Week of Events
Cheers to Landwatch!
Our hard work is paying off - since the new year we have racked up several significant wins! To briefly highlight and celebrate these exciting victories, we'd like to invite you to grab a local brew with us at one of Bend's original breweries on Monday, February 22nd.
Facing Climate Change
The apocalyptic story of the current climate crisis is nothing new. What is new is the research emerging on why we have failed to act. Social psychologists have recently identified some of the reasons behind the inertia caused by fear, guilt, anger, despair and helplessness. These are the emotions experienced by the very individuals ⎯you and…
February Nature Night: Lichens –The extreme fungi
**Registration for this Nature Night will open January 24th!** Have you ever wondered what the neon tufts growing on our local junipers are? Then, join us for an illuminating evening about lichens! That neon green is actually a lichen: a fungus growing together with an alga to make a specialized growth form. Lichenologist Daphne Stone…
SNCO Lectures: Natural History & Conservation of N. American Swans
Join environmental scientist and swan expert doctor Gary Ivey for an overview of swans of North America and discussion of populations of Tundra and Trumpeter Swans that use the Pacific Flyway. He will also cover conservation and restoration needs of Trumpeter Swans in the West and the Oregon Trumpeter Swan Restoration Project. Learn where local…
Eagle Watch Celebration in Culver
Eagle Watch – A “Culver Tradition”! Eagle Watch is a free, family fun event, at Round Butte Overlook Park. It will be held on February 27 & 28, 2016. 10 – 4 on Saturday, 10- 3:30 on Sunday. This is the peak time to see resident and migrating eagles soar over the picturesque cliffs of…
Wednesday Birders
Wednesday Birders
Meet up with others in our intrepid group for local birding. We meet at Nancy P's Bakery on Newport Avenue just east of Newport Market in Bend. From there we depart on weekly half day or full day trips to venues in our area. Meet-up times are usually 7AM in the Spring and Summer and…