Ecology in Classrooms & Outdoors (ECO)

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Ecology in Classrooms & Outdoors (ECO) ECO connects students to nature and their communities through hands-on science and stewardship. Since 2005, ECO has reached over 32,000 students.

ECO works today to empower and inspire K-12 students, in order to create the environmental stewards, activists, and leaders of tomorrow.

Every time we show students the cedar waxwing, they think it was created with AI. They are surprised to learn it is a re...
10/22/2026

Every time we show students the cedar waxwing, they think it was created with AI. They are surprised to learn it is a real bird that lives here in Oregon. Because of its mask, some students think it looks like a superhero, making it one of their favorite birds.
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Cada vez que les mostramos a los estudiantes al Ampelis americano, creen que fue creada con AI. Se sorprenden al aprender que es un ave real y que vive aquí en Oregón. Por su máscara, algunos estudiantes piensan que parece un superhéroe. Hoy es una de sus aves migratorias favoritas.

We have exciting news! ECO has been selected as a grantee in the inaugural Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund...
10/20/2026

We have exciting news! ECO has been selected as a grantee in the inaugural Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund Capacity Building cohort!

This three-year investment will strengthen our organization and support the long-term sustainability of our work connecting youth with nature through hands-on ecology and climate action.

We are grateful for this opportunity and excited to grow alongside eight other community-based organizations advancing climate action in Portland! Read more about the cohort here: https://www.portland.gov/bps/news/2026/10/16/pcef-announces-inaugural-community-based-organization-capacity-building-cohort

In this activity, students use a dichotomous key to identify macroinvertebrates. First, they observe the parts of the pr...
10/19/2026

In this activity, students use a dichotomous key to identify macroinvertebrates. First, they observe the parts of the preserved specimen in a jar and, step by step, discover its name. Then, they create a scientific drawing to deepen their learning.

10/15/2026

How old is this tree? This student counted each of the rings within the trunk to find out and share the much-anticipated answer with the whole class.

Who eats who? By creating artistic representations of food chains, students learn that energy moves and transforms throu...
10/13/2026

Who eats who? By creating artistic representations of food chains, students learn that energy moves and transforms through this biological process: from the sun, to a producer, and then to two or more consumers.

We are celebrating World Migratory Bird Day. This year’s theme is “Every Bird Counts - Your Observations Matter”. These ...
10/10/2026

We are celebrating World Migratory Bird Day. This year’s theme is “Every Bird Counts - Your Observations Matter”. These are some apps you can use to support bird conservation wherever you are observing birds.
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Usa estas apps gratis para contribuir en la conservación de las aves desde donde sea que las observes.

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Are you interested in joining a local nonprofit board or leadership committee?Boards & Brews connects purpose-driven ind...
10/08/2026

Are you interested in joining a local nonprofit board or leadership committee?

Boards & Brews connects purpose-driven individuals with six local nonprofits actively seeking passionate, skilled, and diverse board and committee members.

Come join ECO, Schoolhouse Supplies , Reading Results, Portland Backpack, OK You, and The Shadow Project on 11/4/26 from 5-7pm at 10 Barrel Brewing Portland.

Visit the link in our bio for more information.

Bullock's oriole begins its fall migration before many other birds. It feeds on insects, fruits, and nectar. It is often...
10/06/2026

Bullock's oriole begins its fall migration before many other birds. It feeds on insects, fruits, and nectar. It is often found along forest edges, farms, wooded suburbs, and riparian forests, especially near cottonwood trees. Have you ever seen one?
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El turpial de Bullock empieza su migración de otoño antes que otras aves. Se alimenta de insectos, frutos, y néctar. Suelen vivir en los bordes de los bosques, granjas, suburbios arbolados y bosques ribereños, especialmente en los álamos.
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We found this lovely memory from years ago, and it made us think about how much we appreciate teachers like Ron, who mot...
10/02/2026

We found this lovely memory from years ago, and it made us think about how much we appreciate teachers like Ron, who motivate and inspire their students every day. Thank you, teachers, for opening your classroom doors to ECO!

What do wildlife need to survive? Students headed outdoors to discover the answer. They learned what a habitat is while ...
09/28/2026

What do wildlife need to survive?
Students headed outdoors to discover the answer. They learned what a habitat is while identifying its four basic components: food, water, shelter, and space.

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