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Mindfulness Monday: Relief from Suffering – Tonglen Meditation

Strengthen Your Inner Landscape: Relief from Suffering – Tonglen Meditation There is a lot of suffering in this world. We have all experienced suffering and know someone who is suffering. […]

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Accessible Route of the Week: Lava Lands

New routes highlighted weekly. by Hayley McClure OAS Staff If you’re willing to take a short drive out of town, Lava Lands is a cool and quiet escape from the […]

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COVID-19 Update: Offering limited in-person programs!

Phased reopening of in-person programming.  Subject to change at any point. Entering into this new phase of the COVID-19 Pandemic, we are excited to offer in-person programming in addition to […]

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Backyard Naturalist: Week #4

Where YOU get to be a naturalist in your own backyard. by Matt Porter OAS Staff Greetings fellow backyard naturalists and welcome to another installment of OAS’ Backyard Naturalist series. […]

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Bend Bike Scavenger Hunt #1 – Westside/Downtown

Follow these clues for urban exploration and adventure! By Kellie Standish OAS Staff I love any excuse to get on a bike and over the years my love for bicycles […]

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Mindfulness Monday: Mind-Body Solutions

Strengthen Your Inner Landscape with Yoga Resource-Mind Body Solutions Mind Body Solutions is a 501(c)(3) organization based in the Twin Cities area. Check out MBS founder, Matthew Sanford, in a […]

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Accessible Route of the Week: Central Oregon Historic Canal Trail

New routes highlighted weekly. by Hayley McClure OAS Staff The Central Oregon Historic Canal Trail is an interesting connection that carves through the south side of town along a fully […]

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How to do a Handcycle Transfer

by Kellie Standish OAS Staff Transfers can be the most daunting part of using a handcycle. One look at a fleet of handcycle options and you may be thinking that […]

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Backyard Naturalist: Week #3

Where YOU get to be a naturalist in your own backyard. by Matt Porter OAS Staff As backyard naturalists, we are afforded an opportunity to also become stewards of the […]

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Mindfulness Monday: Connected Earth Meditation

Strengthen Your Inner Landscape with Connected Earth Meditation. Connect to those around you through the support of the earth in this meditation lead by OAS’ Kadee Mardula.  Practice 4: Connected […]

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Accessible Route of the Week: Rimrock Trail

New routes highlighted weekly. by Hayley McClure OAS Staff This out and back paved trail is a great cycling option for those looking for a little more mileage, but also […]

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Backyard Naturalist: Week #2

Where YOU get to be a naturalist in your own backyard. by Matt Porter OAS Staff What a great week of nature observations, made even better knowing you all were […]

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