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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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 (ages 14-18)

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 at Wilkes Creek

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

Educator leading game at field trip at Powell Butte

School Field Trips and Nature Walks

Bee on a blossom

Resources

Image of 2019 Hula for Keiki class

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Equity and Civil Rights

Contact

Gina Dake

Environmental Education Supervisor

Gina.Dake@portlandoregon.gov

503-823-2525TTY

711Oregon Relay Service

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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