Week of Events
Bird Walk, Camp Polk Meadow Preserve
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Bill Mitchell 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…
Earth Advantage Remodeler Training
The Earth Advantage Remodel Certification program provides a clear pathway for homeowners to upgrade their homes to high performance standards. Accredited EA Remodelers benefit from increased credibility and the ability to differentiate themselves in the market. Our unique scoring tool improves the opportunity to discuss green options with homeowners and sell additional services. EA Remodel…
Geology Hike, Alder Springs
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Derek Loeb for hike to Alder Springs with a focus on geology. We’ll hike down to bubbling Alder Springs and check out examples of volcanic and sedimentary rocks that tell the story of the early Cascade mountains. Learn how these ancient rocks formed the underground aquifers that much of…
Changing Climate with Impact on Recreational Opportunities in Central Oregon
Our featured speaker for the quarterly Speaker Series of the Sisters Trail Alliance will be geologist Bjarne Holm, C.P.G., R&M Consultants, Inc., speaking on the topic of climate change, both from the geologic history point of view as well as changes seen during human history. Mr. Holm will discuss factors that contribute to changes in…
Wildflower Hike, Whychus Canyon
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Jane Meissner for a spring hike at Whychus Canyon Preserve. Explore ancient juniper groves and learn about native plants as you hike through the grasslands towards a scenic boulder overlook. Watch for early wildflowers like spring gold and sandlilies that bloom first on sun-warmed sagelands. Registration is required and…
Boyer Hike
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Ashley Lowrey for a hike around a conserved private property in Cloverdale. We’ll hike through old-growth juniper forests taking time to explore natural wetland seeps and intriguing geologic features. Then, we’ll hike up Fryrear Butte and stop at the summit for a relaxed lunch to enjoy the panoramic views…
Bird Walk, Camp Polk Meadow
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Bill Mitchell for a bird walk at Camp Polk Meadow Preserve. Enjoy spring bird migrations to the fullest as you watch for songbirds and hummingbirds in the willows, warblers along the restored Whychus Creek, and woodpeckers working the pine groves. Explore this Sisters-area Preserve that is considered a birding…
Water + Wood, Skyline Forest
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Leslie Olson for a historic hike in Skyline Forest. Water and wood played an important role in the formation of Bend. Explore Bend's early logging history by visiting the site of a 1916 lumber mill in Skyline Forest. Then, hike along the Columbia Southern canal to learn how water…
Hollinshead Community Garden Opening Day
Registration for a vegetable garden plot is done in-person at Hollinshead Park on a 1st-come, 1st-served basis. The line forms early and is outdoors, so dress for the weather. A waiting list will be taken as well. Call 541-383-3905 or 541-977-7661 for more info.
Spring Garden Work Party
Join us in the Kansas Avenue Learning Garden at The Environmental Center to get the garden ready for spring! We will have tasks, tools, coffee and snacks on hand. Come dressed for the weather, bring garden gloves if you have them (we have a bunch, you just might not have a matching pair :) and…
NorthWest Crossing Community Garden Opening Day
Registration for a raised bed garden plot is done in-person at NorthWest Crossing Community Garden on a 1st-come, 1st-served basis. The line forms early and is outdoors, so dress for the weather. A waiting list will be taken as well. Location: Corner of NW Crossing Dr & Charbonneau St near Summit H. S., Bend For…