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…
Planning Commission Hearing on the TSP
The Transportation System Plan (TSP) is the guiding document for any new transportation projects built in the City over the next 20 years, including transit, bike lanes, sidewalks, and road projects. After a lengthy process, the City’s 2040 TSP will be up for adoption soon. Public Hearing on Bend TSP Virtual Access: www.bendoregon.gov/planningcommission Phone Access: 1-855-282-6330 Code: 146 654 7289##…
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…
Webcast: Systemic Racism on Public Lands
For this discussion, Veteran, photographer, and Soul River founder Chad Brown will be joined by Wayne Hubbard, outdoor media entrepreneur who is also the Host and Producer of the award winning program Urban American Outdoors. His show was the first multicultural outdoors TV show in the country - it's been on air weekly since 2003, and has been nominated for 4 Emmy Awards.
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…
Seed Savers Exchange Virtual Benefit Concert
Join Seed Savers Exchange for the first-ever Virtual Benefit Concert featuring 14 talented and inspiring artists, and supporting one great cause! The concert offers the perfect chance to glimpse the beauty of the Driftless Region while enjoying first-rate music, all from the comfort of your home. All concert proceeds will support Seed Savers Exchange work…
Biblioteca en Camino! Library on the go!
Biblioteca en Camino! Library on the go!
The Deschutes Public Library will be visiting 8 different locations throughout Central Oregon (4 in Bend, 1 in La Pine, 2 in Redmond, 1 in Sisters) this summer to hand out “Grab and Go” kits with activities for youth to do. Our friends, Carly and Rodrigo will be giving out books and signing folks up…