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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…
Green Tour Sneak Peek
This year, the Green Tour will showcase a whole spectrum of homes that are doing their part…
Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory Completed
Results to be presented on August 2nd On September 7, 2016, the Bend City Council adopted a…