About STREAM~N Team

• Youth ages 15–19 help our community and environment.
• Science, Technology, Research, Engineering, Arts, Math and Nature provide ideas and inspiration.

Where and When Does the Team Meet?

• The first program began last summer in Oregon City, and we have also begun offering programs in Portland and Salem. We hope to support other Teams in the years ahead.
• We meet at times that are most convenient for the group, with an average of 5-10 hours per week over the summer. Activities are also held on weekends and breaks during the school year, an average of 3-5 hours per week, and we offer after school and class programs by request.
• Team members are encouraged to take public transit or provide their own transportation. We can often provide  transportation, if necessary.

Compensation + Credit

• Even better than free fun! Stipends of $310-$400 ($15.50-$20/hour) are earned for every 20 hours of service work and other activities, with bonuses for completing tough challenges.
• High school credit and/or volunteer service hours can be earned by students attending partner schools. 

Learning + Growing Together

• Visit employers such as TimberLab, which made the spectacular new ceiling at Portland International Airport.
• Learn with experts from Oregon State University Extension, Hopkins Demonstration Forest, Clackamas Community College, Parrott Creek Cultural Ecology Project and other partner organizations.
• The program is led by Rick Reynolds, M.S.Ed., Founder of Engaging Every Student and his wife/collaborator Krista Reynolds, M.Ed., MLIS. The author or co-author of over 20 books and curriculum guides, Rick has 30+ years’ experience creating impactful education programs and resources to support all learners. Krista has 30+ years’ experience in biology, research, library science and education. Rick and Krista both enjoy exploring the outdoors, community service and life-long learning. Other advisors include Derek Grant, M.Ed., Kate Stinson, JD, Noah Brockman, MBA, and Joel Salter, MPP, a retired scientist from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with a passion for building.

Biodiversity Warrior

Get ripped while ripping out English ivy. Battle Himalayan  blackberry, holly and other pesky plants. Save native trees and shrubs and the diverse wildlife that depends on them.  

Builder

Learn skills to build and maintain trails, affordable housing and other structures. Learn with partner organizations like Clackamas Community College.

Cartographer and/or Photographer

Record GPS coordinates and photos of project sites to track changes over time. Create maps with art supplies and powerful tools like  Google Earth Pro.

Communications Specialist

Engage the wider community through compelling storytelling, graphics, photos, games, videos and other art forms. Gain experience with professional design and creation tools, classes and self-paced learning.

Guide / Mentor

Teach all ages about land restoration, native and invasive species, health and safety or other topics important to you and our community.

Health + Safety Officer

Make sure the team stays safe with proper use of tools, personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety procedures. Be ready to calmly administer first aid or CPR in an emergency.

Team Captain and/or Crew Leader

Help organize fun projects, trainings, and activities at project sites. Keep the team organized, on task and supported with what they need for success. Work with other leaders to make sure tools and materials are not left behind.

Water Quality Specialist

Explore streams to find out what lives there and how our waterways are impacted by people. Conduct testing to determine water quality. Develop plans to clean up water for wildlife and people.

STREAM~N Team is supported by Oregon Youth Corps, Oregon Forest Resources Institute (OFRI), the City of Portland Office of Violence Prevention, and individual donors.

Thank you, partners and friends!