General Topics and Announcements
EPA Clean School Bus Application Screenshot
Below is a screenshot, for reference purposes only, taken June 15, 2022, of the (easy!) EPA application for Clean School Bus Program funding. Deadline to apply in this round is August 19,…
Read MoreWelcome Sophia, Our Project Zero Intern!
Sophia Rosenberg (she/her/hers) comes to The Environmental Center through the PGE Project Zero Internship program, connecting young adults to the green sector through summertime work placements in the Portland area…
Read MoreEarth Day 2022: A Great Success!
We know not all heroes wear capes, but these two earth day heroes sure are rocking theirs! photo credit: www.thesaltyboob.life First, a huge thank you is in order to all…
Read MoreWelcome Amelia Corbari, our new Communications Coordinator!
Amelia Corbari (she/her) just joined our team as the Communications Coordinator! In this role, Amelia will be a storyteller for The Environmental Center — sharing resources, announcements, and ways to…
Read MoreMountainfIlm on Tour-Bend Goes all Virtual for 2022
Every year, we look forward to connecting with our Central Oregon community at Mountainfilm on Tour-Bend at the Tower Theater. This great event features stories of adventure, climate change, culture…
Read MoreWelcome Harper, Rethink Waste Project Intern!
We’re excited to announce we have another new face at The Environmental Center. Please help us welcome our Harper to the Rethink Waste Project team! You might recognize Harper if you…
Read MoreWelcome Grace, our newest AmeriCorps member
We are excited to have Grace Andrews joining our team to expand our capacity to dig into some important and timely energy conversations in our region. Grace is an AmeriCorps…
Read More2021 Sustainability Awards Winners Announced
The Environmental Center announced the 2021 Sustainability Award winners during a live-streamed celebration from Open Space Event Studios on Thursday, November 4. The Environmental Center presented three Sustainability Awards to:…
Read MoreGarden Project at East Bend Boys and Girls Club
While the Garden for Every School team has been partnering with the Downtown Boys & Girls Club for the last decade, this summer was the first time we worked with…
Read MoreA Week of Ideas to Engage with National Farm to School Month!
October is National Farm to School Month, and the theme for this years’ campaign, from the National Farm to School Network, is Our Food, Our Future. Our Food, Our Future:…
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