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  • Rethink Waste Community Innovation Fund Info Session

    The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, OR +1 more

    Do you have an idea for reducing waste in your neighborhood, workplace, school, your favorite park or restaurant, or other community space, but aren’t sure how to get started? Apply for the Rethink Waste Community Innovation Fund! Attend an info session in-person at The Environmental Center or Virtually to get your questions answered. SIGN UP…

    Free
  • Climate Friendly Areas Open House

    The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, OR

    Join the City of Bend for an informational open house to learn more and provide your feedback on Climate Friendly Areas! City staff are in the phase of analyzing locations throughout the city to designate as Climate Friendly Areas in a multi-year project driven by the state. As a part of this phase, the community…

  • Happy Hour in the Garden

    Happy Hour in the Garden

    The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, OR

    Join 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…

  • Stories in the Garden at The Environmental Center w/ Deschutes Public Library

    The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, OR

    This is an in-person program. Registration is required. This event is suggested for children ages Kindergarten and younger, and all children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Children and families are invited to explore the Kansas Avenue Learning Garden at The Environmental Center. The event will begin with a nature-based story time, provided by Deschutes Public…

    Free
  • Happy Hour in the Garden

    Happy Hour in the Garden

    The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, OR

    Join 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…

  • Welcoming Week-Multicultural Art Exhibition

    The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, OR

    Join us at The Environmental Center in downtown Bend for a Multicultural Art Exhibit. Experience live poetry, music, and creative arts by local BILAPOC, LGBTQ+ artists. Attendees can also tour The Environmental Center’s Learning & Demonstration Garden. You will also get the opportunity to practice your creative skills during our live art demonstration.  We invite…

    Free
  • Happy Hour in the Garden

    Happy Hour in the Garden

    The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, OR

    Join 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…

  • Happy Hour in the Garden

    (Cancelled due to smoke) Happy Hour in the Garden

    The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, OR

    Join 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…

  • Happy Hour in the Garden

    Happy Hour in the Garden

    The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, OR

    Join 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…