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Individual action is crucial… but is it enough?
A simple but powerful mission guides our work here at The Environmental Center: to embed sustainability into…
New Youth Educator: Geneva Mayall
This August, we added a new member to our Youth Education team. Meet Geneva Mayall. She was…
We’re Hiring: Membership & Outreach Manager
Position available: Membership & Outreach Manager Desired start date: Approximately January 6, 2020 Location: 16 NW Kansas…
Green Spotlight: Jose Saldivar
Let us introduce you to Jose Saldivar, a Strategic Energy Management (SEM) Intern who’s making a big…
Charge Ahead Expansion
Fall 2019 Oregon EV Rebate Program Updates The Oregon Environmental Quality Commission approved the expansion of the…
Open the Door to Savings with EPS
Open the door to energy savings with EPS Experience the beauty of energy efficiency at this year’s…
Welcome to the Year of Solar + Storage
A message from E2 Solar, presenting sponsor of the 2019 Green Tour. Solar + storage may be…
Summer in our Learning Garden
Thank You Volunteers! Last week we wrapped up another great summer season of volunteering in our Kansas…
Green Tour Volunteer Spotlight: Kerie Raymond
Our annual Green Tour highlights innovation in sustainable design while still demonstrating how everyday people can save…
Sign Up for 2019-2020 Youth Education Programs
This blog post is especially geared toward our phenomenal educators in Central Oregon. Back to school, back…
Beautify your garden while supporting ours
Support The Environmental Center’s Learning Garden by purchasing bulbs through our Fall Flower Bulb Fundraiser! Visit The…
Talkin’ Trash: July’s City Club Forum, Round 2 questions!
Below is a continuation from a previous blog from July’s City Club event Talkin Trash. More questions…