Learn and Get Involved
You already love spending time in Central Oregon's National Forest, why not take it to the next level? Whether you sign up as a volunteer, attend a ranger talk or join as a member, you can go beyond just visiting and make an impact!
Volunteer
Central Oregon’s National Forests are home to a group of wonderful volunteers ‑ men and women of all ages with a passionate interest in conservation, education and the rich environmental, cultural and geological history surrounding Central Oregon’s public lands. Join the dedicated people helping the Forest Service to protect our region’s most treasured places.
SHOP
We are proud to offer visitors a chance to support their Public Lands by purchasing items from our many Discover Your Forest stores. Proceeds from your purchases in our stores support student education programs, interpretive programs, exhibits, publications and other services on the Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests. Visit one of our retail locations to pick up passes, guides, maps and more!
Events
Jun
20
Tue
Jun 20 @ 8:00 am – Jun 22 @ 10:00 am
Explore A Career in Natural Resources
Each year Discover Your Forest partners with the Deschutes National Forest to host an inspiring overnight workshop for young women interested in entering the field of Natural Resources. We partner with land management agencies from all specialties to be in the field with these special young ladies, sharing career expertise and pathways suggestions. Each young women gets to experience camping on the Forest while attending various workshops and participating in outdoor education and recreation experiences. Working together, building camaraderie, and forging friendships to last a lifetime.
To learn more about this amazing program, please contact Karen Gentry, Education Program Director, at 541-383-4771 or karen.gentry@discovernw.org.
Jun
27
Tue
Jun 27 @ 8:00 am – Jun 29 @ 8:00 am
Explore A Career in Natural Resources
Each year Discover Your Forest partners with the Deschutes National Forest to host an inspiring overnight workshop for young women interested in entering the field of Natural Resources. We partner with land management agencies from all specialties to be in the field with these special young ladies, sharing career expertise and pathways suggestions. Each young women gets to experience camping on the Forest while attending various workshops and participating in outdoor education and recreation experiences. Working together, building camaraderie, and forging friendships to last a lifetime.
To learn more about this amazing program, please contact Karen Gentry, Education Program Director, at 541-383-4771 or karen.gentry@discovernw.org.
Aug
11
Fri
Aug 11 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Stars Over Newberry
Save the date! On Friday, August 11th, 2017, Discover Your Forest will play host to hundreds of guests at our 3rd Annual Stars Over Newberry fundraiser. The event will take place atop Lava Butte in the Newberry National Volcanic Monument and will feature stargazing, live music, a silent auction, fabulous local beer, wine and cuisine. This year’s festivities will again coincide with the height of the Perseid Meteor Showers, giving visitors an unparalleled vista of the night sky.
Stars Over Newberry is the largest annual fundraising event for Discover Your Forest which supports stewardship, conservation education and volunteer programs in Central Oregon’s National Forests.
Tickets for this exciting event will go on sale June 15th and sponsorship opportunities are still available. This event will sell out so get your tickets early!
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Newberry National Volcanic Monument is open, come experience the wonder of Central Oregon's Volcano!
2937
Volunteers donating their time on Deschutes National Forest
53,186
Hours Volunteers dedicated to conserving our Forest
125+
Types of conservation specialty projects completed on Central Oregon's Forests
$1,223,657
of donated labor from volunteers on Deschutes National Forest.
Volunteering for Discover Your Forest is a fun and rewarding way to meet others and provide opportunities for children that otherwise would not have the chance to see what our forests have to offer them. There are a variety of activities to get involved in and the best part is that you get to choose which ones interest you.
Sharing the forest and the monument with visitors is a total blast! You get to meet people from all over our country as well as from around the world!
We have volunteered at the Guard Station for 6 years and enjoy the location and meeting people. We first learned about the opportunity at the Station while on vacation in the area, and then enjoyed the great volunteer opportunities.
