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
At Outdoor School, Portland metro area 5th or 6th graders leave their classrooms and spend up to a week outdoors exploring Oregon’s diverse ecosystems through hands-on science. Giving to Friends of Outdoor School helps ensure that all 17,000 area students have access to a safe, inclusive, educational experience at Outdoor School. Outdoor School should be a place where every child belongs!
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“Something I liked about learning at Outdoor School was how hands-on learning was, how hands-on projects were. I like how Outdoor School brings nature into the picture so much more. Outdoor School was an incredible experience that I will never forget!”-6th grade student
Incentives
The creative and clever people at Vernier Science Education will match all gifts from donors 35 & under up to $2,500 total.
The first 50 people to donate $50 will have their donation matched by the generous Elizabeth Wakeman Henderson Charitable Foundation.
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.
Admire Teachers: Ensuring that teachers have the resources they need.
Elso, Inc: Teaching STEAM education that centers Black and Brown students.
Friends of Outdoor School is in the Education category which is sponsored by Bank of America.
They're a little-sized organization with activities in Clackamas Co., Multnomah Co., Washington Co. and beyond.