Jackson St Youth Services
Through this collaboration, we lead immersive hiking expeditions on weekends and out-of-school days, exploring the local landscape. By stepping onto a quiet trail, it offers a powerful “reset” that reduces stress and clears the mind. By providing these outdoor experiences during non-school hours, we offer a healthy, opportunity that fosters personal resilience, builds ecological knowledge, and empowers the next generation to become active guardians of the Willamette Valley.
Linn County Juvenile Detention Center
CWC continues to work with LCJC to provide vulnerable and at-risk youth with meaningful, hands-on opportunities in nature and environmental stewardship. Through this collaboration, young people participate in la variety of activities from local restoration projects planting native species to freshwater snorkeling trips that foster personal growth and community connection. Youth gain valuable skills, ecological knowledge, and a sense of stewardship toward their local environment, ensuring that the next generation of conservationists includes diverse and resilient voices from all walks of life.
Albany Public Library
Splashy Science Days
As part of an annual Summer program with the library, families can take part in one of several activities; meet a tree, aquatic macroinvertebrate hunt, owl pellet dissection, nature art, or a combination of two or more of these activities. The children spend about 1.5 hours exploring the natural areas of Bryant Park, learning how to engage with the natural world in new ways
Splashy Science Days run weekly on Mondays during the Summer school break. No registration needed. Find locations and times on the Albany Public Library website.
Youth Watershed Councils
with the West Albany High School YWC & South Albany High School’s Youth Activism Group.
Our Youth Watershed Council program is designed to empower local high school students by turning them into active leaders in environmental conservation. Rather than just learning about ecology in a classroom, students step into the role of decision-makers, working alongside professionals to manage and protect the Calapooia and Santiam basins.
By joining the Youth Watershed Council, students don’t just study the water cycle; they become a functional part of it. They learn how human activity, geography, and biology intersect in our local landscape, fostering a sense of “place” and responsibility that lasts a lifetime.
Ophelia’s Place
The CWC partnered with Ophelia’s Place in Albany to bring two science-based camps to life with nature art, owl pellet dissection, and a snorkel trip. Ophelia’s Place, which focuses on empowerment of female and female-identifying youth in the Albany area. Their science camps spark curiosity and encourage discovery in science fields.
Environmental Leadership for Youth (ELY)
Oregon State University Extension 4-H’s program for high school students in 8th-12th grade. Students explore the watershed while building professional leadership skills. We provide our Roaming Rivers Freshwater Snorkeling field trips as part of this programs.