Rescheduled Dirty Half Trail Run
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Rescheduled Dirty Half Trail Run
The annual FootZone Dirty Half Trail Run is once again a benefit for the Land Trust. Registration for the race is now open usually fills quickly! Register today. If you can't run it, then why not volunteer? The Land Trust will be coordinating all the volunteers for the race. You can volunteer to help with a variety of…
Wildflower Walk
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and David Miller for a wildflower walk along Spring Creek near the Metolius River. This beautiful, privately owned and conserved property includes wetland habitat, quaking aspens and mixed conifer forest. Native wildflowers, from lupine to orchids, make this small property come to life each summer. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior…
KPOV Summer Kids’ Camps
If your 10-12 year old, or 12-14 year old would like to be a radio star, sign up for one of KPOV's kids' camps through Bend Parks and Rec. * Youth learn about media, write and record skits, interview each other, research PSAs, and spin tunes! Our next two camps are: July 7-11: 12-14 year olds,…
Listen in to KPOV 88.9FM: Making Compost 2
Listen in to round 2 for KPOV 88.9FM's Gardening: Get Good At It series: Making Compost - 2, between 9 and 9:30am.
Steens Backcountry Fence Repair Trip
The Oregon Natural Desert Association has openings for a few more volunteers to join us for the Steens Backcountry Fence Repair Trip July 8-13. Volunteers will backpack into our base camp located along the Donner und Blitzen River. The work includes several days of repairing sections of the Steens Mountain Wilderness boundary fence and opportunities…
Wednesday Birders at Grizzly, Gray Butte, Haystack Reservoir
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…
Snag Springs Hike
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Jane Meissner for a hike in Skyline Forest. We’ll take a longer hike to beautiful Snag Springs and scenic Juniper Point. Enjoy excellent views of the Sisters and Ochocos and learn more about the native plants that make Skyline’s pine forest and rocky outcrops special. Registration is required and opens 1 month…
Water Wonders
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Ashley Lowrey to get your feet wet on a summer exploration of the world of water. Ashley will help you explore the Metolius Preserve's Lake Creek with a net and bucket in search of water striders, caddis flies, and backswimmers. Be ready to get wet and have fun while learning why water…
Intermediate Mountain Bike Ride
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 mills, riders will…
Lexicon of Sustainability Art Show
Come on down to The Environmental Center to view the ongoing pop-up art show of the Lexicon of Sustainability. This project is based on a simple principle: people can't be expected to live more sustainable lives if they don't know the most basic terms and principles that define sustainability. By illuminating the vocabulary of sustainable…
Quail Park Wildheart Nature School with Deschutes Children’s Forest
Bring your family to a Bend Park and Recreation District park to learn, play, and have fun in nature! FREE! Thursdays, 11:00 am-12:00 pm, Ages 5-10 Quail Park The Invisible Tracker presented by Wildheart Nature School: Learn how to walk like an invisible fox, understand the science behind bird language and discover the art of…
Bull & Snag Springs Hike
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Jane Meissner on a hike to Bull and Snag springs in Skyline Forest. This hike follows placid, flower-lined Bull Creek to where it bursts from the ground. Then, we’ll continue hiking to nearby Snag Springs with its aspen and wet wildflower habitat. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the…
Butterfly Walk
Explore the delicate and beautiful world of butterflies with the Deschutes Land Trust and Amanda Egertson. We'll search the pine forests of the Preserve for swallowtails and pine whites while learning about the ecology and identification of these fluttery creatures. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event. Rating: Easy, ~2 mile walk.…
Tumalo Mountain Hike
Join our member group Central Oregon LandWatch for this classic Central Oregon hike offers a lot of bang for your buck, with views of the Three Sisters from the top of Tumalo Mountain. Meet at 7:30am in the old Rays parking lot, back before noon. Please no dogs; ~4 miles with elevation gain; bring snacks.…
Lookout Mountain Hike with the Sierrra Club
Trail winds through forest and meadows to the open summit and back down a different way for a loop. Side trip to a rustic warming shelter near the summit. Go for the flowers! Lots of flowers! No dogs, no kids. ( For more information about this and other Central-Oregon Sierra Club adventures and to sign up,…