Posts by Mary Pantenburg
Closing Internship Thoughts with Delaney
We had the pleasure of hosting Delaney as our intern for several months in partnership with COIC…
Make Some Noise for Reuse: Upcycled Drum Workshop Recap & DIY
There’s a special kind of magic in giving everyday things a new purpose. That’s exactly what we…
Help Us Move the Climate Impact Fee Forward
The news that the EPA’s Endangerment Finding has been repealed is detrimental for the planet, economy, and…
Welcome Delaney! Our Marketing and Graphic Design Intern.
Delaney found us through the Youth Career Connect program piloted by Laurie Harrer. She was interested in…
2025 Year in Review!
2025 was a rough year for everyone… and despite all the chaos… The Environmental Center still had…
Important Announcement: Earth Day Fair & Parade Moving to Alpenglow Park for 2026
Dear Vendors, Community Partners, Families, and Friends, For many years, The Environmental Center has brought our community…
The Power of Community: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in Central Oregon
From September 15 to October 15, 2025, we observed Hispanic Heritage Month—a time to honor the culture,…
Our Team Represented The Environmental Center for the First Time in DC!
In September, I traveled to Washington, D.C. to meet with Oregon’s congressional delegation and share what climate…
So You Wanna Host a Clothing Swap?
This past weekend we hosted our first clothing swap in partnership with Bloei Collective and other community…
Rethink Waste Clothing Swap
85% of all textiles in the United States end up in a landfill! Not only is this…