Week of Events
Garden Educator Training
We're pleased to be able to offer this training for the first time in Central Oregon! The goal of the Grow Your School Garden Workshop Series is to strengthen and grow existing garden-based learning programs in Central Oregon through a 2 day educator workshop followed by 2 school garden tours and knowledge sharing sessions to…
America’s National Forest in Photos
Oregon author/photographer Tim Palmer will share a slide show of his stunning images from National Forests in our state and from Alaska to Puerto Rico. Tim's new oversize book— America's Great National Forests, Wildernesses, and Grasslands— celebrates the irreplaceable values of our public lands that benefit everyone. “Through my photographs and writings, I seek to encourage a sense…
Human History of the High Desert
Discover stories that lie hidden in the desert sagebrush on a FREE hike with Oregon Natural Desert Association. Hike space is limited so pre-registration is required. Complete trip details are provided upon registration. Join University of Oregon’s Dr. Pat O’Grady and Rimrock Artist in Residence Nancy Pobanz on a moderate, 3-4 mile hike to discover…
Era of Megafires film tour
Megafires, wildfires over 100,000 acres, and the destruction caused by them is a serious and growing issue to our region. Our communities, homes, businesses and our very way of life are threatened. Join us for a multimedia presentation with fire and landscape ecologist, Dr. Paul Hessburg, and local community leaders for fast-moving, short, topic-based talks…
Deschutes Land Trust Open House
Celebrate conservation successes, honor outstanding volunteers, and mingle with Land Trust staff and friends. Drinks and light appetizers will be provided with remarks to begin at 6:00pm. Please RSVP.
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…
Fall Milkweed Plantings
Monarch Advocates of Central Oregon (MACO) is teaming up with the Great Old Broads for Wilderness to help the Ochoco National Forest/Crooked River National Grassland plant native milkweed and increase critical Monarch butterfly breeding habitat in Central Oregon – and they need your help! Roll up your sleeves as you're guided by Forest Service botanists…
Biketoberfest
COTA comes to you twice a year for a major trail work day and celebration. This is the big fall event with trail maintenance happening all over the COTA trails in Deschutes National Forest. We will meet at 9AM at the old Rays parking lot and disperse from there. After celebration with free food and…
Batacular!
The Deschutes National Forest is partnering with Discover Your Forest to host “Batacular,” a day of fun bat activities for kids and adults from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 27th, 2018. Participants will learn about bats while enjoying themselves at various fun activity stations. Join forces with conservationists around the country during…
RedTail Banquet
Sunset for dinner, drinks and a small silent auction and raffle to benefit Central Oregon's natural resources and livable communities. This year will be celebrating the launch of the Bend Central District Initiative. Tickets for Central Oregon LandWatch's RedTail Banquet are $75 per person and include one raffle ticket. You have the option to pay…
Farewell Reception for Armature
Armature - a creative space is permanently closing its doors on October 31st. They want to thank you for an awesome journey these past 3.5 years! Head over to their Farewell Reception during last Saturday to honor a truly creative space. Free. Open to the public.
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…