Friends of Outdoor School

Mission

Friends of Outdoor School’s purpose is to connect, support, and advocate for all of Oregon’s diverse students to learn at inclusive and accessible Outdoor School programs that contribute to educational development, inspire youth, promote personal growth, and embrace justice.

Bottom Line for Portland

A model of inclusion and engagement: at Outdoor School, kids apply classroom lessons in nature and an interconnected community. Friends of Outdoor School connects Oregonians of all ages, locations, and backgrounds unified in the belief that every Oregon student deserves Outdoor School’s life-affirming, transformational experience. Oregon kids need to learn about, explore, and connect to their shared land and each other at Outdoor School. Together, we are moving Outdoor School from a nice-to-have to every student’s right! 

Quote

“I learned to believe in myself no matter how hard something is.” -6th grade student
“I've always loved nature, but this experience has doubled it.” -6th grade student
“I truly feel like I can be myself, which is something that I can’t even feel at home.” -6th grade student

Incentives

Thank you to Friends of Outdoor School supporters for these amazing incentives! 

-Elizabeth Wakeman Henderson Charitable Foundation is offering $5,000 to match donations of $100+. 
-Christine and David Vernier are offering $5,000 to match donations of $25-99. 

-Caelestis Cellars will gift a bottle of wine to all donors who give $250 or more. Check out the Big Wine Day for a chance to win a private tasting!

Partner(s)

Celebrating our awesome nonprofit and business partners:

Grand Union Real Estate: True friends of Outdoor School, championing Oregon Outdoor School and supporting its networks. 
 

Check out our amazing nonprofit partners:
Admire Teachers
Tualatin Riverkeepers
Human Access Project
The Shadow Project
CAP Northwest
People of Color Outdoors