Environmental Education

Portland Parks & Recreation Environmental Education

Offering diverse environmental experiences in our city's parks and natural areas. Classes, guided walks, camps, volunteer opportunities, naturalist training, trail/tree maintenance jobs, and special events focus on the stewardship and connection to nature.

Mailing address
PP&R Environmental Education
2909 SW 2nd Avenue
Portland, OR 97201
Contact

Kelly Rosteck

Environmental Education Coordinator, Teens/Young Adults

kelly.rosteck@portlandoregon.gov
phone number503-823-6378

Chrissy Larson

Environmental Education Coordinator, Early Childhood/Youth

chrissy.larson@portlandoregon.gov
phone number503-823-1149

Featured content

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External Resource

Register for a class or activity

Bee on a blossom
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Nature Activities | At-home Resources

A group of children get ready to start a Ladybug nature walk at a park in east Portland.
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Ladybug Nature Walks | Public Walks (ages 0-6 with adult)

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Field Trips | Group Programs (grades Pre-8)

Grunt Youth Program
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Teen Nature Team (TNT) - (grades 6-8)

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Youth Conservation Crew (ages 14-19)

City Nature Explorers
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City Nature Explorers (ages 6-9)

Five boys take a drink of a nature-based tea at Nature Day Camp at Hoyt Arboretum
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Nature Day Camp (ages 4–12)

Nature themed birthday party
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Nature Birthday Parties (ages 3-10)

Environmental Education Employment
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Environmental Education Jobs and Volunteering

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External Resource

Sign-up for The Raven Review Newsletter

Upcoming Events

Classes and Activities

Ladybug Walk at Pier Park (9:30am)

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Location
Pier Park
Ladybug Nature Walks take place in Portland's parks and natural areas. They are perfect for toddlers and preschoolers who want to explore in nature with a trained educator. Children attend with an adult who assists in guiding them along as they explore.
Classes and Activities

Ladybug Walk at Pier Park (11am)

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Location
Pier Park
Ladybug Nature Walks take place in Portland's parks and natural areas. They are perfect for toddlers and preschoolers who want to explore in nature with a trained educator. Children attend with an adult who assists in guiding them along as they explore.
Volunteer Event

No Ivy Day 2020

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Location
Forest Park
Woods Memorial Natural Area
Hoyt Arboretum
Mt. Tabor Park
Columbia Slough Natural Area
Gateway Green - Closed for Construction
Marshall Park
Multnomah Arts Center
Pier Park
Join Portland Parks & Recreation for our 17th annual No Ivy Day, an annual citywide effort to remove invasive ivy. Gather across the greater Portland area to show your support for our treasured local ecology! Registration is required, sites are limited, face coverings are required at all events.
Classes and Activities

Ladybug Walk at Gabriel Park (9:30am)

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Location
Gabriel Park
Ladybug Nature Walks take place in Portland's parks and natural areas. They are perfect for toddlers and preschoolers who want to explore in nature with a trained educator. Children attend with an adult who assists in guiding them along as they explore.
Classes and Activities

Ladybug Walk at Gabriel Park (11am)

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Location
Gabriel Park
Ladybug Nature Walks take place in Portland's parks and natural areas. They are perfect for toddlers and preschoolers who want to explore in nature with a trained educator. Children attend with an adult who assists in guiding them along as they explore.
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