On a recent field trip to Shevlin Park with Think Wild and Beaver Works Oregon staff, the group learned about the important role of one of nature’s finest dam builders: the American beaver (Castor canadensis). But all has not been rosy for this keystone species. Historical estimates put beaver populations in North America between 60 […]
I Like Pie This Thanksgiving, Nov. 23 at 7:30am in the heart of the Old Mill District, Cascade Relays will provide runners, and families with extra energy in the morning, a 1.5 mile and 5k option run/walk for a chance to earn those delicious dinner calories during this year’s “I Like Pie!” run. Cascade Relays […]
Raptors are perhaps the most charismatic and venerated avian species in the world, and Oregon’s high desert is a great place to see them. The term “raptor” or “bird of prey” is defined as a bird that kills and eats other animals for food. Hawks and owls both meet the definition, but most owls are […]
There is an old adage – If you can walk, you can snowshoe. Snowshoeing is a popular activity in Central Oregon. For those wanting to get out and explore the winter wonderland in the Cascades and beyond, snowshoeing is a low-impact alternative the whole family can enjoy. Of course, the usual caveats of winter safety, […]
With the mountain air getting crisper and car windshields freezing over, the pending arrival of winter is hard to ignore. While it may be time to put away the paddleboards, avid skiers and snowboarders are starting to gear up for an exhilarating time ahead on the slopes. “People from all over the world come out […]
Nighthawk Program Director and co-founder, Chelsea Ernst, studied ecology and herpetology in college before delving into the survival skill world. After gaining over a decade of experience teaching naturalist skillsets for other businesses, Ernst and co-founder Tyler Doyle founded Nighthawk Naturalist School with an emphasis on making the connection to nature accessible and immersive for […]
Following a relentlessly smoky summer in Bend, a clean fall breeze recently reminded of all things good in the world. In one word: fall. In many words: Things like the temperature dropping just slightly, leaves rustling on trees, flecks of red and gold peeking out from a sea of evergreens. They’re nature’s haptics stimulating our […]
Stand Up for the Troops,” a comedy show, features three veterans and three civilian stand-up comics at The Capitol on Nov. 10. With Veteran’s Day upcoming, this show will provide a tribute to the resilience and strength of veterans. It’s a night of laughter that will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the power […]
Poaching of wildlife is a serious crime in Oregon and around the country. This summer, a 28-year-old poacher from Pendleton pleaded guilty to 22 charges including killing several deer and elk, leaving animals to waste and trespassing. He was sentenced to pay $75,000 in fines, forfeit weapons and meat, and spend the next three, two-week-long […]
Gifted storyteller William Kennedy Hornyak will weave eerie tales and fables that promise to send shivers down your spine on Sunday, Nov. 5 at Immersion Brewing’s Barrel Room. “I want the audience to travel with me, not just hear what I’m saying. When I can do that, make that connection, the story really just feeds […]
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