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The Environmental Center offers a week packed with film screenings, gardening and more The Environmental Center s annual Earth Day Fair & Parade is once again canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions, but that has not slowed all plans. Instead of its traditional event, the local nonprofit has planned several smaller events throughout the entire week. The annual parade that features costumed locals dressed as plants, animals and even mythical creatures will live on virtually. People are invited to create costumes and submit your photos to be included in a video released after April 25. In addition to the virtual parade, The Environmental Center is also bringing back the Earth Day GooseChase scavenger hunt. This year s event started on April 16, but participants have until April 25 to complete all the challenges. The top six participants will earn a local outdoor experience, including mountain bike rentals or a guided rock-climbing trip.
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Film screening, scavenger hunt and more
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) The Environmental Center will offer a series of events and activities for local individuals, families, students and young kids to celebrate Earth Day. All Central Oregonians are invited to participate between April 16–25.
“Coming together around Earth Day to learn and take action allows us to harness the power of collective impact,” said Mike Riley, executive director of The Environmental Center. “The last year has really highlighted the importance of individuals caring for our home, our community, and our neighbors. Our Earth Day activities help carry that forward.”
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