Week of Events
Gardening with Native Plants for Pollinators
Native plant gardening has been ranked as one of the top three landscape and garden trends over the past few years, in part because of the benefits that they offer to pollinators. However, native plants are not widely planted by home gardeners, and only limited selections can be found at many retail nurseries. This talk…
Intro to the Art and Science of Wildlife Tracking
Join ONDA for an introductory exploration into the world of wildlife tracking with expert and educator Marcus Reynerson. During this virtual presentation, Marcus will share knowledge about identifying and interpreting the subtle signs wildlife leave in their high desert habitats. Come away with a new appreciation for and ability to see the multitude of stories…
InFARMation Fall Series: Uncovering the Dirty Parts of Farming
Join FoFF, in collaboration with Small Farm School, for another InFARMation Fall Series beginning September 14th from 6:30-8pm! During the first session on animal welfare, they will focus these important conversations on the benefits of pasture-raised animals, the dire necessity of connecting to the land and animals, heritage breeds, Homegrown by Heroes program, expanding meat processing…
Farming the Wild
While mountain ranges frame ranchland and eagles soar over pastures, Central Oregon holds beauty and heritage in its local agriculture. In this event, you'll dive into the role of land use in sustaining wildlife and protecting Central Oregon’s farming future. *The format of this event (virtual or in-person) is to be determined. Register here and…
The Mysterious World of Spotted Bats
On September 15th, welcome Sara Rose from OSU’s Northwestern Hub for Bat Population Research and Monitoring to learn about the elusive spotted bat and how community science is contributing to our understanding of this important species.
Multicultural Art Exhibit/Exhibición de arte multicultural
Join us at The Environmental Center in downtown Bend for a Multicultural Art Exhibit. Experience live poetry, music, and creative arts by local BILAPOC, LGBTQ+ artists. Attendees can also tour The Environmental Center’s Learning & Demonstration Garden, and participate in educational activities offered in both Spanish and English. You will also get the opportunity to…
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…
Free Day & Open House
Come see why Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory remains a Central Oregon destination for discovery and fun. Enjoy free admission for the entire family during SNCO's Open House. Entrance is by timed ticket to help manage capacity, so reserve your tickets soon. Enjoy activities throughout the day and plan to pick up some delicious grub…
Book Talk at Sunriver Books & Music: Beloved Beasts
Join Sunriver Books & Music for a special talk presented by Michelle Nijhuis, author of Beloved Beasts. Species across the globe are imperiled as loss of habitat, hunting environmental degradation and a host of human causes take a toll. Beloved Beasts is a hopeful book as it tells of people who individually changed the course…