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Two Bend Residents Attend Climate Reality Leadership
Bend locals Caroline Skidmore and her 14-year-old son, Jack Skidmore, recently returned from a three day Climate…
Celebrating AmeriCorps Week
AmeriCorps Week, March 4-11th, seems like the perfect time for us to share a little bit about…
The Environmental Center Expands More Programs into Redmond
The Environmental Center in Bend, Ore. is excited to announce several program expansions into the Redmond community…
$1,500 Awarded to Bend-La Pine Schools for Energy Reduction
Bend-La Pine Schools supported the work of the Bend Energy Challenge through the Energy Conservation Challenge for…
Youth Water Education Program Expands
The Environmental Center is pleased to announce our new youth education program “Water Down the Pipes: An…
Public Transit Funding Tools for Central Oregon
A robust public transit system is a cornerstone of a livable community. It helps people get to…
‘Desert Rain’ Achieves Living Building Challenge Certification
We are very proud to share that Bend is now home to the United State’s first ever…
Climate Action Update
City Council Setting Goals: Councilors Need to Hear that Climate Action is a Priority for Bend Residents…
Fabric Donations Needed for Earth Day Project
Help us collect used fabric for a special Earth Day project that will be showcased on April…
Schedule A Rethink Waste Presentation
Looking to brush up on your recycling know-how? Got compost questions? Need ideas for creative reuse? Wondering…
Our new ride is all electric!
The Environmental Center just purchased its first car. This is a big step for an organization that…
Mountainfilm on Tour to Arrive in Bend February 24 & 25
WHAT: A fundraiser for The Environmental Center, featuring two nights of inspirational documentary films with themes of…