May 1st - 31st The Bike More Challenge is a fun, free competition to encourage your friends, family, and colleagues to experience first hand joys and benefits of riding a bike. HOW IT WORKS: Businesses compete against each other to see who can get the most staff to ride a bike and log their trips…

Upper Deschutes: The Forgotten Miles Water for Fish, Farms & Families Please join us Monday, May 2nd for a community conversation about the current state of the Upper Deschutes River. Local independent filmmaker Scott Nelson will show his film Rivière des Chutes followed by a moderated audience-driven dialogue with a local panel of river experts. The…

With stunning cinematography, this award-winning documentary goes deep into the Northern Minnesota landscape to the world of the wolf, to pursue the deep intrinsic value of perhaps the most unjustly maligned animal on the face of the planet. National Geographic photographer Jim Brandenburg has studied wolves for 45 years, longer than anyone in history. Discussion…

Green Team Movie Night, Tuesday, May 3rd "'Unacceptable Levels’ examines the chemical revolution of the 1940s through the eyes of affable father and filmmaker Ed Brown.  Join him as he interviews top minds in the fields of science, advocacy, and law.  Weaving their testimonies into a compelling narrative, Brown presents us with the story of…

Preparation for the Spring Fling including survey, anchor placement and drainage work.   Meet at the High Desert Sports Complex. All COTA trail work events require the following safety measures. All participants are required to have the following protective clothing and equipment: Sturdy shoes or boots Gloves Eye protection with clear or light colored lens Long…

Join Bend Area Habitat for Humanity to celebrate National Women Build Week! Work alongside dozens of local women on the construction site, learn new skills, and support Habitat's mission. Must register by April 27th.  $20 fee, includes lunch and t-shirt.

Monarchs are the most well known butterflies in the world, however their populations in both the western and eastern ranges are at risk of extinction. Creating monarch waystations and pollinator gardens are vital to the protection of this diminishing species. Join monarch expert, Tom Landis of Southern Oregon Monarch Advocates, and learn how you can…

Join schools and sustainability leaders to celebrate student accomplishments, and learn ways to strengthen programs live sustainably at home and school. Light refreshments will be served thanks to BLPSD Nutrition Services and generous community donations.  

Monarch Advocates of Central Oregon want to see more iconic Monarch butterflies in Central Oregon and invite you to learn about the Monarch’s migration through our area and find out how you can support them through local habitat restoration, citizen science projects, and more! Speakers include Katya Spiecker, founder of Monarch Advocates of Central Oregon;…

Our 4th Annual Fundraising Golf Tournament will be at Bend Golf & Country Club this year. We will have a  1 pm Shotgun start followed by a buffet dinner, prizes, awards and silent auction.

Meet: The COTA Bunker, 63075 Crusher Ave, Bend OR, 97701.  Near the intersection of Archie Briggs and O B Riley roads. Work site: TBD There’s only one thing better than mountain biking in Bend, OR and that’s riding in Bend, knowing that you helped build and maintain the trails you love. Please bring a hydration…

Want to learn more about gardening? Please join OSU Master Gardeners and OSU Staff at many of our offerings. All speakers share research based gardening information specific to Central Oregon. For a full schedule of "Gardening, Get Good At It!" please visit the  website.

Visit Central Oregon chicken coops for ideas on coop design, poultry habitat and chicken-keeping. All proceeds benefit Central Oregon Locavore. Crows Feet Commons will also be offering a bike tour of the tour! Whether you're a chicken enthusiast, a chicken-owner-wannabe, or a chicken & egg eater - this tour is for you! Chickens have been receiving…

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. Spring 2016 Events Get outside and discover with your little explorers! Join us for 2 hours of science, art and play while learning about the natural…

​Join us on Saturday, May 14 at 5:30pm at the Art & Wine Auction as we celebrate Deschutes Children's Foundation! The event takes place at the Riverhouse Convention Center and welcomes 400 prominent community members, art collectors, and wine aficionados. Deschutes Children's Foundation creates a remarkable guest experience at the Art & Wine Auction: luscious wines,…

Are you passionate about creating a healthy, vibrant, livable community? We're taking our feet to the street and we need volunteers to help us educate residents about Bend Open Streets. We'll meet at the Commute Options office, then travel together to the participating neighborhood to talk with residents and provide information about the event. Expect a 2-3…

Volunteer Management Through a Human Resources Lens: Expectations and policies, training and coaching, engagement and retention. This event is provided by NOVA Presentation by Shannon Campbell, Volunteer Manager, High Desert Museum Location: Bend Park and Recreation District Community Room.  

