At this month's Lunch with LandWatch, Jonathan Manton will give an update on the 2014 legislative session. He will talk about why it is so important for Central Oregonians to have a voice in Salem, how grassroots efforts can make a difference, and what we can do to ensure the laws we have in place continue…

On March 30, 2009, the Oregon Badlands and Spring Basin became forever protected with a stroke of the president's pen. Join us on Friday, April 4, at the Oregon Natural Desert Association's Bend office to celebrate the fifth anniversary of their designation as wilderness! We'll offer up a fun photo contest, serve bites and bevs,…

Presented by the Children’s Forest of Central Oregon Partners August 6th 11:00am– 12:00pm Boyd Park Predators and Prey presented by The Environmental Center. Have fun learning about the diverse animals that call Central Oregon home through exciting games and interactive science activities. Free! August 13th 11:00am– 12:00pm Pine Ridge Park Birds of Prey presented by…

Learn how to start your own seeds for your garden from OSU Master Gardeners™.  Part of class will be in OSU Extension Greenhouse.

Saturday, April 5, at The Environmental Center $5.00 materials donation greatly appreciated! C.O. mask maker, OPB Art Beat Alumni and long time A.I.E. artist Debra Fisher will be volunteering her time to teach mask/costume workshops at The Environmental Centers for our Earth Day Parade held in downtown Bend on Saturday April 19, 2014. Being an animal…