in learning about how you can help make a difference in The Bend Energy Challenge? Curious to know what the heck it even is? (It's really cool, we can tell you that much right now). Created to help everyone in Bend save energy, the Bend Energy Challenge connects you to the resources and information…

Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show fuses environmental responsibility, funky fashion and community.  Join other socially conscious individuals for an evening of sustainable fashion, showcasing styles that the future demands!

  Join Oregon Wild's Central Oregon Field Coordinator Pam Hardy and the Central Oregon Nordic Club for a cross-country ski trip around Todd Lake immediately adjacent to the Three Sisters Wilderness! This 8-mile intermediate ski trip is a classic in the central Oregon Cascades. An all day adventure, we'll go at a leisurely pace, ski around the lake and…

What are you doing for others? MLK Day is for You! Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, “What are you doing for others?” Martin Luther King Jr. quotes. Volunteer Connect invites Central Oregonians to participate in the 6th Annual MLK Day of Service in honor of Dr. King’s legacy. All ages are welcome to…

Know your snow... Thinking about hitting the slopes this winter? If you're venturing into the mountains for some fun in the snow, this is an event you won't want to miss! Bend local Kevin Grove will be discussing avalanche safety, backcountry ski adventures, and his efforts to establish an avalanche warning center in Central Oregon. The presentation will…

Sisters Trails Alliance is sponsoring Deschutes Land Trust’s Executive Director, Brad Chalfant, who will be speaking on "Connecting People to Place."  Free.  January 22 at 6:30 p.m., doors open at 6:00 p.m.; Sisters Fire Station Community Hall, 301 S. Elm St, Sisters; 541-719-8822 or www.sisterstrails.com Brad Chalfant is the Deschutes Land Trust's Executive Director, co-founder…

The Oregon Natural Desert Association will kick off its new High Desert Lecture Series on Monday, Jan. 26 with an expert on the monarch butterfly – an insect known for its bright-orange wings and its amazing migrations of up to 3,000 miles between Canada and Mexico. Join ONDA at 7 p.m. at ONDA’s Bend office,…

Volcanic activity has occurred in Central Oregon for the past 40 million years, and will likely continue in the future. The volcanoes scattered throughout Central Oregon make up one of the most active and diverse sections of the entire Cascade range. Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Daniele McKay to explore the history of these…

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 holistic healthcare, including “outside-the-treatment-room” opportunities for personal growth, healing and transformation at the Hawthorn Healing Arts Center. You’ll learn about this great local business and the…