Free Home Energy Assessment Program Community Launch
The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, ORRSVP HERE! Do you work with a Community Organization in Central Oregon? Are you a local elected official in Central Oregon? Come learn about how your constituents can benefit from The Environmental Center's brand new Free Home Energy Assessment Program. We are teaming up with Energy Trust of Oregon to provide free home energy assessments…
Vision Roadshow: Drake-to-Juniper Event
The Commons Cafe and Taproom 875 NW BROOKS ST., Bend, OR, United StatesSince the release of the five-year Vision Action Plan, Envision Bend has been working with vision lead partners to align efforts, spark action, and track collective progress. In the coming months, Envision Bend will be hosting a Summer Vision Roadshow at various coffee shops and breweries around town for the community to learn more about…
Volunteer at Native Plant Giveaways
June 1, 9:00-12:00 PM at Caldera High School (60925 SE 15th St, Bend) June 8, 9:00-1:00 PM at Hollinshead Park (1235 NE Jones Rd, Bend) Volunteer to hand out plants or staff the info table by completing this form. We will give away plants to 560 households this year thanks to the City of Bend, Wintercreek Nursery and…
SheJumps x USFS | WILD SKILLS | Junior Wildland Firefighter Day Camp | OR
Join SheJumps & USFS Junior Wildland Firefighter for a day camp at Scout Lake Campground on Saturday, June 1st in Sisters, Oregon!
Bend Pride
Drake Park 777 NW Riverside Blvd, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin in the ongoing fight for equality and celebrate love, diversity, and resilience at Central Oregon's largest annual 2SLGBTQIA+ Pride event! Hosting a booth at Summer Pride festival, in Drake Park, not only offers an unparalleled opportunity to showcase your organization, business, or cause to a wide and targeted audience but also symbolizes your commitment…
Happy Hour in the Garden
The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, ORJoin us in our Kansas Avenue Learning Garden for our ongoing volunteer work party series. In 2022, volunteers contributed over 200 hours to help keep our learning garden maintained over the growing season. We couldn't do it without you! This event is open to all ages and gardening abilities! No experience or tools required. Beer…
Eggshell Garden Starts at The Environmental Center’s Happy Hour in the Garden
The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, ORMake cute garden starts in eggshells and explore a garden! Stop by the Environmental Center's Happy Hour in the Garden to plant some eggshell starts, and feel free to volunteer in the Environmental Center's learning garden afterwards (optional). This is a family friendly event - no experience or tools necessary. Beer and bubbly will be…
Oregon Active Transportation Summit
Leftbank Annex North Weidler Street, Portland, OR, United StatesThis year’s Oregon Active Transportation Summit, Move Oregon Forward, will ground our community of advocates, organizers, professionals, and decision-makers in the shared belief that a better future is possible. Register today and join us June 5-7 at the Leftbank Annex in Portland, OR. Who Should Attend? Each year, hundreds of professionals and advocates from Oregon and SW Washington…
Greenwashing 2.0: Debunking Recycling Myths
People often ask what really happens to their plastic recycling. Unfortunately, it doesn’t matter where your discarded plastic is collected, whether at the end of your driveway, at your local recycling center, or in a municipal recycling bin: Most plastic items collected as recycling are not actually “recycled.” Many people are now realizing that plastic is not designed to be…
Free Home Energy Assessment Community Info Session
The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, ORRSVP HERE! Find out if you qualify for discounts that may cover the full cost of energy efficiency home upgrades! Homeowners and renters are welcome. Please join us on June 5th, from 5:30pm to 6:30pm to learn about The Environmental Center's brand new Free Home Energy Assessment Program! This new program could help you access free or…