Join us in the garden anytime between 9am -3pm to help get our garden ready for spring! Coffee & snacks will be served, family friendly, come dressed to get dirty! Contact Denise with questions.

As Bend once was 'Tree City, USA' and several signs have never been taken down, many people believe that we still hold the recognition, but the paperwork was never refiled by the city in 2007. There is also confusion as to whether Bend has a Tree Ordinance. In the city code, protection for trees appears in several places written in…

Join us for March Green Drinks at Bend Electric Bikes, your go-to resource for e-bikes in Bend! Since 2008, BEB has been selling, repairing and converting electric and cargo bikes that help locals get around town. Whether you ride for fun, as your primary mode of transportation, or for the planet, Bend Electric Bikes can…

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…

This year the Central Oregon Beekeeping Association (COBKA) will host a talk on Mason Bees. This is a unique and interesting pollinator that uses a special beehive and provides a very accessible beekeeping experience. Mason Bees are perfect for the novice or gardener just getting started. They can also be rewarding for experienced beekeepers looking…

Central Oregon Garden Educator Network The Central Oregon Garden Educator Network is for anyone wanting to incorporate garden based learning into their work with youth. This network stems from a grant through the Gray Family Fund that funded a Grow Your School Garden Training through Life Lab in October 2016. To continue that work of strengthening…

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…

These sessions are designed to introduce new Trail Adopters to sustainable construction techniques and basic maintenance, and to give current Adopters a chance to share knowledge and experience.  Please rsvp to adopt@cotamtb.com to reserve a spot. What to Bring:     Sturdy shoes or boots     Gloves     Eye Protection with clear or light colored lens…

Join the Journey! The 2017 Salmon Run beneficiary is The Environmental Center! In the past 5 years, over $6000 has been raised for our programs. Participate in one of Bend's oldest organized races for a GREAT cause! Are you a member of The Environmental Center? Email us for a discount code to use at registration! Celebrate…

What is the solution to Bend's woefully missing middle housing market? Join Building a Better Bend, Brooks Resources Corporation and Bend 2030 to hear strategies from Dan Parolek, the nation's premier expert on this critical housing need. Then support progress by offering your own input on a range of new recommendations vetted and proposed by…

Raising an orphaned baby bird to a fully flighted, healthy bird ready for the wild is challenging. Elise Wolf, of Native Bird Care, will explore why they wind up in case, and share fascinating stories, pictures, video and insights into the lives of our native birds.

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…

Get to know local farmers and ranchers Sign up for Community Supported Agriculture memberships Learn about local farm events and volunteer opportunities Purchase early season crops directly from farmers Food-related artwork and activities

Join local artist Debra Fisher to create your own predator animal mask for the 2017 Earth Day Fair & Parade! Choose whether you’d like to create a feline, canine or bird, and construct your own mask. Feel free to bring a picture of a feline, canine or bird that you’d like to recreate. Please bring two…

Enjoy Earth Day-themed trivia at VegNet’s monthly potluck! Please bring a vegan dish (no animal products, including honey) to serve 6-8 people, a card listing ingredients, and your own cup, plate, and utensils. Eat, socialize, and meet the Central Oregon veg community. This is a family friendly event. Suggested donation $2-5 to help cover room…

Interested in learning proper pruning techniques for fruit trees in Central Oregon? Join Heidi Noordijk, OSU Small Farms Coordinator to learn principles and hands-on techniques. Workshop will be held at Rainshadow Organics – their orchard has primarily young apple trees, but also cherry, pear, peach and plum. Heidi has over 20 years experience working with…

Science Reporting and Community Memory will feature Mark Blaine, senior instructor at the University of Oregon in the School of Journalism and Communication. Blaine will tell the story of the UO’s Science Stories Initiative, which brings students and scientists together to create credible, accessible stories about environmental research. 6pm social hour. Registration: Free, $5 donation…

On Tuesday, April 18th at 7pm, BendFilm will celebrate Earth Day 2017 with a screening of a compelling and powerful new documentary that the Hollywood Reporter called “eye opening.” Director Jared P. Scott, chooses an unusual perspective in “The Age of Consequences” (USA, 2016, 80 min) as he investigates the issue of climate change through…

Join us for a lively discussion of Siddhartha Mukherjee's “The Gene.” Mukherjee is the author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning “The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer.” The discussion will be facilitated by Barbara Pettersen, a nationally certified genetic counselor who will address some of the societal, cultural, and medical implications of the rapidly…

Climate Change, the biggest challenge humanity has ever faced... TIME TO CHOOSE’s investigation of the true costs of fossil fuels and industrialized agriculture takes audiences inside the drivers of these global phenomena. Producer Charles Ferguson shows the toll the status quo is taking on human lives and the world around us. TIME TO CHOOSE explores the…

Locavore Food School is a monthly, on the third Thursday of each month, offering of nutrition and cooking classes taught by volunteers and community members including farmers, local food producers, nutritionists, chefs and alternative health care practitioners. The class- Learn about kitchen knives and fundamental knife skills, professional tricks of the trade (like how to…

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…

Let’s face it, wine goes great with most anything, but attainable home ownership and wine may be one of our favorites.  Join Kôr Community Land Trust for a free wine tasting with ONEHOPE Winery Thursday, April 20. The wine tasting is organized to raise money for sustainable and affordable housing in Bend. The wine tasting…

