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Happy Hour in the Garden
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…
Electric Vehicle Workshop-BEND
Here's your one-stop shop to get all your electric vehicle questions answered with a short presentation and Q&A with an EV owner and the Nissan dealership. You'll get the low-down on what it's like to drive an EV for everyday living--yes, in the snow and ice, for adventures, and for travel. This workshop will also cover available…
Literary Central Oregon
Do you love history? Literature? And Central Oregon? REGISTER: 541- 408-4509 or email esantasiero@gmail In this 8-week class, read and discuss some of the best fiction, nonfiction, and poetry about and inspired by our natural and cultural landscapes. Guided by the work of historic and contemporary regional writers, both long-time residents and newcomers to the region can connect more deeply with…
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Bend COTA Work Events
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…
Writing About (this) Place
8-week class in place-based writing REGISTER: 541- 408-4509 or email esantasiero@gmail Inspired by the natural, cultural, and figurative landscapes of central Oregon and by select prose and poetry from our region, we develop and invigorate our own writing in all genres. Let’s see where an exploration of this particular place takes us as writers! Emphasis on place-based…
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Western Monarch and Pollinator Spring Migration Celebration
The Monarch butterfly is vulnerable. There were an estimated one billion North American Monarchs twenty years ago. Today there are about 33 million. But their decline is only part of this compelling story. The Western Monarch—our Monarch butterfly—has seen a much greater population decline; yet dedicated study on their dwindling numbers only began in 2012.…
Spring Wildflowers and Magnificent Mountain Views on Gray Butte
The Gray Butte Trail winds through the juniper forest and sagebrush slopes of Gray Butte. Hikers will be rewarded with sights of spring wildflowers such as phlox, lupine and balsamroot. And, if the wildflowers are not enough, the views of the Crooked River National Grasslands below and the snow-capped Cascades will be spectacular. Perhaps you…
4th Annual Furniture Flip
Think HGTV’s Flea Market Flip! Each year, ReStore hosts the Furniture Flip Design Challenge, where dozens of teams compete by redesigning 3 pieces of furniture and home accessories, in a one month time period. The final designs will be on display for bidding around Earth Day. ReStore is partnering with DIYcave for this upcycle event of the year. All proceeds from…
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Happy Hour in the Garden
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…
Public Meeting for Tumalo Watershed Plan
A Draft Watershed Plan-Environmental Assessment (Plan-EA) has been released for the Tumalo Irrigation District Irrigation Modernization Project. The public is invited to attend a meeting about the Draft Plan-EA. The purpose of the meeting is to inform the community of the Draft Plan-EA and to gather public comments. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) developed…
Literary Central Oregon
Do you love history? Literature? And Central Oregon? REGISTER: 541- 408-4509 or email esantasiero@gmail In this 8-week class, read and discuss some of the best fiction, nonfiction, and poetry about and inspired by our natural and cultural landscapes. Guided by the work of historic and contemporary regional writers, both long-time residents and newcomers to the region can connect more deeply with…
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Green Drinks at Wild Oregon Foods
This month, come check out Wild Oregon Foods, a diner-style restaurant committed to creating delicious, fresh food. They source their ingredients from farms all over Central Oregon and the Pacific Northwest to craft beautiful, healthy, modern-day delicatessen dishes. Come check out the restaurant for yourself and enjoy a bite from Chef James and his team. Learn about Wild Oregon Foods' dedication to sustainable business practices and our community. Plus, check out their catering services and upcoming events.
