Ecology in Classrooms & Outdoors (ECO)
Mission
ECO inspires students to care for nature and their local communities through hands-on science education and climate action.
Bottom Line for Portland
For 20 years, ECO has provided hands-on ecology and climate action education, empowering over 42,000 students and 1,200 educators. With programs rooted in environmental justice, ECO focuses on reaching underserved communities and equipping the next generation to build resilience and steward the natural world. By bringing classrooms outdoors, ECO fosters a love for nature and builds stronger, more connected communities across the Portland Metro area.
Quote
“I like ECO, because they teach me to be kind to nature and how to take care of it.”
- -Lent 4th grade student
Partner(s)
We are grateful to our Give!Guide business partner Sasquatch HR for their ongoing support and work to be positive forces within our community.
Ecology in Classrooms & Outdoors (ECO) is in the Education category .
They're a little-sized organization with activities in Clackamas Co., Multnomah Co., Washington Co. and beyond.