Become a Nature Educator at Hoyt Arboretum!

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Do you have a love of the outdoors and an interest in youth environmental education? Become a Nature Educator at Hoyt Arboretum!

Nature Educator volunteers lead ninety-minute field trips for elementary school-age students to introduce them to the wonders of nature and the science of trees through fun, hands-on activities.

Volunteer as a Nature Educator to learn:
-Best practices for leading school field trips, including teaching tips, group management, and engagement activities;
-Basic ecology and botany along with techniques for engaging children outdoors;
-Good communication and public speaking skills.

Hoyt Arboretum's fall field trip season runs from mid-September through mid-December on weekday mornings (typically Tuesday through Friday). Nature Educators are encouraged to be available to volunteer for a minimum of 4 field trips per month during the season. Volunteer training begins in early September.

If you have questions or would like to sign up for an introductory training session, please contact volunteer@hoytarboretum.org or (503) 823-1649.

Hoyt Arboretum is Portland's living museum of trees and home to more than 2,000 plant and tree species from around the world. With the help of Nature Educator volunteers, we are engaging with children from around the Metro area to teach them about the importance of trees and their role in the world's ecosystems.