The Youth Design Challenge (YDC) is a free, hands-on, project-based learning experience that provides classroom and informal educators with a new framework to introduce biomimicry and an interdisciplinary approach to science and environmental literacy. Working in teams with an adult coach,...
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...
Biomimicry is an innovation method that looks to examples in nature to solve design and engineering problems. It is a rapidly growing field of study that is charting a course toward a more sustainable world and creating exciting new STEM career pathways. This hands-on workshop will focus on how...
It is well-known that urban forests and green spaces are important for urban residents, but surprisingly little is known about access issues and peoples’ views on the services such assets offer. Our project, which is implemented with support from and in conjunction with the US Forest Service,...
The Nature Center is currently looking for a part-time, year-round Environmental Education Director – Bilingual, Spanish. Please share this posting widely with your Latino or Spanish-speaking networks. THPRD Job Opening – Environmental Education Director – Bilingual in Spanish...
Nature education and outdoor experiences grants support and create partnerships in local communities that improve water quality, restore fish and wildlife habitat and connect people with nature. These grants prioritize programs that advance racial equity, diversity and inclusion, make communities...
Save the dates – registration closes on January 21 Become an expert on the volcano in your backyard as a Volcano Naturalist at Mount St. Helens. The Volcano Naturalist Program is hosted by the Mount St. Helens Institute with the support of community, university, and government partners...
Metro is hiring a Natural Resources Technician – Variable Hour at the Borland Field Office. Coordinate, oversee and perform restoration enhancement projects, maintenance and the land management of Metro Parks and Nature properties. This position assesses site-specific needs, prioritizes work,...
Two positions available: 1) Field Conservation Intern, and 2) GIS & Field Conservation Intern Location: 2701 NW Vaughn Street, STE 450, Portland, OR 97210 Period of Employment: Approximately 6 months: April 1st – October 2nd, 2020 (dates somewhat flexible) Pay: $16.50 / hour Work...
Metro’s Nature Education team is seeking two nature educators to lead and coordinate programming that serves over 10,000 participants annually and inspires long-lasting relationships with nature and the use of Metro’s parks and natural areas. Metro’s Parks and Nature department...
The Nature Center is currently looking for a part-time, year-round Environmental Education Director – Bilingual, Spanish. Please share this posting widely with your Latino or Spanish-speaking networks. THPRD Job Opening – Environmental Education Director – Bilingual in Spanish...