Week of Events
March Nature Night: Cougar Conservation in the 21st Century
**Registration for this Nature Night will open February 29!** Our relationship with predators, particularly large predators, is driven by a fascination and curiosity that is primal. Cougars are one such species where human/predator interactions seem dramatic, but are nonetheless extremely rare. Join biologist Rick Hopkins to learn more about cougars and the conservation efforts needed…
Green Drinks @ DIYcave
Join us for March Green Drinks at DIYcave! This month's Green Drinks will be held at DIYcave, a relatively new Makerspace in Bend. DIYcave is based on a premise of self reliance, responsibility and sharing. The team aims to empower people to see their ideas through to a finished product; to allow people to undertake projects which…
Awesome Bend Deadline
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. Live crowdfunding-- Shark Tank style-- for community good. $1000 awarded on the spot! Join us for a free feel-good evening of Ideas & Inspiration.…
Become a KPOV DJ
Interested in learning all about community radio? Thinking about becoming a DJ on KPOV? Want to host Youth Radio Hour? KPOV's spring DJ training class is coming up April 2. It's the first step! You will learn everything from the history and law of community radio to hands-on production and broadcast skills. Enrollment for this class is…
Good Bye Locavore Garden Party
Central Oregon Locavore has flourished thanks to our community, but we have outgrown our garden! It's time to transplant to a larger greenhouse and we want to celebrate and say goodbye in style. Wine samplings, beer, cocktails and appetizers will be available. Wine tastings provided by Maragas Winery, Naked Wines & Volcano Vineyards. Music by Greg…
Central Oregon Flyfishers Annual Banquet & Fundraiser
Please join Central Oregon Flyfishers for our annual Banquet & Fundraiser event! This is COF's primary fundraising event to help support the Kokanee Karnival Youth Education Program, Next Cast Flyfishers program for older youth, conservation programs, habitat restoration efforts, club activities, and membership services. Join the fun and dine on delicious food. Have an exciting time with the…
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…
Old Mill Bird Walk
Old Mill Bird Walk
Old Mill Bird Walks occur every other Friday, beginning April 1st through May 27th. Time: 10:00 AM - 12 noon Location: Meet at The Old Mill Ticket Kiosk. Binoculars are available for check-out. What: A leisurely walk around the Old Mill property adjacent to the Deschutes River. Who is invited: Walks are appropriate for all ages and interested parties, from novices to…