Week of Events
Finding Artistic Inspiration in the High Desert
The fourth and final High Desert Speaker Series event in Bend will conclude with a discussion of the many varied ways that desert landscapes inspire us, featuring a panel of award-winning artists whose muse is the high desert itself: Nancy Pobanz, Artist in Residence at the Rimrock Draw Rock Shelter archaeological site; Janet Matson, a ceramicist and member…
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…
Celebrate Earth Month by Volunteering with SOLVE!
Get outdoors and make a difference for your local neighborhood or natural area! This year we're inviting you to join us in service to benefit local wildlife and communities. Events are led by local volunteer leaders and focus on improving our neighborhoods and natural areas with hands-on work including litter cleanup, invasive plant removal, planting…
Arbor Day Tree Planting Ceremony
The City of Bend is partnering with Bend Park and Recreation District (BPRD) to celebrate Arbor Day with the planting of a tree in Pioneer Park, located at 1525 NW Wall Street in Bend. On Friday, April 28, at 10 a.m., City Manager Eric King will join BPRD Executive Director Don Horton in planting the tree, which…
Heritage Tree Walk
Celebrate Arbor Day with a Heritage Tree walk around downtown Bend. The Heritage Tree Walk will begin at the Deschutes Historical Museum located at 129 NW Idaho in Bend. The Heritage Tree Walk will begin at 5:00 pm Friday April 28th. The walk is free. Discover the magnificent Heritage Trees tucked in and around downtown…
Bird Walk, Camp Polk Meadow Preserve
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Jan Rising for a bird walk at one of Central Oregon's birding hot spots--Camp Polk Meadow Preserve. Tune your ear and focus your binoculars as you stroll around Hindman Springs and into the meadow, watching for warblers in the willows and woodpeckers working the pine groves. More than 160…
Outdoor Journaling, Whychus Canyon Preserve
Interested in learning how to combine outdoor writing and sketching with your joy of hiking? Join the Deschutes Land Trust and hiker and passionate journaler, Kolby Kirk, for a day of learning tips and techniques for keeping a journal while keeping a good pace! We’ll spend the day at Whychus Canyon Preserve discussing ways of…
Painting With a Purpose
On April 29th, 5-7pm VegNet Bend is holding a 'Painting with a Purpose' Fundraiser with the help of Laughing Planet Cafe & 'Its Just Paint'. With each ticket sold, $15 will go towards VegNet Bend, a nonprofit group dedicated in educating the public on the benefits of a plant based diet. Sarah, from 'It's Just…
Purnima: A Night of Bollywood Eats and Beats
Join fellow Bend locals for a night of feasting and dancing at the new Mantra Indian Kitchen (in the old “Fire” location) for Purnima: A Night of Bollywood Eats and Beats. The night will begin with a lavish feast featuring the fragrant spices and alluring flavors of authentic Indian cuisine hand-crafted by Chef Runi of…
Sunday, April 23, 2017
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Monday, April 24, 2017
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Tuesday, April 25, 2017
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Wednesday, April 26, 2017
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April 26, 2017 -Fire and Water: Hydrogeology of Central Oregon
Fire and Water: Hydrogeology of Central Oregon
Join volcanologist Dr. Daniele McKay for a fascinating presentation about the unique hydrogeology of the Deschutes River basin. The volcanic landscape of Central Oregon has shaped the hydrology of this area in surprising ways. The Deschutes River was known as the “Peculiar River” because of its historically stable year-round flows. Rain and snowmelt rapidly infiltrate…
Thursday, April 27, 2017
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April 27, 2017 -Geology Hike, Alder Springs
Geology Hike, Alder Springs
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Derek Loeb for a hike to Alder Springs with a focus on geology. We’ll hike down to bubbling Alder Springs and check out examples of volcanic and sedimentary rocks that tell the story of the early Cascade mountains. Learn how these ancient rocks also formed the underground aquifers that…
Friday, April 28, 2017
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Saturday, April 29, 2017
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April 29, 2017 -People’s Climate March Bend
People’s Climate March Bend
Now more than ever, it is important to let people know that you believe that Climate Change is real! It's time to protect beautiful Oregon, the world and our quality of life! Let our politician's know that we want to transition towards a cleaner energy economy! Come down and show your support for a JUST…