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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A group of children get ready to start a Ladybug nature walk at a park in east Portland.

Ladybug Nature Walks | Public Walks (ages 0-6 with adult)

Ladybug Nature Walks

Ladybug Nature Walks | Custom Group Walks (ages 2-6)

Five boys take a drink of a nature-based tea at Nature Day Camp at Hoyt Arboretum

Nature Day Camp (ages 5–12)

An educator leans down to help students look for birds.

School Field Trips | Guided Walks | Custom Nature Programs

Siblings hiking in Hoyt Arboretum

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

Three teens building a trail, wearing face coverings

Youth Conservation Crew (ages 14-18)

Bee on a blossom

Nature Activities (At-Home Resources)

A group of children pose with their butterfly crafts.

City Nature Explorers Classes (Grades 1-5)

Nature themed birthday party

Nature Birthday Parties (ages 3-10)

Environmental Education Employment

Environmental Education Employment and Volunteering

Image of 2019 Hula for Keiki class

Register for a class or activity

A raven sitting in a Portland park.

Sign-up for The Raven Review Newsletter

Contact

Karen Chao

Coordinator for Environmental Education - Teen Nature Team

karen.chao@portlandoregon.gov

Chrissy Larson

Coordinator for Environmental Education - Children/Families

chrissy.larson@portlandoregon.gov

Rose Ramirez

Coordinator for Environmental Education - Camps and Classes

Rose.Ramirez@portlandoregon.gov

Kelly Rosteck

Coordinator for Environmental Education - Teens/Young Adults

kelly.rosteck@portlandoregon.gov

PP&R Environmental Education

2909 SW 2nd Avenue
Portland, OR 97201

Events

No Ivy Day 2022

Volunteer for our 19th annual No Ivy Day event on October 29, 2022. Come show your support for our native ecosystem by joining a volunteer event at one of our sites throughout the region.

October 29, 2022 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Volunteer Event

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