Learn from the experts what it takes to grow food in Central Oregon and why agricultural land is so important to protect. You’ll hear from local farmers, ranchers and land use experts about innovative farming practices and protections, and enjoy samples of food produced right in our backyard! This event is free, but an RSVP…

Join us for a lively discussion of Siddhartha Mukherjee's “The Gene.” Mukherjee is the author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning “The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer.” The discussion will be facilitated by Barbara Pettersen, a nationally certified genetic counselor who will address some of the societal, cultural, and medical implications of the rapidly…

Get to know Lauren Sprang, Nathan Hovekamp and Ted Schoenborn; three great candidates who have earned OLCV's endorsement for the Bend Park and Recreation District Board of Directors. Join us for Pints and Politics to learn why these candidates are running for the Bend Park and Recreation Board and why they deserve your vote this…

High Desert BMX & The Hub Cyclery presents Joe Kid On A Sting-Ray: The History of BMX. Joe Kid On A Sting-Ray documents the evolution of a sport created by kids who were modifying their Schwinn Sting-Ray bicycles to look like motorcycles. This film takes a serious look at the crazy-fun history and evolution of BMX bicycle riding, from the streets…

Join the Deschutes Land Trust and land steward Jen Zalewski for a tour of the Whychus Creek restoration project at Whychus Canyon Preserve. Explore the first phase of a major creek and meadow that is changing the face of the Preserve and creating much better habitat for fish and wildlife. See the role science plays…

The March for Science will start at 3:30 PM near the Education Center steps, located at 520 NW Wall Street in downtown Bend. The March organizing committee will also have an informational booth at The Earth Day Fair. Organized by Protect our Progress Coalition, The March for Science demonstrates a passion for science and sounds a call to…

Get ready for the 3rd Annual Furniture Flip Design Challenge! This year will undoubtedly be the best yet. Again, partnering with DIYcave and the new 9th Street Village for the upcycle event of the year. There will be food trucks, a bonfire, and nearly 50 amazing upycled pieces for you to bid on! Twenty different…

The fourth and final High Desert Speaker Series event in Bend will conclude with a discussion of the many varied ways that desert landscapes inspire us, featuring a panel of award-winning artists whose muse is the high desert itself: Nancy Pobanz, Artist in Residence at the Rimrock Draw Rock Shelter archaeological site; Janet Matson, a ceramicist and member…

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…

Get outdoors and make a difference for your local neighborhood or natural area! This year we're inviting you to join us in service to benefit local wildlife and communities. Events are led by local volunteer leaders and focus on improving our neighborhoods and natural areas with hands-on work including litter cleanup, invasive plant removal, planting…

The City of Bend is partnering with Bend Park and Recreation District (BPRD) to celebrate Arbor Day with the planting of a tree in Pioneer Park, located at 1525 NW Wall Street in Bend. On Friday, April 28, at 10 a.m., City Manager Eric King will join BPRD Executive Director Don Horton in planting the tree, which…

Celebrate Arbor Day with a Heritage Tree walk around downtown Bend. The Heritage Tree Walk will begin at the Deschutes Historical Museum located at 129 NW Idaho in Bend. The Heritage Tree Walk will begin at 5:00 pm Friday April 28th.  The walk is free. Discover the magnificent Heritage Trees tucked in and around downtown…

Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Jan Rising for a bird walk at one of Central Oregon's birding hot spots--Camp Polk Meadow Preserve. Tune your ear and focus your binoculars as you stroll around Hindman Springs and into the meadow, watching for warblers in the willows and woodpeckers working the pine groves. More than 160…

Interested in learning how to combine outdoor writing and sketching with your joy of hiking? Join the Deschutes Land Trust and hiker and passionate journaler, Kolby Kirk, for a day of learning tips and techniques for keeping a journal while keeping a good pace! We’ll spend the day at Whychus Canyon Preserve discussing ways of…

On April 29th, 5-7pm VegNet Bend is holding a 'Painting with a Purpose' Fundraiser with the help of Laughing Planet Cafe & 'Its Just Paint'. With each ticket sold, $15 will go towards VegNet Bend, a nonprofit group dedicated in educating the public on the benefits of a plant based diet. Sarah, from 'It's Just…

Join fellow Bend locals for a night of feasting and dancing at the new Mantra Indian Kitchen (in the old “Fire” location) for Purnima: A Night of Bollywood Eats and Beats. The night will begin with a lavish feast featuring the fragrant spices and alluring flavors of authentic Indian cuisine hand-crafted by Chef Runi of…

Join Bend Bikes for a fun evening of story-telling, giveaways, transportation chatter, all to make Bend a better and safer place to live. And sign our petition to get active transportation in the City's budget and have a pint.

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…

Solar Drinks is an opportunity to introduce community members who support and/or would like to learn more about renewable energy to each other and our local partners. This is a relaxed social networking event that will feature the awesome combination of solar systems and electric vehicles. Solar Drinks is put on by Solar Oregon, a non-profit advocacy organization bringing together…

Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Daniele McKay 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 crags like Monkey Face. On the descent, the Summit Loop trail crosses a private property 9 protected by the Land Trust…