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Habitat for Humanity and Jake’s Diner will be partnering for this event. Signups begin at 5:30 PM and play begins at 6:30PM The winner of the tourney will win an Oregon Coast experience including two nights on the Oregon coast right on the beach compliments of Ester Lee Motel and a two hour sea life…
$65 – $75
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Oregon's pristine forests are in danger. Climate-driven changes in wildfires and forest health pose major threats to the habitat and infrastructure that keep central Oregon thriving. Join us for a special panel to discuss forest health and wildfires—and what we can do about them. Playing with Fire: Expert Panel & Happy Hour Date: Tuesday, September…
$65 – $75
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Meet up with others in our intrepid group for local birding. We meet at Nancy P's Bakery on Newport Avenue just east of Newport Market in Bend. From there we depart on weekly half day or full day trips to venues in our area. Meet-up times are usually 7AM in the Spring and Summer and… |
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When: Thursday Aug 11, Tuesday Aug 16, Tuesday Aug 23 and Tuesday Aug 30, 5:15 to Dusk Where: Meet at the old Ray's parking lot, NE corner of Simpson Ave and Century Drive in Bend Worksite: Varies There's only one thing better than mountain biking in Bend, OR and that's riding in Bend, knowing that you…
$65 – $75
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Join Discover Your Forest and the Deschutes National Forest for a screening of America’s First Forest: Carl Schenck and the Asheville Experiment. The film tells the story of how Carl Schenck realized Frederick Law Olmsted’s vision of introducing forestry to America. It was on George Vanderbilt’s magnificent Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina that a…
$65 – $75
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The Deschutes National Forest in partnership with Discover Your Forest is hosting a Volunteer Information Night on Thursday, September 29th to find volunteers interested in providing support for programs at Mt Bachelor and other locations on the Forest. Event will be held on Thursday, September 29th, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Deschutes National…
$65 – $75
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Drop in anytime on Thursday, September 29th between 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm at The Environmental Center in downtown Bend for Camp Fire’s Fall Open House! We’ll be playing simple games, eating yummy snacks, and discussing the many opportunities your kids will have to explore service learning projects, learn new things, meet new friends, set goals, and… |
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JOIN THE CHALLENGE & WIN! OCT. 1-15 Discover healthy, green travel options for work, school and play that can save you money and time, plus add some fun into your daily routine. Join the Oregon Drive Less Challenge Oct. 1-15! Burn calories instead of gas by biking to work, or walking to the store. Divide…
$65 – $75
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A Conference for Individuals, Businesses, & Government Speakers: Keynote and General Sessions: J. Rachel Shimshak, Executive Director, Renewable Northwest Michelle Crim: Planning & Sustainability, City of Portland Jeff Bissonnette, Executive Director, Oregon Solar Industries Industrial Association. How we’ll Reap the Benefits of Transitioning to a Clean Economy Jenna Tilt, Phd, Oregon State University, Overcoming Barriers to…
$65 – $75
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Encouraging students and families to walk and bike to school. Move your feet or pedal along to school in the 20th annual International Walk and Bike to School Day on October 5. Studies show that kids who get regular exercise lead healthier lives and do better in school. And what better way to get exercise…
$65 – $75
Meet up with others in our intrepid group for local birding. We meet at Nancy P's Bakery on Newport Avenue just east of Newport Market in Bend. From there we depart on weekly half day or full day trips to venues in our area. Meet-up times are usually 7AM in the Spring and Summer and… |
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When: Thursday Aug 11, Tuesday Aug 16, Tuesday Aug 23 and Tuesday Aug 30, 5:15 to Dusk Where: Meet at the old Ray's parking lot, NE corner of Simpson Ave and Century Drive in Bend Worksite: Varies There's only one thing better than mountain biking in Bend, OR and that's riding in Bend, knowing that you…
$65 – $75
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Gain Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) expertise in your market and become an 'ADU Specialist'. Overview This half-day course is intended for real estate, building and design professionals looking to increase their knowledge about Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) development in Bend in order to respond to increasing client demand for properties with ADU potential. Professionals on…
$65 – $75
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Roll up your sleeves and help the Deschutes Land Trust plant native plants, trees, and shrubs at the recent restoration site along Whychus Creek at Whychus Canyon Preserve. Get your hands dirty and have fun while improving key fish and wildlife habitat along Whychus Creek. The Land Trust and partners completed the construction phase of…
$65 – $75
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Join Camp Fire for a family hike to Benham Falls. This is a perfect opportunity to get to know other Camp Fire families, and an informal opportunity to see what Camp Fire is all about. The hike to Benham Falls is an easy hike along the Deschutes River with stunning views all along the way.…
$65 – $75
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Visit Cascade East Transit's Hawthorne Station from noon-2pm. Catch a FREE ride on a Cascade East Transit (CET) bus and enjoy a reception and demonstration of Hawthorne Station transformed into a transit and pedestrian plaza. CET has recently expanded routes and launched a NEW website, where you can plan trips, buy tickets or find the…
$65 – $75
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Calling all Tri-County residents! Get involved in creating your community. Join us in La Pine for a day of local efforts to encourage and improve active transportation in Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson Counties. We'll focus on planning and implementation efforts as we look at current conditions and future plans for walking, biking and transit. We'll also…
$65 – $75
