Lexicon of Sustainability Art Show
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, BendWeek of Events
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…
Super Moon Hike
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Mary Crow for a Super Moon hike at Rimrock Ranch near Sisters. Explore this privately owned and permanetly conserved ranch under the light of a super moon. Super moons are when the moon is closest to Earth all year making it appear even bigger and brighter! Registration is required and opens 1…
Managing Pests on KPOV on 88.9FM
Listen in to KPOV 88.9FM for a discussion on Managing Pests in the Gardening: Get Good At It series. For more information, visit the Central Oregon Master Gardeners Association website.
Cadscadia Organic Farm Lunch & Learn
Join us as local organic farmer Gigi Meyer talks about the devastating herbicide poisoning of her farm. She will discuss the steps she took and is still taking to remedy this action. We will provide lunch during her talk and then take a walking tour of the farm. We hope to see you there, as…
Overnight Birders Trip at Millican Valley and Pine Mountain
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…
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…
Bend Urban Growth Boundary Community Meetings
The City of Bend encourages residents to attend one of two upcoming community meetings to learn more about and comment on the City’s Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) Remand project. Meeting 1: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 Bend Municipal Court Building 555 NE 15th Street, Bend Meeting 2: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.…
Predators and Prey with The Environmental Center
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 Ponderosa Park Predators and Prey presented by The Environmental Center: Have fun learning about the diverse critters that call Central Oregon home through exciting games and interactive science activities.…
Volcano Hike
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Daniele Mckay for a sunset hike to the top of a small volcano located in Skyline Forest. Three Creek Butte is one of many small volcanoes scattered throughout the Three Sisters region. From its peak, we'll take in views of the larger volcanoes in the region and discuss the geologic history of…
Bend Urban Growth Boundary Community Meetings
The City of Bend encourages residents to attend one of two upcoming community meetings to learn more about and comment on the City’s Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) Remand project. Meeting 1: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 Bend Municipal Court Building 555 NE 15th Street, Bend Meeting 2: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. on Thursday,…
Waldo Weekend Campout
The Oregon Sierra Club Eastside Forest Committee has initiated a campaign to provide greater protection for the forested areas east of Waldo Lake, a beautiful region 35 miles southwest of Bend containing abundant old growth and roadless areas. Currently it is unprotected beyond its federal forest status. For more information on what we're proposing, look…
Macroinvertebrate Monitoring in Whychus Creek
Join the Upper Deschutes Watershed Council and the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation to collect aquatic macroinvertebrates in Whychus Creek this August 16th. Aquatic macroinvertebrates, the aquatic life stage of familiar bugs like stoneflies, caddisflies, and mayflies, are excellent indicators of stream health. On Whychus Creek, where extensive restoration work is taking place to improve…
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…
Composting Class at Hollinshead Community Garden
In this class, learn about composting at the Hollinshead Community Garden. For more information about this event, visit the Central Oregon Master Gardeners Association's website.
Sunday, August 10, 2014
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Wednesday, August 13, 2014
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Thursday, August 14, 2014
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Friday, August 15, 2014
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Saturday, August 16, 2014
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