Week of Events
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…
Motherload Community Screening
Part of the Bend Brewing Company Backyard Movie Series... MOTHERLOAD is a crowd-sourced documentary in which the cargo bicycle becomes a vehicle for exploring motherhood in this digital age of climate change. The film explores the people behind this push to replace cars with purpose-built bikes, she learns about the history and potential future of…
Stream Sampling on Whychus
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 three or four, collect macroinvertebrate samples from sites along Whychus. This event is a great opportunity to…
Springs to Sprouts
Spring to Sprouts is Coalition for the Deschutes' annual field trip, farm tours, and complimentary BBQ lunch in Jefferson County. Meet farmers as they take you on a tour of their farms along with a tour of Central Oregon Seed in Madras. Space is limited. Email Brooke for questions or more information. brooke@coalitionforthedeschutes.org
Bike the Bridges
The 2019 edition of Bike the Bridges will be held on Sunday, August 18th. Check-in starts at 4:00pm with the ride kicking off around 4:30pm. This fun and family-friendly bicycle ride showcases many of the beautiful vistas you get when crossing the Deschutes River as it passes through Bend. Let this be your excuse to get…