In 1989, The Environmental Center was born to inspire locals to live lighter on the planet. Our work began with a handful of people and a building in the center of Bend. Today, we've grown to become a regional leader in environmental education, engagement, and action. Our team works alongside people of all ages, local businesses, and elected officials to create and advocate for meaningful, lasting change.
Through unique programs and partnerships, we strive to engage as many people as possible in our mission: To embed sustainability into daily life in Central Oregon.
Since 1997, ReBuilding Center has moved countless tons of useful building materials and home goods out of the waste stream and taught thousands in our community to repair their homes and think creatively about reuse. Now, we are focusing on the needs to people most at risk of losing their homes and most vulnerable to the ravages of environmental disaster. We are still that funky fabulous treasure trove of architectural gems and odds and ends, just with an eye toward removing barriers to access and building up programs to provide free home-repair materials and education to those who could use them most and afford them least.
