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Applicants Needed for the City's Sewer Stakeholder Group. Deadline May 25.
The City will embark on an update of the Collection System Master Plan- a master plan of the City’s sewer system.
LaPine's Rosland Elementary Wins Oregon Sustainable School Award
State Schools Superintendent Susan Castillo, in partnership with the Sustainable Oregon Schools Initiative, announced the winners of the Oregon Sustainable School Awards.
Clean Energy Works Incentive Offer Ends May 15th
Clean Energy Works Oregon is an easy and affordable way for homeowners to increase the comfort and value of their home and protect them against the rising costs of energy. Sign up today to take full advantage of their $3,700, early-bird incentive, which expires in May 15.
Time to Accelerate the Bend 2030 Vision
The citizens of Bend are invited to join Accelerate Bend kick-off event, presented by OSU-Cascades and Bend Broadband, on Thursday, May 24th at 7 pm at the Tower Theatre, doors opening at 6:15 pm.
Study: Young people not so 'green' after all
An academic analysis of surveys spanning more than 40 years has found that today's young Americans are less interested in the environment and in conserving resources - and often less civic-minded overall - than their elders were when they were young.
City Walls at City Hall through September 7th
Announcing First Friday Art Shows that pair local artists with 12 of The Environmental Center's member groups to interpret the theme “Bend’s external environment inspires our internal environment (mental, physical, emotional & spiritual).”
Clean Energy Works Incentive Deadline is May 15th
Nonprofit launches Central Oregon home efficiency remodel program matching homeowners with cash incentives, financing, and expert help.
From Bags to Beauty: Sara Bella Upcycled in Bend
The 2011 Sustainability Award winner for Innovation is featured in OPB's Arts & Life section.
Central Oregon Calendar 2012
Now available at Newport Avenue Market - half the proceeds to benefit The Environmental Center!
2012 Charity Ski Week Beneficiares Announced
The Environmental Center has been selected as a beneficiary for the weeks of January 2-6 and 9-13!
KTVZ Features 2011 Sustainability Award Winners
View KTVZ news feature and video highlighting 2011 Sustainability Awards winners in their Green Life series.
Watch Our Garden Grow
Check out our digital photo book and short video to see the garden being built from the ground up for our first growing season.
2011 Sustainability Awards Winners Announced
The 2011 Sustainability Awards were announced on October 13th by The Environmental Center at a celebration at The Oxford Hotel in downtown Bend.
Rethink Waste Guide and Website
Hot off the press! The Environmental Center, in partnership with Deschutes County Department of Solid Waste, launched the Rethink Waste print guide and website, providing Deschutes County residents and businesses information and resources on how to reduce waste.
Brasada Ranch Announces Ranch Rewards Program
Book a stay-cation through August at Brasada Ranch to benefit The Environmental Center.
Farmer's Market season is here!
View times and locations for Farmer's Markets across Central Oregon.
The Environmental Center named one of the 100 Best Green Companies to Work for in Oregon
View the complete list of companies and read about the annual Oregon Business Magazine survey.
EarthSmart Grants Awarded to Local Schools
Six local schools will be reducing their waste and educating their students about it thanks to our annual EarthSmart Grants.
School Composting Program Cuts Waste
The Environmental Center worked with Bear Creek Elementary School to implement a program to compost 100% of their cafeteria food waste. In the first week alone, the school kept 460 pounds of waste out of the landfill.
