Making Sense of Sustainability

Our Mission is to promote the sustainable use of the earth's resources
through education, demonstration and research.

Our Vision is to inspire and challenge individuals and communities to achieve ecologically sustainable lifestyles to secure a sustainable future for all life on earth.

 

Celebrate CEC's 20th Anniversary with our new "20 for $20" campaign!  Scroll down to "News Briefs" to learn more...

 

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Thanks to our
Corporate Sustainers
and Educational Partners!

First Bank Richmond

Reid Hospital and Health Care Services

West End Bank

Earlham College

Meijer

Richmond Baking Company

Stagg Safety Equipment

Stamm Koechlein Family Fdn.

AutoCar

Wayne Co. Prosecutor's Office

Whitewater Valley REMC Operation Round Up

Tri Kappa

Wayne County Foundation

LWC Inc.

Smith Dairy

Richmond Power and Light

Kicks 96

Warm Glow Candle Company

 

 

 

 

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Take Action:  Nurture the environment!  It's DOABLE!

Pictured left:  Community volunteer David Hogg and his grandchildren plant a tree on the CEC property.  Planting something with a child connects them to the environment in a meaningful way.  Involve them in plant selection, ground prep, planting, and nurturing!

For a booklet on ways to raise an environmentally aware child, click here!

 

Upcoming Events & Programs

(for a complete list and more details, please visit the Program & Events page)

Sustainable Living Demo Home Tours
Tour this work-in-progress and learn about ways to make your home more sustainable!  Alternative energy sources such as wind, solar, and geothermal are featured along with a variety of building products and methods.  Please call to pre-register at 765-855-3188. 

Date:  Third Wednesday of each month
Time:  4pm
Place: CEC Demo Home - 1792 Airport Road, Centerville
Fee: $5 per person

Volunteer Open House
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work with plants and wildlife? Now’s your chance! Cope Environmental Center is offering a variety of volunteer opportunities. Learn about ways you can make a difference during the Volunteer Open House on Wednesday, May 30th, starting at 6:30.

Date:  Wednesday, May 30th
Time:  6:30-7:30 PM
Place:  Cope Environmental Center

 

News Briefs

20 for $20 Campaign - It's our 20th Anniversary...celebrate with us!  Every other month, CEC will role out a new benefit of supporting CEC!  Once the "20 for $20" deal is revealed, the first 20 people to make a $20 gift through the shopping cart will receive the featured item or experience.  It's our own little "Groupon"- we'll call it a Cope-On! So, stay turned to our website and various social medias to take part in this exciting celebration of our 20th year of service!  Please note:  Item (if an "item" is featured) will be available for pick-up in Richmond at the Clear Creek Co-op until the end of each month.  Promotion will end when 20 people have made a gift of $20 through the shopping cart.  Tax deductibility of each month's promotional item or experience will be noted during the check out process.   Any amount beyond the value of the item is deductible.  CEC is a 501 (c)(3) not for profit.  FED TAX ID: 35-1856406   Click here for the current 20 for $20!

CEC on the Web

  • Facebook -  We're on Facebook!  Become a "friend" of CEC and get updates on programs, leave environmental tips for other members and stay connected!
  • Twitter -  Follow us on Twitter!  Click here to see our most recent posts!
  • GoodSearch - You search, they give!  Use www.Goodsearch.com as your search engine and help raise money for CEC's programs.  Each click means $.01 donated. 
  • Blogspot - Check out CEC's blog!   Nearly all entries on the blog are from CEC volunteers or interns! 

 

Cope Environmental Center ~ 4910 Shoemaker Road, Centerville, IN 47330  ~  765-855-3188