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Learning More About Our Night Sky
As the weather gets warmer and the sun sets later, it is becoming increasingly popular to stay…
Gardening with Kids at the Environmental Center
Spring is officially here, and Summer is right around the corner! One of the best parts of…
Climate Commuters on the Move
This post was written by guest blogger Whitney Bennett, Safe Routes to School Coordinator at Commute Options….
We’re Hiring: Membership & Corporate Giving
Join the team! We’re looking for a team member who can help take our fundraising to the…
Electric School Bus Tour was a hit!
The Electric Bus Learning Project hit the road earlier this spring to bring Oregon its first electric…
Let’s get these bills over the finish line!
It’s been a busy session with many important bills passing out of the legislature and heading to…
Leafy Greens in the Garden
One of the best parts of growing food in your garden is being able to step outside…
First In-Person EarthSmart Field Day Lends Hope for the Future
It was a clear, sunny day out at Culver Elementary and there was a feeling of hope…
Finding Worms in the Garden with Student Scientists
When playing outside, do you ever see a squirming little worm digging into the dark soil? That…
Springing into the Garden
Summer is almost here, and that means busy things for our Garden for Every School team. While…
Making every day Earth Day
A few weeks ago, we celebrated Earth Day with a variety of activities for the public to…
Creating your own watershed
Welcome back to another blog focusing on Lunch Bites from our Children’s Forest of Central Oregon partners!…