Urban Nature Partners PDX is a nonprofit organization based in Portland, OR, that aims to provide access, resources, and opportunities for lower-income youth and families to explore and enjoy the city's urban greenspaces. Through their tiered set of experiences, including one-on-one mentor-youth outings and family inclusive group events, they strive to build comfort, well-being, outdoor knowledge, and leadership potential in youth. By filling a gap in services for youth in the Portland Metro area, Urban Nature Partners PDX acts as a pathway to outdoor leadership opportunities and potential careers in the outdoors and natural science.
Combining the best practices of traditional mentoring and experiential outdoor education, Urban Nature Partners PDX prepares youth to succeed in community, school, and career by providing the benefits of spending time with a mentor and spending time outdoors. Their programs also extend benefits to family members, neighbors, friends, classmates, and youth enrolled in partner programs by including them in outings and sharing environmental knowledge. As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Urban Nature Partners PDX relies on donations to support their mission of fostering a love for nature and outdoor experiences among youth in the Portland area.
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