We collaborate with local schools and youth groups to transform the Calapooia watershed into a “living classroom” where students move beyond textbooks to become junior field scientists and explorers.

Through our immersive programs, we provide hands-on experiences like water quality testing, native tree planting, freshwater snorkeling, and macroinvertebrate sampling at sites like the Albany Oxbows and Talking Water Gardens.

By connecting youth directly with the land—whether they are smelling the vanilla-scented bark of a Ponderosa Pine or identifying a Western Pond Turtle—we foster a deep, personal connection to our local ecosystem. These memorable outdoor adventures are designed to spark lifelong curiosity and prepare the next generation of stewards to protect and restore the vital waterways of Albany and beyond.