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A loan for energy projects paid through your energy bill
This is way more exciting than it sounds If you’re going to save money when you make…
Garden Grant Update: Bend International School
Bend International School was one of seven School Garden Grant recipients in 2017. Here is a brief…
Garden Grant Update: Sisters Elementary School
Sisters Elementary School was one of seven School Garden Grant recipients in 2017. Here is a brief…
Garden Grant Update: REALMS
REALMS Middle School was one of seven School Garden Grant recipients in 2017. Here is a brief…
Garden Grant Update: Bear Creek Elem.
Break Creek Elementary School was one of seven School Garden Grant recipients in 2017. Here is a…
Green Spotlight: Bend Montessori School
On any given day of the week, around lunch time at The Environmental Center, it’s common to…
The Environmental Center is looking for a Treasurer
Our Board of Directors are looking for a new person to serve as our Treasurer. The Treasurer…
School’s out, but gardens are still growing!
It’s time to replenish our School Garden Grant fund so that MORE local kids can get outside…
We’re Looking for a Water Education Program Intern!
Title: Water Education Program Intern Supervisor: April Farmer, Water Education Lead, Sustainability Educator Position Type: Internship Position…
Combating Food Waste: Deschutes County and Beyond!
There are so many amazing food waste prevention initiatives happening in the world right now. Below are…
Bend’s Transportation Plan: Moving People, Not Cars
The City of Bend recently launched a new planning effort, this time focused on transportation. Its purpose…
Smart Storage For Your Food and How to Navigate Dates on Food Products
Smart storage is a lot of things. The main idea is, however, to store stuff correctly and…