The Deschutes River Clean-Up is a special day for watershed stewards of all ages to give back to the river. The Upper Deschutes Watershed Council coordinates the Deschutes River Clean-Up each year to engage business partners, river users, and community members in hands-on stewardship activities on the Deschutes River. Recreation use of the river has […]
Buzz About Bees presented by Sunriver Nature Center. Learn about the importance of these popular pollinators and what they need to survive through hands-on activities. Ages 5-10. Free!
Rad Reptiles presented by High Desert Museum. The world of reptiles is fascinating! Come learn about some of our scaly cold-blooded neighbors that have been roaming the planet for millions of years. Ages 5-10! Free
Predators and Prey presented by The Environmental Center. Have fun learning about the diverse animals that call Central Oregon home through exciting games and interactive science activities! Ages 5-10. Free!
Watery Wonders presented by Upper Deschutes Watershed Council. Explore the watery wonders of Tumalo Creek, collect and identify stream critters, and learn about what makes a healthy stream. Ages 5-10. Free!
Join us for our spring Tiny Explorers series in Bend, offered on Thursdays in September and October from 10-11am. Tiny Explorers encourages new parents to kickstart a healthy life enjoying the outdoors by getting their little ones outdoors starting at a young age. The program is targeted at new families with infants and toddlers, from birth to 3 […]
Presented by the Children's Forest of Central Oregon, Discover Nature Festival offers over 30 outdoor activities for the whole family to enjoy! This free event is on Sunday, September 9, 2018 from 11am-3pm at Riverbend Park in Bend. The event is presented in partnership with Bend Park and Recreation District and Deschutes National Forest. Activities […]
Join us for our spring Tiny Explorers series in Bend, offered on Thursdays in September and October from 10-11am. Tiny Explorers encourages new parents to kickstart a healthy life enjoying the outdoors by getting their little ones outdoors starting at a young age. The program is targeted at new families with infants and toddlers, from birth to 3 […]
Let your little one's imagination run wild! Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Martha Lussenhop at the Metolius Preserve to build your own fairy house. Use materials found in the forest, create your own small fairy abode and imagine the fairies that might come visit. Build confidence exploring and enjoying nature. Perfect for kids ages […]
Join us for our spring Tiny Explorers series in Bend, offered on Thursdays in September and October from 10-11am. Tiny Explorers encourages new parents to kickstart a healthy life enjoying the outdoors by getting their little ones outdoors starting at a young age. The program is targeted at new families with infants and toddlers, from birth to 3 […]
