Local change.
A world of difference.
Our mission is to embed sustainability into daily life in Central Oregon. To us, that means driving local change that makes a world of difference.
What's Happening!
Stay up to date on our upcoming events and program offerings.
Summer Camps Spots Available!
Register your child for summer camp at The Environmental Center for an unforgettable week of fun in the sun!
Eco Hero Adventures (5th-6th graders):
Session 1: June 24-27
Session 2: July 8-11
Forest Explorers (1st-4th graders):
Session 1: August 5-8
Session 2: August 12-15
Session 3: August 19-22
Eggshell Garden Starts with Deschutes Public Library
Wednesday, May 8, 6:30-7:30pm at the Bend DPL.
Join our Garden Manager Denise for a Novel Idea event! Denise will have everything you need to start some plants to take home and transplant into your home garden or windowsill pot!
Save the Date: May Green Drinks with Kobold Brewing
Join us at Kobold Brewing The Lair in Bend on Thursday, May 23 at 5pm for Green Drinks!
Our Programs
Putting our passion to work every day to protect our planet, her people, and the future our children will inherit. Join us!
Envisioning a community that makes responsible decisions about the consumption, use, and disposal of materials.
Decarbonizing our energy, transportation, and waste systems to tackle climate change head on.
Helping students understand the connection between humans and the environment, and to make decisions that reduce their impact.
Growing a network of garden educators and a “Garden For Every School” in Central Oregon.
Working together to strengthen policies and infrastructure that protect the environment and support economic success.
Hosting a number of events throughout the year to educate, engage, and empower Central Oregon residents and visitors.
Investing in a vision of Central Oregon as a region that is both ecologically sustainable and economically vibrant.
The Eco Central campaign is shaping the future of our community and planet through education, advocacy and collaboration — all from a new, planned permanent facility that will be a community hub for action.
The Hub
Since 1988, we’ve been your go-to resource, community convener, and friendly neighborhood sustainability hub
A curated selection to kickstart your journey on envirocenter.org!
Join the Green Workforce!
Find out about current job openings at The Environmental Center, or browse other environment and sustainability-related opportunities here in the region.
Host a meeting or event at TEC
Located in the heart of downtown Bend, The Environmental Center offers a wonderful meeting space for your next event. Each year, we host over 500 meetings from workshops and training events to private parties and clubs.
Make your next event green with reusable dishware
The Rethink Waste Project offers durable dishware kits in an effort to encourage the community to make the switch from disposables to reusables. Three (3) kits are available in sets of (25) place settings. A kit includes: cups, bowls, plates, spoons, forks, and knives.
Events
Check out these upcoming events happening right here in Central Oregon!
Featured Event
Repair Café at SCP Redmond
Join us for Repair Café with host SCP Redmond Hotel! Got a broken something? Bring it to one…