Mission
THE CORVALLIS ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER (CEC) IS A COMMUNITY-BASED, EDUCATIONAL NON-PROFIT THAT HAS PRIORITIZED PARTNERSHIPS TO IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS TO ADDRESS COMMUNITY NEEDS SINCE 1994. CEC'S MISSION IS TO CREATE A HEALTHY, SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY. WE 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, CLASSROOM EDUCATION AND FIELD TRIPS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN BENTON AND LINN COUNTIES, FAMILY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS INCLUDING SUMMER CONCERTS AND FALL FILM FESTIVAL, AND 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.