Tuesday Market at Eagle Crest

Featuring fresh produce, nursery stock, as well as other local products and artisans. The Tuesday Market will return starting May 26, 2pm-6pm, and will continue each Tuesday through September 1.

Join Oregon Wild for FREE Summer Hikes

The Oregon Wild expert staff lead outdoor adventures around the state throughout the year! Join us to experience and learn more about Oregon's spectacular wild places. All hikes are FREE unless otherwise noted. Hike space is limited so pre-registration is required. Complete trip details are provided upon RSVP. Visit http://www.oregonwild.org/about/hikes_events or click the link above to learn more.

KPOV Streams the Bend Elks Home Games

KPOV will be broadcasting all Bend Elks home league games at 106.7fm, and streaming live at www.kpov.org. The complete schedule is available on KPOV's website.

Owl Prowl with the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory

Fridays 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Take a walk with a naturalist at dusk to explore the different nocturnal creatures in Sunriver. *Register by 5:00 p.m. day of walk . Call 541-593-4394 $3 Adults $2 Children (ages 2-12) Visit www.sunrivernaturecenter.org for more information.

Tales of Mystery and Imagination Series at the Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory

8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. TALES OF MYSTERY & IMAGINATION SERIES: Galileo – The spacecraft, the man and the telescope. Followed by night sky viewing. Evening Observatory admission required. Adults $6.00 Children (ages 2-12) $4 Members FREE. www.sunrivernaturecenter.org for more information.

Bike Tour to Benham Falls with the Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory

Saturdays--Bike Tour to Benham Falls. 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Meet at Circle 7 parking lot at 8:45 a.m. Learn about local natural history while biking to Benham Falls (7-9 miles round trip on level road - No road bikes or training wheels please). $12 Adults $8 Child (ages 15 and under) Members $10 Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Call: 541.593.4394

Sunday Hikes with the Central Oregon Nordic Club

The Central Oregon Nordic Club has several hikes planned in July and August. Sunday hikes meet at the downtown Dilusso between 9:00 and 9:30 am. Bring water, lunch and other essentials. There are also Wednesday hikes that leave from Jackson's Corner. Call Linda at 382-8023 for more information.

Wilderness Inventory

Over the years, ONDA volunteer inventories have resulted in the documentation of millions of acres of Oregon Wilderness: a crucial first step in achieving official Wilderness designation and protection for these areas. Come join the crew to explore these remote areas of far eastern Oregon and officially document their Wilderness characteristics. Click on above link for more information.

Pine Mountain Sports/COTA Trailwork Party

5:30 PM; We’ll meet at Pine Mountain Sports and carpool to the worksite. Be sure and bring a snack and plenty of drinking water. Wear: sturdy shoes (boots are preferred), gloves and eye protection. Tools and expertise will be provided by COTA.

Eye in the Sky with the Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory

4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Meet at Pellerito’s Pizza in the Sunriver Village Mall. Take part in an exciting auction and other festivities. All proceeds to support the Observatory at the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory. For details please call (541) 593-4406.

Food, Inc. at Pilot Butte Movie Theater

How much do we really know about the food we buy at our local supermarkets and serve to our families? In Food, Inc., our national food industry's highly mechanized underbelly is exposed. The movie reveals surprising-and often shocking truths-about what we eat, how it's produced, who we have become as a nation and where we are going from here. Watch the trailer here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eKYyD14d_0

Sunriver Nature Center - Mt. Bachelor Star Party 2009

For more information, please visit www.mbsp.org or call (541)598-4406.

Loads of Toads with the Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory

**FREE EVENT** 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Thousands of toads migrate every year in Sunriver, but that’s not the only active amphibian in Central Oregon. Come find out what’s on the move! ***FREE*** Visit www.sunrivernaturecenter.org for more information.

The Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory Presents: Climate Change by Dr. Harry Hamilton

*** FREE EVENT*** Why do climates change? Learn what factors cause changes in our air and ocean temperatures. Dr. Harry Hamilton, who has a PHD in Atmospheric Science, presents a lively and enlightening program for all ages. Reservations recommended- limited seating. (541) 593.4394

Trout Unlimited, Deschutes Chapter, General Membership Meeting

The local Chapter of Trout Unlimited will be holding a General Membership Meeting at 6:00pm at Aspen Hall at Shevlin Park. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: 4:00pm Kids Fishing, Creek Walks, Presentation from Darek Staab, the new TU Home Rivers Project Manager. RAFFLE ITEMS AVAILABLE SO GET THERE EARLY AND GET YOUR TICKETS! Refreshments starting at 6:00pm so come by and get to know your fellow Trout Unlimited members. Click link above for more info.

Hart Mountain Fence Pull

We are nearly done removing fence from Hart Mountain! 213 miles gone so far, and only 4.6 miles left to go! Pull fence during the day and soak up the hot-springs in the evening. For more information, click on the above link.

Green Drinks

Network with like minded professionals! Green Drinks is the only networking event in Central Oregon dedicated to businesses and the environment. Join us at Green Drinks to network, learn about other businesses and their sustainability efforts, and have a green drink or two. July host business is G5 Search Marketing.

The Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory Presents: Tales of Mystery & Imagination Series--Tools of the Trade

8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Popular astronomy program followed by night sky viewing. Evening Observatory admission required. Adults $6 Children (ages 2-12) $4 Members Free. Visit www.sunrivernaturecenter.org for more information.

Bike Tour to Benham Falls with the Sunriver Nature Center

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Meet at Circle 7 parking lot at 8:45 a.m. Learn about local natural history while biking to Benham Falls (7-9 miles round trip on level road - No road bikes or training wheels please). $12 Adults $8 Child (ages 15 and under); Members $10 Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Call: 541.593.4394

War on Weeds Challenge with the Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory

War on Weeds (WOW) Challenge--Pull the most weeds on WOW day and you win! Call for details: (541) 593.4394

Tales of Mystery & Imagination Series: Passport to Pluto at the Sunriver Observatory

8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. PASSPORT to PLUTO – Popular astronomy program followed by night sky viewing. Evening Observatory admission required. Adults $6.00; Children $4 (ages 2-12) Members FREE!

Pine Mountain Sports/COTA Trailwork Party

5:30 PM; We’ll meet at Pine Mountain Sports and carpool to the worksite. Be sure and bring a snack and plenty of drinking water. Wear: sturdy shoes (boots are preferred), gloves and eye protection. Tools and expertise will be provided by COTA.

Owl Prowl with the Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory

8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.* Take a walk with a naturalist at dusk to explore the different nocturnal creatures in Sunriver. *Register by 5:00 p.m. day of walk . Call 541-593-4394 $3 Adults $2 Children (ages 2-12)

Birds in Your Backyard at the Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Learn how to attract birds to your backyard and discover local species that might visit your feeders.***FREE*** Visit www.sunrivernaturecenter.org for more information.

Macroinvertebrate Monitoring on Whychus Creek

Join the Xerces Society and Upper Deschutes Watershed Council in collecting aquatic macroinvertebrate samples from Whychus Creek. Participants will be given a brief introduction to aquatic macroinvertebrates and trained in sampling techniques. Teams will depart to monitoring stations, collect aquatic macroinvertebrate samples between mid-morning to early afternoon, and return the samples at Creekside Park. Click link above for more information.

STAR-BE-CUE at the Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory

7:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Catered BBQ dinner (hamburgers & hot dogs). Learn about Constellations then enjoy night sky viewing at the Observatory. Adults $12 Children (ages 2-12) $8 Members $10 Reservations required by 3:00 p.m. August 27th

How Big is BIG? At the Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory

8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Twinkle, twinkle little star, tell us how BIG you really are. How does our sun compare to other stars in our galaxy? Come and see for yourself! FREE! Visit www.sunrivernaturecenter.org for more information.

Steens Mountain Wilderness Backcountry Fence Pull

A true back-country experience: backpacking into a remote camp with Steens mountain as the backdrop. Working from our base-camp we will pull fence for 3 days. On the fourth day we can explore the surrounding river valley: Hopefully we will find that beaver lodge again that we discovered last year! For more information, click on the above link.

