Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
A Week of Ideas to Engage with National Farm to School Month!
October is National Farm to School Month, and the theme for this years’ campaign, from the National Farm to School Network, is Our Food, Our Future. Our Food, Our Future:…
Read MoreMeet the Artists from our Welcoming Week:Multicultural Art Exhibit
There are so many amazing artists here in Central Oregon sharing their stories. This year The Environmental Center will be highlighting a few local BILAPOC, LGBTQ+ artists at our Welcoming…
Read MoreIn solidarity with Asian American and Pacific Islander communities
We grieve the loss of Delaina Ashley Yaun, Xiaojie Tan, Daoyou Feng, Paul Andre Michels, Soon Chung Park, Hyun Jung Grant, Suncha Kim, and Yong Ae Yue.* The murder of…
Read More5 Reasons You Should Pay Attention to Plastic
Everyone should care about plastic. It’s true the stuff is a miracle to human health — plus it’s cheap for us to buy as individuals. However, plastic has a dirty,…
Read MoreNew Year, New Leaders
New Opportunities for Sustainability and Justice A letter from our Executive Director, Mike Riley. It’s a relief to have adults back in The White House. It’s hard to imagine a…
Read MoreWaste that’s worthy of attention
Oregon’s legislative session is underway and there are over a dozen waste-related bills that have been introduced. Here are two bills that we support. Right to Repair (HB 2698): UPDATE:…
Read MoreTake action: Share your priorities with Bend City Councilors
New City Council Means New Goals Let The Council Know Your Thoughts Today Every two years, right after new Bend City Councilors are sworn in, the City Council sets new…
Read MoreA few thoughts about waste, awareness, and November.
Imagine your perfect 4th-Thursday-in-November holiday scenario. What does it look like? In the year 2020 (an election year, at that), the economy isn’t doing great and many people have lost…
Read MoreFirst #WelcomingWeek Art Walk in our Garden
On Friday, September 25th The Environmental Center partnered with City of Bend to host the first ever Welcoming Art Walk in celebration of Welcoming Week. Despite the cold, rainy weather,…
Read MoreACTION ALERTS: Big Agenda for Bend City Council This Wednesday
Support Funding the Core Area Plan The vision for a vibrant, sustainable mixed-use neighborhood in the Bend Central District with safe east & west connections depends on the Core Area…
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