We know, Bend is already awesome, but why stop there? We believe this town is brimming with leaders, dreamers, artists, inventors, movers and shakers with ideas that can make Bend an even better place to live, work and play. As people who care about Bend, we are willing to put our money where our mouths…

Bend’s central westside is rapidly changing with new residential development, schools, and parks and an expanded Oregon State University - Cascades campus on the horizon. Attend the open house! Riverbend Community Room, Bend Park and Recreation District Office The City of Bend’s Central Westside Plan will identify a preferred land use and transportation strategy that supports…

Tuesday April 26, 5:30 – 7:30 The Gear Fix 550 SW Industrial Way, Bend We’re returning to The Gear Fix for our Spring Repair Cafe, and we’re excited to hold it in their new location! We’ll have volunteer fixers on hand to repair your broken items, for free! A Repair Cafe connects people with broken…

SHP is an interactive six-month accreditation program that provides participants with the opportunity to develop the technical skills and knowledge required to design and build highperformance homes. Each two-day module integrates lecture and discussion, hands-on exercises and tours of certified homes. Module 3: High Performance Building Envelopes Two day Module Friday & Saturday from 9-5pm…

What does affordable housing look like? Join us for the Housing Solutions Showcase as we team up with the American Institute of Architects to show Bendites how affordable and beautiful dense development can be. This gallery-style exhibit will be held downtown during First Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. on April 3 at a high-profile…

Are you interested in learning more about radio?  Thinking about hosting a show on KPOV?  Love music? Want to get involved in your community? KPOV's spring DJ class, coming up on April 4, might be the answer. The class will teach you the dos and don'ts of non-profit radio as well as giving you hands…

Explore honey bee culture through: - Applied honey bee biology - Anticipation not reaction - Honey bee colony management To register please email beeschool@cobeekeeping.org with your contact info and number of people. If you’ve tried to register or believe you’ve registered, please email the above address again to verify your registration. Class size is limited to 50…

Green Team Movie Night on Tuesday, April 7th will feature DISRUPTION. The movie was released last year to raise awareness, energy, and commitment for The People’s Climate March on Sept 21st, just ahead of the UN Climate Summit in NY City. The movie investigates climate change science and skeptics, and shows the organizing efforts for the…

A co-founder of the local chapter of the Native Plant Society of Oregon, Stu will share the wonders of high desert plants and how geology influences the region's botany. The talk will be just in time to take the knowledge and head to the high desert this spring.

Learn more about botany, geology and how the two intersect in Oregon’s high desert on Tuesday, April 7, when the Oregon Natural Desert Association hosts its third installment of its inaugural High Desert Lecture Series. In this edition, Bend plant expert Stu Garrett will share more about how the region’s geological past continues to echo…

Save the Date for the 2nd Annual Bend Bike Swap presented by Commute Options and Cascade Rack. If you are in the market to sell or buy a bike or bike gear, than this is the perfect event for you!  A small commission will be taken off all sold items which will support local youth…

A fruit tree pruning workshop will be held on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 from 1:00 - 3:30 pm in Alfalfa (east of Bend). Cost is $20.00 and is limited to 25 participants. Pre-registration and payment are required. Call the OSU/Deschutes County Extension Service at 541-548-6088 to register. Payment by cash or check written to OSU…

Better Than New! From the Patagonia website: One of the most responsible things we can do as a company is to make high-quality stuff that lasts for years and can be repaired, so you don’t have to buy more of it. The Worn Wear program celebrates the stories we wear and keeps your gear in…

Resource Stewardship Through Landscape Water Efficiency The majority of all residential water use within the City of Bend's service area is used for landscape irrigation. That translates to roughly 60% of the average water use on a monthly bill! How much of that water actually benefits the landscape? How do we know we're irrigating efficiently?…

With an estimated 30,000 more people—and their cars—moving to Bend in the next 10 years, we have to find better ways to get around. Already traffic is jamming up busy intersections for blocks and with little funding for roads, experts expect back-ups that could stretch for miles in sections of the city during peak traffic…

Presented by the Children’s Forest of Central Oregon partners, Discover Nature Days are free family events throughout Central Oregon that connect children and families to the wonder of nature. Amphibious Adventure!  presented by Sunriver Nature Center.  Jump into the wet and wild world of your favorite amphibian! We’ll explore the life of frogs and their…

