Camp Namanu
Treehouses and open-air cabins get youth closer to nature.
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Camp Howard
A beloved camp on the outskirts of Portland enjoys some basic facilities upgrades.
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Columbia Slough Watershed Council
Fifth graders monitor, plant and paddle the slough to create a positive relationship with their home watershed.
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Ecology in Classrooms and Outdoors (ECO)
Nonprofit visits classrooms for art-inspired science lessons
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Friends of Tryon Creek
Teacher workshops at Tryon Creek State Park inspire fun new ways to meet the latest science standards.
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Growing Gardens
Edible school gardens flourish under the care of teachers, parents and community volunteers trained by the experts at Growing Gardens. Together, they’re transforming the way kids eat and learn.
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OMSI Outdoor Science School
Scholarships offset the cost for thousands of kids to experience a life-changing outdoor adventure.
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Friends of Outdoor School
A pilot project to integrate art into outdoor school helps students see nature through an entirely new lens.
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Opal Creek Ancient Forest Center
Opal Creek Ancient Forest Center gives students experience living off the grid in an old growth forest. And the three mile hike to camp from the end of the publicly traversable forest service road provides a memorable entry to the outdoor experience.
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Slough School Education Program
The Slough School Education program gets middle school students from Portland, Gresham, and Fairview schools out in the field to learn about the ecological systems located in their back yard.
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