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Causes: Adult & Child Matching Programs, Children & Youth, Environment, Environmental Education, Human Services, Youth Development Programs
Mission: OUR MISSION Urban Nature Partners PDX empowers youth from historically marginalized Portland populations by building connections to nature and community through long-term mentoring relationships. OUR GUIDING VALUES Relationships Equity Youth Empowerment
Target demographics: low-income and BIPOC youth and families
Direct beneficiaries per year: 100 youth, family members, and youth enrolled in partner mentoring organizations that go outdoors with us
Geographic areas served: greater Portland, Oregon
Programs: 1:1 and small group mentored experiences in urban greenspaces, access to partner programs such as outdoor summer camps, and pathways to environmental sector employment.