Week of Events
Volunteers Needed: Bend Open Streets
Are you passionate about creating a healthy, vibrant, livable community? We're taking our feet to the street and we need volunteers to help us educate residents about Bend Open Streets. We'll meet at the Commute Options office, then travel together to the participating neighborhood to talk with residents and provide information about the event. Expect a 2-3…
Volunteer Management Through a Human Resources Lens
Volunteer Management Through a Human Resources Lens: Expectations and policies, training and coaching, engagement and retention. This event is provided by NOVA Presentation by Shannon Campbell, Volunteer Manager, High Desert Museum Location: Bend Park and Recreation District Community Room.
Happy Hour in the Garden
This year, Happy Hour in the Garden will run from March through October. Instead of weekly, this volunteer event will be on the *1st & 3rd Tuesdays*, kicking off Tuesday, March 1st. Stop by anytime between 4-6 on the following dates to help out in the garden and enjoy a bubbly beverage. Family friendly, no…
Act on Climate Now at Pints and Politics
Join OLCV and fellow community members as the Central Oregon Conservation Network launches its newest priority for a healthy Central Oregon. The Pass a Bend Climate Action Ordinance campaign addresses the most pressing issue we face today – climate change. Come learn about the proposed ordinance being reviewed by the Bend City Council, ask questions, and…
Seedling Transplanting
Seating is limited, pre-registration required: Eventbrite.com or by calling (541) 548-6088 Want to learn more about gardening? Please join OSU Master Gardeners and OSU Staff at many of our offerings. All speakers share research based gardening information specific to Central Oregon. For a full schedule of "Gardening, Get Good At It!" please visit the website.
Upstream: A salute to streams, students & stewardship
The Upper Deschutes Watershed Council will be hosting their annual fundraiser, UPSTREAM, on Friday May 20th, 2016 in the historic Barn venue in Sisters, Oregon. UPSTREAM is a community event, focused on sharing the work of students, and celebrating watershed education. The event is a fundraiser for The Upstream Project, the education program of the…
Community Pride Day
Put a spring in your step by joining a local outdoor project! Weeding, painting, power washing sidewalks, buildings, garbage clean up, bark dust, flower planting and road cleanup. Register to volunteer! Directions: Highway 20 from Albany Main Street in Lebanon turn east on Oak Street, one block down to Park and Oak is Ralston Park. Highway…
Seed Starting and Successful Central Oregon Veggie Varieties
Register through Bend Parks & Recreation District -- (541) 389-7275 Want to learn more about gardening? Please join OSU Master Gardeners and OSU Staff at many of our offerings. All speakers share research based gardening information specific to Central Oregon. For a full schedule of “Gardening, Get Good At It!” please visit the website.
Growing Vegetables in Central Oregon (Spanish)
Want to learn more about gardening? Please join OSU Master Gardeners and OSU Staff at many of our offerings. All speakers share research based gardening information specific to Central Oregon. For a full schedule of “Gardening, Get Good At It!” please visit the website.
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…