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...
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...
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....
World Oregon’s Young Professionals (YP) Steering Committee Now Recruiting! Committee Eligibility: 21-40 years old Interest in global affairs Attend monthly meetings Contribute professional skills Serve a two-year term From planning discussion groups to orchestrating trivia nights, join a...
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...
Do you offer paid work for people ages 14-25? Is your organization invested in racial equity? If so, apply now to promote your job opportunities at the 2019 Youth Mentoring Collaborative Job Fair. In past years, 150 – 250 young adults have attended this popular event! Youth...
Check out these details for a paid internship at the Oregon Zoo. The ZAP program, Zoo Animal Presenters, is a three year internship for teens ages 15-16 with a focus on recruiting teens of color and low income teens. Their first year, the teens provide live animal presentations all over the...
The President’s Environmental Youth Award (PEYA) recognizes outstanding environmental projects by K-12 youth. The PEYA program promotes awareness of our nation’s natural resources and encourages positive community involvement. Since 1971, the President of the United States has joined with...
Young people are key to achieving SDG #15 (Life on Land). The Trust for Sustainable Living is pleased to invite schoolchildren around the world to share their unique perspectives on the role young people can play in achieving UN Sustainable Development Goal #15 – to conserve and sustainably...