Week of Events
Birders’ Night
Scheduled 9 times a year, 3rd Thursdays of month. Social gathering time is from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Programs begin at 7:00 p.m. and usually last until 8:30 p.m. March 19: “Bird Friendly Native Landscaping." Birders Karen Theodore and Rick Martinson of WinterCreek Restoration will share identify native plants, and share tips about landscaping,…
Awesome Bend Pitch Night
AWESOME BEND: Making Bend more awesome, $1000 at a time. Our mission is to inspire & support ideas that can make Bend an even better place to live, work and play. Think live crowdfunding -- Shark Tank style -- for community good. $1000 awarded on the spot! Join us for a free feel-good evening of…
Summit Loop Hike
Join the Deschutes Land Trust, Daniele McKay, and Carol Moorehead 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 peaks like Monkey Face. On the descent, the Summit Loop connector trail crosses a private property protected by the…
Earth Day Hike
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Mary Crow for an Earth Day hike at Whychus Canyon Preserve. We’ll follow a trail through juniper forests down to Whychus Creek, hike along the creek and then back up again. Along the way we’ll watch for birds and early spring wildflowers, look for signs of wildlife, and take…
Bee Scene: Community Costume Workshop
The Bee Scene: A community collaboration in celebration of Earth Day 2015 Bee Seen, Bee Heard, Bee Informed—Bee Ready! JOIN US! Bring your children to one of three COMMUNITY COSTUME MAKING DAYS, hosted by the Waldorf School of Bend and Base Camp Studio! You will create a bee costume during crafting dates (see below). Then, on…
Sustainability No Rant Chat Session – Bend Energy Challenge
Four different chat sessions are scheduled throughout spring term to encourage discussion around various aspects of sustainability. Join us on April 22nd for a presentation on the Bend Energy Challenge from The Environmental Center. Brought to you by COCC Sustainability. Questions? Contact Emily Garland - egarland@cocc.edu.
Project Ponderosa Tree Plantings
Volunteers needed to plant! What: These events are part of “Project Ponderosa”, a 9 year effort promoting student environmental awareness and ponderosa pine restoration in Sunriver and the Upper-Deschutes ecosystem. Our Goal: To plant 2,000 bare-root Ponderosa Pine seedlings. Thanks to: Sunriver Water & Environmental and the Oregon Community Tree Foundation for their sponsorship and generous support. Thursday, April…
Galveston Corridor Public Meeting
Bend Park and Recreation District Office - 799 SW Columbia Street, Bend Presentation at 6 p.m. The City of Bend is asking for public input to select a preferred Galveston Avenue design concept to present to the Bend City Council for final approval. The concepts represent this project vision from the Galveston Task Force and…
Project Ponderosa Tree Plantings
Volunteers needed to plant! What: These events are part of “Project Ponderosa”, a 9 year effort promoting student environmental awareness and ponderosa pine restoration in Sunriver and the Upper-Deschutes ecosystem. Our Goal: To plant 2,000 bare-root Ponderosa Pine seedlings. Thanks to: Sunriver Water & Environmental and the Oregon Community Tree Foundation for their sponsorship and generous support. Thursday, April…
Bee Scene: Community Costume Workshop
The Bee Scene: A community collaboration in celebration of Earth Day 2015 Bee Seen, Bee Heard, Bee Informed—Bee Ready! JOIN US! Bring your children to one of three COMMUNITY COSTUME MAKING DAYS, hosted by the Waldorf School of Bend and Base Camp Studio! You will create a bee costume during crafting dates (see below). Then, on…
Sustainability No Rant Chat Session – Bike Workshop
Four different chat sessions are scheduled throughout spring term to encourage discussion around various aspects of sustainability. 4-5pm Meet in MAZ 222 for a presentation on rules of the road. Spend the second half of the event outside learning how to change a flat tire and other basic bike maintenance and safety tips! 5-5:30pm Bring…
Educational Symposium on Lake Abert
Educational symposium dedicated to past and present knowledge of the High Desert saline lake ecosystem and Lake Abert. Location: Black Butte Ranch, Administration Building conference rooms Ron Larson, PhD, retired US Fish and Wildlife Service biologist, and Dr. Frank Conte, president of the High Lakes Aquatic Alliance Foundation Inc., are organizing this symposium. Sponsors: High Lake…
Bend Bikes Community Ride
Join us Saturday, April 25th for a fun morning ride to unite with the The Environmental Center Earth Day Parade. Dress up as your favorite species and decorate your bikes, it's time to ride! We will begin our adventure near the south entrance to Juniper Swim & Fitness Center and then enjoy a family friendly ride throughout beautiful Bend…
Native Plant Workshop
On Saturday, April 25th, at 9:00 am FANs is offering a two-hour native plant workshop with Marilynne Keyser. We will meet at the Juniper room in the Crooked River Ranch administration building for a slide presentation on the most common native shrubs, bunchgrasses and wildflowers in the local sagebrush community. After the presentation, Marilynne…
2015 Earth Day Fair & Parade
Earth Day Fair The Earth Day Fair is a community celebration of sustainable living that will include live music, local food, activities and games for children, non-profit organizations and green businesses. Earth Day Parade This colorful, creative procession filled with children and adults costumed as their favorite species will kick off the day. There are…
Voluntary Simplicity Panel
Simplify your life with tips from experts. Downtown Bend Public Library, Brooks Room Contact: Nathan Pedersen, 541-617-7092
Exploratory Meetings: Green Co-housing Community in Bend
Lawrence is setting up some exploratory meetings at the end of April to share ideas on creating a new, super-green, co-housing community in Bend. Available meeting times are as follows: Saturday April 25th from 3 to 4:30 pm Saturday April 25th from 7 to 8:30 pm Tuesday April 28th from 7 to 8:30…
ReStore’s Furniture Flip Design Challenge Public Viewing
Think HGTV’s “Flea Market Flip”! Individuals and pairs of designers will compete by redesigning 3 pieces of furniture and home accessories in a one month time period. The final designs will be on display for the public at Armature at 7pm on April 25, 2015. They will be for sale to benefit Bend Area Habitat for Humanity to further…
Exploratory Meetings: Green Co-housing Community in Bend
Lawrence is setting up some exploratory meetings at the end of April to share ideas on creating a new, super-green, co-housing community in Bend. Available meeting times are as follows: Saturday April 25th from 3 to 4:30 pm Saturday April 25th from 7 to 8:30 pm Tuesday April 28th from 7 to 8:30…
Hollinshead Community Garden Opening Day
Registration for a vegetable garden plot is done in-person at Hollinshead Park on a 1st-come, 1st-served basis. The line forms early and is outdoors, so dress for the weather. A waiting list will be taken as well. Call 541-383-3905 or 541-977-7661 for more info.