Steens Backcountry Fence Repair Trip
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, BendLexicon of Sustainability Art Show
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, BendWeek of Events
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…
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…
Eco-Hero Summer Camp
During this all day camp July 14-17, 2014, your kids will discover what it takes to grow food, harness solar power, fix bikes, conduct an energy audit, get around by alternative transportation and enjoy swimming and tubing on the river! We will learn how to bike safely around town with Commute Options while learning about sustainable living in…
High Desert Garden Tour
Join us for the 27th annual High Desert Garden Tour! This year will feature six gardens in the Bend area. Ticket books are $10.00 per person and include map/driving directions to garden locations. Children 18 and under are free. Ticket books will be available beginning Thursday, July 7th: In Bend, Moonfire and Sun Nursery, Strictly…
Earth Advantage Broker Training
Sell the homes of the future, now. Learn to communicate the value and benefits of buying and living in a green home and acquire the skills to effectively market a new or remodeled high-performance home. 12 credit hours Approved by the Oregon Real Estate Agency Provider: Earth Advantage. July 15th: Deschutes County Title July 16th:…
Wednesday Birders at Prineville, Wildcat, Mill Creek
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…
Earth Advantage Broker Training
Sell the homes of the future, now. Learn to communicate the value and benefits of buying and living in a green home and acquire the skills to effectively market a new or remodeled high-performance home. 12 credit hours Approved by the Oregon Real Estate Agency Provider: Earth Advantage. July 15th: Deschutes County Title July 16th:…
Tree Yoga
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Maret Pajutee for a meditative evening at picturesque Indian Ford Meadow Preserve. Commune with nature through gentle stretching and meditation in a tranquil pine grove with a mountain views. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event. Rating: Easy, ~1 mile walking plus yoga! What to Bring: Bring a…
Bull Springs History Hike
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Kelly Madden for a morning at Bull Springs in Skyline Forest between Sisters and Bend. Learn about the early logging history of Central Oregon, including a visit to the Pine Tree Mill. Enjoy the native flowers and plants that are coming back to life after the Two Bulls Fire…
Appraising Green Homes Trainings
Earn the designation that signals the highest level of expertise on energy efficiency and green building. Our Appraising Green Homes courses provide professionals with the opportunity to learn the differences between "green" and "code" built homes, as well as gain the data and tools needed to apply adjustments to appraisal assignments. 7 Credit Hours per…
The Power of Plants 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 Hollinshead Park The Power of Plants presented by Discover Your Forest: Discover how plants make their own food and support ecosystems through hands-on science activities. Learn more about the…
Hollinshead CG Class: Herbs and Edible Flowers
Join us at Hollinshead CG Class, "Herbs and Edible Flowers", Bend
Forum: Envisioning Better Public Transit for Central OR
Public Forum, Moving to the Future: Envisioning Better Public Transit for Central Oregon at Cascades Hall, Bend. For more information, contact Scott Aycock, 541-548-9523, scotta@coic.org or Tami Geiger 541-548-9527, or tgeiger@coic.org.
Pints and Politics
Meet the Oregon League of Conservation Voter's Endorsed Candidates at the Broken Top Bottle Shop and Ale Cafe! Join OLCV, friends, volunteers, and community members to hear from local candidates who care about protecting Oregon's natural legacy, from 7pm-9pm. August 21st: Craig Wilhelm, for State Representative (HD 54-Bend) September 18th: Jodie Barram, for Deschutes County…
Kid’s Butterfly Walk
Explore the delicate and beautiful world of butterflies with the Deschutes Land Trust and Sue Anderson. This family-friendly walk around the Metolius Preserve will captivate your young ones as they roam the forest searching for butterflies and report their findings to guru Sue. Delight in up-close encounters with these fluttery creatures that will also help you learn about…
21st Annual High Desert Garden Tour
Join us for the 21st Annual High Desert Garden Tour on Saturday, July 19, 2014 from 9:00 am to 3:00pm. This annual event presented by the OSU Extension Service and Central Oregon Chapter of OSUMaster Gardeners™ is an educational and fun opportunity for gardeners to see a variety of garden styles and plant choices they can have in their own yards. It…
Downtown Twilight Criterium with COTA
On Saturday, July 19, beginning at 1:00 P.M., COTA and Deschutes Brewery are getting together to host our annual Crit Party during the “Twilight Criterium” stage of this year’s Cascade Cycling Classic. Grab a refreshing pint of Deschutes Brewery Mirror Pond Pale Ale for only $5.00. All proceeds go back to COTA to allow us to continue keeping…