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The Ochoco Campout is just a few weeks away—a weekend in the heart of the Ochoco National Forest! Experience the stillness of a ponderosa hillside, forest scents, a gurgling creek, the starry night-time sky. Hey, it’s time for a Nature recharge. Friday evening we’ll have a brief welcome and orientation. Saturday offers different levels of hikes, including at…
$65 – $75
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Want to learn how to create a radio show at a radio station and have a blast making it happen? At the KPOV Youth Radio Camp, KPOV will teach participants how to be a DJ, interview a friend, talk live on the radio, and tell a story with sound effects, music, and humor. They will… |
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Join us in our Kansas Avenue Learning Garden for our ongoing volunteer work party series. In 2022, volunteers contributed over 200 hours to help keep our learning garden maintained over the growing season. We couldn’t do it without you! This event is open to all ages and gardening abilities! No experience or tools required. Beer…
$65 – $75
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Thinking about hiking some or all of the Pacific Crest Trail in Oregon? Join Oregon Wild and guidebook author Eli Boschetto at Crow's Feet Commons in Bend for an evening of inspiring imagery and trail beta to help you start planning your own PCT adventure. On June 28, Eli Boschetto, author of Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail: Oregon, will break… |
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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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A community celebration of conservation activism 30 years in the making. This year marks Oregon Natural Desert Association’s 30th year working to protect, defend, and restore Oregon’s high desert! To celebrate this milestone, we're throwing two parallel parties, one in Bend and one in Portland. Join us in Bend on June 30th to party with…
$65 – $75
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Join us July 1st & 2nd, 2017 for a fabulous, colorful weekend! The Central Oregon Wildflower Show and Native Plant Sale exhibits hundreds of native wildflower species bursting with color. The show also provides a glimpse of Central Oregon's native grasses, shrubs, sages, fungi, mosses and lichen. Exciting lectures at SHARC, vendors, wildlife hikes, 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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Bring your signs, wear green and blue to this peaceful nonviolent protest of US Withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement. Meet at Peace Corner, Wall and Greenwood in Bend. At 6:30pm, there will be a social hour at McMenamins. RSVP please.
$65 – $75
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Do you want to ride your bike more often but feel unsure about contending with traffic, crossing Third Street or navigating roundabouts? We’re listening - and we want you feel confident, safe and have fun riding your bike. Join us for a small, casual bike safety workshop made possible with help from Commute Options, one…
$65 – $75
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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. Bring your family to a different park each week for an interactive experience and learn, play and have fun in nature! Recommended for ages 5-10, with…
$65 – $75
This year, Happy Hour in the Garden will run from March through October. Instead of weekly, this volunteer event will be on the *1st & 3rd Tuesdays*, kicking off Tuesday, March 1st. Stop by anytime between 4-6 on the following dates to help out in the garden and enjoy a bubbly beverage. Family friendly, no…
$65 – $75
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Join us for some great food and a fundraiser at Chipotle! Come in to the Bend Chipotle to show your support on July 12th. Bring in the flyer, (posted here) show it on your smartphone or tell the cashier you’re supporting TEC to make sure that 50% of the proceeds will be donated to The…
$65 – $75
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Are wolves protected in Oregon? Where? Can you hunt wolves in Oregon? What’s the current state of wolves in Oregon? Get the answer to these questions and more at Oregon Wild’s educational presentation “Let’s Talk about Wolves”. Join us Wednesday, July 12th at Broken Top Bottle Shop from 5:30 to 7:30pm for an evening presentation…
$65 – $75
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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. Bring your family to a different park each week for an interactive experience and learn, play and have fun in nature! Recommended for ages 5-10, with…
$65 – $75
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Join us for a fun Green Drinks this summer, hosted by Stemach Design + Architecture, featuring Bend Area Habitat for Humanity and ReStore. Stemach Design + Architecture, located in the Box Factory in downtown Bend, is dedicated to projects that embody careful, coordinated design with a positive impact to each project’s surroundings. Owners Stacey and…
$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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Come hear one of our summer speakers (TBA) at VegNet’s monthly potluck! Bring a tropical-themed vegan dish (no animal products, including honey) to serve 6-8 people, a card listing ingredients, and your own cup, plate, and utensils. Think tropical fruit and sweet BBQ flavors. Wear your Hawaiian shirt! This is a family-friendly event. Suggested donation…
$65 – $75
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The environment sorely needs our defense these days! How can we help? Come to a Climate Reality presentation by A.J. and Caroline Skidmore "My older son A.J. and I recently returned from an intensive 3 day Climate Reality Leadership Training given by a variety of leaders in the area of sustainability and climate change. We…
