When Earth Day began in 1970, the world was a different place. Pollution was getting increasingly worse and even Portland had 50 percent more smog than the national recommendation. The rivers and roads had so much litter that cattle were choking on it. In Bend, the mill was running 24/7, Troy Field Laundry was leaking […]
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SOLVE IT for Earth Day April 22 and 23
Earth Day is celebrated all weekend with many volunteer opportunities available in Central Oregon. Hundreds of volunteers are being coordinated through Volunteer Connect for SOLVE IT, Oregon’s largest environmental service event. Community members of all ages are encouraged to join more than 6,000 volunteers across the state on Friday and Saturday, April 22-23. Below are […]