Week of Events
Discover Nature Day – Madras
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. Bring your family to a different park each week for an interactive experience and learn, play and have fun in nature! Recommended for ages 5-10, with…
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…
Mazamas Smith Rock Public Hearing
The Mazamas, a Portland based climbing organization who are committed to education, stewardship, and the protection of natural environments, recently purchased property directly across from Smith Rock (2.5 acres) and are applying for a conditional use permit with Deschutes County in hopes to develop a bed and breakfast inn and campground for the climbing community.…
Electric Vehicle Workshop: Get Plugged In – Bend
You’re invited to join The Energy Challenge, a program of The Environmental Center, to demystify electric vehicles and have a conversation about how a zero emissions vehicle might fit into your life. Come get all your EV questions answered and learn about Central Oregon’s new Electric Vehicle Group Buy Program that can help you save up to $17,500…
Summer Discover Nature Days – Bend
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. Bring your family to a different park each week for an interactive experience and learn, play and have fun in nature! Recommended for ages 5-10, with…
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…
Stars Over Newberry
On Friday, August 10th, 2018, Discover Your Forest will play host to hundreds of guests at the 4th Annual Stars Over Newberry fundraiser. The event will take place atop Lava Butte in the Newberry National Volcanic Monument and will feature stargazing with Worthy Garden Club and Sisters Astronomy Club, live music by Blackstrap Bluegrass, a silent auction, delicious Worthy Brewing beers, wine…
Stream Sampling on Whychus Creek
Sampling benthic macroinvertebrates, the aquatic life form of insects including mayflies and stoneflies, provides important insights into the health of Whychus Creek. Volunteers will meet at Creekside Park in Sisters for a sampling training, then, in teams of two to four, collect macroinvertebrate samples from sites along Whychus. This event is a great opportunity to…
Picture This: The Nature of the Deschutes River
One of the best ways to get to know the Deschutes River and the plant and animal species that depend upon it is to photograph them. Join Coalition board president and amazing photographer Kim Elton and the celebrated nature guide author LeeAnn Kriegh for a short walk along the First Street Rapids trail near downtown Bend. Bring your camera…
KPOV Summer Bash
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Summer of Love (along with KPOV’s 12th anniversary). Join us for outdoor live music from great local bands playing tunes from the summer of love. KPOV DJs who were there for the Summer of Love will share their fascinating stories! Refreshments, cake, games, and a Tie-Dyed T-shirt contest will…