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Damian Fagan is a freelance writer, outdoor enthusiast and avid birder. He is the author of several wildflower field guides including "Wildflowers of Oregon" and "Wildflowers of North America." Fagan lives in Bend with his wife, Raven, and a pollinator-friendly garden.
Imagine life where the ability or resources to care for your pet present a real challenge, in terms of access, financial difficulties or access to care. Would you give up your furry best friend or would you seek to find ways to remain together? Now, mix those challenges with being homeless. “CAMP is committed to […]
Have you ever found an injured wild animal and wondered what to do or who to call? Maybe wondered about deer-proof plants or wildlife-friendly fencing? Well, now your go-to source is the wildlife rescue and education folks at Think Wild. “We’ve come a long way in the last couple of years,” said Sally Compton, executive […]
If you’re interested in dinks and triple drop shots or lobs and lets, you’ll want to take in the 2021 Pacific Northwest Classic Pickleball Tournament, set to begin July 28 at Bend’s Pine Nursery Park and the Bend Pickleball Zone. The tournament, which runs through Sunday, Aug. 1, is organized by the Bend Pickleball Club […]
The Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center located in Redmond is much, much more than “just a fairground.” In addition to events, the fairground has served as an evacuation center for residents and their animals displaced by wildfires. “We offer numerous public-friendly events to our community to make sure we have something for everyone,” said […]
Fairgoers and rodeo fans look forward to the return of the Deschutes County Fair and Rodeo this year, July 28 – Aug. 1. This year’s theme is “Back in the Saddle Again,” taken from the lyrics of Gene Autrey’s hit song, “I’m back in the saddle again, out where a friend is a friend…” A […]
Everybody loves options. Whether it’s deciding which of the 20+ breweries in Central Oregon to visit or which trail to take, we love having choices. “There’s more to Redmond than most people think,” said Bob Gilbert, Central Oregon Trail Alliance Redmond Chapter representative. “It’s well worth the drive from Bend.” Of the many worthy multiple-use […]
Upper Klamath Lake is the largest body of water in Oregon by surface area—approximately 25 miles long by 8 miles wide, but with an average depth of only 14 feet. The lake is the remnant of Lake Modoc, a Pleistocene-aged lake (11,000 years ago to about 2.5 million) that covered over 1,000 square miles, stretching […]
Photographers are encouraged to answer ONDA’s call for submissions for the 2022 Wild Desert Calendar which runs through June 12. “Oregon Natural Desert Association wants to see the desert’s special lands, waters and wildlife protected,” said Lace Thornberg, ONDA communications manager. “We know that people protect what they love, and the Wild Desert Calendar shows […]
In the film, “Bull Durham,” Annie Savoy, played by Susan Sarandon, says, “Walt Whitman once said, ‘I see great things in baseball. It’s our game, the American game. It will repair our losses and be a blessing to us.’ You could look it up.” For those who attend the Church of Baseball, this statement gets […]
This past year was a rough one, even for volunteers. Many nonprofit organizations canceled group volunteer projects to minimize exposure during the pandemic. One local described that experience. “I tried to volunteer last year, but COVID derailed that,” said Jess Beauchemin, a volunteer with the Oregon Natural Desert Association. This year, she’s signed up to […]
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