Week of Events
8th Dean Hale Woodpecker Festival
Registration will open on April 2 for the 8th annual Dean Hale Woodpecker Festival taking place in Sisters, Oregon from May 31- June 3. Festival participants have a choice of 20 guided tours in search of 11 different species of woodpeckers and 200 other birds that make the forests, burn areas and diverse habitat of…
Fir Trail Walk, Metolius Preserve
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Carol Wall for a late spring walk at one of our flagship Preserves--the Metolius Preserve. Explore the South Trailhead portion of the Preserve and the beautiful new Fir Trails that take visitors into the middle section of the Preserve. Meander along Lake Creek and up into the mixed fir…
Invasive Weed Pull on the Deschutes River
Juniper Group is partnering with Bend Parks and Recreation to remove some invasive plant species that are making inroads into the South Canyon section of the Deschutes River Trail. Parks & Rec staff will provide all tools and instruction. We’ll hike up to a mile on a sometimes-rocky trail to the worksite. We’ll go at…
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…
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…
Springs to Sprouts: River to Farm
A day-long field trip to explore the Upper Deschutes River and learn about the farmers who depend on it. We’ll begin our exploration of the Deschutes River at Dillon Falls and the Ryan Ranch wetlands. Our next stop will be at one of the canals in Bend. From there we'll visit a farm east of…
Todd Lake Trail Work Day
Help build and restore the Todd Lake Trail to reduce erosion and impacts on wetlands, wildlife and wildflowers, in memory of Carol Swift who loved Todd Lake and all those taken by cancer too soon. Two trail work parties this year, June 9th and September 15-16. Over 35 volunteers came last year to help build…
Sunriver Nature Center Open House
Help celebrate Sunriver Nature Center's 50th anniversary this year! Enjoy free admission on Saturday, June 9th from 9am - 5pm during an Open House. Come see why the Nature Center remains a Central Oregon destination for discovery and fun. The Nature Center and Observatory will be open for exploration and our team of Naturalists and…
Puddlestompers: Wildlife is Everywhere
Spark a sense of wonder for nature through imaginative play, exploration, songs and stories. This week’s program is Wildlife is Everywhere with Wildheart Nature School. Ages 3-5 with family. Free!
Garden Educator Network Meeting
Garden Educator Network Meeting
Please join us at Three Rivers School in Sunriver for an end of year Regional Gathering for farm and garden based educators in Central Oregon. The purpose of the Gathering is to share resources, provide networking opportunities, and address region-specific challenges. Our focus for this June event is to share what you have been up…
Saturday Bird Walks
Saturday Bird Walks
Join Tom Lawler, expert local birder and nature photographer, to discover the rich bird habitats of Sunriver. With Tom’s keen eye and guidance, you will spot and learn to identify a variety of species found in the wetlands, meadows, and forests surrounding the Nature Center. Whether you are new to birding or an experienced birder,…