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Public lands in Oregon provide a variety of climates, landscapes, habitats, and educational opportunities. BLM manages more than 15 million acres in Oregon (about 25% of the entire state) and 370,000 acres in Washington. Public lands range from high desert and mountains in the east to Pacific Ocean shoreline. BLM District and Field Offices in the region have several innovative partnerships with schools, focusing on educational programs ranging from history and culture to fisheries and watersheds.
BLM Coordinators for Oregon/Washington Jump to Another State Link to Oregon/Washington Environmental Education web page.
Environmental Education: Maya Fuller
Cultural Education: Fran Philipek
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES
A Crowd of Plants
Classroom Activity from Science & Children, May 2000
In this activity students examine the effects of shade on plant growth and apply what they learn to the rain forest
http://www.blm.gov/education/00_resources/articles/green_mansions/classroom.html
A High School Student Creates New River Website Teacher Resource
1999 BLM Environmental Education feature
Student creates webpage to support/enhance field trips to New River area in Oregon, through Apprenticeships in Science & Engineering Program.
http://www.blm.gov/education/feature/1999/or/index.html
Aquila Vista Scientific Environmental Education Site
Field office web page
Describes education programs offered at this site along the Molalla River about 60 miles southeast of Portland, Oregon; students learn about pond and forest ecology and work on trail improvements.
http://www.or.blm.gov/salem/html/rec/aquila_vista_scientific_en_ed.htm
1997 BLM Environmental Education feature
Describes the "Oregon Project" partnership between BLM and the Zoo in Portland to highlight native plants and animals of Oregon.
http://www.blm.gov/education/feature/feature10.html
BLM Sites Offering Environmental Education Programs or Opportunities
Site listings
Links to information about seven locations in Oregon managed by the Bureau of Land Management that offer environmental education experiences on the ground.
http://www.or.blm.gov/EE/EESites/eesites.htm
1998 BLM Environmental Education feature
Describes middle school partnership for hands on learning re: water quality; 8th grade students collect water quality data used by field office.
http://www.blm.gov/education/feature/1998/or/index.html
Cascade Stream Watch
Outdoor Education
Describes outdoor education facilities at BLM' s Wildwood Recreation Site near Salem, Oregon, that allow visitors to learn about stream habitat. Includes a virtual tour, list of partners, and contacts.
http://www.or.blm.gov/EE/EESites/cascade.htm
State page
A website created by a high-school student decribing the history of a 30-mile-long canal constructed in the late 19th century as part of gold mining efforts in Oregon
http://www.or.blm.gov/roseburg/china_ditch/index.html
Exploring Oregon' s Past: A Teacher' s Activity Guide
Teaching Guide
Teacher guide to introducing students to the natural and cultural heritage of Oregon. Includes introduction, sample lesson on Rock Art and contact information.
http://www.or.blm.gov/EE/ExploringMain/explorin.htm
Based on Science & Children article, May 2000
Explores the coastal forest ecosystems of the Pacific Northwest, including geology, plants, animals, and native peoples; discusses management issues and includes poster and classroom activities.
http://www.blm.gov/education/00_resources/articles/green_mansions/index.html
Hands on the Land - Roseburg District
Interactive website
Profile of Roseburg District/Glide Middle School partnership, a BLM Hands on the Land site in Roseburg, OR
http://www.handsontheland.org/profiles/profile_details.cfm?sitecode=rose
Hands on the Land - West Eugene Wetlands
Interactive website
Profile of West Eugene Wetlands, a BLM Hands on the Land site in Eugene, OR
http://www.handsontheland.org/profiles/profile_details.cfm?sitecode=euwe
Hands on the Land - Wildwood
Interactive website
Profile of Wildwood Recreation site, a BLM Hands on the Land site in Oregon.
http://www.handsontheland.org/profiles/profile_details.cfm?sitecode=wolf
http://www.handsontheland.org/profiles/profile_details.cfm?sitecode=cacr
Larch Mountain Environmental Education Site
Field office web page
Describes environmental education site near Portland, Oregon, where local students conduct research on forest, stream, and wetland ecosystems.
http://www.or.blm.gov/salem/html/rec/larch.htm
Leave No Trace
Website
State version of the national "Leave No Trace" (LNT) program. LNT Masters focus on working with youth and other groups to increase awareness of public lands. Major programs work with Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and Cub Scouts
throughout Oregon.
