Environmental Education (PreK-12)

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2019 Summer 4-H Wildlife Stewards Camp Registration Open

We are now taking applications for our 2019 4-H Summer Wildlife Stewards Camp. This popular camp fills fast so sign up early! Our camp dates for 2019 are July 30-August 3, 2019. Read more...

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Featured Resources

Exploring Water Habitats: Wetlands, Streams, Oceans

This curriculum introduces youth to the science and function of wetlands, streams, and oceans, and how human activities affect climate and environmental function and health.

By Virginia Bourdeau | OSU Extension Catalog

StreamWebs Field and Classroom Watershed Investigation Curriculum

A field-work based watershed curriculum for middle school educators.

OSU Sea Grant Publication

Insects: Taking a Deeper Look at the World of Bugs

Includes three lessons for grades 3-8. Includes lists of materials, lesson plans, and student worksheets. Lessons are (1) build an insect trap, (2) ant lions, and (3) pitfall traps.

OSU Extension Catalog

Latest Resources

Outdoor School begins funding notifications for 2017-18 school year

Dec 20, 2017

The new statewide Outdoor School has begun notifying school districts that they will receive funding for the 2017-18 school year.

By Chris Branam | News Story

Encourage kids to explore imagination in the garden

Apr 22, 2016

Digging in the dirt gives youth a feeling of accomplishment

By Kym Pokorny | News Story

Program for tiny 4-H tots?

In regards to the horse groups... What can a 2nd grader be involved with. Can they be a part of practices and lessons and just not compete?

By Pati Craven | Featured Question

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Upcoming Events

, OR

Douglas County School Forestry Tour

Wed, May 15, 2019 12:00 am - Fri, May 17, 2019 11:59 pm

More information coming soon!

Oregon City, OR

Hopkins Homeschool & Forest Field Day

Thu, May 16, 2019 8:30 am - 1:30 pm

An Opportunity for Homeschool Groups

The Hopkins Demonstration Forest in partnership with Oregon State University, Clackamas County Extension Service is hosting a FREE day in the woods for homeschool...

Two young people under a tall tree in a forest setting

Salem, OR

4-H Wildlife Stewards Summer Camp

Tue, Jul 30, 2019 9:30 am - Sat, Aug 3, 2019 12:00 pm

4-H Wildlife Steward Summer Camp is designed for the next generation of leaders, explorers, designers and innovators by helping them build life-long skills. Make new friends while participating in ...

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Program for tiny 4-H tots?

In regards to the horse groups... What can a 2nd grader be involved with. Can they be a part of practices and lessons and just not compete?

By Pati Craven | Featured Question

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