CORVALLIS ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER

CORVALLIS, OR

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Corvallis Environmental Center is a non-profit organization located in Corvallis, Oregon. The center was established with the aim of promoting sustainable living practices and education in the community. The center offers a wide range of programs and services that encourage environmental stewardship and conservation.

One of the main programs offered by the center is the “Farm to School” program, which focuses on providing healthy and locally sourced food to schools in the area. The center also runs a community garden where individuals can grow their own produce and learn about sustainable gardening practices. Additionally, the center offers educational programs for children and adults on topics such as renewable energy, waste reduction, and water conservation.

The center is also home to the “Green Learning Station,” which is a hands-on educational center that teaches visitors about sustainable living practices through interactive exhibits and demonstrations. The center also hosts various events throughout the year, such as Earth Day celebrations, clean-up events, and workshops.

Overall, the Corvallis Environmental Center is a valuable resource for the community, providing education and resources to promote sustainable living practices and environmental conservation.

CORVALLIS ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER is a Arboretums, Botanical Gardens, & Nature Center in CORVALLIS OR. US MID #8404100464

The museum is classed as BOT (Arboretums, Botanical Gardens, & Nature Centers). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 422,984 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

Just after a shower A pink pom of color for the back patio.
Backyard Pinky Fuchsia growing in our backyard in hopes to attract hummingbirds and just adds nice color to the backyard.
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Backyard Color Fuchsia growing in our backyard in hopes to attract hummingbirds and just adds nice color to the backyard.
The Bellfountain Giant Killers Book relives Bellfountain's ‘Hoosiers' tale May 24, 2003 Tiny school south of Corvallis was unlikely state champ in '37 It's Oregon's own version of "Hoosiers." For those who have never seen the 1986 motion picture starring Gene Hackman, "Hoosiers" is based on the true story of Milan High School's unlikely run to the Indiana state basketball title in 1954. In the Hollywood version, little Hickory High wins the 1951 championship led by Hackman, a disgraced former college coach who took the job after the previous coach died, and a heartbroken star player who reluctantly rejoined the team. In reality, Milan had 164 students but nevertheless was able to overcome a field including teams from Indianapolis. If a writer submitted a script based on the exploits of the 1937 Bellfountain basketball team, it would no doubt be rejected as a "Hoosiers" rip-off. Yet Bellfountain's state title that season was every bit as stunning as Milan's. While a movie might not be among the coming attractions, Wallowa's Bear Creek Press recently released a book on the team, "The Bellfountain Giant Killers," by Joe R. Blakely. Blakely, a Eugene resident who has a degree in history from San Diego State, noticed Bellfountain School while making research trips to the nearby Hull-Oakes Lumber mill. He ran across a note in the Eugene Register-Guard about the 1937 title team, and the seed was planted. Blakely wastes little time setting the stage, recounting Bellfountain's semifinal tournament game in the first chapter. The match-up against Franklin High of Portland efficiently establishes the theme: Bellfountain, with its 27 students, facing Franklin's student body of 2,100. To complete the David-and-Goliath scenario, Blakely introduces each Bellfountain starter, describing their playing style and pointing out their lack of height. Point guard Harry Wallace was the team leader who had a soft shooting touch. There was 5-foot-9 forward Clifford Larkin, 5-9 guard Frank Buckingham and 5-6 forward Stanley Buckingham. "With his red hair flopping wildly, Stan could arc long shots over the out-stretched arms of much taller defenders," Blakely wrote. Six-foot center Richard Kessler was described as agile, with the ability to out-jump taller players for the center jump. This was a key to Bellfountain's success. In those days, a jump ball was held after each made basket, and teams with tall centers had a distinct advantage because they could retain possession of the ball score after score, as Blakely pointed out in a chapter devoted to the differences between basketball in the 1930s and today. "My research uncovered a period of time almost pristine in its gentle beauty," Blakely said in a press release. "This was a time when basketball was played with finesse and when sportsmanship was praised and admired. It was also a time when the smallest school in Oregon could challenge the largest." Blakely spent a chapter on town history before moving back to basketball and the arrival of the team's first coach, Ken Litchfield, and his discovery of a rag-tag bunch of gym-rats which are among the most compelling pages of the book. While Blakely does a credible job of storytelling, the birth of the Bells' basketball team spans few pages and leaves the reader wanting more. The book moves quickly into the 1935-'36 season and state tournament, an important addition because the Bells play deep into the tournament, winning the B state title before being knocked out by eventual A champion Corvallis High. Blakely relies on play-by-play to take us through the playoff games and devotes an entire chapter to the 1937 championship game against Portland's Lincoln High. Needless to say, Bellfountain comes out on top. A nice touch is the appendix with updates on the team members. Three players - Wallace, Larkin and Alvah Hinton - are alive and live in Corvallis.
Bellfountain Community Church On August 3, 1889, Silas and Mary Starr sold a piece of ground from the Orrin Belknap donation land claim to the trustees of the Union Church at Dusty for fifteen dollars. The property was to be used by "orthodox denominations…for church purposes only." In 1899 and 1900 a church building was erected consisting of the current sanctuary and belltower. Services commenced once the building was completed with a Methodist service the 1st Sunday of the month, Christian the 2nd, Baptist the 3rd, and United Brethren the 4th. Over the years the name of the church has changed, there have been additions to the building, many wonderful people have come and gone, but the church has endured faithfully serving her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Fly over A small group of geese falling in line to do a fly over of one of the ponds at Finley Wildlife Refuge in Bellfountain, Oregon.
Country Boys Gas Country Boy Gas, stands abandoned with decaying gas pumps and a “Gone Fishin’” sign on what’s left of its building.
Keeping the beauty in One of hundreds of small ponds at the Finley Wildlife Refuge South of Corvallis near Bellfountain, Oregon.
Zoomin' The Northern Harrier is distinctive from a long distance away: a slim, long-tailed hawk gliding low over a marsh or grassland, holding its wings in a V-shape and sporting a white patch at the base of its tail. Up close it has an owlish face that helps it hear mice and voles beneath the vegetation. Each gray-and-white male may mate with several females, which are larger and brown. These unusual raptors have a broad distribution across North America.
‘Merica with a Rainbow… Corvallis, Oregon

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CORVALLIS ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER
214 NW MONROE AVE
CORVALLIS
OR
97339-2189

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MID # 8404100464
Name CORVALLIS ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER
Alternate Name CORVALLIS ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER
Classification Arboretums, Botanical Gardens, & Nature Centers, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 931140056
NTEECC C41
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 426,330
REVENUE 422,984
LAT/LONG 44.561867, -123.260958
CODES FIPS State Code: 41
FIPS County Code: 003
US Census Tract: 010600
US Census Block: 1042