Ponderosa Seedling Sale
Your yard may be full of trees, so why plant more? Ponderosas are special! They are resistant to disease and pests, they grow larger, live longer and are more drought tolerant than many other types of trees. Fun fact: Ponderosas are also fire resistant. Project Ponderosa's mission is to restore Ponderosa Pine ecosystems all over…
El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day)
Hugh Hartman Elementary School 2105 W Antler Ave, Redmond, OR, United StatesEl día de los niños/El diía de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day), commonly known as Día, is a celebration every day of children, families, and reading that culminates yearly on April 30. Día is a nationally recognized initiative that emphasizes the importance of literacy for all children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds. It is…
Earth Day Fair and Celebration
The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, ORThe Environmental Center is thrilled to host their family-friendly Earth Day Fair and Celebration on Saturday, April 26th, from 11:00am to 3pm. This outdoor event features and celebrates our community through music and dance performances, local food vendors, businesses and nonprofits from across the region, electric cars demonstrations, an activity zone for all ages, and…
Earth Day Campus Clean Up – Volunteers Needed!
Sunriver Nature Center & Oregon Observatory 57245 River Rd, Sunriver, OR, United StatesHelp us keep our beautiful campus clean! Volunteer for a shift! Lunch and refreshments are provided
Happy Hour in the Garden – Bend
The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, ORCome join us in the Kansas Avenue Learning Garden in Downtown Bend for Happy Hour in the Garden! This is an ongoing volunteer drop in event, where you provide the help and we provide beverages. No experience necessary, family friendly event. All tools and tasks will be provided, but feel free to bring your own…
2025 Central Oregon CSA Share Fair
The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, ORCommunity Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a way to buy fresh, local food directly from farmers. By signing up for a CSA, you receive a regular share of farm-fresh produce, meat, dairy, or eggs while supporting sustainable farming in your region. 🌱 Real Food, Real Connections! 🌱 Join us for the 2025 Central Oregon CSA Share Fair and…
Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show
The Pavillion 1001 SW Bradbury Dr., Bend, OR, United StatesYou're invited to The Pavilion for the 13th Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show! Rooted in a love of fashion, an appreciation of art and a passion for the planet, the Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show fuses environmental responsibility, funky fashion and community. Started in 2010 as a rogue fundraiser by a couple of Realms school teachers, it has…
APIC Harmony in Motion
Celebrating ANHPI and Indigenous Voices Through Art and Advocacy, a powerful evening of storytelling, cultural connection, and meaningful discussions. Date: May 12th, 2025 Time: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM Location: COCC - Science Middleton Building #190 This collaborative event between COCC and APIC highlights the transformative power of art and media in raising awareness, fostering…
Happy Hour in the Garden – Bend
The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, ORCome join us in the Kansas Avenue Learning Garden in Downtown Bend for Happy Hour in the Garden! This is an ongoing volunteer drop in event, where you provide the help and we provide beverages. No experience necessary, family friendly event. All tools and tasks will be provided, but feel free to bring your own…
Repair Café w/ Deschutes Public Library
Downtown Redmond Library 827 SW Deschutes Ave, Redmond, OR, United StatesGot a broken something? Bring it to this free Repair Café! The Environmental Center's Rethink Waste Project hosts Repair Cafés, which are free events that connect people with broken stuff with people who like to fix stuff. Stuff like jewelry, small furniture, small appliances and electronics, outdoor gear, clothing, and more. We are excited to hold this event in partnership with Deschutes Public Library.