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 10/15

Red Bull Rampage Viewing Party: Cheer on 10 Barrel Athlete Carson Storch as he battles the best at the 2021 Red Bull Rampage; 10 a.m-3 p.m; free; 10 Barrel Brewing Co.— Eastside, 62950 NE 18th St., Bend; 10barrel.com or 541-241-7733.

‘Captured’ Series Premier: A screening of the entire series by Pete Alport, which takes you behind the lens for a different perspective of photography and how it comes together; 6-11 p.m; free; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; facebook.com/silvermoonbeer or 541-388-8331.

Saturday 10/16

Art in Nature at Fort Rock: Join a professional naturalist on a guided hike through Fort Rock, listen to live music and enjoy some food and a drink; noon-6:30 p.m; $105; Fort Rock State Natural Area, Fort Rock; traveloregon.com or 541-389-8359.

Sunday 10/17

10 Barrel Running Solo Series: The Running Solo Series is a low-key, high fun-factor, dispersed cross-country running event held over four weeks on the trails in and around Bend; through Nov. 6; $15-$20; different courses weekly; runningsolo.me

Nature Journaling: Kolby Kirk will lead a hike through the preserve discussing 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

Tuesday 10/19

Know Mystery — Microbes in Seeds: Explore how microbes end up inside seeds, how their communities impact plant health, and future directions for ecological research on seed microbes in this live Zoom webinar; 5-6 p.m.; free; Deschutes Public Library, online; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1029.