Week of Events
Epic Journeys: The Lives of Baby Birds
Baby birds are endearing, their cuteness and antics bring smiles to our faces. But, make no mistake, being a baby bird is the most dangerous, vulnerable stage of their lives. From hatchling to their final launch as fledglings, each species is unique in its development, challenges, and paths to adulthood. Join Elise Wolf of Native…
Lend a Helping Hand: Pull Invasive Plants along Whychus Creek
Join Pine Meadow Ranch and Coalition for the Deschutes to pull invasive weeds along Whychus Creek as it flows through the ranch. Never doubt that a small group of people can clear an area of knapweed! Plus, it's fun and greatly appreciated. When: Next Wednesday! Wednesday, June 1, 9:00 am - noon Where: Pine Meadow Ranch, Sisters For more information, send an email to Inge@CoalitionfortheDeschutes.org
Central Oregon Signature Trails Forum
Join to: Create a shared understanding of what Signature Trails mean Identify existing or planned trails/ trail systems in the region that could meet the criteria of Signature Trails Surface local priorities for investment Contact Steph at steph.noll@oregontrailscoalition.org with questions or to request accommodations.
In Search of the Belted Kingfisher
Join for an evening of storytelling about the belted kingfisher, the patroller of our rivers and shorelines with Oregon author Marina Richie.
10th Annual Dean Hale Woodpecker Festival
After a two-year hiatus due to Covid 19, registration opens April 9 for the 10th annual Dean Hale Woodpecker Festivaltaking place in Sisters, Oregon, June 2-5, 2022. Festival participants have a choice of 14 guided tours in search of 11 different species of woodpeckers and 200 other birds that make the forests, burn areas and…
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…
Deschutes River Corridor Weed Pulls
Deschutes River Corridor Weed Pulls
Join the Deschutes National Forest and Coalition for the Deschutes to pull invasive weeds along the Deschutes River. You'll mostly be pulling knapweed and possibly some other invasives such as cheatgrass. With a small group of people spending two or three hours on the job, significant areas can be cleared and kept free of knapweed. And it's fun…