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May Green Drinks in Bend’s Makers District
Every other month, The Environmental Center and our local business partners host Green Drinks – a casual…
The Environmental Center Welcomes AmeriCorps NCCC Team
You may start to notice some new faces around The Environmental Center this spring! We’re proud to…
Celebrate Earth Month
April is sometimes labeled “Earth Month,” as the Earth Day holiday falls on April 22nd each year….
The Home Energy Assessment: The Hundred Point Inspection for Your Home
Did you know that during a typical home energy assessment more than 100 points of data are…
Appliances
Did you know that there are Energy Star certifications for more than 38 common household appliances? The…
Quick Tips / DIY
Quick tips to get started saving energy These are easy, free, painless ways to save energy. Right….
The Environmental Center Endorses Outdoor School for All
The Environmental Center recently endorsed Outdoor School for All, an initiative of the Oregon Outdoor Education Coalition.
6 Reasons to get a Home Energy Assessment Now
By now, you’ve probably heard all about getting a “home energy assessment” or maybe more dauntingly, a…
Register For The 27th Annual Salmon Run
The 27th Annual Salmon Run will take place this year on Sunday, April 12. This popular race…
Telluride Mountainfilm On Tour Returns To Bend
Telluride MountainFilm Festival is back in Bend, and proceeds from this popular event will benefit The Environmental Center. Join…
Ten Ways to Choose Reuse Everyday
I love reuse. From creatively upcycling, to avoiding disposables and shunning ridiculously over packaged goods, on any…
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…