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We’re very excited to be launching our Outdoor School Days campaign, just in time for school to start…
Launch of Enviro Answers Q&A Series
Here at The Environmental Center, we get asked a lot of questions – from individuals, families, businesses,…
Oregon Environmental Literacy Plan
Recently, The Gray Family Foundation shared the success story of the Oregon Environmental Literacy Plan (OELP). The…
Upcoming City Council Work Session
Wow! 130 plus people turned out on July 21 to tell the Bend City Council how they…
We’re Hiring: Sustainability Educator
The Environmental Center’s Mission is to embed sustainability into daily life in Central Oregon. For us, sustainability…
COBA Tour of Homes – Basecamp (site #10)
For the second year in a row, the Bend Energy Challenge has partnered with COBA during the…
Applications for the 2016 Sustainability Awards Now Being Accepted
The Environmental Center is accepting applications for the 2016 Sustainability Awards, now through September 9, 2016. Awards…
Update: Bend Climate Action Ordinance (Now Resolution)
The Good News: The Bend City Council took our proposal for a Bend Climate Action Ordinance very…
Flushing Away Hard Earned Dollars?
In office buildings, on average, 37% of expenditures go towards water – and in schools, it is…
Your tips and resources to scare the phantoms away
The scoop When you’re away, the phantoms will play–and wreak havoc with your energy bills. A phantom load…
1,250 Students Participate in Outdoor Learning Experiences
With support from The Forest Service and the Children’s Forest of Central Oregon, our youth education team successfully…
Bend Schools Working Hard to Reduce Energy Use
Bend-La Pine Schools Energy Competition – Mid-Competition Awards Four local schools are awarded mid-competition prizes as student…