Posts by Lauren Williams

Kicking things off!

The Environmental Center launches a new vision to bring an outdoor learning space to every school in…

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Energy Efficiency Program Expands Savings Opportunities

The Energy Challenge of Central Oregon has been working with local residents over the last two and…

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Summer Camps For Outdoor Kids

Summer is a great time to get kids outside to explore and enjoy the lakes, rivers, and…

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NCCC Blue 3 Arrives in Bend

AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) Team Blue 3 will be stationed in Bend, Oregon working at…

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Earth Day Fair and Parade on Saturday, April 22nd

The annual parade will be bigger, more colorful this year! The Environmental Center will celebrate Earth Day…

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Two Bend Residents Attend Climate Reality Leadership

Bend locals Caroline Skidmore and her 14-year-old son, Jack Skidmore, recently returned from a three day Climate…

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Celebrating AmeriCorps Week

AmeriCorps Week, March 4-11th, seems like the perfect time for us to share a little bit about…

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Youth Water Education Program Expands

The Environmental Center is pleased to announce our new youth education program “Water Down the Pipes: An…

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Public Transit Funding Tools for Central Oregon

A robust public transit system is a cornerstone of a livable community. It helps people get to…

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‘Desert Rain’ Achieves Living Building Challenge Certification

We are very proud to share that Bend is now home to the United State’s first ever…

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