(Photo courtesy of The Environmental Center)
The year is almost over, but our programs and events are still in full swing! As fall comes to a close, there are many opportunities to get involved here at The Environmental Center, whether that’s by attending our upcoming November Green Drinks on America Recycles Day, learning about battery disposal in our new blog post or Pollinator Pathway Bend on seed sharing!
Join us for November Green Drinks
Registration is now open for our November Green Drinks– 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 your questions about recycling, while covering why it’s important we move the conversation from recycling towards reduce and reuse wherever possible. Come grab a drink, a bite, and meet others at this informative happy hour.
Two More Weeks to Submit GFES Grant Applications
Garden For Every School (GFES) grant applications for the 2024-2025 school year are open until November 15! If you have an idea for a school or community garden, we’re here to help! There is no set minimum or maximum ask amount. Learn more on our website.
Batteries: Recycle or Toss?
A common question we get here is related to batteries: what to do with different kinds of batteries when they are ready to toss? The answer is, it depends! There are a few different options, depending on the type of batteries you’re looking to dispose of. Check out our full answer on our new blog post!
Saving and Storing Native Plant Seeds
Just released! The Pollinator Pathway Bend’s new resource will help you learn best practices for collecting, cleaning and storing native plant seeds.
Franklin’s Corner Community Seed Library- 520 NE Eighth Street, Bend
Are you saving seed from your native plants or veggie garden? Why not share some? Visit the Free Community Seed Library at Franklin’s Corner! It functions like the free little book libraries. Bring some seed to share, and see what others have to offer. It’s a great way to bring some diversity to your native plant garden.
Pollinator Pathway Board
Be a local leader in creating and connecting habitat for imperiled native pollinators in Bend (and beyond) — apply to serve on the Pollinator Pathway Bend board! Seeking volunteers to serve as president as well as general board members. Visit pollinatorpathwaybend.org to learn more. Interested applicants should complete this form with their qualifications. Applications due November 20, 2024.
