Corvallis Environmental Center

05/18/2026

“Thank you for the Adventure Money” !! NaturePlay Preschool wants the world to know how much we appreciate you!

What a gift you have given us, not just the art and beauty you have contributed to our community, but the gathering together as well as the financial contributions you are making to organizations like the , ,

Donations like these help the CEC grow more food at SAGE for people in need, while sharing sustainable agriculture practices with our community. Donations also help fund our nature program scholarships to help more families experience the joy of summer camp.

Thank you for believing in the work we do and helping us make it happen! More joy, more art, so much gratitude!!!

04/27/2026

Wow Corvallis! We asked for some helpers to go make nature observations from Friday to Monday and wow did you help!

We are almost at 3000 observations and 200 observers - and there is still time to go see nature for the using !

Thank you to everyone who helped give nature some well deserved attention! If you got out there, we would love to hear from you! Or see your species photos!

04/24/2026

04/23/2026

Earthly Dress ideas for Earth Ball!

We visited some local thrift stores for some Earthly costumes ideas!

Tickets on sale now- visit the Link tree in our bio or go to our website.

We can’t wait to see you!

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04/22/2026

Earth Ball is this Saturday, April 25th! 8-11pm.

Location: Corvallis Odd Fellows Hall

Dancing is good for the Earth and Earthlings.

21 years old and older.

Earthly dress encouraged.

Music brought to you by DJ Nicole Maness and Dr. Gonzo.

Tickets on sale via our website or link tree in our bio.

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04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day! 🌎

Good News!

Here are some wonderful things that are blooming around here.

There is an abundance of beauty here.

How are you celebrating the Earth today? This miraculous planet that holds so much life on this journey through space and time.

We will be at Starker Arts Park on Saturday, April 25th, 10am-noon for the SAGE Work Party and the City Nature Challenge bioblitz with Marys River Watershed Council.

Then Earth Ball at the Corvallis Odd Fellows Hall. Saturday, April 25th, 8-11pm. A DJ Dance Party for the Earth and its inhabitants.

It is time to celebrate life on this planet. Explore life on this planet. Observe life on this planet.

And visit with all the helpers.

Take good care earthlings!

❤️🌎 - the Corvallis Environmental Center

04/21/2026

We are looking for some helpers to give Nature a bit of attention!

City Nature Challenge begins this Friday! A global challenge using iNaturalist to take a snapshot of life in cities across our planet.

City Nature Challenge: Corvallis will incorporate all iNaturalist observations made in Benton County between April 24-28.

Download the iNaturalist app and venture out to your favorite natural areas to observe nature.

Or join an event on Friday and Saturday with your favorite local nature organization!

Friday, April 24

Finley Wildlife Refuge, 1-4pm. Stop in at Headquarters and pick up binoculars, discovery backpack, and some expert advice!

Bald Hill with Greenbelt Land Trust. 4-7
Register via their website. Explore Bald Hill!

Saturday, April 25

Starker Arts Park Bioblitz, 10-noon. With the Corvallis Environmental Center and Marys River Watershed Council.

Crystal Lake Park, 3-5, with Corvallis Parks and Rec and ecologist Anna Ranthum.

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04/21/2026

Join us at the Beyond Earth Day Community Fair! So many solutions for our planet!🌎

04/08/2026

Introducing: Good News for a Change, a Broadcast to bring some good news to social media!

Good News! It's Earth Month, and Corvallis is ready to celebrate the Earth throughout April with a fantastic variety of events.

Coming up!
🌎Planet Palooza - April 18th, 1-4:30 pm @ Corvallis Community Center
🔮Earth Ball - April 25th, 8-11pm @ Odd Fellows Hall - Tickets on Sale now, link in Bio.
🦋City Nature Challenge - April 24-27, a worldwide collaboration to document the nature in your city using iNaturalist. Check out the link in our bio or visit the CEC website for more information.

And stay tuned for more Good News for a Change!