The presentation will feature Danielle Moser, Wildlife Program Coordinator for Oregon Wild, who will give an update on beavers in Oregon. Moser will also discuss how reforming the policies and culture of agencies like the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is integral to allowing keystone species like beavers to thrive on the landscape.

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…

ATTENTION SALMON RUN RACERS: Due to unforeseen government mandates regarding COVID-19, Lay It Out Events is switching gears to a virtual race. We want to encourage all athletes to maintain proper health and well-being and going virtual will allow runners an opportunity to still compete. To find out what a virtual race means and how…

'Noche de Cuentos’ was created to connect Latinos and Spanish-speakers to the traditions of oral storytelling prominent in Latin America. The program will consist of food, a workshop to help participants build the skills to tell their own stories and explore the art of storytelling, and will conclude with a presentation by a local Storyteller/Librarian…

We know you’re all scheming your next trip to Oregon’s high desert. Join ONDA's team to learn about best planning tips and tricks so that you can utilize this downtime to plan the perfect adventure. Do you have concerns about water, navigation, camping, animals, desert driving and more? ONDA’s Program Coordinator Renee Patrick will  answer…

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 Kor Community Land Trust for an evening of celebration and fundraising for their mission. The event will be held at Broken Top golf club and restaurant on April 9th from 5:30-9:00 pm. It includes dinner, drinks, and a sure-to-please silent auction  The evening will also feature live music, complimentary wine and a cash bar, as…

Join Kôr Community Land Trust for an evening of celebration and fundraising for their mission with dinner, drinks, and a sure-to-please silent auction. The evening will also feature live music, complimentary wine, and an opportunity to learn more about Kôr. Kôr provides environmentally sustainable and permanently affordable homeownership opportunities for those who contribute to the…

A FREE event connecting people who like to fix stuff to people with broken stuff! Bring in your: — small appliances/electronics (last time Doug fixed a toaster oven!) — outdoor gear (broken tent zipper, anyone?) — clothes (Sam closed a hole in my favorite shirt) — toys! (Mike fixed a jammed toy cash register drawer…

This three-part series will take you on a tour of the spectacular highlights of Oregon’s high desert and connect you with timely conservation opportunities in these areas. Learn more about the crown jewel of Oregon’s high desert. Steens Mountain gained Wilderness protection 20 years ago, but the story doesn’t stop there. Discover places to explore…

The Oregon Desert Trail is not just made for hiking. Did you know there are sections that you can bike, paddle, horseback ride, and even ski in the winter? Join ONDA’s Program Coordinator Renee Patrick as they dive into different options for “quiet recreation” on the public lands throughout Oregon’s high desert.

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 EEBA (Energy & Environmental Building Alliance) and Earth Advantage for this 1-day training and learn how to eliminate common barriers to Zero Energy (ZE) home construction, benefit from the rapid trend towards ZE, and earn a 'Zero Energy Builder' designation. Zero Energy (ZE) homes are a big part of the future of home building business. While the materials and…

The Central Oregon home garden and landscape program is responsible for providing education to the residents and commercial green industry of Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson Counties. They provide this education through seminars, workshops, publications and several other ways.   Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/94769195339?pwd=U1VVRjF3amlES2Y1b3B6aFBLME9hQT09 Or iPhone one-tap : US: +19712471195,,94769195339# …

The Bend Marathon 2020 race website offers 3 options for your continued participation in this still-fun, now virtual event, their refund policy, swag distribution, and how to post/compare your run results on Strava Community Challenge. The details of how Sierra Club will participate in Virtual Bend Marathon 2020 are still taking shape. This year’s theme =…

The Central Oregon Climate Strike will happen over the course of April 21 to April 24. As folks cannot perform a traditional strike under the given circumstances we will be using social media to promote climate activism and earth appreciation. If you’d like to support please follow @co_youthclimatestrike on instagram and stay tuned for more…

This three-part series will take you on a tour of the spectacular highlights of Oregon’s high desert and connect you with timely conservation opportunities in these areas. The Greater Hart-Sheldon Region includes Hart Mountain and several million acres of the surrounding public lands. The region boasts huge blocks of extensively connected wilderness-quality lands that support…

High Desert Community Radio KPOV 88.9 FM Wednesday, April 22, 12 am to 8 am and 1 pm to 5 pm The Wetland Project is a multipart, multidisciplinary study of an environmental soundscape. The inspiration lies in a tiny bit of Earth and the sounds that emanate from it: the ṮEḴTEḴSEN marsh in unceded W̱SÁNEĆ…

“Runner and advocate Faith E. Briggs used to run through the streets of Brooklyn every morning. Now, she's running 150 miles through three U.S. National Monuments that lay in the thick of the controversy around public lands. Accompanied by running companions who represent diverse perspectives in what it means to be a public land owner,…

This three-part series will take you on a tour of the spectacular highlights of Oregon’s high desert and connect you with timely conservation opportunities in these areas. Oregon’s Owyhee Canyonlands is one of the wildest places in the country. Follow along on an exploration of this incomparable region, its awe-inspiring natural landscapes, rich culture and…

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…

Go east on this virtual tour for a new desert adventure and a sense of solitude. You’ll learn about recreation and conservation opportunities in and around the Steens Mountain Wilderness, Fremont-Winema National Forest and the John Day River Basin.

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…