Friends of Outdoor School is a passionate brand that strives to protect and promote the unique and valuable educational program of Outdoor School. Their mission is to connect, support, and advocate for all of Oregon's diverse students, ensuring that they have access to inclusive and accessible Outdoor School programs that contribute to their educational development, inspire them, promote personal growth, and embrace justice. This brand achieves its mission through advocacy, fundraising, and community engagement.

Friends of Outdoor School serves as a vital connection between Outdoor School and a larger community of individuals, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies that support Outdoor School programming. They are committed to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of their work. Established in 2003 as a grassroots movement to save the MESD Outdoor School program for Portland Public Schools, Friends of Outdoor School has grown to become the leading organization in Oregon supporting Outdoor School.

They have played a crucial role in passing legislation and securing funding to establish and expand the statewide Outdoor School program. Join Friends of Outdoor School in their efforts to ensure that all Oregon students have the opportunity to attend a week of Outdoor School. Together, they strive to promote equitable access, remove barriers to participation, advocate for state funding, and champion the transformative power of Outdoor School for students throughout the state.

Connect with them today and make a difference!