School has started and the classroom learning has begun! But children still need to spend time in nature! The mission of Environmental Education at Portland Parks is to build nature awareness, knowledge and a sense of place through games, exploration and play in our parks & natural areas.

Many of these spaces are in your neighborhoods! Our programs run city-wide, and help connect children & their families to nature through hands-on learning.

For very young children (toddlers & preschoolers) – Ladybug Walks happen every Friday morning at 10am through Nov. 7^th! Preschool naturalists guide children & their grown-ups through a different park each week. See our website for the full schedule: www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/ladybug

For children ages 3-11 – Lil Nature Kids classes & Nature Recess After-school classes teach ecological concepts of the Pacific Northwest through stories, games, exploration & play.

Locations:

See our website for details: www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/natpreschool

For more information,

people can look at our website or give us a call!

Chrissy Larson, Coordinator for Environmental Education

For Teen EE Programs, contact Kelly Rosteck (503-823-3601)