Week of Events
MLK Day of Service
What are you doing for others? MLK Day is for You! Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, “What are you doing for others?” Martin Luther King Jr. quotes. Volunteer Connect invites Central Oregonians to participate in the 6th Annual MLK Day of Service in honor of Dr. King’s legacy. All ages are welcome to…
Cascade Avalanche Safety
Know your snow... Thinking about hitting the slopes this winter? If you're venturing into the mountains for some fun in the snow, this is an event you won't want to miss! Bend local Kevin Grove will be discussing avalanche safety, backcountry ski adventures, and his efforts to establish an avalanche warning center in Central Oregon. The presentation will…
Connecting People to Place
Sisters Trails Alliance is sponsoring Deschutes Land Trust’s Executive Director, Brad Chalfant, who will be speaking on "Connecting People to Place." Free. January 22 at 6:30 p.m., doors open at 6:00 p.m.; Sisters Fire Station Community Hall, 301 S. Elm St, Sisters; 541-719-8822 or www.sisterstrails.com Brad Chalfant is the Deschutes Land Trust's Executive Director, co-founder…
Water & Volcanoes in Central Oregon
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…