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Stories from the Garden: Fall 2022
Although the garden is currently under a blanket of snow, Denise and Adrienne (along with volunteers, parents,…
How to Make a Public Comment
Photo taken in 2016: Russ Donnelly, Mike Riley, Skylar Grayson, Nikki Roemmer at City Council Communicating with…
5 Things to do This Thanksgiving to Honor Indigenous Heritage
It’s the week of Thanksgiving… …which has many of us wondering how, and if, we should still…
NEW! Borrow Reusable Dishware for Low-Waste Events
It was a whirlwind, but your daughter’s birthday went smoother than expected, considering the fact that she’s…
Our First School Garden Bike Tour
It was a sunny Saturday in October… Earlier this month, a group of 10 folks biked to…
Welcome Al, Our New Development Coordinator!
Al Kolenda (she/her) just joined our team as the Development Coordinator! In this role, Al will be…
“Green Drinks” Celebrates Latinx Heritage Month With Upcycled Piñatas!
2022 has been exciting, as we have been able to get back to gathering in-person for our…
Why Does TEC Support a Mandatory Home Energy Score Program?
Can you imagine buying a car today without knowing the miles-per-gallon efficiency rating? Especially these days, the…
1% for the Planet Business Spotlight: Megan Marie Myers Art
Whether you are new to learning about us or you have been aware of The Environmental Center…
Welcome, Wesley!
Our Youth Education team has a new Coordinator Over the summer, we brought Wesley Yoder (he/him) on…
Meet The Artists: 2022 Multicultural Artwalk in the Garden
The Environmental Center is pleased to host our third annual Multicultural Artwalk in the Garden as part…
CIF Spotlight: Council on Aging
Community Innovation Fund (CIF) Project Spotlight The Environmental Center awarded the Rethink Waste Program’s Community Innovation Grant…