General Topics and Announcements
Bend Advances in $5 million Georgetown University Energy Prize
On January 14th, Bend officially advanced to the Semifinal round of the Georgetown University Energy Prize, a national competition that is challenging communities across the U.S. to rethink their energy…
Read MoreStaff Spotlight on Mike Riley
Get to know The Environmental Center staff, board members, and volunteers! We’re kicking off a new series of TEC profiles in order for you to meet the people behind our…
Read MoreAffordable, Sustainable Housing in Bend
Bend’s rapid growth is contributing to a problem which many people are familiar with – a lack of affordable housing. Half of Bend’s households earn the area median income (AMI)…
Read MoreRubbish Renewed
You won’t want to miss out on the upcoming “Rubbish Renewed” Eco Fashion Show on January 15th. The event is “rooted in a love of fashion, an appreciation of art…
Read MoreOutdoor School Statewide Public Engagement Gatherings
The Oregon Forest Resources Institute (OFRI) and the Oregon Outdoor Education Coalition (OOEC) are hosting a series of vibrant community discussions across the state to hear what YOU think about Outdoor School…
Read MoreGreen Drinks at The Gear Fix
Be sure to come by The Gear Fix this Thursday, November 20th from 5pm-7pm for Green Drinks, the bi-monthly networking and inspirational gathering for Central Oregon.
Read MoreRecycle Right for America Recycles Day
The Environmental Center’s Rethink Waste Project is asking Central Oregonians to join people from across the country to celebrate America Recycles Day, coming up on November 15th, the only nationally…
Read MoreStrategic Storytelling Workshop: The Secret to Stories that Inspire Action
Designed for Nonprofit Leaders, Business Leaders, and Outreach Specialists alike, this workshop will help you harness the power of storytelling and strategy to inform, persuade, inspire, and engage audiences. In…
Read MoreGarden Build Out Event!
Join us in the Kansas Avenue Learning Garden at The Environmental Center to start work on the garden design and build out this fall (generously supported by donors and the Jack Johnson…
Read More2014 Sustainability Awards: Call for Applications
Sustainability Awards application forms and info can be found here. Do you know an individual, business, or organization that is making sustainability real in our community, someone who sets an example…
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