Registration is now open for the School Garden Coordinator Certificate Training June 15th-19th in Portland, OR! School garden volunteers, teachers, food service staff and non-profit educators from around the country come together for a week of hands-on learning and school garden tours. Through...
Join us to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day at this dinner to honor our planet, connect with others, and support the Eco-School Network. Guest speaker: Kim Stafford, Oregon’s Poet Laureate Network impact update Student voices of hope and empowerment Cocktail reception, plated dinner,...
Presenters: Michelle Cloud, Cheryl Bauer-Armstrong Wednesday, April 29th, 2020, 7:30–8:30 p.m. EST The spring walleye harvest is the time when the frogs begin to sing, the snow turns to water, and the maple sap is ready to tap. Tribal elders speak of the rich knowledge generations of Indigenous...
This year we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and the Eco-School Network invites you and the kiddos in your life to express your care for our Earth with a poem, audio message, or piece of art. Conveniently, it is a great activity to do at home. Oregon’s poet laureate, Kim Stafford, will...
Presenter: Shannon Subers Date and time: Wednesday, April 1st, 2020, 7:30 p.m. EST Want to cover climate change in the classroom, but not sure where to start? You’re not alone. A recent NPR/Ipsos poll showed that less than half of K–12 educators surveyed tackle climate change in their classrooms....
Job Summary: The Cascade Forest Conservancy (CFC), a nonprofit organization, strives to protect and sustain forests, streams, wildlife, and communities in the heart of the Cascades through conservation, education, and advocacy. We are seeking an enthusiastic person, committed to CFC’s mission, to...
Founded in 1894 on the summit of Mt. Hood, the Mazamas is a nonprofit mountaineering education organization located in Portland, Oregon. The Mazamas offer over 700 hikes and 350 climbs annually. A variety of classes and activities are offered for every skill and fitness level and are open to both...
Spend the summer exploring with children in Portland’s natural areas – oh, and get paid, too! 😉 Portland Parks & Recreation is recruiting people ages 16+ to apply for summer positions with Environmental Education’s Nature Day Camp program! Nature Day Camp is an outdoor, nature-themed summer...
Science Fridays has taken a lichen to Portland! That’s why they’re coming to World Forestry Center for a day exploring the fuzzy growths on trees, roofs, and gravestones: lichens. Join Science Friday and World Forestry Center as we highlight these special symbiotic organisms. Meet experts in the...
American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and Share My Lesson are hosting their largest virtual conference featuring 42 free, for-credit professional development sessions on all topics across the curriculum, including responding to coronavirus, for preK-12 teachers, school staff and parents. Check out...
Mount St. Helens Institute is hiring several part-time, seasonal positions (June through September). Review our employment page for details. Lead Guide, $16-18/hr DOE For those passionate about introducing beginners to mountain climbing and sharing knowledge about the fascinating landscape of...
School garden volunteers, teachers, food service staff and non-profit educators from around the country come together for a week of hands-on learning and school garden tours. Through this 35-hour training, leaders in the field will share best practices for building, using and...