Week of Events
Forest Explorers Summer Camp
We're excited for some summer fun in the forest! We will learn about natural history, explore the forest, create shelters, and splash in Tumalo Creek. The health & safety of our participants and staff is our top priority. We hope the fresh air, exercise, learning, and interacting will help students feel refreshed and joyful! Sign…
Happy Hour in the Garden Slowly Reopens
Our Garden Team has kicked off Happy Hour in the Garden. Join us every Tuesday, 4-6pm, through September 1st. Here are our new COVID-10 guidelines, which we also have posted on our task board in the garden. Volunteering in the Garden COVID Guidelines: There will be a maximum of 8 volunteers (we do not have an…
Blooms & Bees Tour
Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory each Wednesday for an immersive experience to learn all about the extraordinary world of flowers and their pollinators. The tour will begin along the shore of Lake Aspen to learn about Sunriver’s forest ecosystem and the predominant flora of the area. Followed by a tour of the botanic garden led…
How to Talk About Race in Rural Communities – with LaNicia Duke
Join Presence Collective for a webinar with LaNicia Duke on “How to Talk About Race in Rural Communities.” Many states are thought of as "progressive" when they have big cities with diverse populations. Outside of those big cities are rural communities struggling with how to define social justice reform or have conversations about race because…
C.O.D.P Black Lives Matter Rally
Central Oregon Diversity Project will be standing in protest and representing BLM, Breonna Taylor, Pride, Police Corruption, and all that C.O.D.P represents. Please wear masks and practice physical distancing. Meet at: Peace Corner (Wall & Greenwood)
¡Nuestra Gente Presente!
Qué significan el poder y representación para mí. Regístrese en #ContemosOregon el jueves 9 de julio de 5 a 6:30 p.m. ¡PST para celebrar la vitalidad de nuestra comunidad Latinx! Exploraremos lo que el poder y la representación significan para nuestra diversa y esencial comunidad Latine. La increíble Dolores Huerta es nuestra invitada de honor!…
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…
Social Justice Book Club: “So You Want To Talk About Race”
Each quarter OSU-Cascades Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is hosting a 12-week book discussion group. These weekly conversations are designed to be drop-in and are open to OSU-Cascades students, staff and faculty as well as community members. This summer, we’re reading Ijeoma Oluo’s “So You Want to Talk About Race.” Meeting and reading schedule…
Bird Walk
Walk on the wild side! 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…