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Our blog tells the stories of the people and organizations, the programs, tools and technologies, that make sustainability real every day.  You’ll find the inspiration and resources you need to put sustainability into action in your life, at home or at work.

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Thank you, Kirin!

Kirin Stryker has moved on from our organization after accepting a position at Powell Butte Community Charter…

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Bringing solar the masses–Green Tour Site #9

  Site #9 – Central Electric Cooperative Community Solar 61090 SE 27th St, Bend So, what exactly…

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Open the Door to Savings with EPS

There’s a common theme amongst the newly built homes you’ll see throughout the Green Tour. Each is…

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Bend Energy Challenge Week and 16th Annual Green Tour

The Environmental Center is excited to announce this year’s Bend Energy Challenge Week and the 16th Annual…

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Success: We’ll double outdoor days this year!

We did it!  Our goal was to raise $7,000 in order to double our outdoor programming during the…

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Bend City Council Adopts Climate Action Resolution

Last night, the Bend City Council adopted a climate action resolution by a vote of 5 to…

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Outdoor School For All: Speaker’s Bureau Training

We wanted to share a good opportunity to get involved in supporting Outdoor School as we near…

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Inspiring Read: High Country by Tom Bell

Last week, Tom Bell, the founder of High Country News, passed away at age 92. Tom wrote…

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City Council to Vote on Climate Action Resolution on September 7

Tomorrow, September, 7, at 7 pm, the Bend City Council will vote on a Bend Climate Action…

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Community Volunteers Contribute Over 280 Hours to Learning Garden in 2016

The Environmental Center’s Happy Hour in the Garden Series, in which volunteers enjoy beverages from local beer…

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Success! Plus a new match…

Woohoo! Just in time for the weekend, we were able to raise the money needed to receive…

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Matching donation toward outdoor days!

Double your impact today with a matching donation! The next $500 in donations will be matched dollar-for-dollar by…

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