Join OLCV and fellow community members as the Central Oregon Conservation Network launches its newest priority for a healthy Central Oregon. The Pass a Bend Climate Action Ordinance campaign addresses the most pressing issue we face today – climate change. Come learn about the proposed ordinance being reviewed by the Bend City Council, ask questions, and…

Seating is limited, pre-registration required: Eventbrite.com or by calling (541) 548-6088 Want to learn more about gardening? Please join OSU Master Gardeners and OSU Staff at many of our offerings. All speakers share research based gardening information specific to Central Oregon. For a full schedule of "Gardening, Get Good At It!" please visit the  website.

The Upper Deschutes Watershed Council will be hosting their annual fundraiser, UPSTREAM, on Friday May 20th, 2016 in the historic Barn venue in Sisters, Oregon. UPSTREAM is a community event, focused on sharing the work of students, and celebrating watershed education. The event is a fundraiser for The Upstream Project, the education program of the…

Put a spring in your step by joining a local outdoor project! Weeding, painting, power washing sidewalks, buildings, garbage clean up, bark dust, flower planting and road cleanup. Register to volunteer! Directions: Highway 20 from Albany Main Street in Lebanon turn east on Oak Street, one block down to Park and Oak is Ralston Park. Highway…

Register through Bend Parks & Recreation District -- (541) 389-7275 Want to learn more about gardening? Please join OSU Master Gardeners and OSU Staff at many of our offerings. All speakers share research based gardening information specific to Central Oregon. For a full schedule of “Gardening, Get Good At It!” please visit the  website.

Want to learn more about gardening? Please join OSU Master Gardeners and OSU Staff at many of our offerings. All speakers share research based gardening information specific to Central Oregon. For a full schedule of “Gardening, Get Good At It!” please visit the  website.

Join us for the next Green Drinks - a fun event with a mix of business & community! This month's Green Drinks will be hosted by Swinerton Renewable Energy. Headquartered in San Francisco, the Swinerton Family of Companies provides commercial construction and construction management services throughout the Western United States. Swinerton Renewable Energy (SRE) provides a full array of…

Want to learn more about gardening? Please join OSU Master Gardeners and OSU Staff at many of our offerings. All speakers share research based gardening information specific to Central Oregon. For a full schedule of “Gardening, Get Good At It!” please visit the  website.

Want to learn more about gardening? Please join OSU Master Gardeners and OSU Staff at many of our offerings. All speakers share research based gardening information specific to Central Oregon. For a full schedule of “Gardening, Get Good At It!” please visit the  website.

Ecologist George Wuerthner will be giving a free public lecture/powerpoint at the Bend downtown library on Tuesday, May 31 beginning 6:30 PM on wolf and predator ecology. The focus will be on wolf restoration in Oregon but will touch on predator ecology in general with its implications for cougars, bears, and coyotes as well. Wuerthner…

Locavore Food School Presents: Terroir Seeds and Gardening From Seed by Stephen Scott of Terroir Seeds Discover how to successfully grow your garden from seed in Central Oregon, starting with choosing the right seed for our climate and growing season (such as spring vs. fall seed choices). Learn exactly how to determine your growing season…

Last year at this time, Kor received notification of 501(c)(3) approval from the IRS!  Come celebrate at BROKEN TOP BOTTLE SHOP for First Firkin Friday. Good Life Brewing has created a unique Firkin Keg. For those of you unfamiliar with a Firkin Keg, it is derived from the Middle Dutch word "vierdekijn," which means "fourth,"…

Just a few weeks to go! The clock is ticking and there’s not much time remaining to collect all the signatures we need to get Outdoor School on the ballot this fall. We’ve collected about 65% of the signatures we need, and now we’re asking for your help to get us the rest of the…