OSU, Dept. Of Forestry To Offer Citizen Fire Academy

BEND, OR — The Oregon State University Extension Service, together with Project Wildfire, Oregon Department of Forestry, and local fire departments is offering a Central Oregon Citizen Fire Academy this Fall.

In addition to gaining a foundation of fire science, participants will develop skills and knowledge so that they may help reduce the risk of wildfire for their home, neighborhood, and community.

The program will be offered through a mix of online modules and field tours.

The first session takes place October 8th but registration is required.

For more on how to register, click here.

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4th Annual Wildlife Baby Shower

Join Think Wild at Oregon Spirit Distillers in Bend on May 19 from 3-6 PM to help your local wildlife hospital raise funds & supplies to care for injured and orphaned native wildlife in need this baby

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Beaver Walk & Beaver Believers Screening

Beaver Natural History Walk & Restoration Site Tour, 4-5 pm Followed by a screening of The Beaver Believers and Q &A Hosted by Maureen Thompson, Beaver Works Program Manager and Kolleen Miller, Education Director for The Upper