Working together to make a world of difference
The Eco Central Campaign will advance a more sustainable, resilient Central Oregon through advocacy, education, leadership development, and inclusion of all community stakeholders.
We are now in the Top-Off phase of the Campaign. Our community has already donated $3.6 million toward our $4 million goal. We aim to raise $200,000 from community members and the remaining $200,000 from foundations.
Please join our Eco Central supporter community by making your gift or pledge today to help get us across the finish line.
Top-Off Progress to date: $45,912 (amount updated weekly).
Note: All donors will be recognized at the renovated Environmental Center Facility
Campaign Objectives
Program Impact: $1.3 million investment
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
Climate, garden, and waste lessons for all ages.
CLIMATE ADVOCACY
Local, regional, and statewide action to deliver lasting change.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Create opportunities for civic engagement and individual growth.
COMMUNICATIONS AND OUTREACH
Amplify and expand environmental engagement.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION
Involve and learn from historically marginalized communities.
Facility Vision: $2.7 million investment
- Renovate and modernize our facility in Bend: meeting/collaboration spaces, kitchen, and offices.
- Add state-of-the-art heating and cooling, energy efficiency, and solar systems.
- Improve accessibility for people with disabilities.
- Enhance outdoor learning spaces, including the community garden and greenhouse.
Timeline
Spring/Summer 2026
Move into remodeled facility
Fall 2025
Groundbreaking!
Spring/Summer 2025
Community Campaign Appeal to reach $3.7 million.
February 2025
$3.6 million - 90% to our goal! COMPLETED
September 2024
$3.3 million– 80% to our goal!
COMPLETED
Thank you to our leading Eco Central campaign supporters
Contact
Tim Paige, Development Director at 541-508-5424 or email tim@envirocenter.org.