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NatureConnect Fest
Saturday, September 20
11am-3pm
Alpenglow Park
Free!
NatureConnect Fest is returning in 2025! NatureConnect Fest, presented by the Gear Fix, celebrates the diversity of ways that we all connect with nature. The event will provide something for everyone, including nature arts and crafts, STEM activities, outdoor recreation, music, food, and more. Bring your family out to try a new outdoor activity, connect with amazing community organizations, and learn how we can all help take care of our environment and community. The event is made possible by 20+ community partners, including Bend Park and Recreation District and Deschutes National Forest.
2025 Event Sponsors
Event Partners and Activities
- Think Wild
- Mosaic Medical
- Wildheart Nature School
- Discover Your Forest
- OSU Extension – Nutrition Education
- Deschutes Land Trust
- Bend Endurance Academy
- Central Oregon Disability Support Network
- Oregon Adaptive Sports
- Deschutes National Forest
- Juntos Aprendemos
- NeighborImpact
- Central Oregon STEM Hub
- Family Resource Center
- CampFire Central Oregon
- Central Oregon Geoscience Society
- Maverick Outdoors
- The Environmental Center
- Heart of Oregon Corps
- Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory
- Vámonos Outside
- Well Wired
- Oregon State Parks
About the Poster Artwork
The poster artwork was created by Gonzalo Benavente. Gonzalo was born in Cusco, Peru, and studied Fine Arts in Lima (sculpture). His work blends technology (3D/2D design) with Japanese art influences, especially origami, using paper as his main medium.
The design is a papercut composition inspired by the landscapes of Bend, blending outdoor activities and wellness. Each element was hand-cut and assembled into the full artwork.
Instagram: @gonzalo_benavent