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...
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,...
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...
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 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...
WHAT: Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge is in the planning stage of creating a Nature Play Area at the Refuge. We’ve identified a site and are now to the point of imagining what the style of play could look like and what features will support that style. This drop-in event will...
Know someone who loves working outside and sharing their love of nature with families, kids and teens? Tualatin Hills Nature Center is hiring for this winter and spring. Closes: November 10, 2019 at 5:00 pm Location: Tualatin Hills Nature Center 15655 SW Millikan Way Beaverton, OR 97003 Hours:...
Job Title: Annual Fund and Membership Manager Department: Development & Membership Reports to: Director of Development Supervises: .25-.5 FTE Volunteers Classification: Full-time, Exempt Salary range: $48k to $53k Position Summary: The Annual Fund and Membership Manager is an integral team...
Job Title: Annual Fund and Membership Manager Department: Development & Membership Reports to: Director of Development Supervises: .25-.5 FTE Volunteers Classification: Full-time, Exempt Salary range: $48k to $53k Position Summary: The Annual Fund and Membership Manager is an integral team...
Portland Parks & Recreation’s Urban Forestry division invites all Portlanders to celebrate Arbor Day 2019 and the fall tree planting season. Urban Forestry is proud to host a family-friendly Arbor Day tree planting event in October, followed by three separate yard tree giveaway events to help...
The East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District (EMSWCD) invites you to join a FREE Workshop on Urban Weeds. Date: Wed, Oct. 2 Time: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Location: St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church (Hosted by Friends of Nadaka) Address: 17405 NE Glisan St, Portland, 97230 About the Class:...