$65 – $75
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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. Bring your family to a different park each week for an interactive experience and learn, play and have fun in nature! Recommended for ages 5-10, with…
$65 – $75
This year, Happy Hour in the Garden will run from March through October. Instead of weekly, this volunteer event will be on the *1st & 3rd Tuesdays*, kicking off Tuesday, March 1st. Stop by anytime between 4-6 on the following dates to help out in the garden and enjoy a bubbly beverage. Family friendly, no…
$65 – $75
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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. Bring your family to a different park each week for an interactive experience and learn, play and have fun in nature! Recommended for ages 5-10, with…
$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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Featured
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. Bring your family to a different park each week for an interactive experience and learn, play and have fun in nature! Recommended for ages 5-10, with…
$65 – $75
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Savor the views along the open crest of Pine Mountain while exploring the mountain's distinctive flora, which is more closely affiliated with the Blue Mountain region than Central Oregon's typical volcanic soils. Charmane Powers, who has worked as a botanist on the Deschutes National Forest since 1990, and LeeAnn Kriegh, author of “The Nature of…
$65 – $75
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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. Bring your family to a different park each week for an interactive experience and learn, play and have fun in nature! Recommended for ages 5-10, with…
$65 – $75
This year, Happy Hour in the Garden will run from March through October. Instead of weekly, this volunteer event will be on the *1st & 3rd Tuesdays*, kicking off Tuesday, March 1st. Stop by anytime between 4-6 on the following dates to help out in the garden and enjoy a bubbly beverage. Family friendly, no…
$65 – $75
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Have you wondered where the water in the Deschutes River comes from and where it goes? If so, then join Dr. Daniele McKay and Dr. Lisa Seales on an exploration of the headwaters of the Deschutes. Explore the Upper Deschutes River and learn about its geology and hydrology, dip a toe into water rights and…
$65 – $75
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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. Bring your family to a different park each week for an interactive experience and learn, play and have fun in nature! Recommended for ages 5-10, with…
$65 – $75
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In Central Oregon, public lands like the Oregon Badlands Wilderness, Mt. Bachelor, and the Deschutes River, are central to our way of life and our outdoor recreation economy. On July 27th, people nationwide will celebrate public lands by gathering at the same time in solidarity with hundreds of outdoor industry businesses, catalyzed by the summer…
$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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Summer is finally here! It’s time to get out and enjoy all the natural beauty Oregon has to offer. Why not make the most of your time outdoors by helping your friends and neighbors keep our state clean and green with SOLVE? SOLVE events are a fun, easy way to improve our environment, meet your…
$65 – $75
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The Deschutes River Clean-Up is a special day for watershed stewards of all ages to give back to the river. This year marks the 21 st annual River Clean-Up! The Upper Deschutes Watershed Council coordinates the Deschutes River Clean-Up each year to engage business partners, river users, and community members in hands-on stewardship activities on…
$65 – $75
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If you are inspired by the Deschutes River and the natural beauty of Central Oregon and would like to learn more about expressing your thoughts on paper, please join us for this community creative writing workshop. The workshop will entail readings, structured writing in response to prompts, and optional sharing of participants’ work. Our instructor…
$65 – $75
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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. Bring your family to a different park each week for an interactive experience and learn, play and have fun in nature! Recommended for ages 5-10, with…
$65 – $75
This year, Happy Hour in the Garden will run from March through October. Instead of weekly, this volunteer event will be on the *1st & 3rd Tuesdays*, kicking off Tuesday, March 1st. Stop by anytime between 4-6 on the following dates to help out in the garden and enjoy a bubbly beverage. Family friendly, no…
$65 – $75
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Columbia-Willamette Clean Cities and Forth are hosting a free electric vehicle and charging workshop and ride & drive event for businesses and fleet owners. This event is also open to the community so you can come and check out some EVs for yourself, too! Come to the workshop to learn more: Workshop: 9 – 10AM Test drive the latest…
$65 – $75
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. Bring your family to a different park each week for an interactive experience and learn, play and have fun in nature! Recommended for ages 5-10, with…
$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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Featured
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. Bring your family to a different park each week for an interactive experience and learn, play and have fun in nature! Recommended for ages 5-10, with…
$65 – $75
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