APPRECIATE CENTRAL OREGON
SEASONAL GUIDES TO THE INTERESTING PLACES AND ACTIVITIES THAT MAKE CENTRAL OREGON UNIQUE AND WORTH PROTECTING
Go Backyard Birding
Live in Central Oregon long enough and you will start noticing its birds. You won’t set out to become a birder. You’ll just … become one.
In Central Oregon, three major ecoregions converge—the Eastern Cascades, the Blue Mountains, and the Northern Basin and Range. On any given day, you could bounce between high desert sage and juniper, ponderosa-pine forests, and mountain meadows.
Warm Up with a Meal Made from Locally Grown Produce
This time of year, Development Director Lorraine Murray feels extra grateful for Central Oregon’s high-quality farms and ranches where she can get fresh, seasonal food year-round.
One of her favorite meals to make when the chill takes hold is a hearty Bolognese sauce over pasta — and she’s sharing her recipe with you.
Three Birding Hotspots Near Terrebonne
With three prime birding locations near Terrebonne — the Crooked River Wetlands, Smith Rock State Park, and Borden Beck Wildlife Preserve — all within 25 miles, a birder can put together a rewarding excursion.
Eat Farm Fresh All Winter
Signing up for a CSA is a great way to keep eating seasonally this winter while also providing local farmers with the resources needed to sustain our region’s food system.