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Our Partners


MESD Outdoor School > About > Our Partners

Friends of Outdoor School

Since 1966, Outdoor School has been a vital component of Oregon's public education system. Each year, thousands of families count on the program to introduce their children to nature, ecology, the environment, natural resources, and animal and plant life while keeping them safe, healthy, comfortable and inspired. 

Independent since 2011, Friends of Outdoor School is dedicated to preserving the Outdoor School (ODS) experience for all Oregon students regardless of a student's ability, experience, income or family background. We do this by raising funds, gathering volunteers, and building community partnerships on behalf of Outdoor School.
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Oregon State University Extension Service

We are a diverse and passionate team of educators and learners committed to the success of youth and outdoor education in Oregon. We work diligently to serve, connect, and empower the people of Oregon through collaboration and high quality Outdoor School resources.
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Metro

Metro provides funds and curriculum resources for waste reduction education at outdoor school—helping to keep an Oregon tradition alive while inspiring students to make sustainable choices through learning in the natural environment.

One of Metro’s primary goals is to promote sustainability in our region, including protecting and restoring the environment through waste reduction. Although residents of the metro region are recycling more, the total amount of waste discarded has continued to rise, highlighting the need to educate and engage young people—the decision-makers of tomorrow—in protecting the health of our environment. 
                    Read more about Metro and Outdoor School

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East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District

The East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District (EMSWCD) is a unit of local government serving Northwest Oregon’s Multnomah County east of the Willamette River. We are led by an elected board of five directors and several associate directors. We work entirely on a voluntary, non-regulatory basis. All our work is geared toward keeping water clean, conserving water and keeping soil healthy.
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Our district is a very diverse place. We serve areas from downtown Portland and Gresham out to the National Forest, and our work is designed to fit that diversity.

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Outdoor School for All

Outdoor education has been an Oregon tradition for over 50 years—yet today less than half of all Oregon students have the opportunity to participate in outdoor education programs. The Coalition is currently focused on securing permanent public funding for every Oregon student to experience a full week of Outdoor School or similar programming. The spring 2015 Oregon legislative session overwhelmingly passed the Outdoor School Bill.
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Outdoor School Advisory Committee

The Outdoor School Advisory Committee meets during the school year, usually on the third Wednesday of the month. ​Meetings are held at 4:30 p.m. at the MESD Ainsworth Building.
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Centennial School District
Corbett School District
David Douglas School District
Gresham-Barlow School District
Parkrose School District
Portland Public Schools
Reynolds School District
Riverdale School District
TBA
Carrie Church
Cheryl Bland
Shannon Parvankin
Annette Sweeney
​Jennifer Sorcinelli

Gary Schuh
Brian Black, Todd Migchelbrink
​2019-2020 Meeting Schedule
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  • About
    • Mission
    • Meet Our Staff
    • Session Calendar
    • Employment Opportunities
    • Merchandise
    • Partners
    • Contact
  • Programs
    • Program Tour
    • Field Study Tour >
      • Animals Field Study Tour
      • Plants Field Study Tour
      • Soil Field Study Tour
      • Water Field Study Tour
      • Academic Program Elements
  • Sites
    • Angelos / Sandy River >
      • ASR Location & Directions
      • ASR Facilities
      • ASR Science & Nature
      • ASR Land & History
      • ASR Meet the Staff
    • Collins >
      • CL Location & Directions
      • CL Facilities
      • CL Science & Nature
      • CL Land & History
      • CL Meet the Staff
    • Kuratli / Trestle Glen >
      • KR Location & Directions
      • KR Facilities
      • KR Science & Nature
      • KR Land & History
      • KR Meet the Staff
    • Namanu >
      • NM Location & Directions
      • NM Facilities
      • NM Science & Nature
      • NM Land & History
      • NM Meet the Staff
    • Westwind >
      • WW Location & Directions
      • WW Facilities
      • WW Science & Nature
      • WW Land & History
      • WW Meet the Staff
  • History
    • History by Decade >
      • The 1960s
      • The 1970s
      • The 1980s
      • The 1990s
      • The 2000s
      • The 2010s
      • The 2020s
    • Retired Sites >
      • Adams / Milk Creek
      • Adams / Nate Creek
      • Arrah Wanna >
        • AW Location & Directions
        • AW Facilities
        • AW Science & Nature
        • AW Land & History
        • AW Meet the Staff
      • Canby Grove >
        • CG Location & Directions
        • CG Facilities
        • CG Science & Nature
        • CG Land & History
        • CG Meet the Staff
      • Cascade >
        • CAS Location & Directions
        • CAS Facilities
        • CAS Science & Nature
        • CAS Land & History
        • CAS Meet the Staff
      • Colton
      • Crestview
      • Eagle Fern
      • Howard >
        • HO Location & Directions
        • HO Facilities
        • HO Science & Nature
        • HO Land & History
        • HO Meet the Staff
      • Kiwanis >
        • KW Location & Directions
        • KW Facilities
        • KW Land & History
        • KW Staff
      • Scouter's Mountain
      • Sports Acres
      • Trout Creek
      • Yamhill
    • Outdoor School Staff Photos
  • For Parents
    • Frequently Asked Questions >
      • English
      • Español
      • русски
      • tiếng Việt
    • Sample Daily Schedule
    • Sample Menu
    • Students with Specific Needs
    • Parents of Student Leaders
    • Session Calendar
  • For Student Leaders
    • Criteria for Participation
    • SL Workshop Training
    • Register for Workshop
    • Makeup Workshop
    • Student Leader Recruiters
    • Student Leader Calendar
    • Bus Schedules
    • Forms for Student Leaders
    • Parents of Student Leaders
    • 10 Reasons to Participate
    • Handbook, Songbook, & Skits >
      • Beginner Handbook
      • Advanced Handbook
      • Outdoor School Songbook
    • SL Sample Weekly Schedule
    • Evaluation Rubric
    • College Credit & Scholarships >
      • PCC College Credit
      • Student Leader Scholarship
    • Social Media
    • Special Needs Volunteers
  • For Staff
    • Trainings & Certifications
    • Incident Reporting
    • Wildlife Handling Guidelines
    • How to Field Instructor
    • How to Program Leader
    • Staff & Field Study Songs
    • Merchandise Payment
    • Staff Calendar
  • MESD