Join the Deschutes Land Trust for a wildflower hike: We’ll look for early summer wildflowers at the top of the canyon including sand lilies, monkey flowers, larkspur and other wonders. Then, we’ll hike down to the meadows along Whychus Creek looking for flowers that find their home in the willow and cottonwood forests that line…

Join Central Oregon Trail Alliance for a work event for the new welcome center trails. We will carpool from 10 Barrel Brewing Co. to the work site.  There will be trail side beer on tap after the work is done. $5 10 Barrel gift cards will be given to the first 50 people who show…

GET TRAINED ON THE PROGRAM AIMED AT SMALL COMMERCIAL BUILDING CERTIFICATION Earth Advantage Commercial is a straightforward system for delivering comprehensive certification to small commercial buildings. The Project Steward training enables individual designers, architects or engineers to deliver projects using the EAC prescriptive pathway. Location: Earth Advantage Classroom, Portland Cost: $500 AIA: 8 learning units (LU/HSW)

Wednesday Birders-Dillon Falls, Meadow Camp, Upper Deschutes River Trails Join local birders every Wednesday for birding trips in Central Oregon. Meet at 7:00 AM at Nancy P’s at 1054 Milwaukee in Bend. The group car pools, sharing expenses for gas, and taking turns driving. Plans may vary due to weather or rare birds spotted prior…

Join the Bend Ben & Jerry’s staff volunteers and COTA for a late afternoon/evening work event building the new Welcome Center trails.  Ben & Jerry’s staff will serve ice cream when work is finished.  Deschutes Brewery beer will also be available. For more information on this event and for the waiver form, visit COTA's website.

Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Kirin Stryker of CogWild Mountain Bike Tours for an 8-12 mile mountain bike ride in Skyline Forest. This ride is open to experienced* riders who want to explore the crowd-free trails of Skyline Forest while learning about the potential trail network that could connect Bend and Sisters. From fresh…

Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Derek Loeb for a geology hike at Whychus Canyon Preserve. Explore ancient juniper groves and native grasslands as you hike towards a scenic boulder overlook. Then, enjoy panoramic mountain views as you brush up on your rock talk and learn about the geologic history of this stunning rimrock canyon.…

Beers Made By Walking is happy to announce a series of hikes in collaboration with the Oregon Natural Desert Association in Bend, Oregon. The hikes will be attended by the public, and brewers from Crux Fermentation Project, Deschutes Brewery, and Worthy Brewing Co. The hikes are a part of the educational programming for the Oregon…

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) is accepted free of charge from residential users at the Knott Landfill Hazardous Waste Facility. The HHW Facility is open from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the second (2nd) and fourth (4th) Friday and Saturday of each month. For more information, visit the ReThink Waste website.

Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Carol Moorehead for a hike at Whychus Canyon Preserve. Soak up late spring as you explore ancient juniper groves and wildflower-studded slopes on your way to a scenic boulder overlook. Take in the bright green aspen groves along Whychus Creek and panoramic views of mountain peaks while enjoying this…

Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Mary Crow for a new hike at the Metolius Preserve. The Preserve now has two new bridges across Lake Creek that connect trails from north to south. We’ll explore these new areas as we enjoy the Preserve’s pine forests in their early spring glory. Rating: Moderate, ~3-4 mile hike.…

Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Martha Lussenhop for a spring walk around beautiful Camp Polk Meadow Preserve. Visit the upper meadows and springs and learn about the fascinating history of one of Central Oregon’s oldest places. Then, visit the lower meadow to see the forests, meadow and newly restored Whychus Creek that provide important…

If you’re interested in finely crafted jewelry, artwork, clothing, or household goods, then the Central Oregon Saturday Market is the place to visit. Stroll and shop, and then enjoy lunch while listening to the sounds of local musicians. Enjoy hand crafted items for all ages: Including dyed and painted cotton shirts, stylish hats, totes, aprons,…