Week of Events
Discover Nature Day: Splash!
"Splash!" with Sunriver Nature Center. Learn to be a water scientist and we'll dip into the wet world of ponds and rivers during this hands-on outdoor investigation. Recommended for ages 4-10. Free!
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…
COTA Bend Work Events
When: Thursday Aug 11, Tuesday Aug 16, Tuesday Aug 23 and Tuesday Aug 30; 5:15pm to Dusk Where: Meet at the old Ray's parking lot, NE corner of Simpson Ave and Century Drive in Bend Worksite: Varies There's only one thing better than mountain biking in Bend, and that's riding in Bend knowing that you helped…
Rays (on) The Roof
Pine Mountain Sports is committed to using more renewable energy and we’re throwing a party on the lawn to celebrate our freshly installed solar powered electric vehicle charging station! Stop by Pine Mountain Sports between 11A and 6P on Wed Aug 17 and meet some of our favorite renewable energy partners. Our radio friends from 92.9FM will be broadcasting from Rays…
Shaping Our City II: A Closer Look at Bend’s UGB Proposal (East Bend)
After years in the making, the City of Bend’s Urban Growth Boundary proposal will soon be available for public comment until August 25th. Come learn about the plan and how it will address important issues like preventing urban sprawl, protecting wildlife habitat, encouraging cost-effective growth, and fostering workforce housing. Free, please RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shaping-our-city-ii-a-closer-look-at-bends-ugb-proposal-east-bend-tickets-26487831818 DOWNTOWN BEND EVENT: https://envirocenter.org/event/shaping-our-city-ii-a-closer-look-at-bends-ugb-proposal-downtown/
Discover Nature Day: Predators and Prey
"Predators and Prey" presented by The Environmental Center. Have fun learning about the diverse critters that call Central Oregon home through exciting games and interactive science activities. Recommended for ages 4-10. Free!
Bend COTA Work Events
When: Thursday Aug 11, Tuesday Aug 16, Tuesday Aug 23 and Tuesday Aug 30, 5:15 to Dusk Where: Meet at the old Ray's parking lot, NE corner of Simpson Ave and Century Drive in Bend Worksite: Varies There's only one thing better than mountain biking in Bend, OR and that's riding in Bend, knowing that you…
Transportation Public Hearing – Bend
Support people-focused transportation in Oregon. Every Oregonian deserves the right to live in a community with safe routes for walking and bicycling and plenty of convenient transit options. It’s time for Oregon to adopt a transportation package that reflects our priorities. We need a transportation package that helps our neighbors get to their jobs, that…
Stream Sampling Day on Whychus Creek
Spend a day along Whychus Creek with Upper Deschutes Watershed Council collecting aquatic macroinvertebrate samples to improve knowledge about stream health. Learn about efforts to increase flows and restore habitat for salmon and steelhead and visit streamside meadows and rimrock canyons while contributing to our collective understanding of how habitat restoration is changing stream conditions…
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…
COTA Happy Hour
What: A casual fund raiser for the Central Oregon Trail Alliance. A chance for cyclists to get together and share stories over a pint or two. Who: Mostly cyclists, but really anyone who wants to help COTA Why: Because COTA does an awesome job, and it's just another good reason to have a great tasting…
COTA Membership Meeting
COTA welcomes everyone to meet the newly elected Board of Directors. There are a number of new faces and a long list of new ideas to discuss. Biketoberfest details will be finalized in the coming weeks and we welcome input. What is the best way to utilize 150+ volunteers? COTA seeks Committee members - The workload…