Posts by Lauren Williams

Your tips and resources to scare the phantoms away

 The scoop When you’re away, the phantoms will play–and wreak havoc with your energy bills. A phantom load…

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1,250 Students Participate in Outdoor Learning Experiences

With support from The Forest Service and the Children’s Forest of Central Oregon, our youth education team successfully…

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Bend-La Pine Schools Energy Competition – Mid-Competition Awards

Four local schools are awarded mid-competition prizes as student / teacher collaborations add up to winning strategies…

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Green Spotlight: Les Schwab Amphitheater’s New Sustainability Initiative

We’re excited to see that Les Schwab Amphitheater recently launched their “Take Note Initiative” to reduce waste…

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Green Spotlight: OSU Master Gardeners

Gardening: Get Good At It Growing in the High Desert can be quite a challenge! Want to…

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Record Number of Local Schools Awarded Oregon Green Schools Certification

Sixteen schools in Bend recently earned Oregon Green School Certification for their efforts to reduce resource consumption…

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Bend City Council to Discuss Climate Action Ordinance

The Bend City Council is considering a draft climate action ordinance to help Bend city government, residents…

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Happy Hour in the Garden Returns

Warmer temps mean it’s time to get our Learning Garden ready for another season! This ongoing volunteer…

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27th Annual Earth Day Fair & Parade

The Environmental Center will celebrate Earth Day by hosting its annual Earth Day Fair and Parade on…

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Join today as a new member – you could win prizes!

The Environmental Center team works hard every day to advance a future in Central Oregon where sustainability…

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