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,...
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...
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...
Greater Portland residents said yes to clean water, healthy fish and wildlife habitat, and nature close to home by investing $475 million in their regional park system. Results show Metro’s parks and nature bond measure passing with 67 percent of the vote, making it possible to buy and restore...
Teach STEM concepts while connecting your students to nature through the Biomimicry Youth Design Challenge. 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...
Metro’s Nature Education team is seeking a Nature Education Team Lead to support our team in facilitating participant-driven outdoor education programming that inspires long-lasting relationships with nature and the use of Metro’s parks and natural areas. Metro’s Parks and Nature...
Greater Portland voters approve $475 million Metro parks and nature bond measure Voters across greater Portland on Tuesday approved a renewal of Metro’s parks and nature bond measure, which will raise $475 million to protect clean water, restore fish and wildlife habitat and provide opportunities...