Owyhee Canyonlands Wilderness Monitoring
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Owyhee Canyonlands Wilderness Monitoring
Owyhee Canyonlands Wilderness Monitoring When Oct 02, 2014 03:00 PM to Oct 05, 2014 12:00 PM Where Owyhee Contact Name Michael O'Casey Contact Phone (541) 330-2638 Add event to calendar vCal iCal BACKGROUND: Wilderness Study Areas (WSAs) inspire us. They remain some of the last great open places and rugged canyons in the West, where animals…
Geology Hike, Rimrock Ranch
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Derek Loeb for a geology hike around privately-owned Rimrock Ranch. Explore basalt flows, tuff created with volcanic ash, landslide deposits of Pliocene to Upper Miocene age, and Ice Age glacial and pluvial lake deposits. All while hiking from the rim of the canyon carved by Whychus Creek down to…
Drive Less Challenge!
The Oregon Drive Less Challenge is back October 6th through October 19th. Sponsored by Amtrak Cascades It's your chance to win GREAT PRIZES, be Healthy, Smart, and Green. WIN GREAT PRIZES Kindle Fire Keen Shoes $500 Oregon Mini-vacation Gift Cards A custom foldable Bike Friday AND MANY MORE!!! BE HEALTHY Get active and help promote a…
Last Call at the Oasis
Green Team Movie Night: “Last Call at the Oasis” is a powerful documentary about the global water crisis. It exposes defects in the current system and introduces us to some innovative solutions. This film was inspired by the book “The Ripple Effect” by Alex Prud’homme. In the church library, First Presbyterian Church. Questions? Call Nancy Merrick 541-815-6504
Wednesday Birders at Dry River Canyon or Green Ridge
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…
6-week Course: Prepare Nutritious & Affordable Meals
HDFFA and the Oregon Food Bank are pleased to announce our joint effort to bring the nationally recognized program Cooking Matters to Central Oregon. As part of the No Kid Hungry campaign to end childhood hunger in America. Cooking Matters teaches participants to shop smarter, use nutrition information to maker healthier choices and cook delicious, affordable meals. Date: Wednesdays; Oct. 8 - Nov 12 from…
UGB 101
Ever wondered, "What's a UGB?" We have the educational event for you! Central Oregon LandWatch and The Environmental Center are hosting a UGB 101 discussion-based seminar to bring you up to speed on this critically important planning process for our City. Former City Planning Commissioner, Nathan Hovekamp, will give an overview of the UGB planning…
Hawk Watch!
Join the East Cascades Audubon Society for their annual Hawk Migration event at Green Ridge, outside of Sisters. Please RSVP for carpooling! Other dates for upcoming Hawk Watch events: October 2nd, 4th-5th October 9th, 11th-12th October 17th, 18th-19th For more information about this event, visit the East Cascades Audubon Society's webpage.
KPOV Election Coverage
The League of Women Voters of Deschutes County continues their free public candidate forums on Wednesday, October 8th, at 5:15 p.m. as they host the candidates for Bend City Council Positions #5 and #7 at the County/State Building in Bend. KPOV will also be broadcasting this forum recorded on Thursday, October 9th at NOON. For…
NW Green Building Industry Summit
The NW Green Building Industry Summit is an information packed convention with exhibits and presentations from experts in the industry. Thanks to OrePac Building Products, the keynote address as well as some courses will be delivered by mark LaLiberte, of Building Knowledge, Inc., a nationally renowned building scientist. Contractors: Want to know about the latest…
Spring Creek Riparian Restoration
Spring Creek Riparian Vegetation Restoration with Deschutes Land Trust Date and Times: Oct. 10th and 11th, 9am to 3pm The Deschutes Land Trust, along with project partners: Upper Deschutes Watershed Council, US Forest Service, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, and Aequinox, have been working together on a restoration project on Spring Creek to improve…
Garden Bed Build Out
Join us in the Kansas Avenue Learning Garden at The Environmental Center to start work on the garden design and build out this fall (supported by donors' generous support and the Jack Johnson Ohana Foundation). We're building 9 raised garden beds this fall, and we'd love your help! This is a great opportunity to get hands…
Fall Colors Hike, Whychus Canyon Preserve
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Jane Meissner on a fall hike at Whychus Canyon Preserve. From vibrant aspen groves to golden native grasses, experience the colors of autumn. Walk through ancient juniper groves and old-growth ponderosa as you wind down into the canyon carved by Whychus Creek. Take in panoramic mountain views and watch…
Clear Lake Hike
Clear Lake, Hwy 126 beyond Santiam Junction. 8-10, 5.5 miles, easy, 200 ft. elevation gain. If we are lucky we will see lots of fall color! Even if we miss the fall colors this is a beautiful lake, deep blue and clear, and the source of the McKenzie River. Bring plenty of water, lunch and…
Vegan Fusion Cooking Workshop
This 2 day workshop will be taught by Lisa Parker and will be held on Oct 11 and Oct 12, 2014. In this hands-on style workshop, you will learn how to prepare vegan feasts that will wow even the most omnivorous of your friends and family Our stellar gluten-free menu includes a selection of both…
The Event Formerly Known as Biketoberfest*
Roll up your sleeves and help COTA maintain the amazing Central Oregon trails! You don't want to miss the after work party with free food, and beer for all of those who volunteered! Meeting place: to be announced Light breakfast and coffee will be provided. 9:00 am: Registration and breakfast 9:30 – 1:30: Trail work…
2014 High Desert Green and Solar Tour
The High Desert Collaborative of the Cascadia Green Building Council is proud to present Central Oregon’s 14th annual Green and Solar Tour. This year we are excited to highlight both commercial and residential projects that exemplify sustainable choices both for new construction and remodels. More than 500 people visit the tour each year in order…
Spring Creek Riparian Restoration
Spring Creek Riparian Vegetation Restoration with Deschutes Land Trust Date and Times: Oct. 10th and 11th, 9am to 3pm The Deschutes Land Trust, along with project partners: Upper Deschutes Watershed Council, US Forest Service, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, and Aequinox, have been working together on a restoration project on Spring Creek to improve habitat for…
Hawk Watch!
Join the East Cascades Audubon Society for their annual Hawk Migration event at Green Ridge, outside of Sisters. Please RSVP for carpooling! Other dates for upcoming Hawk Watch events: October 2nd, 4th-5th October 9th, 11th-12th October 17th, 18th-19th For more information about this event, visit the East Cascades Audubon Society's webpage.
Fall Colors Walk, Camp Polk Meadow Preserve
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Martha Lussenhop on a fall hike at Camp Polk Meadow Preserve. Explore this historic meadow while taking in the beautiful fall colors of aspen and cottonwood. Learn about the ecology of the meadow and how the Land Trust has worked to restore it for fish and wildlife. Hike Rating: This…
Tips for Growing Bulbs in Central Oregon
Want to learn some hot tips for growing bulbs in Central Oregon? Join the OSU Master Gardeners and OSU Staff and this final seasonal gardening offering.