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...
The 2020 Green Schools Conference & Expo (GSCE) will be held March 2-4 in downtown Portland. GSCE is the premier education and engagement opportunity for leaders and advocates who are passionate about the future of healthy, sustainable schools throughout the country and around the world. It is...
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 is hiring a Zoo School Outreach Educator at the Oregon Zoo. Bring your education and live-animal presentation skills to the Oregon Zoo, where you will support our groundbreaking wildlife education and conservation efforts. In this role, you will present live-animal programs for students in...
Parents, teachers, and grandparents – join us to learn what you can do to make your child’s school greener and healthier! We offer free training to help you carry out a project that gets students practicing sustainability at school. Meetups are at 7:00 pm on Sept 23 in NE Portland,...
Join the Columbia Slough Watershed Council for Regatta, an on the water paddle festival like no other, Sunday, August 11th from 10am to 2pm. Regatta celebrates recreation opportunities on Portland’s hidden gem of local waterways, the Columbia Slough. Regatta is not actually a race; this family...
This is a great opportunity for middle schoolers (grades 6-8) to learn about law by doing it – using the Juliana kid climate case, just argued by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, as a model. Young people can take parts as appellate lawyers for the kid plaintiffs or for the government...
Ecology in Classrooms and Outdoors (ECO) seeks an experienced, goal oriented Executive Director to lead the organization into the next level of growth. This is a high profile position for an individual with a passion for environmental education. Ideal candidates possess proven leadership skills...
On June 4 history will be made here in Portland. 21 young people are suing the federal government for their constitutional rights to life, liberty, and property. The Youth v. Gov case (AKA Juliana v. US) has its latest and most pivotal court date yet, right here in our city. RSVP here! On June 4,...
You are cordially invited to participate in the very first RCE Americas Youth Network Virtual Conference. This conference will give youth leaders from across the Americas an opportunity to exchange ideas with the intention to expand initiatives on their campuses and within their local communities....
The Green Schools Conference & Expo is the only national event to bring together all the players involved in making green schools a reality: people who lead, operate, build and teach in U.S. schools. Two days of programming offer inspiring keynote speakers, informative workshops and breakout...
A fun-filled weekend where families learn fishing skills together while staying overnight at Camp Angelos on the Sandy River. Kids and adults can fish the pond, play games, plan their next fishing adventure, and participate in various session activities led by expert anglers from the Association...