Bend COTA Work Events
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…
Writing About (this) Place
8-week class in place-based writing REGISTER: 541- 408-4509 or email esantasiero@gmail Inspired by the natural, cultural, and figurative landscapes of central Oregon and by select prose and poetry from our region, we develop and invigorate our own writing in all genres. Let’s see where an exploration of this particular place takes us as writers! Emphasis on place-based…
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LandWatch Spring Hike 1
LandWatch is excited to offer a series of spring walks to some of the most spectacular field sites in Central Oregon as part of our Rivers & Springs program. These trips include beautiful springs, pristine riparian corridors, and dramatic stream and river confluences. We will explore some of the region's fascinating hydrology, including the connection…
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Public Lands Summit
Public Lands Summit
Our public lands face threats on numerous levels, from the Trump administration's attack on the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument to various attempts by industry-friendly politicians to sell off America’s natural heritage. Join us for the second-annual Public Lands Summit on Saturday, May 12, to learn more about these threats and what you can do about it!…
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Bend Open Streets: Old-town Bend
Join Bend Open Streets on Sunday, May 13th (Mother's Day!) from noon to 4:00pm for the NEW!! Old-town - Bend route. Bend Open Streets is an initiative of Commute Options, City of Bend, Oregon Government and Bend Park & Recreation District. Temporally closing 1 mile of streets to automobile traffic, so that people may use…
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Electric Vehicle Workshop-REDMOND
Here's your one-stop shop to get all your electric vehicle questions answered with a short presentation and Q&A with an EV owner and the Nissan dealership. You'll get the low-down on what it's like to drive an EV for everyday living--yes, in the snow and ice, for adventures, and for travel. This workshop will also cover available…
2 events,
Happy Hour in the Garden
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…
Literary Central Oregon
Do you love history? Literature? And Central Oregon? REGISTER: 541- 408-4509 or email esantasiero@gmail In this 8-week class, read and discuss some of the best fiction, nonfiction, and poetry about and inspired by our natural and cultural landscapes. Guided by the work of historic and contemporary regional writers, both long-time residents and newcomers to the region can connect more deeply with…
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Juniper Group Program Night
Social 6:30, Program 7:00 An informative program about environmental issues, every third Wednesday of the month. People, Forests and Change, Lessons from the Pacific Northwest Coniferous forests of the North Pacific coast of North America have an air of permanence where they remain intact, yet recent and future changes threaten their ecological integrity and human…
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All About ADUs
Join us for this 4-hour class intended for real estate and building industry professionals looking to increase their knowledge about ADU development in the City of Bend, OR. This half-day course is intended to help real estate and building professionals understand the basic planning and building regulations for ADU development in the City of Bend.…
Butterfly Walk, Metolius Preserve
Explore the delicate and beautiful world of butterflies with the Deschutes Land Trust and Amanda Egertson. We'll search the pine forests of the Preserve for early season butterflies like Sara's orangetips, spring azures, and the even-year emerger the Great Artic! Delight in up-close encounters with these fluttery creatures as you learn about their identification and…
BCD Initiative Party
Toast recent successes in building momentum and support for the Bend Central District's transformation into a vibrant, healthy, and resilient mixed-use neighborhood with safe connections between east and west Bend. Live Music Hand-crafted local cocktails Free appetizers Learn about the BCD's path forward. Please RSVP. Brought to you by: Central Oregon LandWatch Presented by: Brooks…
Bend COTA Work Events
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…
History Wander, Indian Ford Meadow Preserve
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Kelly Madden for a short stroll to learn about one of our flagship Preserves--Indian Ford Meadow. Explore the human history of the meadow, including both Native American and pioneer use. Then, learn about the history of the mountains that surround the meadow while you stroll along a gravel path…
Recycle Right Community Presentation
Just because it has a recycling symbol on it does not mean it’s recyclable! Here in Deschutes County, we accept bottles, tubs and jugs when it comes to plastic. Come learn more about what is and isn’t recycled locally (and why), plus some tips on how to prevent waste in the first place.
