Explore calendar Oct. 1-7

Published 12:00 am Friday, October 1, 2021

Events

Daily tours

Lava Cave Tours: A guided tour of a local lava tube exploring the geologic and human history as well as the ecology of the cave; 9 a.m., 2 p.m.; $95 per person, $70 children 11 and under; Wanderlust Tours, 61535 S. Highway 97, Bend; wanderlusttours.com or 541-389-8359.

Brews & Views Canoe Tour: A naturalist-guided tour paddling on a lake in the Cascades with a local microbrew or root beer to enjoy afterward; 1:30-5:30 p.m.; $100 per person $70 children 11 and under (root beer available for those under 21); Wanderlust Tours, 61535 S. Highway 97, Bend; wanderlusttours.com or 541-389-8359

Central Oregon Volcano Tour: Explore the Newberry Caldera with a naturalist guide around Paulina Lake; 9 a.m.-noon or 1:30-4:30 p.m.; $95 per person, $75 children 11 and under; Wanderlust Tours, 61535 S. Highway 97, Bend; wanderlusttours.com or 541-389-8359

Cascade Lakes Canoe or Kayak Tour: Paddle around one of the mountain lakes with a naturalist guide; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. or 1:30-5:30 p.m.; $95 per person, $70 children 11 and under; Wanderlust Tours, 61535 S. Highway 97, Bend; wanderlusttours.com or 541-389-8359

Starlight & Moonlight Canoe Tours: Watch twilight descend over the Cascades and enjoy a clear starry night while paddling on one of the mountain lakes; 7-11 p.m.; $100 per person; Wanderlust Tours, 61535 S. Highway 97, Bend; wanderlusttours.com or 541-389-8359

Friday 10/1

Cornering & Switchbacks Mountain Biking Clinic: The clinic will work on dialing in body position on the bike and understanding how to handle different types of corners; 1:30-3 p.m.; $75; Seventh Mountain Resort, 18575 SW Century Drive, Bend; gritclinics.com

Wild & Scenic Film Festival: Join ONDA as they host a virtual, streamed-in-HD, Wild and Scenic Film Festival, and share a collection of films that speak to environmental concerns and celebrate our planet; 6-8 p.m.; free; Oregon Natural Desert Association, online, Bend; onda.org or 541-330-2638.

Saturday 10/2

Bird Walk at Crooked River Wetlands: Join expert local birder Chuck Gates at 7:45 a.m. for a walk around the Prineville Crooked River Wetlands Complex to view resident and migrating birds. Everyone is welcome, please wear a face covering; 7:45-10 a.m.; free; Crooked River Wetlands Complex, 4035 NW Rimrock Acres Loop, Prineville or 541-280-4957.

Nature Journaling: Kolby Kirk will lead a hike through the preserve as he discusses ways of seeing and recording the landscape, no experience necessary; 9 a.m.-noon; free registration required; Whychus Canyon Preserve, off Goodrich Road, Sisters; deschuteslandtrust.org

Fall Colors Hike at Metolius Preserve: Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Jane Meissner for a fall colors hike at the Metolius Preserve. Registration is required. Masks are required; 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; free registration required; Metolius Preserve, Southwest Warm Springs Road, Sisters; deschuteslandtrust.org

Wednesday 10/6

Nature Journaling: Join Deschutes Land Trust for an outing to learn how to combine outdoor writing and sketching with your joy of exploring nature; 9 a.m.-noon; registration required; Whychus Canyon Preserve, off Goodrich Road, Sisters; deschuteslandtrust.org or 541-330-0017.

Thursday 10/7

Santiam Wagon Road Walk: Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Carol Wall to explore the 150-year old Santiam Wagon Road at Whychus Canyon Preserve; 9 a.m.-noon; registration required; Whychus Canyon Preserve, Off Goodrich Road, Sisters; deschuteslandtrust.org