At Santa’s Workshop, we aim to spread the spirit of giving, joy, and imagination. We believe that the holidays are more than just gifts—they’re about creating memories, building connections, and fostering the magic of the season. Our workshop is a place where families can experience the warmth of tradition, the joy of creativity, and the […]
Somewhere That’s Green, Bend’s beloved plant shop, is hosting merry markets for four weekends in a row. The shop will transform into a bustling hub of local artisans and makers, creating a magical ambiance for holiday shoppers. Get swept up in the holiday spirit with whimsical Sandra Claus encounters, freshly baked cookies and delightful butterbeer. […]
Embark on a beautiful adventure with Wanderlust Tours’ New Year’s Eve Bonfire On The Snow in the Cascade Range west of Bend. Explore a snow-filled forest at night and warm up at a hand-carved amphitheater with a crackling bonfire. Enjoy a naturalist-guided experience with desserts, hot chocolate with hazelnut espresso vodka, and, of course, a […]
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Join us for the 30th annual High Desert Rendezvous, a rip-roaring evening including dinner, silent and live auctions, raffle, gambling, hosted saloons and dancing. Central Oregon’s long-running fundraiser supports the Museum’s educational programs.
The Ecology of Surprise: Ecology and Environmental Ethics in an Old Growth Forest Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Michael Paul Nelson, professor of environmental philosophy and ethics at Oregon State University, for a discussion of the Long Term Ecological Research program that he leads at the H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest. Dr. Nelson […]
This knee pain seminar is directed towards those experiencing knee pain that is keeping them from their regular activities. The Center orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Matthew Lilley, and Therapeutic Associates physical therapist, Eric Coughlin will discuss knee pain conditions and the latest treatment options, both surgical and non-surgical.
Throughout their lives, ranchers Doc and Connie Hatfield were committed to developing partnerships and building consensus to further sustainability in the High Desert. Now in its seventh year, the Hatfield Sustainable Resource Lecture celebrates their work. This year, Jon Griggs, manager of the Maggie Creek Ranches near Elko, Nevada, will be the featured speaker. Griggs […]
Join the Twenty20 Pro Cycling Team for a group ride on Saturday and Sunday morning. Rides will begin at 7AM on both days from LOGE Bend and will end at Mt. Bachelor.
Tumalo Art Co. features new fine art photographs by Bruce Jackson in September focusing on “The Language of Trees”. The show opens during Bend’s First Friday Gallery Walk September 6, from 4-8pm. Exquisitely composed, zen-like images of Central Oregon and beyond, are Jackson’s hallmark. His iconic photos titled, “The Summit-Mt. Bachelor” and “Pine Marten-Mt. Bachelor”, […]
Are you a thrill seeker with a heart for your community? Face your fears. So our community’s most vulnerable don’t have to. It’s scary for those who wake up in the morning not knowing where they will sleep that night, if they will eat that day, if they will be assaulted or abused that day. […]
This four-hour workshop will teach families about the Oregon spotted frog, watershed health and activities to protect the riparian ecosystem. This workshop is for families with kids between the ages of 7 and 10 years old. It will include hands-on science and art activities, a field trip to an Oregon spotted frog habitat and a […]
The most entertaining event of the year has returned! How well do you know Bend? Find out in this citywide scavenger hunt! Participants will have 25 destinations all around the city. The locations will include well known landmarks, local businesses, and the lesser-known eccentricities of the city. The first individual or group (no more than […]
In this lecture, Emma Marris, a Klamath Falls-based environmental author and journalist, will tell the story of Upper Klamath Lake and the Klamath River, a water system set to see big changes in the coming decades including dam removal, climate change and changing management philosophies. She will use the Klamath Basin to tell a broader […]
