Education: Youth and Garden
Thoughts From Our Naturalists in Training
At The Environmental Center, our Youth Education Team offers a variety of summer programs to enrich the minds of children, and teach them about sustainable living with hands-on activities in…
Read MoreThese Eco-Heroes Had a Blast Exploring Bend via Bike
Superhuman strength and magical powers only exist in comics and movies, but real-life heroes biked among us during the July Eco-Hero Adventures summer camp. After a thorough safety lesson from…
Read MoreGarden Grant Funded Outdoor and Garden Classrooms
When most Central Oregon schools were closed back in November due to COVID-19, we didn’t know if any teacher was going to apply for our annual garden grants. But when…
Read MoreMaking Bird Feeders with your Family
Sumer is in full swing, and even just spending a quick moment outside brings about many different songs from birds all around. One of the best parts of Summer is…
Read MoreAn Ode to Our Intern, Erika Cook
Erika worked with our Youth Education team from September 2020 through June 2021. She complemented our team by growing programs and developing lots of content during her time at TEC.…
Read MoreLearning More About Our Night Sky
As the weather gets warmer and the sun sets later, it is becoming increasingly popular to stay out at night and look at the stars. Learning about astronomy can be…
Read MoreGardening with Kids at the Environmental Center
Spring is officially here, and Summer is right around the corner! One of the best parts of Spring is being able to plant in the garden and watch tiny seeds…
Read MoreClimate Commuters on the Move
This post was written by guest blogger Whitney Bennett, Safe Routes to School Coordinator at Commute Options. The Eco Hero Climate Commuters after school program takes our eco heroes on…
Read MoreLeafy Greens in the Garden
One of the best parts of growing food in your garden is being able to step outside for a quick snack. Whether it’s picking some berries off the bush, grabbing…
Read MoreFirst In-Person EarthSmart Field Day Lends Hope for the Future
It was a clear, sunny day out at Culver Elementary and there was a feeling of hope in the air. The Youth Education team had their first in-person EarthSmart program…
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