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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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Tickets now available for the 2012 Sustainability Awards

A limited number of tickets are now available for the 2012 Sustainability Awards on October 18th.  Early…

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Rethink Waste “The Art of Recycling” Youth Art on Display

BEND, OREGON – The Rethink Waste Project kicks off this weekend with the opening of The Art…

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At least 71,000 Watts to Be Generated Through Go Solar! Central Oregon Program

BEND, OREGON – Go Solar! Central Oregon has already helped 17 Central Oregon households make the smart choice…

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Rethink Waste Project Asks the Community to Recycle Right, For a Cause

The Environmental Center is excited to announce our latest efforts to raise awareness regarding resource use in…

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Great Films, Great Cause: Telluride’s Mountainfilm on Tour Comes to Bend, February 22 & 23

WHAT:  Two nights of high quality, thought-provoking films that celebrate mountain people, culture, adventure, conservation, and the…

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Kansas Avenue Learning Garden to Host Spring Garden Build

Bend, Oregon – The Kansas Ave Learning Garden kicks off their 3rd growing season with a Spring Garden…

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2013 Earth Day Parade Workshops Announced

The Environmental Center is hosting costume, mask making, and drumming workshops in preparation for the upcoming Earth…

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Earth Day Fair and Parade, Saturday April 20th in downtown Bend

The Environmental Center will celebrate Earth Day by hosting its annual Earth Day Fair and Parade on…

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Oregon Conservation Network Announces 2013 Legislative Priorities

Once again, the Oregon Conservation Network, a coalition of over 40 diverse organizations statewide, will work together…

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Building a Better Bend Hosts Spring Lecture

Local group works with American Planning Association to bring sustainable transportation expert Jeffrey Tumlin to Bend
. Bend,…

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Workshops Announced for 2013 Earth Day Parade

The Environmental Center will host costume, mask making, recycled art, and drumming workshops throughout April in preparation…

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Art Exhibit to Benefit The Environmental Center

BEND, OR — Stunning images of beautiful landscapes can do more than just look good on a…

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