After four weeks of working in Portland’s parks and trails, the inaugural Portland Youth Corps crew is ready to graduate. To celebrate, the group got ice cream and spent their last day exploring Wolfe Neck State Park.
The Portland Youth Corps program was established in 2021 to bring environmental education, income, and job experiences to young teens in the Portland area, especially to low income and BIPOC teens who may not be aware of career opportunities in the conservation field.
Read MoreRiverton Trolley Park offers one of the most delightful stories in Portland’s history, but few will recognize the name of this former amusement park today. For a period at the dawn of the 20th century, the park was one of Portland’s most popular attractions and a lovely place to spend a day trip.
Read MoreMeet Portland Youth Corps Crew Leader Meghan Loury and learn more about this exciting new program.
Read MoreThe Portland Parks Conservancy is conducting a public process about the future of Riverton Trolley Park.
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