4th Annual Local Food Challenge brought to you by High Desert Food & Farm Alliance How to participate: Every day from Sept 24-29th, HDFFA will send you daily mini-challenges. These are fun opportunities to try new flavors, interact with your community, and learn about farmers, ranchers and the Central Oregon food landscape. The more challenges…

Every October and May, schools from all 50 states and more than 40 countries organize students, parents and school staff to walk or bike to school for one day. With some planning, preparation and communication, your school or district can organize a Walk or Bike to School Day to get students active and learning about…

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…

Join LandWatch on our first fall Springs walk in a series of three to explore the Metolius River Springs, one of the most spectacular field sites in Central Oregon. We will experience the area’s fascinating hydrology and discuss the importance of healthy Springs while engaging in a restorative walk which will include guided reflection on…

Thinking of hitting the trails this fall? Join Oregon Wild and local guidebook author and mountain biker, Katy Bryce at Crow's Feet Commons in Bend for an evening of inspiring imagery and trail beta to get you out and about this fall. Katy will share her story about mountain biking in central Oregon. Come find out what you need…

The Bend Central District (BCD) is the area east of downtown bounded roughly by Revere Avenue on the north, 4th Street on the east, and the railroad on the south and west sides. It has long been identified in the City of Bend’s plans to transition from mostly industrial uses to a more urban neighborhood,…

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…

Join Bend Bikes at Whole Foods Market for the 2nd annual Eastbound & Around Ride. It's an excellent opportunity to discover Bend’s wonderful eastside off-street trails. There are two route options (one family-friendly) this year. Both include a mix of gravel and pavement on parts of the Larkspur and Coyner Trails.   Meet-up at Whole Foods…

Are you curious about what happened out there this summer? Join Oregon Wild for an evening event on the wildfire season in review. Alison Dean, the Fire Effects Monitoring Coordinator for the Deschutes National Forest, Ochoco National Forest, Prineville BLM, and Crooked River National Grasslands will present using local fire examples to discuss fire ecology…

Join LandWatch on their second fall Springs walk in a series of three to explore the Fall River Springs. Experience the area’s fascinating hydrology and discuss the importance of healthy Springs while engaging in a restorative walk which will include guided reflection on our connection to the natural environment. Hike leaders: Jeff Perreault - Retired…

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…

Slides of America’s greatest wild rivers taken by award-winning photographer Tim Palmer from his latest book. These rivers flow from mountains, forests and grasslands with astonishing beauty, and they are essential to all life. Tim will draw attention to the upcoming 50th anniversary of the Wild & Scenic Rivers Act, now defending 12,734 miles of rivers running free,…

Find out your legislators' voting records on environmental issues and hear about Oregon League of Conservation Voters’ notable champions and leaders in the 2017 Oregon Legislature. Reflect on the 2017 legislative session with OLCV staff and learn how Bend can make a big impact in Salem in 2018.

Join former Coalition for the Deschutes board member, Craig Lacy, for a presentation about the Upper Deschutes fishery of decades past. Craig was one of the founders of the original Coalition for the Deschutes, and in 2016, he helped launch the new Coalition. He has a degree in fishery science and has worked tirelessly to…

October COBKA Meeting: Beekeeping Myths & Misinformation Presented by Naomi Price What is a beekeeping myth? A myth is something you believe to be true which is not. Bring your skeptic pants and science-loving goggles. Our Beginner's Corner will be held at 5:30 across the hall.  Hope to see you all there!

Don’t miss this empowering film produced by the Klamath Nation and Rogue Climate. Then join the force to stop a Canadian Company from pushing through the 233 MILE “Pacific Connector” gas pipeline and affiliated Jordan Cove LNG export terminal for fracked gas from the Rockies. With NO confirmed markets, the proposed project would threaten sacred…

Long and Winding River - Explore the Headwaters of the Deschutes River. Visit select locations along the Upper Deschutes River, starting at Wickiup Dam and working our way downstream. Please note that transportation won’t be provided, so folks will need to drive their own vehicles or carpool with others on the trip. You can pre-register…

As the season wraps up we're thankful for all the community support, including from our volunteers. If you'd like to help out for a final work day, I will be out working in the garden next WEDNESDAY 10/25, all day (10a - 4p). As Bend-LaPine has no school that day due to conferences, this will be…

A lot has happened this year that has probably left you wondering, what can you do NOW to protect the Owyhee Canyonlands? Head to Worthy Brewing Co. to sip a beer, share, and learn how we can work together to secure permanent protection for one of Oregon’s most remarkable landscapes during a time of increased threat. …

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…

Plastic clam shells are not recyclable locally, so Whole Foods has worked out a deal with their distributors to make use of their empty trucks heading back to Portland, to recycle your plastic clam shell containers! For a limited time, Whole Foods will pilot this project by allowing the public to drop off their plastic…

The Economics of Land Use in Bend presented by the National Association of Realtors Lecture by Joe Minicozzi of Urban3 How can public data inform a vibrant and strong Bend? This presentation will illustrate how land use economics is an effective tool for getting the highest return on investment while growing smarter as a community.…

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…

Lessons from Down Under: What I Learned in New Zealand about Rivers, People, Cows, and Water Management Join Dr. Jackie Dingfelder for an presentation about her experience as a Fulbright scholar in New Zealand researching their rivers and water management system. Jackie will discuss her insights about what works well in New Zealand, what doesn't,…

"Changing Culture With Culture: How Can You Become an Agent of Social Change?" An interactive talk by Sophia Kruz, Documentary Filmmaker, Co-Founder of Driftseed.org, Visiting Social Activist at University of Michigan Center for the Education of Women   See the film "LITTLE STONES" Nov. 2, 7pm at the Tower Theatre. Tickets on Sale now! An…

Join the Oregon Natural Desert Association for an evening of First Friday revelry as we unveil our 2018 Wild Desert Calendar at the Deschutes Brewery Public House! Listen to the sweet tunes of Coyote Willow and sip desert-inspired beer. This event is free and open to all.

WILD CONFLUENCE MEDIA presents two short adventure films exploring British Columbia's most urgent conservation issues. Schedule: 7:00 doors /// 7:30 start /// 9:15 Event close Ticket Cost: $12 (proceeds benefit the Mountain Caribou Initiative). Seating is limited and we recommended buying tickets in advance! Raffle: Support conservation and win awesome prizes from sponsors including Skout…