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Welcome Emma, Reuse Bend Coordinator
We’re thrilled to welcome Emma Yetter (she/her) into a brand new part-time position as the Reuse Bend…
Meet Mary, Our Communications Manager
About Mary Mary was raised in Bend, OR, and after a decade living outside of Central Oregon,…
Welcome Jessica, Bilingual Program Coordinator.
We are so excited to welcome Jessica (she/hers/ellas) as our new Bilingual Program Coordinator. Jessica will be…
Garden Educator Network Tour at the High Desert Horticultural Center
Thanks to our friends at the High Desert Horticultural Center for the native plant tour for our…
Board Announcement: Executive Director Transition
Dear Friends and Supporters of TEC: We have some big news to share: our Executive Director, Mike…
Food Waste Prevention Week: Local options for businesses looking to reduce their food waste!
The Rethink Waste Project has worked to engage individuals and families in reducing their food waste through…
An evening of sewing and community building
Thank you to those who attended our Sewing, Mending, and Darning Workshop last week, and a huge…
Eight Creative Community Endeavors in 2024
Learn more about the eight projects funded by Community Innovation Fund in 2024
Youth Education Program Expansion to Engage Spanish Speaking Youth & Families
Have you driven by the Redmond RootedHomes development lately? It’s buzzing with activity as the homes in…
Important Update: Earth Day Celebration
For several years, The Environmental Center has been proud to bring together our community to celebrate Earth…
Reuse Bend: Coming Soon!
In August, we shared our plans to bring reuse to Bend through an initiative we called Reuse…
What’s the deal with “Hard to recycle” materials & Specialty Recycling Programs?
What are “hard-to recycle” materials? Can batteries be recycled? What do I do with shoes too old…