Spark the fire of wanderlust in your heart. Rediscover wonder. Join us for an evening of dreams made real and new journeys unlocked. The Wanderlust Ball is a party with a purpose – a night loaded with artful surprise and sensory delight, built for Bend’s most passionate explorers, and those who crave the simplest joy…

Kick off the 2015 race season with a true Bend tradition. One of the first half marathons of the year in the Northwest, it has long been central to the local racing scene. Because of its early-season timing, it is also an important race for runners looking to build a base for future half-marathons. Join us…

Fledgling Fun: The Life Cycle of Birds 3:45-5:15 PM (3:45-4:15 pm: gathering & crafts; 4:15-5:15 pm: activities & presentation) March 9th: Cranes April 13th: Bird Migration May 11th: A Bird-Day Celebration …(A celebration of what we have learned) Join Mary Yanalcanlin for an exploration of our local birds geared towards grades K-5 (though all ages are…

Join us for a discussion and organizing meeting about the impact and opportunities for Outdoor Education. Monday, April 13th, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Obsidian Middle School, The Library 1335 SW Obsidian Ave, Redmond, OR The opportunity is before us to Expand Outdoor Education. Find out how! We will cover the following topics: Local outdoor education…

An introductory class given by OSU Master Gardeners™ on growing vegetables including climate, site selection, soil preparation, season extension, and how to grow the most common vegetables for the area. Location: Ridgeview High, Skybox Room  

Brooks Fahy, Executive Director of Predator Defense, will speak to a Bend audience at a free event at the downtown Bend library, 601 NW Wall St, on Tuesday evening, April 14 at 6 P.M.  His appearance is prompted by recent officially sanctioned killings of two cougars within the city limits of Bend. In his talk,…

Join us at The Gear Fix for a Rethink Waste Community presentation. This free event is a helpful overview on ideas to prevent waste, tips for choosing reuse, how to recycle right in Bend, and all the options available to compost locally. RSVP here.

Learn how the Forest Service, local government, enviro groups and the logging industry are working together on the Deschutes NF Collaborative to create a healthy forest.  Find out what we’ve learned about the role of fire and about the upcoming West Bend restoration project.   Open to the Public. Contact:  Gretchen Valido, 541-389-0785 Collaborative Member…

Join Deschutes National Forest & Discover Your Forest as a Natural Resources Partner! The first annual Natural Resources High School Career Fair will take place April 16th from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at New Hope Church Bend. We are looking for: Natural Resources Organizations, from all Education, Recreation, Non-profit, Federal and State Agencies to host…

Special guest Gena Goodman-Campbell, Central Oregon Wilderness Coordinator for the Oregon Natural Desert Association, joins us to give an update on the community driven process to permanently protect the Whychus-Deschutes area. Learn about what makes this stunning area so special and find out how you can help protect it. Join OLCV and fellow community members…

KPOV's 10th Anniversary Spring Membership Drive Starts Friday, April 17! KPOV turns 10 years old this year and we are still working hard to bring you the best radio in Central Oregon. We want to keep bringing it strong and true for another 10 years. Like any 10-year old, we need lots of nurturing -- from our listeners and…

Volunteers will be raking planting areas, cleaning up plant debris and freshening up bark mulch at Juniper Park. Be prepared to work outdoors and to get dirty. Closed toe shoes are recommended and volunteers are encouraged to bring work or garden gloves and water bottle. If volunteers bring their own tools, please make sure they…

Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Carol Moorehead at the end of the day for a wildflower hike at Whychus Canyon Preserve. Enjoy the best of the spring season as you search for balsamroot or pale blue flax, and the elusive chocolate lily. Then, take in panoramic views of mountain peaks as the sun begins…

The Bee Scene: A community collaboration in celebration of Earth Day 2015 Bee Seen, Bee Heard, Bee Informed—Bee Ready! JOIN US! Bring your children to one of three COMMUNITY COSTUME MAKING DAYS, hosted by the Waldorf School of Bend and Base Camp Studio! You will create a bee costume during crafting dates (see below). Then, on…

