The Environmental Center

Last Happy Hour in the Garden!
2024-11-12 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, OR, 97703
Last Happy Hour in the Garden
Tuesday 11/12
3-5pm (because the sunsets at 4:42!)

Main tasks include:

Spreading woodchips
Cutting back (some) dead plants
Raking leaves to mulch garden beds and planting areas.

We have a few rakes and pruners, but a few more would be helpful, so bring these if you have them. Gloves and beverages provided.

Earth Day Fair and Celebration
2025-04-26 11:00 - 15:00 | The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, OR, 97703
The 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 more!
Interested in volunteering? Sign up here!
Earth Day Fair & Celebration 2025 Schedule
11:00am | Welcoming remarks from The Environmental Center.

11:05-11:45am | Join Teafly and the Earth Guardians for a fun, interactive storytelling event celebrating Earth Day! This magical experience invites participants to become living representations of our beautiful planet. Dress up as your favorite part of the Earth—whether it’s the lush forests, the babbling rivers, the majestic mountains, or the vibrant wildlife—and step onto the runway and into the story! Bring your imagination, your costumes, and your love for nature to share in this one-of-a-kind experience!

12:00pm-1pm | Midday will feature performances by Ollin Yolliztli PDX-Traditional Aztec Dancing, accompanied by traditional Mayan drumming led by Maya T’aan Oregon.

1:15pm-1:45pm | Community Singing with Kira Seto. Join Kira Seto of Voices Rising Community Choir in a joyful celebration of our Earth with a participatory singing experience that welcomes the natural voice and unites us all. Through the simple act of singing together, we’ll connect with the gifts and preciousness of our natural world. From soulful to silly, you’ll pick up easy-to-learn songs—from simple pocket songs to polyphonic pieces—all taught by ear in a matter of minutes. Come try it and be delighted by the beautiful sound we can make together! Bring a water bottle and your authentic self. Everyone is welcome—no experience required!

2:00pm-3:00pm | Hokule’a of Central Oregon- ”From the gentle movements of the Hula from the islands of Hawaii to the rhythmic beats of Tahiti. Hokule’a brings the islands to you through dance and live drumming, sharing our history and culture with everyone.”

11:00-3:00pm | Fair featuring an activity zone, electric vehicles showcase, garden activities, free face painting, and local food and vendors.

Earth Day Fair and Celebration
2026-04-25 11:00 - 15:00 | Alpenglow Community Park, 61049 SE 15th St OR 97702, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
An Annual Celebration of Earth And Community.
This family-friendly event will feature a lively and inclusive celebration where people of all ages are encouraged to wear costumes that showcase their favorite thing about planet Earth. The fair will feature food vendors, booths, performers and artists.
