The Environmental Center
Happy Hour in the Garden
The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, ORThis year, Happy Hour in the Garden will run from March through October. Instead of weekly, this volunteer event will be on the *1st & 3rd Tuesdays*, kicking off Tuesday, March 1st. Stop by anytime between 4-6 on the following dates to help out in the garden and enjoy a bubbly beverage. Family friendly, no…
Happy Hour in the Garden
The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, ORThis year, Happy Hour in the Garden will run from March through October. Instead of weekly, this volunteer event will be on the *1st & 3rd Tuesdays*, kicking off Tuesday, March 1st. Stop by anytime between 4-6 on the following dates to help out in the garden and enjoy a bubbly beverage. Family friendly, no…
Happy Hour in the Garden
The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, ORThis year, Happy Hour in the Garden will run from March through October. Instead of weekly, this volunteer event will be on the *1st & 3rd Tuesdays*, kicking off Tuesday, March 1st. Stop by anytime between 4-6 on the following dates to help out in the garden and enjoy a bubbly beverage. Family friendly, no…
Happy Hour in the Garden
The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, ORThis year, Happy Hour in the Garden will run from March through October. Instead of weekly, this volunteer event will be on the *1st & 3rd Tuesdays*, kicking off Tuesday, March 1st. Stop by anytime between 4-6 on the following dates to help out in the garden and enjoy a bubbly beverage. Family friendly, no…
Happy Hour in the Garden
The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, ORThis year, Happy Hour in the Garden will run from March through October. Instead of weekly, this volunteer event will be on the *1st & 3rd Tuesdays*, kicking off Tuesday, March 1st. Stop by anytime between 4-6 on the following dates to help out in the garden and enjoy a bubbly beverage. Family friendly, no…
EARTH DAY FAIR & PARADE
The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, ORAfter a two-year hiatus from large, in person events, we’re so excited to bring back the annual Earth Day celebration. At this time, we are planning to move forward with a street fair on Kansas Ave and a short parade route in downtown Bend. This family-friendly event features live music and performances, food trucks, kids’…
Birders’ Night
The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, ORAbbot Schindler, Bird Photography Bird photography is one of Abbott Schindler's many interests in the natural world, and he has been photographing nature for many years. In this century he’s worked to get “close and personal” to birds in particular (they’re generally safer than bison, moose, bear and elk, which he’s also gotten uncomfortably close…
CIF Info Session (In Person/Virtual)
The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, ORDo 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! The Environmental Center’s Rethink Waste Project will provide a total of $40,000* awards to individuals, businesses, or community…
Spring Garden Work Party
The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, ORJoin us in our Kansas Ave. Learning Garden to kick off another growing season! This is a volunteer opportunity to lend a hand and dig in the dirt as we prepare our garden for spring. Swing by any time between 9am - 12pm. Family friendly, and tools will be provided.
All About ADUs
The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, ORGain Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) expertise in your market and become an 'ADU Specialist'. Overview This half-day course is intended for real estate, building and design professionals looking to increase their knowledge about Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) development in Bend in order to respond to increasing client demand for properties with ADU potential. Professionals on…