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To help protect our community from the rapid spread of COVID-19, PP&R is following guidance from public health authorities and instructions from elected officials. For detailed information, please visit portland.gov/parks/covid-19-updates.

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.

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

Kelly Rosteck

Environmental Education Coordinator, Teens/Young Adults

kelly.rosteck@portlandoregon.gov

Chrissy Larson

Environmental Education Coordinator, Early Childhood/Youth

chrissy.larson@portlandoregon.gov

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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)

An educator leans down to help students look for birds.

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Field Trips | Group Programs (grades Pre-8)

Siblings hiking in Hoyt Arboretum

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

Three teens building a trail, wearing face coverings

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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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News

Family-friendly winter explorations from Portland Parks & Recreation!

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January 14, 2021 12:57 pm

During the winter months, some Portlanders may hunker down and move their lives indoors. But Portland Parks & Recreation’s Environmental Education (EE) team teaches outdoors, year-round, and we can tell you - children have a blast on even the coldest and rainiest days!

A view of the Gabriel Park Nature Patch

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