Corvallis Environmental Center (CEC) is a community-based, educational nonprofit that has prioritized partnerships to implement programs to address community needs since 1994. CEC's mission is to create a healthy, sustainable community. They do this through pre-K through 8th environmental education, Farm to School programs, youth leadership development, teacher training, and food security. 

CEC’s programs include after school programs, summer camps, NaturePlay preschool in Avery Park, and classroom education and field trips in partnership with school districts in Benton and Linn Counties. They offer family programs and events including summer concerts and a fall film festival and operate a 1-acre demonstration and education garden in Starker Arts Park known as SAGE. The food grown at SAGE is donated to those in need through our social service partner agencies.

Keep reading below if you want to learn more about some of the CEC events we are sponsoring this year!

Join us for a free, family-friendly event filled with fun, creativity, and community action! Planet Palooza features a Procession of the Species Parade, a Solutions Fair, a Repair Fair, a clothing exchange, live music, and more!

🌿 2:00–4:00 PM | Indoor Solutions Fair
Explore interactive, hands-on activities with local environmental and community organizations. Discover earth-friendly solutions and enjoy live music while connecting with others who care about our planet!

🦋 4:00–4:30 PM | Procession of the Species Parade
Join the all-ages parade around Chintimini Park! Show off your best nature-inspired attire and celebrate the beauty of our planet. Parade watchers welcome!

Let’s come together to celebrate, learn, and take action for a healthier planet! See you there! 

 Get ready to dance, celebrate, and honor the Earth at this DJ-powered dance party for those 21 and over! Come dressed in your best earth-inspired attire and let’s party for the planet!

 Local Drinks for Purchase – Featuring Block 15, 2 Towns Cider, and Lumos Wine

It’s time to show our love for this incredible planet—let’s celebrate like we mean it! 

 We are proud to be one of the sponsors for the SAGE Concert Series!! This annual concert series is a great way to spend a summer evening, bring your picnic blanket and dancing shoes. Not only will you be entertained by some amazing music but you will also be supporting a great cause! All donations from the SAGE Concert Series go towards the programs at the Corvallis Environmental Center. With your help, SAGE is able to grow 9000 lbs of fresh, organic produce that goes to feed people in need in our community and connect over 2400 kids each year to nature, science and healthy food through their programs.