Crook County Outdoor School
Outdoor school is a traditional rite of passage for Crook County sixth graders, who spend five days in fellowship with nature and their new camp ‘family.’
See full storyOutdoor school is a traditional rite of passage for Crook County sixth graders, who spend five days in fellowship with nature and their new camp ‘family.’
See full storyTeens in the Umpqua Explorers program gain self-confidence, friendships, and knowledge of the natural world.
See full storyStudents get their hands on local streams—many for the first time—and prepare the way for steelhead to return.
See full storyA three-day workshop empowers Central Oregon teachers to instill a love of the land in their students.
See full storyA sprawling lawn is transformed into the ultimate outdoor classroom in the heart of Eugene’s “Central Park.”
See full storyEdible 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.
See full storyScholarships offset the cost for thousands of kids to experience a life-changing outdoor adventure.
See full storyA pilot project to integrate art into outdoor school helps students see nature through an entirely new lens.
See full storyThe Oregon Coast Education Program builds confidence in teachers to use environmental education as a way to build confidence in students. The program gives teachers access to a variety of education modules that they can incorporate into their daily lessons.
See full storyFiguring out how to work planning into a teaching schedule is difficult. The Center for Research in Environmental Sciences and Technologies offers support for teachers and parents to integrate the sustainability training into the curriculum.
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