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Garden For Every School Fall 2018 Update
We are excited to be kicking off another school year rolling out our Garden for Every School…
Help to Write Bend’s Climate Legacy
There was recently a really interesting and visually compelling story featured in The Washington Post. Imagine an arctic…
Water Cycle Education Program Highlights
The Environmental Center and the City of Bend are expanding our Water Cycle Education Program to include…
Pollinators and Solar Farms
Pollinator populations are in decline in the United States due to environmental stressors including pesticides, parasites, diseases,…
Back to School Lunches Zero Waste Style
Back to school means school lunches! In our house we have a 5 year old Food Hero…
Green Tour Sneak Peek #3-Locally generated renewable energy
Homegrown renewable energy is expanding in Central Oregon–both for residential use and utility-scale and rightfully so. We…
ClearPine Cottages-Green Tour Site #10
An innovative cottage development in Sisters ClearPine Cottages- An innovative cottage development in Sisters ClearPine’s site on the…
Transforming our communities to a solar future
There are many reasons to thank Nikola Tesla when it comes to modern technology, had capitalistic greed…
Open the door to energy savings with EPS
Experience the beauty of energy efficiency at this year’s Central Oregon Green Tour. You’ll find homes built…
Sign up for the Rethink Food Waste Challenge
Food waste is a big issue here in the United States! About 1/4 of what people bring…
Green Tour Sneak Peek #2
In addition to green homes, this year’s Green Tour will also showcase two commercial buildings that are leading the way…
Keep your campsite clean!
Camping is a great way to enjoy nature, spend time with your crew, and find some peace…