Week of Events
Flowing North: Rewilding the Deschutes
The Deschutes River holds a distinct past, an iconic present, and a precarious future. This river story meanders through time as its flows rise and fall. The river today is not the same river of yesteryear. At LandWatch, their mission is to improve and restore critical habitats for fish and wildlife in our rivers and…
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…
All Electric Yard Care – Ditch the gas
Join the Electrify! Coalition for an informative webinar on electric outdoor power tools. They'll be talking with some of the leading experts on the electrification of the landscape maintenance industry and the manufacturers of outdoor landscape equipment about why this is important, and the state of the transition away from gas powered tools. They will…
The Woods Withstand: The Fierce Battles for Oregon’s Forests
From the ponderosa pines of the Cascades to the juniper forests across the high desert, our wild forests make Oregon home. But their protections haven’t come without a legacy of struggle. LandWatchs' mission is to protect our region’s wildlands to support biological diversity and critical wildlife habitat. In this virtual event, you'll look at the…
Diving into Big Mile and Multi-day Paddleboarding on Wild & Scenic Rivers
Writer and athlete ambassador Krystal Marie Collins will be giving a rundown on how to train and pack for ultra paddleboard missions and will share a few stories of her own. Collins has paddleboarded some of America's greatest Wild & Scenic Rivers, including a solo 70-mile section of the John Day River and 21 days…
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…
Film Screening of ‘Drop’, presented by Protect Our Winters and Citizens Climate Lobby
Protect Our Winters and Citizens Climate Lobby are co-hosting a screening of the film ‘Drop’. Throughout the film, we meet the people who live, work and play on these rivers—people who work tirelessly to ensure that these waters, and all they support, are healthy.
Madras Farm-to-Table Market
This Market is a new opportunity for Jefferson County farmers and ranchers to sell products directly to consumers in a convenient Downtown location. Buy local and reap the health benefits of consuming farm fresh products while helping our local agricultural community! They'll be open every Friday between Memorial Day and Labor Day from 2-6 pm.
THE OREGON I AM BEER LAUNCH HAPPY HOUR
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and the Coalition of Oregon Land Trusts on the first Friday of summer for a free, statewide virtual happy hour celebrating the Oregon landscape through the lens of beer. Hear from brewers including Crux Fermentation Project, Ferment Brewing Company, Little Beast Brewing, Oakshire Brewing, Terminal Gravity, Von Ebert, Wolves &…
Wildflower Show & Pollinator Festival
Celebrate the diversity of wildflowers in Oregon and the pollinators who love them. Fun for the whole family includes: Wildflower display showcasing hundreds of native wildflowers Botanic garden tours Educational talks and demonstrations Children’s activities and crafts Native plants for sale Local vendors and food trucks
Bird Walk
Bird Walk
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,…