Neil Baunsgard is Climate and Transportation Policy Manager at The Environmental Center. He visits The Point to talk about electrification - the effort to replace technologies and appliances that currently use fossil fuels with electric alternatives - and how the City of Bend is trying to reduce fossil fuel use in its buildings.
Recycling with Kavi Chokshi from The Environmental Center
Kavi Chokshi is the Rethink Waste Program Manager for The Environmental Center in Bend. He talked about America Recycles Day, how recycling is done in Central Oregon, and how reducing and reusing can help reduce waste overall.
Welcoming Week with Priscilla Calleros from The Environmental Center
Priscilla Calleros - Outreach and Events Manager at The Environmental Center - talks about the organization's events for Bend's Welcoming Week and Latino Conservation Week, and also discusses the building of inclusivity in the environmental movement. She also provides some updates on the September 28th Green Building Tour. More information at www.envirocenter.org.
The Environmental Center's Community Innovation Fund and Climate Movement Challenge with Kavi Chokshi and Al Kolenda
The non-profit The Environmental Center seeks to embed sustainability into daily life in Central Oregon. On this episode, Kavi Chokshi, Rethink Waste Project Project Coordinator, discusses The Environmental Center’s Community Innovation Fund grants, which provide funding for individuals, businesses, or community groups for projects that reduce waste in Deschutes County. Development Manager Al Kolenda also joined us to talk about the Climate Movement Challenge, a fundraising campaign to get people to get active and move outdoors this summer while also raising money for The Environmental Center.
Earth Day 2024 with The Environmental Center
Priscilla Calleros from The Environmental Center and poster artist Sage Flannery share plans for the Earth Day celebration on Saturday April 20, 2024.
Community Innovation Fund Recipient Worthy Environmental
Kavi Chokshi, Rethink Waste Project Coordinator at The Environmental Center, shares an exciting update on one of the recipients of the Community Innovation Fund, Worthy Environmental. Listen in to learn how your organization can apply and the exciting things Worthy Environmental is doing for the community with their grant.
Welcoming Week Art Exhibit with Priscilla Calleros and the Green Tour with Neil Baunsgard
Priscilla Calleros, Events & Outreach Manager at The Environmental Center, talks about the The Multicultural Art Exhibit. It’s part of Welcoming Week and features live poetry, music, and creative arts by local BILAPOC and LGBTQ+ artists.
Neil Baunsgard, Transportation and Climate Advocacy Manager at The Environmental Center, tells us about this year’s Green Tour, which showcases reducing energy use in residential and commercial buildings in Central Oregon.
The Green Leadership Coalition with Olive Nye
Olive Nye is a co-leader with the Green Leadership Coalition, a group of high school students advocating for sustainability initiatives in their schools.
Olive talks to us about the group's goals for this year and the importance of making connections with other students who care about the environment. Later, she helps Gillian come down from the shock of learning how long some high school students let their cars idle.
Energy Planning with Grace Andrews
Grace Andrews, Energy Coordinator at The Environmental Center, talks about energy planning in Deschutes County.
The Environmental Center's Community Innovation Fund with Udara (Abeysekera) Bickett
Udara (Abeysekera) Bickett, Rethink Waste Program Manager, tells us about the Community Innovation Fund, a grant program for anyone who wants to reduce waste in their community. Individuals, groups, and businesses can apply for funding for projects that focus on waste reduction projects in the $500-$2,000 range. Udara talks about how to apply for the program and gives Gillian some recycling/marriage advice.
The Environmental Center's Youth Programs with Jackie Wilson
Jackie Wilson, Youth Education Programs Director at The Environmental Center, visits the Point to talk about the importance of getting kids out in the woods, TEC’s summer offerings for youth, and a suggestion for Gillian’s Earth Day costume.