The Environmental Center

Kiss the Ground
2025-05-18 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon, 61980 Skyline Ranch Rd., Bend, Oregon, Bend, OR, United States
Join the Interfaith EarthCare of Central Oregon for the film Kiss the Ground, a masterpiece on the regenerative agriculture movement. Hear from local farmers and ranchers in the region who are doing incredible work to revive the planet.

Electric Vehicle and Used EV Info Session
2025-05-19 16:30 - 18:00 | OR
The popular Oregon EV rebate ($2,500-$7,500) is back and will open up on May 22nd!
This process can be confusing and difficult to anyone who has never used incentive programs, so the team at The Environmental Center will be hosting an information session on May 19th at 4:30pm-6pm where anyone can learn how the rebate programs works and our Climate and Transportation Policy Manager, Neil Baunsgard.
We will walk you through the qualification process, both federal tax credits, state rebates, and utility charging incentives, and answer any questions prospective participants have.
If you would like to attend, please register on the form below!

Special Tour of the Three River School Greenhouse
2025-05-20 15:00 - 16:00 | OR
On Tuesday, May 20th at 3:00 PM, we’ll be hosting a special tour of the Three River School greenhouse, a 20×20 system designed and built by Shakti Farm Design. This will be a unique opportunity to see firsthand how our climate-resilient greenhouses work to create hands-on education, year-round food production, and deep community impact.
Whether you’re a school administrator, a local changemaker, a future greenhouse owner, or someone simply curious about regenerative food systems—we’d love to have you join us.
What you’ll experience:
– A live walkthrough of an operational school-based greenhouse.
– How our systems integrate renewable energy, permaculture design, and water efficiency.
– Insights on how schools are integrating these systems into their cafeterias and STEM programs.
– Conversations around funding opportunities and the future of food resilience in our region.
Many schools and community leaders are asking us, “What would this look like at our site?” This tour is your chance to see that vision come alive.
For those who can’t attend, we also offer an online greenhouse course designed for teachers, students, and anyone curious about starting their own sustainable food system. You can check it out here: The Shakti Online Course
For some background, we were recently featured in the Source Weekly. You can read the article here:
Shakti Farm: Growing a New Vision for Food in Oregon
If you’d like to attend, simply reply to this email with a “yes” so we can get a headcount and add you to the guest list. Kindly bring your Driver Licence as ID is mandatory for anyone entering the School.

Happy Hour in the Garden - Bend
2025-05-20 16:00 - 18:00 | The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, OR, 97703
Come 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 gloves if you like. No need to RSVP, come for an hour or both. Dates are currently scheduled for the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 4-6pm, March through May. Stay tuned for future Happy Hour opportunities!

Central Oregon Land Watch Spring Mixer
2025-05-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Embark, 2843 NW Lolo Dr., Bend, OR, 97703, United States
Want to protect the natural world and create smart, thriving cities and towns? Come meet the Central Oregon LandWatch team and learn about their recent efforts and find out where you can plug in. Enjoy delicious bites and beverages and springtime merriment. Open to current supporters and interested community members.
Location: Embark Coworking, 2843 NW Lolo Dr, Bend, OR 97703

Central Oregon LandWatch Spring Mixer
2025-05-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Embark, 2843 NW Lolo Dr., Bend, OR, 97703, United States
Want to protect the natural world and create smart, thriving cities and towns? Come meet the Central Oregon LandWatch team and learn about their recent efforts and find out where you can plug in. Enjoy delicious bites and beverages and springtime merriment. Open to current supporters and interested community members.
Location: Embark Coworking, 2843 NW Lolo Dr, Bend, OR 97703
Cost: Free!
