Rattlesnake Springs Backcountry Restoration
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, BendMalheur National Refuge Fence Repair
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, BendWeek of Events
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…
Eco Challenge!
For two weeks, October 15-29th, we challenge you to change one habit that benefits both you and the planet. It’s a win-win that’s designed to inspire a lifetime of positive change. For years our participants have told great stories and developed lasting habits that echo beyond their individual communities If you’re not sure where to…
Rattlesnake Springs Backcountry Restoration
Rattlesnake Springs Backcountry Restoration When Oct 16, 2014 11:00 AM to Oct 19, 2014 02:00 PM Contact Name Jefferson Jacobs Contact Phone (541) 330-2638 Add event to calendar vCal iCal BACKGROUND: Pine Creek Conservation Area (PCCA) encompasses 35,000 acres of land near Clarno, on the John Day River. Open to the public, the land is managed…
Malheur National Refuge Fence Repair
Malheur National Refuge Fence Repair When Oct 16, 2014 04:00 PM to Oct 19, 2014 12:00 PM Where Malheur National Wildlife Refuge Contact Name Michael O'Casey Contact Phone (541) 330-2638 Add event to calendar vCal iCal BACKGROUND: Malheur National Wildlife Refuge is a truly amazing place of incredible value to wildlife, and it needs our help. …
Farmers Rising Convivium
Friday-Sunday, Oct. 17-19 – FARMERS RISING, THE BEGINNING FARMER AND RANCHER CONVIVIUM. For beginner and young farmers, to educate and empower Oregon’s next generation of farmers and ranchers. With hands-on workshops, trainings, networking, good food and a hoedown at Two Rivers Farm, Springfield. Contact beth@friendsoffamilyfarmers.org for more information. Go here for more information about this event.
Conflict Resolution Presentation & Discussion
Conflict Resolution Presentation & Discussion Presented by Vanessa Roebuck, certified mediator, facilitator, trainer, and conflict coach This presentation occurs during the monthly Network of Volunteer Administrators (NOVA) meeting. Free. To sign up, contact betsy@volunteerconnectnow.org
Wednesday Birders at Pelton Dam, The Cove, and Madras
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…
Deschutes Land Trust Open House
The Deschutes Land Trust Annual Open House is Thursday, October 27! Join them from 5:00-7:00pm at Five Pine Lodge in Sisters to celebrate conservation successes, honor outstanding volunteers, and mingle with Land Trust staff and friends. Drinks and light appetizers will be provided with remarks to begin at 6pm. Please RSVP.
Water & Volcanoes in Central Oregon
What do volcanoes have to do with your water supply? The volcanic landscapes of Central Oregon have shaped the hydrology of this area in surprising ways, giving us one of the most unique groundwater systems in the western United States. Spring fed rivers and streams in central Oregon are directly connected to groundwater systems, which…
Educating for a Sustainable Future Workshop
With support from the Gray Family Foundation, The Environmental Center is excited to offer a professional development workshop designed to increase K-12 educators’ understanding of sustainability and their capacity to integrate it into their curriculum using experiential and outdoor education techniques. Spend three days at a retreat style workshop at Skyliner Lodge, west of Bend Take home Project…
Summit Loop Hike, Smith Rock State Park
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Eva Eagle for a hike along the Summit Loop Trail at Smith Rock State Park. This gorgeous loop follows the Burma Road up to a ridge overlooking famed crags like Monkey Face. On the descent, the Summit Loop trail crosses a private property protected by the Land Trust before…
Indian Ford Meadow Preserve Wander
Explore your Land Trust Preserves in a whole new way: the Wander! Join Kelly Madden for a short stroll to learn about one of our flagship Preserves, Indian Ford Meadow. Enjoy some of the best mountain views in Central Oregon with some of the most beautiful fall colors. Take in the vibrant yellow aspen leaves…
High Desert Geology Talk
Join ONDA and geologist Daniele McKay for a Geology of the High Desert presentation. Daniele is a vulcanolgist and a PhD in geology who teaches at OSU-Cascades. Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about the geological phenomena that formed some of Oregon's most stunning landscapes.
Central Oregon Food Summit
October 25, Bend: This one-day event will offer opportunities for the public, food professionals, CSA members, community organizers, farmers and politicians to come together to celebrate our progress and define our future for healthy, local food in Central Oregon. This conference will provide attendees with opportunity to learn about regional farm and food issues, healthy…
Fall Colors Hike, Rimrock Ranch
Join the Land Trust and Mary Crow to explore this spectacular private ranch perched above Whychus Creek near Sisters. See unique rock formations, walk along the banks of the willow and cottonwood lined creek, and learn about the ranch's ecology and conservation while you revel in the fall colors. Registration opens 1 month prior to…
Geology Hike, Alder Springs
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Derek Loeb for hike to Alder Springs with a focus on geology. We’ll hike down to bubbling Alder Springs and check out examples of volcanic and sedimentary rocks that tell the story of the early Cascade mountains. Learn how these ancient rocks formed the underground aquifers that much of…