Each summer, Groundwork Portland’s youth Green Teams develop jobs skills, leadership and build awareness of environmental and social justice issue through brownfield redevelopment, watershed restoration, environmental stewardship, and environmental career exposure.
This year, we had more than 50 young people interested in the Green Team, but had limited funding for only 14. The Green Team just began their work to clean up and restore schools, community gardens, and public parks in their neighborhoods. So far, they have completed restoration projects at Kelley Point Park in North Portland and Metro Natural Area in East Portland. Each Green Team member is paid a modest stipend for their hard work. Continue reading