Inspired to Ride is coming to Bend! Get your tickets early - our past films Ride The Divide & Reveal The Path have sold out this cozy intimate theater. In attendance for live Q&A: - Mike Dion - Director - Mike Hall - Race winner - Juliana Buhring - Race winner women $2 of every…

Volunteer Connect is excited to partner with SOLVE for Oregon's largest environmental service event, SOLVE IT. We're encouraging youth in Central Oregon to join the over 6,000 volunteers working on environment-­focused projects across the state on Saturday, April 18, 2015. SOLVE IT Central Oregon seeks to empower young people under the age of 18 to…

The Miller Landing Community Garden (MLCG) will be opening it's gates on Saturday, April 18th! For those interested in gardening, we are asking that you show up Saturday, April 18th between 9:00 and 10:00 am to choose your plot. Please read, sign and return the Miller's Landing Community Garden Agreement with the corresponding dollar amount to…

SOLVE is excited to announce that volunteer registration is now open for volunteers and groups to be part of Oregon’s largest volunteer Earth Day event, SOLVE IT presented by Portland General Electric. Over 100 SOLVE IT events will take place across the state on Saturday April 18th 2015 from 9am-1pm (times may vary by project).…

Get ready for the Earth Day Parade on April 25th! Artist Debra Fisher will host a "Field of Flowers" themed costume workshop. Choose your favorite flower or insect for the Earth Day Parade! There will also be wolf mask-making for adults wishing to join "the pack."

Celebrate Earth Day! Head to Franklin's Corner Community Garden! Garden sign ups at 9 a.m. with a work party to follow at 10 a.m. Help get the garden beds ready for the season, plants some native grass seed, and putting mulch down over the landscaped areas. Tools and gloves provided. If you have a wheel…

Empowering our Latino families to thrive! The Latino Community Association's annual GALA DE ORO is a special opportunity to engage in our mission to empower our Latino families to thrive. Above all, it is an important fundraising event that makes it possible for us to provide critical, life-changing services for families while building bridges across cultures and class lines to unite…

Scheduled 9 times a year, 3rd Thursdays of month. Social gathering time is from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Programs begin at 7:00 p.m. and usually last until 8:30 p.m. March 19: “Bird Friendly Native Landscaping."   Birders Karen Theodore and Rick Martinson of WinterCreek Restoration will share identify native plants, and share tips about landscaping,…

AWESOME BEND: Making Bend more awesome, $1000 at a time. Our mission is to inspire & support ideas that can make Bend an even better place to live, work and play.  Think live crowdfunding -- Shark Tank style -- for community good. $1000 awarded on the spot! Join us for a free feel-good evening of…

Join the Deschutes Land Trust, Daniele McKay, and Carol Moorehead 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 peaks like Monkey Face. On the descent, the Summit Loop connector trail crosses a private property protected by the…

Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Mary Crow for an Earth Day hike at Whychus Canyon Preserve. We’ll follow a trail through juniper forests down to Whychus Creek, hike along the creek and then back up again. Along the way we’ll watch for birds and early spring wildflowers, look for signs of wildlife, and take…

The Bee Scene: A community collaboration in celebration of Earth Day 2015 Bee Seen, Bee Heard, Bee Informed—Bee Ready! JOIN US! Bring your children to one of three COMMUNITY COSTUME MAKING DAYS, hosted by the Waldorf School of Bend and Base Camp Studio! You will create a bee costume during crafting dates (see below). Then, on…

Four different chat sessions are scheduled throughout spring term to encourage discussion around various aspects of sustainability. Join us on April 22nd for a presentation on the Bend Energy Challenge from The Environmental Center. Brought to you by COCC Sustainability. Questions? Contact Emily Garland - egarland@cocc.edu. 

