Local change.
A world of difference.
Our mission is to embed sustainability into daily life in Central Oregon. To us, that means driving local change that makes a world of difference.
What's Happening!
Stay up to date on our upcoming events and program offerings.
Solarize Deschutes: Go solar with us!
Get discounted bids on solar installation until October 31st, 2024.
This limited-time, community-focused effort offers educational workshops, discount pricing and local, pre-qualified contractors to make it easy and more affordable for more homeowners to install solar. Request a custom bid today!
We also want to help people learn about community solar options, if solar installation is not a possibility for you.
Green Building Tour
Join us Saturday, September 28th for the 22nd Central Oregon Green Building Tour! Featuring a morning Summit packed with learning opportunities and seven innovative sites to tour around Bend in the afternoon.
Join us for Welcoming Week!
September 20th, 4:00-7:30pm at TEC Learning Garden: The Journey of the Monarch Butterflies film, activities, and more!
September 21st, 10:00am-2:00pm at Pioneer Park: Día de Las Monarcas, Celebrating the Magic of Migration.
Our Programs
Putting our passion to work every day to protect our planet, her people, and the future our children will inherit. Join us!
Envisioning a community that makes responsible decisions about the consumption, use, and disposal of materials.
Decarbonizing our energy, transportation, and waste systems to tackle climate change head on.
Helping students understand the connection between humans and the environment, and to make decisions that reduce their impact.
Growing a network of garden educators and a “Garden For Every School” in Central Oregon.
Working together to strengthen policies and infrastructure that protect the environment and support economic success.
Hosting a number of events throughout the year to educate, engage, and empower Central Oregon residents and visitors.
Investing in a vision of Central Oregon as a region that is both ecologically sustainable and economically vibrant.
The Eco Central campaign is shaping the future of our community and planet through education, advocacy and collaboration — all from a new, planned permanent facility that will be a community hub for action.
The Hub
Since 1988, we’ve been your go-to resource, community convener, and friendly neighborhood sustainability hub
A curated selection to kickstart your journey on envirocenter.org!
Join the Green Workforce!
Find out about current job openings at The Environmental Center, or browse other environment and sustainability-related opportunities here in the region.
Host a meeting or event at TEC
Located in the heart of downtown Bend, The Environmental Center offers a wonderful meeting space for your next event. Each year, we host over 500 meetings from workshops and training events to private parties and clubs.
Make your next event green with reusable dishware
The Rethink Waste Project offers durable dishware kits in an effort to encourage the community to make the switch from disposables to reusables. Three (3) kits are available in sets of (25) place settings. A kit includes: cups, bowls, plates, spoons, forks, and knives.
Events
Check out these upcoming events happening right here in Central Oregon!
Featured Event
Green Building Tour 2024
REGISTER HERE! The Green Building Tour is a showcase for real-world solutions that address the climate impact…