Writing About (this) Place
8-week class in place-based writing REGISTER: 541- 408-4509 or email esantasiero@gmail Inspired by the natural, cultural, and figurative landscapes of central Oregon and by select prose and poetry from our region, we develop and invigorate our own writing in all genres. Let’s see where an exploration of this particular place takes us as writers! Emphasis on place-based…
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Upstream
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, our watershed education program which seeks to educate, engage and activate the next generation of environmental stewards. Upstream is an evening filled with live and silent auctions for local art…
Bird Walk, Camp Polk Meadow Preserve
Bird Walk, Camp Polk Meadow Preserve
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…
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Become a Hike Leader Training
Prime hiking season is here and we need more hike leaders! Learn how to plan a hike and get tips for leading and managing a hike. After taking OLT101 new Outings Leaders will schedule a hike with an experienced leader as a dry run to practice what they've learned. This is a fun way to…
Building an ADU: A Class for Homeowners
Register for this event here. The goal of this class is to help you build an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) that will augment your property, maximize your space, and add flexibility to your life. This class will help you understand the essential elements of the ADU process from start to finish, which will result in…
Central Oregon Veterans Ranch Spring Plant Sale
Choose from a variety of flowers and vegetables, all locally grown in Bend by veterans. Stay and enjoy a tour of the property and a BBQ lunch! Cauliflower Kale Sweet Peppers Jalapenos Tomatoes Corn Strawberries Basil Lettuce Microgreens Cucumbers Zucchini Alyssum Petunias Cosmos Calendula
Restoration Tour, Whychus Canyon Preserve
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Martha Lussenhop for a tour of the Whychus Creek restoration project at Whychus Canyon Preserve. Explore the first phase of a major creek and meadow restoration that is changing the face of the Preserve and creating much better habitat for fish and wildlife. See the role science plays in…
Encouraging a Sense of Wonder, Indian Ford Meadow Preserve
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Laurie Danahy at Indian Ford Meadow Preserve for a walk and talk workshop for adults who are parents, grandparents, caregivers, friends or relatives of very young children. Drawing from the work of Rachel Carson (A Sense of Wonder) and Richard Louv (Last Child in the Woods), Laurie will share…
Will Durst – Benefit for KPOV
Yes, KPOV is bringing the hilarious political comic Will Durst back to Bend for the smartest side-splitting evening will you ever experience. You’re welcome. The show is May 19 at 7:00 p.m.at The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon, 61980 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend. Save the date and stay tuned for ticket sales in April. Then…
Saturday Bird Walks
Saturday Bird Walks
Join Tom Lawler, expert local birder and nature photographer, to discover the rich bird habitats of Sunriver. With Tom’s keen eye and guidance, you will spot and learn to identify a variety of species found in the wetlands, meadows, and forests surrounding the Nature Center. Whether you are new to birding or an experienced birder,…
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Happy Hour in the Garden
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…
Student Mental Health Wellness Event
Parents, Students, Community Members are all welcome Community members are invited to learn more about ways our schools are supporting student mental health and wellness and to share feedback on this topic during a Bend-La Pine Schools Board of Directors community linkage meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 22 at Sky View Middle School. Attendees will get…
Literary Central Oregon
Do you love history? Literature? And Central Oregon? REGISTER: 541- 408-4509 or email esantasiero@gmail In this 8-week class, read and discuss some of the best fiction, nonfiction, and poetry about and inspired by our natural and cultural landscapes. Guided by the work of historic and contemporary regional writers, both long-time residents and newcomers to the region can connect more deeply with…
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Tri County Bicycle and Pedestrian Summit
All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Free tickets and agenda are available here. Prineville: Leveraging Community Partnerships Economics and Tourism 8 to 80 Communities Infrastructure Planning & Implementation Lunch: Catered by Meadow Lakes Please email Kim Curley by May 16th if you are joining us for lunch and specify if you would prefer the…
Introduction to Electric Vehicles-BEND
Here's your one-stop shop to get all your electric vehicle questions answered with a short presentation and Q&A with an EV owner and the Nissan dealership. You'll get the low-down on what it's like to drive an EV for everyday living--yes, in the snow and ice, for adventures, and for travel.
Fancy Plants: Native or Not?
