REV Center

08/07/2026

A heartfelt thank you to the Wildhorse Foundation for their generous support for the Cottonwood Crossing Summer Institute this year.

One high schooler said of their experience, "CCSI is a chance to disconnect from the daily bustle and truly connect with nature and form meaningful relationships. It gives people a chance to breathe, and learn in a pressure free environment. It takes education and builds a focus on hands-on engagement instead of on grades and worksheets. It reignites people's inner fascination for how the natural world works."

We couldn't have said it better ourselves! We are grateful to have the support of generous regional funders who sustain these programs and help us keep them affordable and accessible for rural families.

07/01/2026

CCSI, as told by the students who lived it. 🎥 Sights, sounds, and (the best part) the food — watch Oregon high schoolers' take on their summer at Cottonwood Crossing Summer Institute.

06/29/2026

06/24/2026

A huge thank you to the incredible students who spent a week exploring Cottonwood Canyon with curiosity and courage — and to the families who trusted us with their adventurers. 🌿 None of this happens without our dedicated staff, Eastern Oregon University faculty, and generous supporters like the Wildhorse Foundation. See you out there next year! (And thanks to James and K'Lynn for the excellent photos!)

Parks Forever
State Parks

06/18/2026

Undergraduate research opportunity — remote, paid, meaningful.

The Institute for Natural Resources is seeking an undergraduate student for a summer–fall research position (mid/late June–October 2026, up to 20 hrs/week) focused on Oregon's water workforce. The project examines hiring needs and skill gaps, the role of higher education in developing water professionals, and pathways for students to enter the water sector.

Skills you'll gain: applied and qualitative research methods, data interpretation, project management, collaboration, and professional communication.

If you're interested, contact Lisa Gaines, [email protected], Institute for Natural Resources Director, by June 30, 2026.

06/16/2026

This spring, we're celebrating the talented student interns who powered REV's work across Eastern Oregon - from youth programming to community research. Big congratulations to Megan Harris on graduating from Eastern Oregon University, and to Nerita Juda, who delivered a keynote at EOU's symposium and continues her graduate studies in public administration.

Catch up on their stories and all the latest REV news in our Spring 2026 newsletter 👉 https://www.revcenter.org/newsletter0303

06/10/2026

Business Oregon’s Rural Capacity Assistance Program (RCAP) is announcing our Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) on June 15, 2026, 9:30-11:00 AM PT. This session is intended to assist participants in navigating CDBG-specific NEPA requirements with confidence – ensuring compliance and reducing delays. Please join us and bring your NEPA-related questions. We want to hear from you! Register now: https://bit.ly/45bV02N

06/03/2026

The Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care is launching two new FREE professional development series to help child care providers better understand behavior, respond to escalations, and build stronger relationships with children and families. Courses will be available in Arabic, Simplified Chinese, English, Russian, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese.

The optional self-paced courses start June 8 and will be available through the Oregon Center for Career Development learning platform. More info and access the series: https://delcnews.org/2026/05/29/new-free-professional-development-series-supports-early-learning-providers-across-oregon/