Week of Events
Birding for Pre-Schoolers Nature Walk
Join East Cascades Audubon Society leader Mary Yanalcanlin in Bend’s Drake Park for a birding and nature walk geared towards preschoolers. Meet near the middle of Drake Park by the restrooms at 10 AM. A parent or responsible care-taker is required to accompany the child. For more information about this and other upcoming events of…
Explosion Green Live Online Conversation with Jason F. McLennan
Watch the Conversation Join David Gottfried, the founder of the U.S. and World Green Building Councils & CEO of Regenerative Ventures for 45 minute hosted conversations with 35 of the world's foremost thought leaders in green building and sustainability, including bestselling authors, greentech CEOs, major developers, and luminary architects, engineers and green movement leaders. Sign…
LandWatch Forum on Farms & Ranches
Central Oregon LandWatch is hosting Deschutes County at a forum on farms & ranches in Central Oregon on Tuesday, May 27th 5:30 p.m. at the Environmental Center.
In the Garden with Camp Fire Connects
Join Camp Fire and The Environmental Center in TEC’s Learning Garden to see firsthand where local food comes from! We will tour the garden, plant wildflower seeds to attract pollinators, do some fun and light garden work, sample some fresh garden greens, and plant a seed to take home. Rain or shine! Meet up location: In the…
Wednesday Birders at Malheur NWR
Wednesday Birders– Malheur NWR - ALL DAY 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 to the…
Whychus Canyon Preserve Restoration Hike
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 and wind down wildflower-studded slopes to Whychus Creek. Explore boulder outcroppings and take in panoramic views of mountain peaks and dramatic canyons while you…
Intermediate Mountain Bike Ride at Skyline Forest with the Deschutes Land Trust
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Jen Zalewski 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 water springs to historic lumber…
Coffer Ranch Wildflower Hike
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Mary Crow for a wildflower hike around a conserved private ranch outside of Prineville. We’ll hike along Mill Creek and enjoy scenic views of unique rock formations while learning more about the springs and wetlands the ranch protects. Then, we’ll head up into the hills to search for a…
Smith Rock State Park Geology Hike
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Daniele McKay for a hike along the Summit Loop Trail at Smith Rock State Park. This gorgeous 7-mile hike follows the Burma Road up to a ridge overlooking famed peaks like Monkey Face. On the descent, the trail crosses a private property protected by the Land Trust for its…
Gerry Mountain and Cougar Wells Wilderness Monitoring Trip with ONDA
A true "Wilderness Stewardship Trip". Come help us monitor and take care of two Wilderness Study Areas (WSAs) close to home here in Central Oregon. We'll spend the weekend hiking, driving, biking, and exploring these two WSAs to ensure that they maintain their unique wilderness character. - See more at ONDA's event page.
Green Drinks with Bloom Well
Join us at Green Drinks, the bi-monthly gathering to learn about local businesses and their sustainability efforts while enjoying an Eco-conscious drink or two! This month we'll be learning about Bloom Well, a safe-access medical marijuana dispensary right here in Bend (1814 NE Division Street) from 5-7pm.
Toward One Oregon: Bridging Oregon’s Urban and Rural Divide
A Community Conversation Led By Professors Ethan Seltzer & Michael Hibbard Every state has a legacy of truths—stories residents tell to explain why things are how they are. When those truths conflict, as they inevitably do, the result is political, social, and cultural tension. In Oregon, tensions manifest themselves as wet versus dry, the valley versus the east side, and, perhaps most fundamental, urban versus rural.…
Wednesday Birders-Raptors in Millican Valley, Brothers, and Hampton
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 to the meeting. To keep up to date on…
Bird Walk at Camp Polk Meadow Preserve
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Jan Rising 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…
Spring Fling with Central Oregon Trail Alliance
When: 9:00 A.M., Saturday, May 31, 2014 Meeting place: Old Mount Bachelor Park & Ride, NE corner of SW Columbia and SW Simpson Light breakfast and coffee will be provided. Lunch, beer, and raffle: 2:00 P.M. at Crowsfeet Commons, 875 NW Brook Street Beer provided by Deschutes Brewery. Lunch by Yo Mama’s Food Cart and Big Troys BBQ Music…
Wildflower Hike at Whychus Canyon Preserve
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and David Miller for a hike at Whychus Canyon Preserve. Soak up spring as you wind down wildflower-studded slopes to the bright green aspen along Whychus Creek. Scan the canyon for colorful native blooms, like balsamroot or pale blue flax, and watch for songbirds and signs of wildlife. Explore boulder…
First Annual Bend VegFest!
VegNet Bend is pleased to announce the first annual Bend VegFest, a day-long celebration to promote compassionate living with plant-based foods and other animal-free products, taking place Saturday, May 31, 2014. Bend VegFest will feature nationally recognized speakers, informative exhibitors, a film screening, and delicious samples of vegan food from veg-friendly restaurants and food companies. For more information on…
Class on Planning Your Own Garden
Learn from the local experts on how to garden in Central Oregon's short growing season. This class will include site selection, season extenders, when to plant, getting the most out of a small garden and plant care. Click here for more information or call 541-389-7275
Sunday, May 25, 2014
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Tuesday, May 27, 2014
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Wednesday, May 28, 2014
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Thursday, May 29, 2014
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Friday, May 30, 2014
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Saturday, May 31, 2014
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