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Central Oregon Conservation Network Announces Priority for a Healthy Central Oregon
Today, the Central Oregon Conservation Network (COCN) announced its second Priority for a Healthy Central Oregon by…
Bend Bottle Drop Redemption Center to Open December 19
Bottle Drop will allow consumers to redeem their bottles and cans quickly and efficiently in a fully…
EZ Drop Recycling Makes Redeeming Bottles & Cans Easy
Just in time for the holiday party season, beginning December 19th we’ll have a new way to…
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…
DIY Upcycled Handmade Gift Ideas
With the holidays approaching, I find myself looking for unique, upcycled or handmade gifts ideas I…
2014 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…
Free 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…
OLCV Releases 2013 Environmental Scorecard
The 2012 election saw some big wins for the environmental community – a pro-conservation majority and new…
Take the Oregon Drive Less Challenge
Oregon drivers are responsible for traveling approximately 33.4 billion vehicle miles annually,
Deluxe Adventure Raffle Tickets on Sale
As part of 25th Anniversary Celebration, we’re holding a deluxe adventure raffle. Prizes include: a full season…
Dare to Repair
Let’s change our relationship with our stuff. Too often we buy it cheap, toss it when it…
Join Us to Celebrate 25 Years
The Environmental Center’s 25th Anniversary Celebration will take place on October 19th. The Kansas Avenue Learning Garden…