Volunteer Project Day – Deschutes River Cleanup

Join us for a day of community engagement and historical exploration! Participate in the **Volunteer Project Day – Deschutes River Cleanup** on Saturday, July 11, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, where you'll help improve beloved parks and trails by pulling weeds, removing trash, and planting native vegetation at Farewell Bend Park and the Deschutes River Trail. This event is part of the Upper Deschutes Watershed Council's annual clean-up initiative. Volunteers can sign up through the UDWC link provided. Additionally, learn more about upcoming volunteer days on July 29, August 22, and October 3.

After your volunteer efforts, visit the **Hollinshead-Matson Homestead Museum** for a free open house. Discover what life was like in Central Oregon during the 1940s by touring the museum and listening to stories shared by Sharron Rosengarth, a descendant of the Matson family who lived on the homestead. This event is hosted in collaboration with the Bend Park and Recreation District and supported by the Deschutes County Historical Museum. For more information, feel free to contact Zara Hickman or Kim Johnson via the provided channels.