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Portland is a Sanctuary City

Environmental Education

Program

We offer outdoor programs that focus on stewardship and nature connection. All programs meet in our parks and natural areas. For children and families, we have field trips, summer camps, and guided walks. For teens and young adults, we have stewardship, nature education, and jobs in natural areas.

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Environmental Education Employment

Youth Conservation Crew

Nature Day Camp (ages 5–12)

Ladybug Nature Walks (ages 2-6 with adult)

Explore Your Park Series (all ages)

School Field Trips and Nature Walks

Learn More! Ecology Pocket Guides

Environmental Education Reports

Equity and Civil Rights

Contact

Megan Deane McKenna

Supervisor - Environmental Education

Megan.DeaneMcKenna@portlandoregon.gov

Karen Chao

Explore Your Park Series Coordinator

karen.chao@portlandoregon.gov

Rose Ramirez

Nature Day Camp Coordinator

Rose.Ramirez@portlandoregon.gov

Kelly Rosteck

Nature Education Programs Coordinator

kelly.rosteck@portlandoregon.gov

Kim Stolkowski

Youth Conservation Crew Coordinator

kim.stolkowski@portlandoregon.gov

711Oregon Relay Service

Mailing address

PP&R Environmental Education

6433 NE Tillamook St.
Portland, OR 97213

Events

No Ivy Day 2026 - Multiple Locations

Save the date for No Ivy Day 2026 on October 24th. Registration will open in mid-September.

October 24, 2026 9:00 am 12:00 pm

Volunteer event

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