Snowshoe Nature Walks at the Sunriver Nature Center

Meet at the Nature Center. Carpool to local snowparks for an excursion in the forest. Learn winter survival tips from a Naturalist. Bring your snow shoes, a warm beverage and snack. 1pm-3:30pm $7 Adults $4 Kids (ages 2-12) Members: $3 Adults Kids $2 Call for information or to register – space is limited. 593.4394

Wanderlust Tours - Starlight Snowshoe Tours

Revel under the light of Central Oregon's starry sky from the elevation and darkness of the High Cascade Mountains. 7-11pm

Wanderlust Tours - Bonfire on the Snow

Snowshoe a short way with a Wanderlust Tours guide to a quiet spot in the snowy forest to bask at a glowing “bonfire” in the middle of an amazing amphitheater hand carved into the snow! 9pm-1:30am

Join Oregon Wild for FREE Winter Snowshoe 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 to RSVP or learn more.

Sunday Ski and Snowshoe with the Central Oregon Nordic Club

The CONC has several hikes planned in June and July, weather permitting. Sunday hikes meet at DiLusso Coffee on Galveston Ave. between 9:00 and 9:30 am. Bring water, lunch and other essentials. Call Linda at 382-8023 for more information.

It's In the Bag Lecture Series presents “Digging in for a Sustainable Future: Protecting Our Fish and Wildlife”

Professor Matt Orr of OSU-Cascades’ General Science program presents a lecture that focuses on the efforts that are underway to protect our natural heritage for future generations. The lecture takes place at noon in Cascades Hall. Please note that free parking passes are available at the receptionist desk in Cascades Hall, so do stop by before you park; campus security does monitor the parking lots.

Wanderlust Tours - Moonlight Snowshoe Tours

Snowshoe by the light of the moon! Discover the Cascades under the bright moonlight reflecting off of the white snow, and look for signs of animals in their nocturnal wonderland! 7-11pm

Oregon Conservation Network's Environmental Day of Action

Join the Oregon Conservation Network's Environmental Day of Action where we will come together as conservationists to build excitement and momentum around our 2009 Priorities for a Healthy Oregon. Come witness and take part in the energy, the history, and the legislation that is to be passed. Sign up at www.olcveductionfund.org/events or call Melissa at 503-227-8073. Click the link above for more information.

Monthly Meeting for the Cascades Mountaineers

Cascades Mountaineers is pleased to invite all those who might be interested to attend their open meeting and monthly program at the Central Oregon Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Street. January's meeting will feature Cathy Sassin & Aaron Lish talking about nutrition and endurance for climbing or general athletes. 7PM. Join us! www.cascadesmountaineers.org for more info.

Homeownership Orientation with Bend Habitat for Humanity

Attendance is required at ONE home ownership orientation in order to receive an Application for Homeownership. The orientations will be held at 6:00 pm at the Bend Habitat office. Contact Sheila Pyott, Family Coordinator, prior to the orientation dates to learn how to be best prepared for the application process. Sheila can be reached at: 541-385-5387x225 or spyott@bendhabitat.org

Wanderlust Tours - Bonfire on the Snow

Snowshoe a short way with a Wanderlust Tours guide to a quiet spot in the snowy forest to bask at a glowing “bonfire” in the middle of an amazing amphitheater hand carved into the snow! 7-11pm

Snow Shoe Nature Walks at the Sunriver Nature Center

Meet at the Nature Center and carpool to local snowparks for an excursion in the forest. Learn winter survival tips from a Naturalist. Bring your snowshoes, a warm beverage and snack. 1:00-3:30 PM $7 adults, $4 kids (ages 2-12), member adults $3, member children $2. Maximum group size: 15. www.sunrivernaturecenter.org for more information.

Mic for Rights hosted by the Human Dignity Coalition

Human Dignity Coalition presents an open mic for musicians and spoken word artists. Come enjoy liberal ideas and support human rights in Central Oregon. 7PM Silver Moon Brewery. $5 door all proceeds benefit HDC. Artists sign up at the door 6:30pm This event is accessible. For assistive listening device or sign language interpreter or more information 541.385.3320 or office@humandignitycoalition.org

Green Drinks Hosted by the Central Oregon Environmental Center

Green Drinks is a monthly informal happy hour gathering of sustainability minded people and businesses. 5:00-7:00pm. Join us to learn about local businesses and their sustainability efforts, network and have a green drink or two! For more information, contact Katy Bryce at 385-6908 x 16.

"King Corn" Screening Hosted by the Northwest Earth Institute

Join the local chapter of the Northwest Earth Institute for a screening of the film "King Corn." 6:30 p.m. In King Corn, best friends from college move to the heartland to learn where their food comes from. Participants will be able to sign up for NWEI's newest six-week discussion course about agriculture and sustainability "Menu for the Future". Click the link above for more info or visit www.nwei.org.

