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Less Stuff, More Joy: The Gift of Experience
With the gift of experience, you give memories that contribute to happiness way more than just accumulation…
Outdoor School Statewide Public Engagement Gatherings
The Oregon Forest Resources Institute (OFRI) and the Oregon Outdoor Education Coalition (OOEC) are hosting a series…
10 Post-Thanksgiving Activities To Avoid Black Friday
Ironically, Black Friday – the day that has come to symbolize our culture’s obsession with more…
Green Drinks at The Gear Fix
Be sure to come by The Gear Fix this Thursday, November 20th from 5pm-7pm for Green Drinks,…
Paper: Recycle Vs. Landfill Photo Cheat Sheet!
Recycle Paper, Paperboard & Cardboard: But no coated paper – meaning no paper cups, paper plates,…
Recycle Right for America Recycles Day!
America Recycles Day, the only nationally recognized day dedicated to promoting and celebrating recycling in the…
Recycle Right for America Recycles Day
The Environmental Center’s Rethink Waste Project is asking Central Oregonians to join people from across the country…
Signs To Help You Recycle Right
Everyone should be awesome at recycling by now, but let’s face it, we can do better. Different…
Are You A Wishful Recycler?
Do you put plastic in your recycling bin simply because it has a recycling symbol on…
Strategic Storytelling Workshop: The Secret to Stories that Inspire Action
Designed for Nonprofit Leaders, Business Leaders, and Outreach Specialists alike, this workshop will help you harness the…
Garden Build Out Event!
Join us in the Kansas Avenue Learning Garden at The Environmental Center to start work on the garden…
2014 Sustainability Awards: Call for Applications
Sustainability Awards application forms and info can be found here. Do you know an individual, business, or organization…