Our
Program. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
recognizes the importance of working with partners in the
community through building relationships that will help
conserve fish, wildlife and plants and their habitats.
Our outreach program serves to link the work of the USFWS
to the community and help connect people to nature by providing
opportunities for citizens to take part in protecting our
natural resources.
Community Events. As
a partner in the community, we participate in local outdoor
festivals and celebrations with exhibits, displays, educational
activities, and information. For example:
Festival
of the Birds
An annual event at Oaks Bottom
Wildlife Refuge in Portland
[Note: This year's event took place on May 10]
Community Partnerships. We
share our technical expertise and educational resources with
local groups and organizations by serving on steering committees
and outreach teams. The following are some of the community
organizations with which we collaborate:
Johnson
Creek Watershed Council
Oregon
Plan for Salmon and Watersheds
Oregon
Trout's Salmon Watch Program
ii Teachers, click
here to download the Salmon Watch Curriculum.
The Oregon
Zoo
Pacific
Rivers Council - Salmon Safe
Support of Local Programs: Through our outreach program,
we provide funds to environmental education programs with a
focus on connecting children to nature:
Multnomah
County Outdoor School
A weeklong residential science education program for sixth
grade students.
Northwest
Outdoor Science School
The study of basic concepts of ecology, the natural history
and biology of Oregon, and the conservation and wise use of
natural resources.
OMSI's
Salmon Camp Program
Salmon Camp provides a pipeline into higher education as well
as careers in science and resource management.
Wolftree,
Inc.
The design and implementation of outdoor science
programs and projects that are community-based.
SOLV
The statewide Oregon non-profit organization founded
in 1969 by Governor Tom McCall.
For more information, please
contact:
Nancy Pollot
503-231-6179
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Items
of Note
Children and Nature
USFWS Launches New Initiative
Connecting Children to Nature Is a Top Priority
New
USFWS website:
LET'S
GO OUTSIDE !
Helping Families Connect with Nature
Kids' Corner
USFWS
Kids' Pages
Puzzles,
Games, Activities
California Condors
Oregon
Zoo's California Condors
Condor
Recovery Program
Websites for Educators and Students
Wildlife, plants,
science and community involvement
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