Snowshoe walks with the Sunriver Nature Center

Meet at the Nature Center. Carpool to local snowparks for an excursion in the forest. Learn winter survival tips from a Naturalist. Bring your snow shoes, a warm beverage and snack. 1pm-3:30pm $7 Adults $4 Kids (ages 2-12) Members: $3 Adults Kids $2 Call for information or to register – space is limited. 593.4394

Wanderlust Tours - Moonlight Snowshoe Tours

Snowshoe by the light of the moon! Discover the Cascades under the bright moonlight reflecting off of the white snow, and look for signs of animals in their nocturnal wonderland! 7-11pm

Wanderlust Tours - Bonfire on the Snow

Snowshoe a short way with a Wanderlust Tours guide to a quiet spot in the snowy forest to bask at a glowing “bonfire” in the middle of an amazing amphitheater hand carved into the snow!

Snowshoe Nature Walks with the Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory

Meet at the Nature Center. Carpool to local snowparks for an excursion in the forest. Learn winter survival tips from a Naturalist. 1-3:30 PM. Bring your snow shoes, a warm beverage and snack. $7 Adults $4 Kids (ages 2-12) Members: $3 Adults; Kids $2 Max group size: 15 people Call for information – space limited. 541.593.4394 www.sunrivernaturecenter.org for more info.

BALD EAGLES in OREGON at the Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory

Find out about the wintering bald eagles and their natural history. Included in daily admission $2 Adults $1 Kids (ages 2-12; 2:00-3:00pm. www.sunrivernaturecenter.org for more info.

Wanderlust Tours - Bonfire on the Snow

Snowshoe a short way with a Wanderlust Tours guide to a quiet spot in the snowy forest to bask at a glowing “bonfire” in the middle of an amazing amphitheater hand carved into the snow! 7-11pm

Telluride Mountain Film on Tour: A Benefit for the Central Oregon Environmental Center

Mountainfilm is dedicated to educating and inspiring audiences about issues that matter, cultures worth exploring, environments worth preserving and conversations worth sustaining. This year's Mountain Film on Tour benefits the Central Oregon Environmental Center. Shows start @ 7PM at the Tower Theater. $18 advance one night, $30 advance both nights, $20/night at the door. Purchase at www.towertheater.org or at the door.

Snowshoe Nature Walks at the Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory

Meet at the Nature Center. Carpool to local snowparks for an excursion in the forest. Learn winter survival tips from a Naturalist. 1pm-3:30pm Bring your snow shoes, a warm beverage and snack.$7 Adults $4 Kids (ages 2-12) Members: $3 Adults Kids $2 Max group size: 15 people Call for information – space limited. 541.593.4394. www.sunrivernaturecenter.org for more info.

Wanderlust Tours - Moonlight Snowshoe Tours

Snowshoe by the light of the moon! Discover the Cascades under the bright moonlight reflecting off of the white snow, and look for signs of animals in their nocturnal wonderland! 7-11pm

Wanderlust Tours - Bonfire on the Snow

Snowshoe a short way with a Wanderlust Tours guide to a quiet spot in the snowy forest to bask at a glowing “bonfire” in the middle of an amazing amphitheater hand carved into the snow! 7-11pm

Wanderlust Tours - Bonfire on the Snow

Snowshoe a short way with a Wanderlust Tours guide to a quiet spot in the snowy forest to bask at a glowing “bonfire” in the middle of an amazing amphitheater hand carved into the snow! 7-11pm

SOLV Great Oregon Spring Beach Clean Up

The next Spring Beach Cleanup is scheduled for Saturday March 28, 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. In 2006, 358,617 volunteers picked up over 7 million pounds of trash from 34,560 miles of coastline nationwide. To learn more click the link above or visit www.solv.org

Wanderlust Tours - Bonfire on the Snow

Snowshoe a short way with a Wanderlust Tours guide to a quiet spot in the snowy forest to bask at a glowing “bonfire” in the middle of an amazing amphitheater hand carved into the snow! 7-11pm

Wanderlust Tours - Moonlight Snowshoe Tours

Snowshoe by the light of the moon! Discover the Cascades under the bright moonlight reflecting off of the white snow, and look for signs of animals in their nocturnal wonderland! 7-11pm

Bend Earth Day Celebration

The Bend Earth Day Fair is a celebration of our natural environment. It promises to be an exciting community event with interactive displays, art, live music, performances, and great hands-on activities for all ages. The 10th annual Procession of the Species, a colorful, creative parade filled with children and adults costumed as their favorite species will kick off the day. Visit www.bendearthday.com for more information.

17th Annual SolAire Salmon Run, a benefit for the Central Oregon Environmental Center

SolAire Home Builders presents the 17th annual SolAire Salmon Run, a 5K and 10K run and walk in Bend, OR. Proceeds from the event fund the Central Oregon Environmental Center and the education, protection and restoration of local rivers and streams. Click link above for more details.

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.

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.