Events

Events

Every year, we host and collaborate on several events that bring the community together and allow us to thank our supporters and showcase our work. From student presentations to river clean-up to fundraising, there are many ways to join us and see the exciting progress that we are making in the Upper Deschutes River watershed.

Volunteers Macroinvertebrate MonitoringStream Sampling Day on Whychus Creek

Spend a day in the creek with Upper Deschutes Watershed Council collecting essential information on stream health. Learn about this unique volunteer opportunity along Whychus Creek in Sisters and how you can make a difference in our restoration effectiveness monitoring!

Stream Stewardship DayDeschutes River Cleanup

A day for volunteers as we take care of our river by removing trash and invasive plant species from the river and its surrounding areas. Volunteers of all ages can come to support our river cleanup efforts throughout multiple sites along the Deschutes River each July!

Watershed SummitStudents Speak: A Watershed Summit

Students Speak: A Watershed Summit is a chance for students who have been a part of our education programs to share with each other and the community the work they have done and they things they have learned. Students of all ages present their scientific research, artwork, creative writing, and restoration projects in a professional conference-style event.

Watershed Speaker Series

The Upper Deschutes Watershed Council and Central Oregon Community College are partnering to present “Learn About Your Home Waters,” an in-depth speaker series beginning in February focused on the Whychus Creek watershed. Click on the link to learn how to register!