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2016 Sustainability Award Winners Recognized
The 2016 Sustainability Awards were announced by The Environmental Center tonight at a celebration at the Unitarian…
How To Opt Out of Junk Mail
Since opting out of junk mail a couple of years ago, I don’t get nearly as much…
Repair Café Returns to DIYcave
The Rethink Waste Project will be returning to DIYcave for a Fall Repair Café on Tuesday November…
Free energy assessments offered to small businesses
The Bend Energy Challenge team is partnering with the Green Impact Campaign to bring free energy assessments…
City of Bend pilots LEDs in Franklin and Greenwood underpasses
As a pilot project, the City of Bend replaced approximately 20 existing light fixtures with LED lights…
Free Energy Assessments for Small Businesses
The Bend Energy Challenge, in conjunction with the Green Impact Campaign, is hosting a great volunteer opportunity…
Tickets On Sale for the 2016 Sustainability Awards
A limited number of tickets are now available for the 2016 Sustainability Awards on November 3, 2016….
Growing Classroom Workshop: Garden-Based Learning Intensive for Educators
Where: The Environmental Center and the Kansas Avenue Learning Garden When: October 22-23, 2016 Who: Teachers, Parents,…
Input Needed: Biomass Energy Survey
Share what you think about biomass energy… Your input is needed! Please take this 5-question survey to…
DIY Upcycling Projects
Upcycling is the practice of taking material that has no value in its current state and turning…
Transformation Awaits – Green Tour Site # 4
Site # 4 – 1639 NW Scott Henry Place, Bend This model home in the Saginaw Sunset subdivision is…
Welcome, Jess!
The Environmental Center team welcomes Jess Ludmer to our youth education team! Jess joined us in September…