Instructor: Damian Fagan

Biography: A former National Park Service seasonal ranger, Damian Fagan worked at Natural Bridges NM, and Arches and Canyonlands National Parks after completing his B.S. in Botany from the University of Washington. After 10 years with the Park Service, Fagan started BUTEO Wildlife Consultants and worked on numerous bird projects in the Southwest mostly focused on threatened or endangered species. Before moving to Bend in 2004, he worked for The Nature Conservancy as a preserve manager in Moab, Utah. Fagan enjoys sharing his knowledge about nature and the outdoors. He has published numerous freelance articles in magazines and newspapers, and has published several hiking and wildflower field guides.

Damian has taught a series of hiking, birding, snowshoe and skiing classes for COCC since 2010. He now leads occasional outdoor recreation trips for COCC Community Learning as his schedule as Communications Manager at the High Desert Museum allows.

Damian is the author of the following books:
Moab Classic Hikes
Arches and Canyonlands National Parks Pocket Guide
Canyon County Wildflowers
Pacific Northwest Wildflowers
A Naturalist's Guide to the White Rim Trail

Classes by this instructor

Snowshoeing Central Oregon

This snowshoe course is to explore various snowshoe trails and explore the winter wonderland of Central Oregon. Snowshoeing is a great aerobic exercise and a way to meet other snowshoers. Participants should be in relatively good shape and be able to walk up to 6 miles (a good reference is walking up Pilot Butte to the summit without stopping or being winded at the top). Snow levels vary and may dictate each week's outing.
January 13, 2026 to February 3, 2026 | 8:30am-1:00pm PST | Bend