Posts by Lauren Williams
Bend Ranks 11th in National Energy Reduction Competition
Bend ranks 11th among 50 communities competing for the Georgetown University Energy Prize, a national competition to…
Garden Program Registration Now Open
Check out the most recent Bend Parks & Rec Playbook! We’ve got 2 new garden programs scheduled for…
Local Students Tour the Landfill
The Environmental Center, in partnership with Deschutes County Solid Waste, has delivered waste education to fourth and…
AmeriCorps NCCC Teams Aim to Help Bend
Two AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) teams, Blue One and Blue Six, will be serving in…
Free LED Light Bulb Installation Program
The Bend Energy Challenge, a program of the Environmental Center, is offering a free and convenient way to…
What To Know About the UGB Remand
The City of Bend is getting close to completing its third (and hopefully final) urban growth boundary…
The Environmental Center Announces Bend Energy Challenge Week & the 15th Annual Green Tour
This year, the 15th Annual Green Tour (formerly Green & Solar Tour) was organized by The Environmental Center…
We Need Your Help To Inspire Youth Energy Heroes
By now you’re likely familiar with The Bend Energy Challenge, our team in the Georgetown University Energy Prize…
Look What You Built: Garden Update Summer 2015
“These are the best berries I’ve ever tasted”, said 3rd grader Jovanie after gulping down a handful…
The Environmental Center Receives Award From AmeriCorps NCCC
We are proud to share that AmeriCorps NCCC Pacific Region Class XXI has awarded “Project Sponsor of…