Events
Mountainfilm on Tour – Bend 2022: The 19th annual fundraiser for The Environmental Center
The Environmental Center has been bringing Mountainfilm on Tour to Bend for 19 years as its annual fundraiser. The event showcases a selection of culturally rich, adventure-packed documentary films curated…
Read MoreA Virtual Twist on Repair Café
The Environmental Center’s Rethink Waste Project coordinates with an amazing group of volunteer fixers to host Repair Cafés every few months. These free events connect people with broken stuff to…
Read MoreGuess what we found at the Play Forever Mountain Clean Up!
Last weekend, The Environmental Center’s Rethink Waste Project partnered with the Mt. Bachelor Play Forever Mountain Clean Up to educate volunteers on proper waste sorting. We designed a waste sorting…
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 MorePetal Painting: DIY Watercolor Paints
Do you have flowers in your garden or a special bouquet beginning to wilt and whither? Let’s give those beauties another life by creating our very own, low-waste watercolors! Take…
Read MoreRethinking Waste – Music Festival Edition
Earlier this month, our team partnered with Mini 4 Peaks to Rethink Waste – music festival edition. In collaboration with festival organizers and vendors, we worked to eliminate single use…
Read MoreMaking every day Earth Day
A few weeks ago, we celebrated Earth Day with a variety of activities for the public to enjoy and participate in, expanding their love for the Earth. How cool is…
Read MoreMicroplastic Madness Local Panel Discussion
The Environmental Center and Bendfilm teamed up to bring you a panel discussion related to the film Microplastic Madness in honor of Earth Day 2021. The film Microplastic Madness is…
Read MoreRethink Food Waste: Preparing Parts and Pieces
If you didn’t get a chance to join us for our virtual event on Monday, May 3, you’re in luck! We have a recording available for you to watch at…
Read MoreFree Yard Debris Drop off: Spring 2021 Fire Free Weeks!
During a wildfire, most homes are lost when falling embers smolder and ignite vulnerable areas around homes. Reduce the risk of losing your home to wildfire and take advantage of…
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