If you've been wondering, "What's that flower I'm seeing when I'm out on a trail?" then this is the talk for you. Join botanists from the Deschutes National Forest for a flower-full discussion about native plants. Then we'll get into the weeds and learn about species that thrive here but are invasive. Brooks Room at Deschutes…
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Soaring Sights of Smith Rock State Park
Join Oregon State Park interpretive ranger, OSU Master Naturalist, and ONDA member David Vick for a FREE hike up the Wolf Tree Trail at Smith Rock State Park. Hikers will view nesting raptors and be treated to the sight of this spring’s eaglets. While the emphasis of the hike will be on the winged denizens…
Hike with “the Eds”
The first hike in the series begins with an overview of the many ways the Deschutes River is used by our community. It’s an interpretive hike along the Deschutes River in Bend, with several stops that observe changes to the river over time. Stops include the canal diversions on the northern edge of town and…
Public Meeting – Regional Public Transit Advisory Committee
There will be a public meeting of the Regional Public Transit Advisory Committee. Agenda topics include: A public comment period City of Bend planning project updates Cascades East Transit’s (CET) proposed service modifications (effective July 1, 2018) which may result in reductions in some fixed-route services. The agenda, meeting materials, and information about how to…
Bend COTA Work Events
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…
Introduction to Electric Vehicles-MADRAS
Here’s your one-stop shop to get all your electric vehicle questions answered with a short presentation and Q&A with an EV owner and the Nissan dealership. You’ll get the low-down on what it’s like to drive an EV for everyday living–yes, in the snow and ice–and for adventures and travel. This workshop will also cover available tax…
Nature Journaling, Whychus Canyon Preserve
Interested in learning how to combine outdoor writing and sketching with your joy of exploring nature? Join the Deschutes Land Trust and hiker and passionate journaler, Kolby Kirk, for an evening of learning tips and techniques for keeping a journal while exploring nature! We'll spend the evening exploring Whychus Canyon Preserve and discussing ways of…
Solar Workshop-MADRAS
This workshop will follow an Electric Vehicle Workshop from 5:15-6:00. Join The Energy Challenge to get an idea of costs and available incentives for going solar. You’ll learn about current technology and get to meet the qualified contractors who can help you get the job done! Come grab a glass of kombucha compliments of Humm Kombucha and find out if your home is…
Writing About (this) Place
8-week class in place-based writing REGISTER: 541- 408-4509 or email esantasiero@gmail Inspired by the natural, cultural, and figurative landscapes of central Oregon and by select prose and poetry from our region, we develop and invigorate our own writing in all genres. Let’s see where an exploration of this particular place takes us as writers! Emphasis on place-based…
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Saturday Bird Walks
Saturday Bird Walks
Join Tom Lawler, expert local birder and nature photographer, to discover the rich bird habitats of Sunriver. With Tom’s keen eye and guidance, you will spot and learn to identify a variety of species found in the wetlands, meadows, and forests surrounding the Nature Center. Whether you are new to birding or an experienced birder,…
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1 event,
Happy Hour in the Garden
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…
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Solar Workshop-PRINEVILLE
This workshop will follow an Electric Vehicle Workshop from 5:15-6:00. Join The Energy Challenge to get an idea of costs and available incentives for going solar. You'll learn about current technology and get to meet the qualified contractors who can help you get the job done! Come grab a glass of kombucha compliments of Humm Kombucha and find out if your…
Santiam Wagon Road Walk, Whychus Canyon Preserve
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Kelly Madden to explore the 150-year old Santiam Wagon Road at Whychus Canyon Preserve. Hike back in time and imagine traveling west in a wagon train to transport wool from Eastern Oregon to the Willamette Valley, or east to graze livestock on the grasses of the desert. Explore the…
Introduction to Electric Vehicles-PRINEVILLE
Here's your one-stop shop to get all your electric vehicle questions answered with a short presentation and Q&A with an EV owner and the Nissan dealership. You'll get the low-down on what it's like to drive an EV for everyday living--yes, in the snow and ice--and for adventures and travel. This workshop will also cover available tax…
Wildflower Wild Wednesday
On May 30th, local photographer and wildflower expert M.A. Wilson will share her knowledge of the best hikes and the best wildflowers to see here in central Oregon. From the slopes of the Cascade mountains to high desert sage brush country, we’ll cover the best spring and summer hikes in central Oregon. M.A. is a long time…
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8th Dean Hale Woodpecker Festival
Registration will open on April 2 for the 8th annual Dean Hale Woodpecker Festival taking place in Sisters, Oregon from May 31- June 3. Festival participants have a choice of 20 guided tours in search of 11 different species of woodpeckers and 200 other birds that make the forests, burn areas and diverse habitat of…
Bend COTA Work Events
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…
1 event,
2 events,
Saturday Bird Walks
Saturday Bird Walks
Join Tom Lawler, expert local birder and nature photographer, to discover the rich bird habitats of Sunriver. With Tom’s keen eye and guidance, you will spot and learn to identify a variety of species found in the wetlands, meadows, and forests surrounding the Nature Center. Whether you are new to birding or an experienced birder,…