Pine Mountain Sports/COTA Trailwork Party

5:30 PM; We’ll meet at Pine Mountain Sports and carpool to the worksite. Be sure and bring a snack and plenty of drinking water. Wear: sturdy shoes (boots are preferred), gloves and eye protection. You’ll want to wear pants to work in the brush and dress in layers to accommodate whatever the weather may bring. Tools and expertise will be provided by COTA.

Upcoming Low Cost Vaccine & Microchip Clinics with the Bend Spay & Neuter Project

Bend Pet Express Stores will be hosting Bend SNIP's upcoming microchip and vaccine clinics! Please visit their web site for information about their store and for locations! www.bendpetexpress.com Click on the link above or visit www.bendsnip.org for clinic dates and times. All dog and cat vaccines will be $15.00 each and we will be doing Microchips for only $25.00!! (please note, we will not have giardia vaccines or feline bordatella!)

Natural Areas Conference 2009

Don't miss the 36th annual Natural Areas Conference, hosted by the Natural Areas Association and Washington State Department of Natural Resources. For details and registration: www.naturalarea.org/09Conference .

Sutton Mountain Restoration Trip with ONDA

Join us for a weekend, restoring habitat on Sutton Mountain WSA, next to the Painted Hills and the lower John Day River. We'll spend time pulling fence on the mountain and planting riparian vegetation along Bridge Creek, an important steelhead trout stream that flanks the West side of Sutton Mountain. This scenic area offers exceptional views, hiking, and wildlife and geology viewing. For more information, visit www.onda.org.

SOLV Great Oregon Fall Beach Clean Up

The next SOLV Great Oregon Fall Beach Cleanup will take place on September 19, 2009 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Join us! Choose one of over 40 beach sites to volunteer and help us clear the entire Oregon coast of debris. Click the link above or visit www.solv.org for more information.

Pine Creek and Spring Basin Back-country Fence Pull

Spring Basin is poised to become one of Oregon's newest Wilderness Areas. Come hike out to camp in the highlands on the edge of this Wilderness Study Area and remove obsolete barbed wire fence. This fence is not only an eyesore for a Wilderness area, it also tangles wildlife and impedes their movement within this gorgeous area. For more information, click on the above link.

Evening for the Environment: A Fundraiser for the Central Oregon Environmental Center

Enjoy delightful cuisine, a silent and live auction, live music and the presentation of our 2009 Earth Star award. All proceeds from the event support the programs and services of the Central Oregon Environmental Center. 5:30 PM Visit www.envirocenter.org for more information or call (541)385-6908.

Biketoberfest with the Central Oregon Trail Alliance

COTA's annual Biketoberfest will take us to all parts of our trail network to work on maintaining our awesome trails. COTA provides tools and refreshments and you provide work shoes, eye protection and work gloves. We will work until around 1pm. At 2pm COTA will provide a BBQ and beer. Visit www.cotamtb.com for details.

2009 Green and Solar Tour of Homes

Click the link above for details. More information to come.

Bend's Big Fat Tour 2009

Bend's Big Fat Tour - Three days of single track mountain biking bliss! In 2009 we celebrate the 15th anniversary of this epic ride. Check out bendsbigfattour.org for more info and registration.

Robinson Creek Stream Restoration

Our last multi-day trip of the year! We will get to see how successful our spring planting efforts were, and add more plantings to the areas where water persists in the stream longest. A great time of year to be in the John Day Basin. For more information, click on the above link.

Crooked River Restoration Day

Just 25 to the North of Bend is the "Peninsula": Where the deep canyons of the Crooked and Deschutes rivers meet. Help us heal and hide the scars of old roads by replanting native vegetation. For more information, click on the above link.

KPOV Sponsors the Local's Only Stage at the Bend Summer Festival

KPOV will be sponsoring the “Locals Only” stage at Bend Summer Festival. A lineup of local acts performing is available on our website at www.kpov.org