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Creating your own watershed
Welcome back to another blog focusing on Lunch Bites from our Children’s Forest of Central Oregon partners!…
Microplastic Madness Local Panel Discussion
The Environmental Center and Bendfilm teamed up to bring you a panel discussion related to the film…
Rethink Food Waste: Preparing Parts and Pieces
If you didn’t get a chance to join us for our virtual event on Monday, May 3,…
Absolutely Incredible Kid Day
This week’s Lunch Bite Highlight is from another one of our partners through the Children’s Forest of…
We’re Hiring: Rethink Waste Program Manager
We are looking for a Rethink Waste Program Manager to join our team! Applications are due May…
Advocating to Modernize Oregon’s Recycling System and Reduce Plastic Pollution
Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act (SB 582B): UPDATE 6/24/31: The bill has passed through both legislative…
Advocating for the Right to Repair
Right to Repair (HB 2698): Overview If you can’t repair your own things, do you really own…
Chasing Arrows Symbol: what does it mean?
People know it as the “universal recycling symbol”. But guess what? It does NOT mean “recyclable”. The…
Free Yard Debris Drop off: Spring 2021 Fire Free Weeks!
During a wildfire, most homes are lost when falling embers smolder and ignite vulnerable areas around homes….
Earth Day Celebration and Events in Central Oregon
The Environmental Center will offer a series of events and activities for local individuals, families, students, and…
Move Like An Animal!
Welcome back to another Lunch Bites Blog! This week’s Lunch Bites Highlight is from one of our…
Learning about Pollinators at Forest Explorers Spring Break Camp
This past week we had the wonderful opportunity to teach our Forest Explorers during spring break camp…