Meet up with others in our intrepid group for local birding. We meet at Nancy P's Bakery on Newport Avenue just east of Newport Market in Bend. From there we depart on weekly half day or full day trips to venues in our area. Meet-up times are usually 7AM in the Spring and Summer and… |
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When: Thursday Aug 11, Tuesday Aug 16, Tuesday Aug 23 and Tuesday Aug 30, 5:15 to Dusk Where: Meet at the old Ray's parking lot, NE corner of Simpson Ave and Century Drive in Bend Worksite: Varies There's only one thing better than mountain biking in Bend, OR and that's riding in Bend, knowing that you…
$65 – $75
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Desert Conference will bring landowners, conservationists, elected officials, scientists, outdoor recreationists, and engaged citizens to Bend for one day of panel discussions exploring shared solutions in managing our public lands. From sage-grouse plans to the management of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, we'll use case studies to find common ground among varied views. Stay tuned…
$65 – $75
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Each year Central Oregon Jobs with Justice takes an evening to join together and celebrate our labor and social justice communities. This year we will honor the work of individuals and organizations who have contributed significantly to economic fairness, racial justice, peace and human rights in our community. Join us to support our community partners…
$65 – $75
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2nd Annual Locavore Event to Honor our Central Oregon Farming Community This will be an evening of artful and delicious surprise, designed to honor our food growers and makers. This event will include original artwork, a silent auction, local wine and beer, and small plates galore showcasing the bounty of local farms and ranches. The…
$65 – $75
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The Deschutes river needs your help. Bring your kayaks, canoes, SUP’s, borrow from friends, or rent on-site, and gather together with others who care about the river. We will meet at Tumalo Creek Kayak and Canoe to put-in and then paddle through the Old Mill area, assembling as a large group for a community photo…
$65 – $75
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Join us in California for the 2016 Natural Areas Conference, which will explore strategies and tactics that resource and natural areas managers can employ to prepare for and respond to climate change. View our special Video Invitation from Conference Chair Hugh Safford for preview of coming attractions. The campus of the University of California-Davis will be…
$65 – $75
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Giant Coast Redwoods up close and up high as researcher Steve Sillett climbs 300+ foot trees and reveals a whole unexpected tree canopy ecosystem of huckleberries, salamanders, ferns and soil. This film explores why we ardently care about these tallest and most magnificent trees, with amazing photography. A retired Forest Ranger who participated in the filming will…
$65 – $75
Meet up with others in our intrepid group for local birding. We meet at Nancy P's Bakery on Newport Avenue just east of Newport Market in Bend. From there we depart on weekly half day or full day trips to venues in our area. Meet-up times are usually 7AM in the Spring and Summer and… |
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When: Thursday Aug 11, Tuesday Aug 16, Tuesday Aug 23 and Tuesday Aug 30, 5:15 to Dusk Where: Meet at the old Ray's parking lot, NE corner of Simpson Ave and Century Drive in Bend Worksite: Varies There's only one thing better than mountain biking in Bend, OR and that's riding in Bend, knowing that you…
$65 – $75
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Lecture by: Derick O'Neill, City of Boise It's not a matter of if 5-story buildings will dot Bend city streets, but when. In this second of a three-part lecture series focusing on the why's and how's of vertical development, you'll hear from a veteran with first-hand experience building a city UP in a region traditionally known for sprawl.…
$65 – $75
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Get the facts about Measure 97, a proposal to better fund Oregon’s schools, health care and senior services and Measure 99, a proposal to secure permanent state funding of the Outdoor School Law to send every Oregon fifth or sixth grader to a full week of Outdoor School. Join OLCV, friends, volunteers and community members…
$65 – $75
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We're pleased to be able to offer this training for the first time in Central Oregon! The goal of the Grow Your School Garden Workshop Series is to strengthen and grow existing garden-based learning programs in Central Oregon through a 2 day educator workshop followed by 2 school garden tours and knowledge sharing sessions to…
$65 – $75
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Oregon author/photographer Tim Palmer will share a slide show of his stunning images from National Forests in our state and from Alaska to Puerto Rico. Tim's new oversize book— America's Great National Forests, Wildernesses, and Grasslands— celebrates the irreplaceable values of our public lands that benefit everyone. “Through my photographs and writings, I seek to encourage a sense…
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Discover stories that lie hidden in the desert sagebrush on a FREE hike with Oregon Natural Desert Association. Hike space is limited so pre-registration is required. Complete trip details are provided upon registration. Join University of Oregon’s Dr. Pat O’Grady and Rimrock Artist in Residence Nancy Pobanz on a moderate, 3-4 mile hike to discover…
$65 – $75
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Megafires, wildfires over 100,000 acres, and the destruction caused by them is a serious and growing issue to our region. Our communities, homes, businesses and our very way of life are threatened. Join us for a multimedia presentation with fire and landscape ecologist, Dr. Paul Hessburg, and local community leaders for fast-moving, short, topic-based talks…
$65 – $75
Meet up with others in our intrepid group for local birding. We meet at Nancy P's Bakery on Newport Avenue just east of Newport Market in Bend. From there we depart on weekly half day or full day trips to venues in our area. Meet-up times are usually 7AM in the Spring and Summer and… |
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Celebrate conservation successes, honor outstanding volunteers, and mingle with Land Trust staff and friends. Drinks and light appetizers will be provided with remarks to begin at 6:00pm. Please RSVP.
