General Topics and Announcements
Join Us to Celebrate 25 Years
The Environmental Center’s 25th Anniversary Celebration will take place on October 19th. The Kansas Avenue Learning Garden will provide a festive fall setting for the community to gather and celebrate…
Read MoreRethink Waste Kits Help New Habitat for Humanity Homeowners Go Green
Mel Parker always recycled, but now thanks to the Rethink Waste Toolkit she can compost and clean green too.
Read MoreBend kids get a look at gardening – Garden Sprouts club shows students the fruits of their labor
Over the past month, students in the Environmental Center’s Summer Garden Sprouts club have learned that gardens aren’t all delicate plants and sweet-smelling flowers.
Read MorePlastic bag opponents kicking off campaigns
Plastic shopping bag opponents are kicking off campaigns in cities around Oregon after the failure of a statewide bag ban bill in this year’s legislative session.
Read MoreBend Bikes Group to Host Community Forum
Want to improve bicycle riding conditions in Bend? Here is your chance to share your voice with the City of Bend Transportation Dept.
Read More1000 Friends’ Shares Their Legislative Recap for 2013
Like most legislative sessions, 2013 began and ended with a flurry of activity in Salem. Back in February, over 150 bills – good and bad – were introduced that pertained…
Read MoreBan the Bag, Bend! supporters will call for action
On Wednesday, July 17, Environment Oregon will be joined by local businesses, citizens and a “Bag Monster” to call on Bend City Councilors to protect the Deschutes, and the Pacific Ocean,…
Read MoreGovernor Kitzhaber’s 10-Year Energy Action Plan Moves Forward
As part of his efforts to shape Oregon’s energy future, Governor Kitzhaber recently held a ceremonial bill signing of legislation that advances key energy and jobs policies outlined in Oregon’s…
Read MoreDIY: Composting – Reporter tries to get some black gold using worms
It’s often called black gold, and it’s easy to make. Well, relatively easy. It’s something I’ve always wanted to do since moving to Central Oregon 10 years ago, and it’s…
Read MoreBend’s First Bike Share Station Open May 24th
Commute Options will host an Opening Ceremony for Bend’s first Bike Share Station on Friday, May 24th at 12:00pm.
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