Each of our Oregon state parks is an individual place where people play, picnic, camp, rest, hike, renew, and everything in between. They are an everyday reminder of the things that make Oregon great, and their very existence is a testament to what we collectively value.
Mission StatementWe are people dedicated to creating quality environments of Christian hospitality and learning.
We nurture persons so they may...
Do you enjoy being in the great outdoors? Can you relate well with children and teenagers? Are you interested in ecology and natural science? Do you like to teach? If you answered yes to these questions, please consider applying to be on staff.
Working for the Northwest Outdoor Science School can be a life changing experience. As a staff member, you will positively influence the lives of hundreds of students. You will teach sixth-graders about the ecology of the Pacific Northwest. You will help to develop the leadership and teaching skills of high school and college students. You will work with other enthusiastic, talented adults. All the while, you'll be in the beautiful outdoors of NW Oregon. Being a staff member is demanding, but it is definitely the hardest job you'll ever love! Growing Gardens gets at the root of hunger in Portland, Oregon. We organize hundreds of volunteers to build organic, raised bed vegetable gardens in backyards, front yards, side yards and even on balconies. We support low income households for three years with seeds, plants, classes, mentors and more. Our Youth Grow after school garden clubs grow the next generation of veggie eaters and growers! Through Learn & Grow workshops and work parties, we teach gardeners all about growing, preparing and preserving healthful food while respecting the health of the environment.
We plant seeds for good food and healthy people by making sure low income people have the resources they need to grow organic vegetables at home. Through this work, community members meet over the backyard garden, through volunteering, by attending classes, and through sharing extra produce. Friends of Trees is a 501(c)3 nonprofit whose mission is to bring people together to plant and care for city trees and green spaces in Pacific Northwest communities.
Through our Neighborhood Trees program, homeowners buy discounted trees to plant with their neighbors at weekend plantings. Through our Green Space Initiative, trained crew leaders guide volunteers at weekend events to restore green spaces. Since Friends of Trees was founded by Richard Seidman in 1989, we have planted nearly half a million trees and native plants. You can download our 2014 Annual Report, Donor List and our most recently filed 990 here. Camp Kuratli at Trestle Glen is a place of rest, discovery and growth for people of any age. Life pulls & pushes us all in different directions. Our paths often cross on the way to our goals at school or work, and friendships form. At Kuratli, we have come to recognize that it is the space between these points in our lives that we often remember the most. Come to Camp Kuratli at Trestle Glen, for a lifetime of memories.
Nurture Your Nature
Westwind is breathtaking — an outstanding variety of landscapes within 529 acres of prime coastline. Stroll more than a mile of unspoiled ocean beach. Observe the natural estuary and marshlands abundant with wildlife. Play in the sand. Explore deep rain forests. Meander through coastal headland meadows. Study marine life in tide pools. Discover hidden lakes and bubbling streams. Spend time with family and friends in a place built to foster community. Westwind’s terrain is mostly sand (it is situated near the ocean’s edge along a mile-long spit of beach just north of Lincoln City), but all of its community buildings including the dining hall, restrooms, showers and specified sleeping quarters are ADA compliant. Its other cabins are accessible by well maintained trails (see map below). Westwind operates under American Camp Association standards, and has a long history of making its camp as accessible to as many people as possible regardless of ability. VISION
Portland's parks, public places, natural areas, and recreational opportunities give life and beauty to our city. These essential assets connect people to place, self, and others. Portland's residents treasure and care for this legacy, building on the past to provide for future generations. MISSION The mission of Portland Parks & Recreation is to help Portlanders play - providing the safe places, facilities, and programs which promote physical, mental, and social activity. We get people, especially kids, outside, active, and connected to the community. As we do this, there will be an increase in the wellness of our residents and the livability of our city. We accomplish this through:
At Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp, we empower children and adults with disabilities. For over 80 years, we have partnered with the U.S. Forest Service to provide individuals with disabilities an outstanding overnight recreational opportunity in the Mt. Hood National Forest. We offer eight week-long sessions of residential summer camp, providing our campers with a one-on-one camper/counselor ratio. We also offer programming throughout the year at our fully accessible 22-acre campsite.
Our campers go through many powerful experiences every day. Campers talk about how many fish they caught, friends they danced with, and the fear they overcame by doing the zip line. Even more extraordinary is how experiences at camp positively contribute to the total growth of our campers. They grow as individuals and blossom in ways only summer camp can foster. Formed in 1955, THPRD is the largest special park district in Oregon, spanning about 50 square miles and serving 230,000 residents in the greater Beaverton, Ore., area.
THPRD provides year-round recreational opportunities for people of all ages and abilities. Offerings include thousands of diverse classes, more than 90 park sites with active recreational amenities, 60 miles of trails, eight swim centers, six recreation centers, and 1,400 acres of natural areas. |
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