General Topics and Announcements
From FoodCorps to a District Position: How Our Work in Redmond Continues
FoodCorps Impact When our Garden for Every School program launched in 2017, partnering with FoodCorps was a major step forward. The partnership expanded our impact in local schools, strengthened our…
Read MoreHelp Us Move the Climate Impact Fee Forward
The news that the EPA’s Endangerment Finding has been repealed is detrimental for the planet, economy, and human health. The EPA’s Endangerment Finding was the scientific foundation that allowed the…
Read MoreSolidarity Statement – Mountainfilm on Tour, Bend
Good evening, and welcome to Mountainfilm on Tour. Thank you for being here tonight to support The Environmental Center. My name is Priscilla Calleros, ella/she/her pronouns. I’m the Events and…
Read MoreWelcome Delaney! Our Marketing and Graphic Design Intern.
Delaney found us through the Youth Career Connect program piloted by Laurie Harrer. She was interested in an internship opportunity that included graphic design and marketing elements and Laurie connected…
Read More2025 Year in Review!
2025 was a rough year for everyone… and despite all the chaos… The Environmental Center still had many wins. Among an administration that cut funding to environmental programs, policies, and…
Read MoreImportant Announcement: Earth Day Fair & Parade Moving to Alpenglow Park for 2026
Dear Vendors, Community Partners, Families, and Friends, For many years, The Environmental Center has brought our community together to honor the Earth through our annual Earth Day Fair and Parade.…
Read MoreThe Power of Community: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in Central Oregon
From September 15 to October 15, 2025, we observed Hispanic Heritage Month—a time to honor the culture, contributions, and resilience of the Latino, Latina, and Latine communities across the nation.…
Read MoreOur Team Represented The Environmental Center for the First Time in DC!
In September, I traveled to Washington, D.C. to meet with Oregon’s congressional delegation and share what climate change looks like from our home here in Central Oregon. The timing of…
Read MoreRecord-breaking Repair Café with DIYcave!
Our late August Repair Café with DIYcave was one for the books! We had a record number of attendees and items brought in. Let’s hear it for… What did people…
Read MoreOregon’s Recycling Modernization Act
Have you heard that what you can recycle is going to change? Perhaps you’ve heard that Oregon’s recycling system is improving? The murmurs are true! These changes are coming from…
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