Four different chat sessions are scheduled throughout spring term to encourage discussion around various aspects of sustainability. This week's session will be: Mick McCann, The Daunting Water Crisis. What can you do to make a difference? Brought to you by COCC Sustainability. Questions? Contact Emily Garland - egarland@cocc.edu. 

When: Wednesday Nights starting May 13 Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM Meet: Suttle Tie trailhead at 5:30pm. It is on the southwest corner of the George McAllister Rd. and Hwy 20 intersection Work site: Cache Mountain/Suttle Tie Trail Work nights will be held from 5:30 to 7:30pm every other Wednesday, beginning with May 13.…

SAVE THE DATE Reframing the Urban Growth Debate, a presentation by Eben Fodor, a professional community planning consultant.  The current process of planning the Urban Growth Boundary will determine what kind of city Bend will become. This presentation by Eben Fodor will raise the bar for local dialogue on this topic by providing the best available information…

Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Gary Gustafson to learn more about the mammals of the Metolius Preserve. Search the forest floor for signs of elk, bears, cougars, and more as you learn about these fascinating creatures. Hike through old growth ponderosa pines and follow game trails as you look for clues from the critters…

After many months of hard work from volunteers, staff, and The Bulletin the 2015 Food & Farm Directory is hitting the stands on May 15. With over 100+ farmers, ranchers, restaurants, retailers and value-added producers and articles dedicated to food in Central Oregon the new Directory is a whopping 32 pages! Celebrate & Get the…

Head down to Savory Spice on May 15th from 2-6pm to celebrate Food Revolution Day - Fighting for Food Education for Every Child.  HDFFA will be celebrating the release of the 2015 Food & Farm Directory! Other tables include our partners Juniper Jungle, Schoolhouse Produce, Central Oregon Seed Exchange and more!

Long before breweries and boarding, what brought people to the unique landscapes of Central Oregon? Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Leslie Olson to explore the history of Central Oregon in Skyline Forest. Mill about near the site of a 1916 lumber mill and explore Bend's early logging history. Then, hike along the Columbia Southern…

Outdoor classes on planning and starting a raised bed garden. 20 minute presentations by OSU Master Gardeners™ on topics such as cold and frost protection, amending your soil, planning your garden, and planting seeds and starts.

Willing Workers On Local Farms (WWOLF): WWOLF is a project of Central Oregon Locavore Non-Profit. Our mission is to lend a helping hand to small farms while educating the community about the true nature of local food. The farm: Hope Springs Dairy is a family-run raw milk dairy located near Tumalo. They provide year-round Jersey…