Leanna Williams, Development Director for the Heart of Oregon Corps, discusses the impactful projects completed by the 16-24 year old program participants to mitigate wildfire risks, improve waste reduction as they learn life- and career-skills in a paid environment, their 25th anniversary celebration, and graduate reunions. www.HeartOfOregon.org
Birdies 4 Babies - Mt. Star Family Relief Nursery
Staley Micken, Development Director for the Mountain Star Family Relief Nursery, provides an overview of Mt. Star's role in the education of community and parents to prevent the abuse of children ages 0-5 years. www.MtStar.org
Radio Tour of the High Desert Museum with Heidi Hagemeier
Heidi Hagemeier, Director of Communications and Visitor Experience for the High Desert Museum, takes you on a radio tour of the biggest best kept secret in Central Oregon. www.highdesertmuseum.org
Kids Center's Annual Cork & Barrel Fundraiser
Rachel Visser (Program Education Manager) and Dru Ross (Fundraising Events Coordinator) for Kids Center discuss protective services for abused and neglected children in Central Oregon just ahead of their largest annual fundraiser, Cork and Barrel. www.CorkandBarrel.org and www.KidsCenter.org
J Bar J Youth Services - Seven Unique Programs
Alesha Josue, Community Engagement Coordinator for J Bar J Youth Services, explains each of the programs working to improve outcomes for Central Oregon youth and the pause of their biggest fundraiser - The Oregon High Desert Classic. www.jbarj.org
Nourish Your Neighbor with Isabel Kiefert and Russell Simpson from Around the Bend Farms
Isabel Kiefert and Russell Simpson share the story of Around The Bend Farms - www.AroundTheBendFarms.org - and their Nourish Your Neighbor campaign including the addition of four acres in Culver that will grow to provide more fresh vegetables to the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, local farmers markets and food pantries.
The High Desert Horticultural Center's First Annual Native Plant Garden Tour
Ben Snyder, Nursery Manager for WinterCreek Nursery and Community Outreach for the High Desert Horticultural Center explains the First Annual Native Plant Garden Tour, and the benefits of adding native plants to any yard space.
The 2025 Sunriver Music Festival
Meagan Iverson, Executive Director for the Sunriver Music Festival, takes a look at the headline performers coming to the Festival August 2-13, education outreach, and reflects on the festival's 48-year history.
Volunteers in Medicine - Medical Care for Uninsured Working Adults
Kat Mastrangelo, Executive Director of Volunteers in Medicine, explains the vital work of providing healthcare at no charge to working adults who lack insurance and the ability to pay for it themselves.
Nonprofit Vegetable Farming in Central Oregon's High Desert
Audrey Tehan, Founder and Executive Director for Seed to Table, the four-acre organic nonprofit farm located in Sisters, OR, talks about the transition into the summer growing season, its outreach efforts to teach students where their food comes from, and to oversee the Sisters Farmers Market. www.SeedtoTableOregon.org
Oregon Wildland Protections vs Presidential Executive Orders
Presidential executive orders seek to unwind decades-long efforts to preserve Oregon's wildlands for biological diversity, ecological stability, recreational opportunities, and the economic benefits of tourism. The Oregon Natural Desert Association would like a word.
Mental Health Awareness Month with NAMI Central Oregon
Casey Munck, Programs Director for NAMI Central Oregon (National Alliance on Mental Illness), and Dave Mowry, Executive Director for the NAMI affiliate in Washington County, Oregon, discuss NAMI Walks at Bend's Pioneer Park and NAMI's free support programs. www.NAMIcentraloregon.org.
Think Wild - Bald Eagle Rehabilitation and Wildlife Baby Shower
Sally Compton, Executive Director for Think Wild, updates the status of two Bald Eagles, the Aquatic Mammal Enclosure, the Wildlife Baby Shower, and reflects on her recent recognition from the Bend Chamber and Cascade Business News. Info at www.ThinkWildCO.org.
CAMP - The Companion Animal Medical Project with Johanna Johnson-Weinberg
Johanna Johnson-Weinberg, Founder and Executive Director of the Campanion Animal Medical Project (CAMP), discusses the outsized need to provide vet care for the pets of unhoused persons, the importance of taking that care where those people and pets live, and efforts to expand the availability of CAMP's services through the efforts of a 12-year-old boy to raise funds for a second mobile clinic van.
Deschutes Collaborative Forest Project with Jacob Fritz
Jacob Fritz, Program Manager for the Deschutes Collaborative Forest Project, explains the process and tradeoffs of preparing and conducting prescribed burns to reduce the risk of wildfires.
Deschutes Trails Coalition - West Bend Project, Cultus Lake, and Paulina Lake
Jana Johnson, Executive Director for the Deschutes Trails Coalition, talks about the breadth of "trail" projects (ground and water) that are maintained with more than 30 partner organizations.
Thrive Central Oregon - We Are Home Film Festival
Sarah Manke, Founder and Executive Director of Thrive Central Oregon, talks about the We Are Home Film Festival and explains the logistical and financial challenges of helping people connect with housing and essential services in a sanctuary state.
Deschutes County IDD Services Program
Paul Partridge, Program Manager for Deschutes County's Intellectual Developmental Disability (IDD) Services Program, shares the work that has now provided services to over 1,000 clients in Central Oregon.
Kids Center - Providing Critical Child Abuse Services in Central Oregon
Director of Marketing & Development Ginger Theis-Stevens and Development Specialist Barbara Vella explain Kids Center's role in addressing child abuse in Central Oregon.
Oregon Adaptive Sports - Recreational opportunites for anyone with a disability
Pat Addabbo, Executive Director of Oregon Adaptive Sports, explains the wide variety of year-round athletic opportunities from snow sports to summer mountain biking for athletes with disabilities.