$65 – $75
When: Thursday Aug 11, Tuesday Aug 16, Tuesday Aug 23 and Tuesday Aug 30, 5:15 to Dusk Where: Meet at the old Ray's parking lot, NE corner of Simpson Ave and Century Drive in Bend Worksite: Varies There's only one thing better than mountain biking in Bend, OR and that's riding in Bend, knowing that you…
$65 – $75
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Monarch Advocates of Central Oregon (MACO) is teaming up with the Great Old Broads for Wilderness to help the Ochoco National Forest/Crooked River National Grassland plant native milkweed and increase critical Monarch butterfly breeding habitat in Central Oregon – and they need your help! Roll up your sleeves as you're guided by Forest Service botanists…
$65 – $75
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COTA comes to you twice a year for a major trail work day and celebration. This is the big fall event with trail maintenance happening all over the COTA trails in Deschutes National Forest. We will meet at 9AM at the old Rays parking lot and disperse from there. After celebration with free food and…
$65 – $75
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The Deschutes National Forest is partnering with Discover Your Forest to host “Batacular,” a day of fun bat activities for kids and adults from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 27th, 2018. Participants will learn about bats while enjoying themselves at various fun activity stations. Join forces with conservationists around the country during…
$65 – $75
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Sunset for dinner, drinks and a small silent auction and raffle to benefit Central Oregon's natural resources and livable communities. This year will be celebrating the launch of the Bend Central District Initiative. Tickets for Central Oregon LandWatch's RedTail Banquet are $75 per person and include one raffle ticket. You have the option to pay…
$65 – $75
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Armature - a creative space is permanently closing its doors on October 31st. They want to thank you for an awesome journey these past 3.5 years! Head over to their Farewell Reception during last Saturday to honor a truly creative space. Free. Open to the public.
$65 – $75
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Join us from 5-7 p.m. on Nov. 1 at the Central Oregon Collective to give your input on critical questions such as: Does our current city council structure offer Bend citizens the best leadership possible for addressing our complicated population, housing, transportation and livability issues? Bend 2030, the Bend Chamber of Commerce and City Club of…
$65 – $75
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Lecture by: Alex Joyce, Principal, Fregonese Associates and Tom Cody, Managing Partner, project^ In this third and final part of Bend Grows UP, we hear from two experts with on-the-ground experience in vertical development. Together, they'll share strategies on how to make vertical development "pencil" and how to ensure a project integrates well with the surrounding…
$65 – $75
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Camp Fire Members – Receive A $10 Discount On This Course. Whether your child is gearing up to take care of siblings, or thinking of making a little extra summer cash as a babysitter – they won’t want to miss this educational, hands-on course! Boys and girls (5th-9th grades) will learn important babysitting skills including basic…
$65 – $75
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The Environmental Center is pleased to announce the 2016 Sustainability Awards Ceremony will be held on Thursday, November 3rd at 5pm at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon. The Environmental Center hosts the bi-annual Sustainability Awards to highlight the determined and persistent change makers—in business, government, nonprofits and the community—who are essential to achieving a…
$65 – $75
When: Thursday Aug 11, Tuesday Aug 16, Tuesday Aug 23 and Tuesday Aug 30, 5:15 to Dusk Where: Meet at the old Ray's parking lot, NE corner of Simpson Ave and Century Drive in Bend Worksite: Varies There's only one thing better than mountain biking in Bend, OR and that's riding in Bend, knowing that you…
$65 – $75
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Monarch Advocates of Central Oregon (MACO) is teaming up with the Great Old Broads for Wilderness to help the Ochoco National Forest/Crooked River National Grassland plant native milkweed and increase critical Monarch butterfly breeding habitat in Central Oregon – and they need your help! Roll up your sleeves as you're guided by Forest Service botanists…
$65 – $75
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Join the Oregon Natural Desert Association and conservation supporters for an evening of First Friday revelry as we unveil our Wild Desert Calendar at the Deschutes Brewery Public House in downtown Bend! Meet the photographers, listen to the sweet tunes of Coyote Willow, and sip desert-inspired beer. Get a jump on your holiday shopping. Art…
$65 – $75
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