General Topics and Announcements
First SuperForum Welcomes Governor Kitzhaber to Bend on January 21st
The first SuperForum—Shaping the Future of Central Oregon, presented by Bend 2030 and programming sponsor the City Club of Central Oregon, welcomes Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber and First Lady Cylvia Hayes as…
Read More2014 Central Oregon Calendar to benefit The Environmental Center
Oregon-based landscape photographer Stuart L Gordon again this year will be donating half the proceeds from sales of his Central Oregon Calendar to the Environmental Center of Central Oregon. Calendars…
Read MoreFree Home Energy Audit for You = $50 for Us
Neil Kelly Will Donate $50 for Each Audit Tired of cold drafts in the winter? Improving your home’s energy efficiency is one of the easiest ways to reduce your energy…
Read MoreTake the Oregon Drive Less Challenge
Oregon drivers are responsible for traveling approximately 33.4 billion vehicle miles annually,
Read MoreDeluxe Adventure Raffle Tickets on Sale
As part of 25th Anniversary Celebration, we’re holding a deluxe adventure raffle. Prizes include: a full season pass to Mt. Bachelor a boat from Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe a…
Read MoreJoin 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.
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