Outreach Programs
The Southwest Watershed Resource Center offers a variety of watershed outreach programs! Presentations, indoor and outdoor education programs, and event tabling are all offered free of charge. Call or email to discuss your group's interests and needs.
Community presentations are offered to any organization, community of faith, business or neighborhood group in SW Portland. Previous presentation topics have included:
- Backyard Habitat Certification Program
- Landscaping for Conservation
- Nature-Based Education for Early Childhood
- Projects in development for SW watersheds
- Salmon recovery in SW Portland
- Stewardship Begins in Your Backyard (intro to the watershed restoration process)
- Sustainable Living (gardening and chemical alternatives for your home)
- ...other topics by request -- just ask!
Indoor, youth-oriented programs include:
- Stormwater Storytelling
- Watershed Awareness (non-point source pollution model)
- Water Quality Chemistry (indoor or outdoor)
- other programs by request!
Groups of up to 12 such as scouts, youth groups, neighbors, and afterschool programs are welcome to schedule programs at the WRC. Larger groups may check about the possibility of reserving an adjacent room at the Southwest Community Center, or scheduling a traveling program at your site.
School groups interested in watershed education programs should consult BES Clean Rivers Education or contact Lynn Vanderkamp at 503-823-5281.
Download PDF brochure of WRC youth programs: programs.pdf (486 kB)
Outdoor & offsite program opportunities available for community organizations, congregations, or neighborhoods:
- guided walks, bike or driving tours of SW Portland watersheds: learn where the water goes when it rains, investigate local wildlife habitat
- storm drain marking and other service projects
- restoration & stewardship activities in your area
- tabling and outreach displays for summer block parties and National Night Out events, with or without youth activities
For more information about these opportunities, contact Jen, WRC Coordinator at watershedcenter@spiritone.com or 503-823-2862.