http://www.or.blm.gov/EE/LNT/lntleave.htm
Molalla Middle School Preserves Site
2001 BLM Environmental Education feature
Describes work of Oregon middle school students to preserve Aquilla Vista (Eagle's view) Environmental Education Research Area.
http://www.blm.gov/education/feature/2001/or/index.html
National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center
Interpretive center website
Interpretive center on the history and culture of the Oregon Trail located in Baker City, Oregon. Includes sections for kids and teachers, with information on field trips and downloadable Education Resource Guide.
http://oregontrail.blm.gov/
State web page
Quicktime video including a virtual tour of the National Historic Oregon Trail Center and scenes of wagons. Includes contact and a link to the Interpretive Center' s Home Page.
http://www.or.blm.gov/EE/EESites/nhotic.htm
New River School Programs
Field office web page
Description of school programs offered at New River Area of Critical Environmental Concern near Bandon, Oregon; includes teacher's guides on plants, birds, and water quality.
http://www.or.blm.gov/coosbay/newriver/school_programs.htm
Oregon Trail Kids Pages
State web page
Coloring pages, activities, and homework helpers related to the Oregon Trail.
http://oregontrail.blm.gov/Kids/kids.htm
Oregon Trail Teacher Packets
State web pages
Teaching resources relating to the Oregon Trail includes the 158-page Oregon Trail Education Resource Guide available on CD or by downloading in PDF format.
http://oregontrail.blm.gov/Education/teacher_packets.htm
Based on Science & Children article, March 1998
Explores complexity and diversity of the 58- million hectare area drained by the Columbia River in the Northwest. Topics include hydroelectric power, rain shadow effects, and anadromous fish. Discusses management issues and includes poster and classroom activities.
http://www.blm.gov/education/00_resources/articles/Columbia_river_basin/index.html
School Partnerships
School Partnerships
Describes active educational partnerships between the Bureau of Land Management and Oregon schools.
http://www.or.blm.gov/EE/EESites/school.htm
Songbird Blues Kit: Exploring Neotropical Migratory Songbirds
Curriculum Kit that can be borrowed/purchased
This site describes components of an interdisciplinary songbird curriculum containing lessons and activities in science, literature, social studies, math and the arts. Includes themes, lesson formats and contact information.
http://www.or.blm.gov/EE/SongBirdMain/songbird.htm
Classroom Activity from Science & Children, May 2000
In this activity students simulate protected and unprotected streamsides and compare their impact on aquatic
http://www.blm.gov/education/00_resources/articles/green_mansions/classroom.html
Teacher Resources-Archaeology
State web page
Information on publications, displays, and speakers available from BLM Oregon on archaeology.
http://www.or.blm.gov/salem/html/archaeology/teachres.htm
Classroom Activity from Science & Children, May 2000
In this activity students demonstrate some of the geologic processes involved in the eruption of Mount St. Helens in May 1980.
http://www.blm.gov/education/00_resources/articles/green_mansions/posterback.html
Three Volcanoes
Classroom Activity from Science & Children, May 2000
In this activity students demonstrate three types of volcanoes--shield volcanoes, stratovolcanoes, and cinder cones.
http://www.blm.gov/education/00_resources/articles/green_mansions/classroom.html
Transportation of Logs Using a Single-Span Skyline Yarding System
Classroom Activity from Science & Children, May 2000
In this activity students demonstrate a system used for moving logs up a mountainside for transport.
http://www.blm.gov/education/00_resources/articles/green_mansions/posterback.html
Upper and Lower Table Rocks
Outdoor Education
Describes education opportunities at Oregon' s Table Rocks, a familiar landmark in the Rogue Valley, near the town of Medford, Oregon. Includes photos, "Fun Facts" and contacts.
http://www.or.blm.gov/EE/EESites/tableroc.htm
West Eugene Wetlands Project
Outdoor Education
Describes education opportunities in the Willamette Valley of Oregon. Includes photos and contacts.
http://www.or.blm.gov/EE/EESites/west.htm
What Is Wood?
Classroom Activity from Science & Children, May 2000
In this activity students list products made from wood.
http://www.blm.gov/education/00_resources/articles/green_mansions/classroom.html
Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area
Interpretive Center Outdoor Education
Describes the interpretive center and educational opportunities at Yaquina Head, a BLM recreation area located on Oregon's West Coast just north of Newport. Includes tide pool guidelines, a virtual tour, and contact information.
http://www.or.blm.gov/EE/EESites/yhona.htm