Many Environmental Education programs and activities are canceled through September 2020. 
For updates on cancellations due to COVID-19, please visit portlandoregon.gov/parks/covid-19

NEW! Children's Field Guide to Bees.  Visit our Nature Homeschool page to view.

NEW! Plant Scavenger Hunt and Activity Page. Visit our Nature Homeschool page to view.

Portland Nature Pocket Guides
During physical distancing, please enjoy these Portland Parks & Recreation Nature Pocket Guides. Nature is right outside your door!

• Top 15 Bees of Portland
• Top 12 Birds in Your Neighborhood
• Top 15 Butterflies and Moths of Portland

10 Ways for Teens to Connect to Nature during Quarantine
portlandoregon.gov/parks/article/760558

Portland Parks & Recreation offers diverse environmental experiences in our city's parks and natural areas. Classes, guided walks, camps, volunteer opportunities, naturalist training, trail/tree maintenance jobs, and special events focus on the stewardship and connection to our forest, grassland, and water ecosystems throughout the city. From young children to older adults, people of all ages can find active involvement with nature close to home.

Environmental Education Office
enviroed@portlandoregon.gov
503-823-3601

Kelly Rosteck, Coordinator for Environmental Education, Teens/Young Adults
kelly.rosteck@portlandoregon.gov
503-823-6378

Chrissy Larson, Coordinator for Environmental Education, Early Childhood/Youth/Families
chrissy.larson@portlandoregon.gov
503-823-1149

Portland Parks & Recreation engages the next generation of environmental leaders through volunteer naturalist training, paid work programs, science-based field trips and stewardship. Check out our many programs below for more information!