Week of Events
Bend Livability Conference
It’s the question on all our minds: How do we protect the livability of our community in the face of such dramatic growth and change? The answer is clear—it’s up to us to define our future together by learning about the challenges facing Bend, understanding how to shape the outcomes and engaging to implement innovative…
DIYcave One Year Party
Stop by the DIYcave's One Year Anniversary Party! See some cool demos of woodturning and welding, enjoy some music and see what they're all about. Stop by and receive 20% off memberships and classes all day. Enjoy music, food and raffles for tier1, tier2, tier3 memberships and a free class.
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…
Our Deschutes River: Where Does the Water Go, and Why?
If there's so much water in the Deschutes Basin (and there is), why is everyone talking about the lack of water in the river? Where's the water going? Who are the players, and what's with all the acronyms? Water world can be confusing! If you would like to learn more, please join us for a…
Introduction to Vegetable Gardening
Bend-OSU Cascades Hall, room 117-118 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.
Beatles Singalong
Join KPOV for a smashing celebration of our 11th Birthday! Sing and dance to Beatles favorites played by Corner Gospel Explosion, Stronghold, Butterfly Breakdown, Thomas T and the Bluechips, Truckstop Gravy and Juju Eyeball. Advance tickets are $12; $10 for KPOV members with code.* All tickets at the door are $15. $5 youth under 18. Doors…
Central Oregon Wildflower Show
Central Oregon’s unique habitats and climate enable a great variety of native wildflowers both big and small to flourish here. The Central Oregon Wildflower Show and Native Plant Sale, hosted by the Sunriver Nature Center exhibits hundreds of native wildflower species bursting with color. The show also provides a glimpse of Central Oregon's native grasses,…
Discover Nature Days: Water and Wildlife
Presented by the Children’s Forest of Central Oregon partners, Discover Nature Days are free family events throughout Central Oregon that connect children and families to the wonder of nature. Spring 2016 Events Get outside and discover with your little explorers! Join us for 2 hours of science, art and play while learning about the natural…
Tasty Central Oregon Tomatoes
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.
Green Team Movie Night
Green Team Movie Night
Rachel Carson’s "Silent Spring” presents the life of the marine biologist and nature author whose book “Silent Spring” sounded the alarm that launched the environmental movement. Bill Moyers Journal, “Rachel Carson, Nature’s Guardian” intertwines excerpts of Kaiulani Lee's one-woman play “A Sense of Wonder” about Carson’s life with interviews of the actress and historical footage…
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…