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Environmental Education

Program

Vibrant Communities

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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Portland Parks & Recreation's Director Adena Long joins YCC staff on a conservation project.

Environmental Education Employment

Youth Conservation Crew kayaking on the Willamette River

Youth Conservation Crew

Campers learning about bats

Nature Day Camp (ages 5–12)

Young children on a ladybug walk explore an old log.

Ladybug Nature Walks (ages 2-6 with adult)

Teen Nature Team participants work together to move a log at Kelley Point Park.

Teen Nature Team (TNT) - (grades 6-8)

Brandon Teaching

School Field Trips and Nature Walks

Six Pocket Guides on a table

Learn More!

Participants circle up to listen to a guest speaker at Nature Day Camp

Environmental Education Reports

Kids stand in SJCC basketball gym smiling with a staff member.

Class and Activity Registration Information

Equity and Civil Rights

Contact

Karen Chao

Teen Nature Team 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

503-823-2525TTY

711Oregon Relay Service

Mailing address

PP&R Environmental Education

2909 SW 2nd Avenue
Portland, OR 97201

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