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Success: We’ll double outdoor days this year!
We did it! Our goal was to raise $7,000 in order to double our outdoor programming during the…
Bend City Council Adopts Climate Action Resolution
Last night, the Bend City Council adopted a climate action resolution by a vote of 5 to…
Outdoor School For All: Speaker’s Bureau Training
We wanted to share a good opportunity to get involved in supporting Outdoor School as we near…
Inspiring Read: High Country by Tom Bell
Last week, Tom Bell, the founder of High Country News, passed away at age 92. Tom wrote…
City Council to Vote on Climate Action Resolution on September 7
Tomorrow, September, 7, at 7 pm, the Bend City Council will vote on a Bend Climate Action…
Community Volunteers Contribute Over 280 Hours to Learning Garden in 2016
The Environmental Center’s Happy Hour in the Garden Series, in which volunteers enjoy beverages from local beer…
Success! Plus a new match…
Woohoo! Just in time for the weekend, we were able to raise the money needed to receive…
Matching donation toward outdoor days!
Double your impact today with a matching donation! The next $500 in donations will be matched dollar-for-dollar by…
Double Outdoor Days for Local Kids
At The Environmental Center, we believe it’s important for kids to spend time learning and growing in…
Your donation will make a huge impact.
Note from student after attending an outdoor school day It’s true: getting kids outside changes them. That’s…
The What, Why & Where to Recycle Plastic Bags
Plastic bags. They keep our food fresh and safe, conveniently hold stuff together, and litter the heck…
Working towards Goal #1
We’re on day three of our campaign and we’ve raised $365 so far – thanks to all our…