Volunteers needed to plant! What: These events are part of “Project Ponderosa”, a 9 year effort promoting student environmental awareness and ponderosa pine restoration in Sunriver and the Upper-Deschutes ecosystem. Our Goal: To plant 2,000 bare-root Ponderosa Pine seedlings. Thanks to: Sunriver Water & Environmental and the Oregon Community Tree Foundation for their sponsorship and generous support. Thursday, April…

Bend Park and Recreation District Office - 799 SW Columbia Street, Bend Presentation at 6 p.m. The City of Bend is asking for public input to select a preferred Galveston Avenue design concept to present to the Bend City Council for final approval. The concepts represent this project vision from the Galveston Task Force and…

 Volunteers needed to plant! What: These events are part of “Project Ponderosa”, a 9 year effort promoting student environmental awareness and ponderosa pine restoration in Sunriver and the Upper-Deschutes ecosystem. Our Goal: To plant 2,000 bare-root Ponderosa Pine seedlings. Thanks to: Sunriver Water & Environmental and the Oregon Community Tree Foundation for their sponsorship and generous support. Thursday, April…

The Bee Scene: A community collaboration in celebration of Earth Day 2015 Bee Seen, Bee Heard, Bee Informed—Bee Ready! JOIN US! Bring your children to one of three COMMUNITY COSTUME MAKING DAYS, hosted by the Waldorf School of Bend and Base Camp Studio! You will create a bee costume during crafting dates (see below). Then, on…

Four different chat sessions are scheduled throughout spring term to encourage discussion around various aspects of sustainability. 4-5pm Meet in MAZ 222 for a presentation on rules of the road. Spend the second half of the event outside learning how to change a flat tire and other basic bike maintenance and safety tips! 5-5:30pm Bring…

Educational symposium dedicated to past and present knowledge of the High Desert saline lake ecosystem and Lake Abert. Location: Black Butte Ranch, Administration Building conference rooms Ron Larson, PhD, retired US Fish and Wildlife Service biologist, and Dr. Frank Conte, president of the High Lakes Aquatic Alliance Foundation Inc., are organizing this symposium. Sponsors: High Lake…

On Saturday, April 25th, at 9:00 am FANs is offering a two-hour native plant workshop with Marilynne Keyser.  We will meet at the Juniper room in the Crooked River Ranch administration building for a slide presentation on the most common native shrubs, bunchgrasses and wildflowers in the local sagebrush community.   After the presentation, Marilynne…

Join us Saturday, April 25th for a fun morning ride to unite with the The Environmental Center Earth Day Parade. Dress up as your favorite species and decorate your bikes, it's time to ride! We will begin our adventure near the south entrance to Juniper Swim & Fitness Center and then enjoy a family friendly ride throughout beautiful Bend…

Earth Day Fair The Earth Day Fair is a community celebration of sustainable living that will include live music, local food, activities and games for children, non-profit organizations and green businesses. Earth Day Parade This colorful, creative procession filled with children and adults costumed as their favorite species will kick off the day. There are…

Simplify your life with tips from experts. Downtown Bend Public Library, Brooks Room Contact: Nathan Pedersen, 541-617-7092

Lawrence is setting up some exploratory meetings at the end of April to share ideas on creating a new, super-green, co-housing community in Bend.     Available meeting times are as follows: Saturday April 25th from 3 to 4:30 pm Saturday April 25th from 7 to 8:30 pm Tuesday April 28th from 7 to 8:30…

Lawrence is setting up some exploratory meetings at the end of April to share ideas on creating a new, super-green, co-housing community in Bend.     Available meeting times are as follows: Saturday April 25th from 3 to 4:30 pm Saturday April 25th from 7 to 8:30 pm Tuesday April 28th from 7 to 8:30…

Think HGTV’s “Flea Market Flip”! Individuals and pairs of designers will compete by redesigning 3 pieces of furniture and home accessories in a one month time period. The final designs will be on display for the public at Armature at 7pm on April 25, 2015. They will be for sale to benefit Bend Area Habitat for Humanity to further…

Volunteer Connect invites you to a Volunteer Fair and Happy Hour! Come meet over 16 community organizations needing volunteers, plus a chance to win prizes from Solstice Brewing Company. Extended Happy Hour specials!    

Lawrence is setting up some exploratory meetings at the end of April to share ideas on creating a new, super-green, co-housing community in Bend.     Available meeting times are as follows: Saturday April 25th from 3 to 4:30 pm Saturday April 25th from 7 to 8:30 pm Tuesday April 28th from 7 to 8:30…

This isn't going to be your traditional real estate forecast from the Bend Chamber! We will dive into: What is the Urban Growth Boundary? Why is it significant? How does it impact me and my business? How will an expansion affect the future of Central Oregon? How will it influence our commercial and residential real…