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Funding coming available in 2022 for Electric School Buses
My ongoing mantra is that buses in general are great (they make public education possible!). I also…
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…
Why aren’t paper cups recyclable or compostable if they are made from paper?
As events and activities pick up around Central Oregon with spring approaching, community members and businesses frequently…
2022 Garden Grant Projects
The Environmental Center is thrilled to award over $23,000 to 20 schools and organizations to fund a…
Redmond School Gardens Update
Thanks to last summer’s successful fundraising campaign, we’ve been working hard to support school garden efforts in…
MountainfIlm on Tour-Bend Goes all Virtual for 2022
Every year, we look forward to connecting with our Central Oregon community at Mountainfilm on Tour-Bend at…
Action Alert: Support the Reach Code Bill
Urge your elected officials to support the “Reach” code” bill – Legislative Concept (LC) 39 – in…
5 Actions to Support Your 2022 Rethink Waste Goals
Heading into the New Year, we might feel inspired to adopt goals in many areas of our…
The Money Cannon for Electric School Buses
At a recent school bus conference Jackie Piero of Nuvve noted, “There is a money cannon getting…
Introducing the Green Leadership Coalition
Recently, Bend High and Mountain View’s environmental clubs got together at The Environmental Center’s Learning Garden. They…
6 Tips for a Low-Waste Holiday Season
Create memories, not waste this holiday season! Check out these 6 tips for a low-waste holiday season….
Ten Tips on Electrifying your Bus Fleet
The electric bus world is growing rapidly, with more purchase orders being placed for them weekly, massive…