Posts by Lauren Williams

Bend kids get a look at gardening – Garden Sprouts club shows students the fruits of their labor

Over the past month, students in the Environmental Center’s Summer Garden Sprouts club have learned that gardens…

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Plastic bag opponents kicking off campaigns

Plastic shopping bag opponents are kicking off campaigns in cities around Oregon after the failure of a…

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Bend Bikes Group to Host Community Forum

Want to improve bicycle riding conditions in Bend? Here is your chance to share your voice with…

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1000 Friends’ Shares Their Legislative Recap for 2013

Like most legislative sessions, 2013 began and ended with a flurry of activity in Salem. Back in…

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Ban the Bag, Bend! supporters will call for action

On Wednesday, July 17, Environment Oregon will be joined by local businesses, citizens and a “Bag Monster” to…

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Governor Kitzhaber’s 10-Year Energy Action Plan Moves Forward

As part of his efforts to shape Oregon’s energy future, Governor Kitzhaber recently held a ceremonial bill…

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DIY: Composting – Reporter tries to get some black gold using worms

It’s often called black gold, and it’s easy to make. Well, relatively easy. It’s something I’ve always…

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Bend’s First Bike Share Station Open May 24th

Commute Options will host an Opening Ceremony for Bend’s first Bike Share Station on Friday, May 24th…

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Commute Options Week Becomes Drive Less Challenge, Moves to October

After two decades, Commute Options Week, formerly a week-long event in June, will become the Drive Less…

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recycle scrap metal in may at bend restore

Recycle Your Scrap Metal Into Help for Struggling Families

In May all scrap metal proceeds generated by the Bend ReStore will fund the Family Access Network…

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