We all still have a lot of questions about electric vehicles. They’re really cool, but still a mystery to most of us. How far can you really go? How long do the batteries last? Are they fast? Can I charge at home? How much will it cost to charge it? Can I still take a…

Join Charlie Crisafulli, Research Ecologist with the USDA, Forest Service, and Pacific Northwest Research Station as he engages us with information regarding the changes in biodiversity, survival, and revival of life on Mt St Helens since its 1980 eruption.

Take a trip through Oregon's diverse landscapes for Nature’s spring wildflower extravaganza, reminding us of the cycles of life and Nature’s blessings. Get outdoors, renew your spirit with joyful colors and scents. Presented by George Wuerthner, author of Oregon’s Best Wildflower Hikes.

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…

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 an evening of 13 learning tips and techniques for keeping a journal while keeping a good pace! We’ll spend the day at Whychus Canyon Preserve discussing ways…

Join Oregon League of Conservation Voters’ Leadership Committee and Bend City Councilor Nathan Boddie to learn tips and tools for taking action to protect our environment. Get hands-on experience and gain insights for contacting your elected officials, writing letters to the editor and making your point at a public meeting.

Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Bob Woodward for a 5-6 mile mountain bike ride in Skyline Forest. This ride is open to beginner-level* riders who want to explore the crowd-free riding of Skyline Forest while learning about the potential trail network that could connect Bend and Sisters. From freshwater springs to historic lumber mills,…

Love making or eating salsa? Enter the contest and win a prize at VegNet’s monthly potluck! Please bring a vegan dish (no animal products, including honey) to serve 6-8 people, a card listing ingredients, and your own cup, plate, and utensils. This is a family-friendly event. Suggested donation $2-5 to help cover room rental. See…