Flight Behavior is a novel about a woman in Appalachia who discovers a strange migration of butterflies in her backyard, and learns how this sign of a changing climate will affect her life and her rural community. Barbara Kingsolver is a renowned literary fiction writer known for tying environmental themes into much of her work. Whether…

On Dec. 1, Governor Brown announced updates to county risk levels under Oregon’s new public health framework to reduce transmission of COVID-19. The framework uses four different risk levels based on COVID-19 spread — Extreme, High, Moderate, and Lower — and assigns health and safety measures for each. See details here. Join to hear from Dr. Dean Sidelinger,…

Join Oregon Wild for a presentation on how and where to snowshoe, with a focus on Central Oregon. They'll share tips and suggestions regarding everything from safety to gear to picking the most scenic trails. They'll also include some "Snowshoeing 101" for those new to the activity as well as some tips on locations that…

Oregon Trails Coalition is working on an introductory guide to trail planning and decision-making with support from the Bureau of Land Management and Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. Join for this introduction to trail planning and give them feedback on what you would find helpful in the final digital guide.

Register and be among the first to watch episode 1 of the 2020 SAGE: "Stories of Resilience" Campaign! Powered by US Bank, this video series will shine a light on accounts of survival and innovation, told by our local Central Oregon business community, as they weather a global pandemic. Featured companies: - Collective Pallet -…

As we head into winter break and our 8th month living in a global pandemic, mental health and wellness is top of mind. What are the mental health concerns facing our young people? How can we promote mental wellness during such an isolating time?