The Environmental Center
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Happy Hour in the Garden – Bend (April 1st cancelled due to weather)
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…
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March Green Drinks: film screening of ZURAWKSI V TEXAS
The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, ORJoin us for a screening of ZURAWKSI V TEXAS, a powerful film that follows three patients from Texas denied abortion care—even while facing life-threatening pregnancy complications—and the courageous attorney fighting on their behalf. This event will explore the intersections of Environmental Justice, Reproductive Justice, and Gender Justice. After the film, engage in a thought-provoking panel…
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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…
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FeaturedCommunity Innovation Fund – March Info Session
The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, ORThe Environmental Center's Rethink Waste Project is accepting applications for the first round of the 2025 Community Innovation Fund (CIF)! CIF provides up to $5,000 for any projects that reduce waste in Deschutes County. If you're interested in learning more about the application process and what kind of projects can qualify, come join us for this Info…
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Central Oregon CSA Share Fair
The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, ORReal Food, Real Connections! Join us at the 2025 Central Oregon CSA Share Fair to meet local farmers, explore CSA options, and enjoy family-friendly fun! Find the perfect CSA, use SNAP for 50% off shares, RSVP to enter to win a prize. Support local farms and connect with your food!
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January 2025 Green Drinks Film Screening
The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, ORThe Environmental Center is thrilled to be kicking off the 2025 Green Drinks series with the screening of Footprints on Katmai. For this event, we will be showing a thought-provoking film that focuses on Ocean plastic and marine debris in Alaska. We will wrap up with a Q&A with Current and former staff and High…
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Sorting Truth from Trash: A November Green Drinks on America Recycles Day.
The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, ORIn light of recent coverage of some of the deceptive practices behind "advanced plastics recycling" and plastics recycling in general, join the Rethink Waste Project and local expert panelists for Sorting Truth from Trash: The Realities of Recycling on America Recycles Day. We'll show a short film and presentation, then take a deep dive into…
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Last Happy Hour in the Garden!
The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, ORLast 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…
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FeaturedClimate Resilience in Housing Panel
The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, ORRSVP HERE!
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FeaturedSunsetting Solarize: Your Last Chance to Go Solar with Solarize Deschutes
The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, ORDon’t miss out on this final opportunity to explore solar energy for your home through the Solarize Deschutes campaign before it ends on October 31st! Whether you're just starting your solar journey or have already received a quote, this event is your chance to get expert advice, learn about current tax credits and incentives, and…
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