PDX Forest School

We are so thankful and honored to be partnering with Sparrowhawk Native Plants 🌱

We are so happy for our client PDX Forest School who just received their official accreditation from Cognia. This milestone is the culmination of over two years of dedication and hard work and marks the true affirmation of their unique educational approach. Portland Forest School is a forest school in Portland where Kindergarten through 8th grade students journey outside and into nature every day.

The Portland Forest School is back in session!! Students from Kindergarten to 8th grade are out on the land enjoying the beautiful weather we have had here in the Pacific Northwest ☀️

We are so proud of our Forest school graduates! Four of the youth in the Paddle Tribal Waters program graduated 8th grade from the Portland Forest School.

Rios to Rivers made this epic adventure possible where three of our former students paddled the entire 310+ mile descent of the now mostly free flowing Klamath River!! (The 4th was doing a summer session in college and then returning home 🙂).

OPB has done an excellent job sharing this story:

📸 First photo credit to from his article here: https://www.opb.org/article/2025/07/16/indigenous-youth-complete-310-mile-klamath-river-journey/

📸 Second photo credit to Paul Wilson of PFS graduate Tasia from an article by that can be read here: https://www.opb.org/article/2025/06/10/indigenous-youth-prepare-for-the-first-descent-down-the-klamath-river-after-dam-removal/

We are celebrating with our former students and all these youth for what they have accomplished with their personal effort and perseverance and are excited to see them continue to grow!

This Saturday! Community fun, all are welcome to come out for our Forest Faire. Free admission, fun games and auction. Head to our website to learn more!

We are committed to helping remove invasive plant species here at the Portland Forest School.

This pic is from a couple years ago when students worked in mixed aged groups to harvest invasive Holly to burn for our full moon fire. We work together as a whole school community, as we do to help raise money so our small school can do big things 🚌📚📝📐🌳

This year is our first annual “The Great Ivy Pull”! If you know a student at our school they have a link to donate directly to them and how much they pull! If you want to donate to the whole cause see our website (link in the comments)🤗

How do you want your child to learn?
When does your child thrive?
What makes your child feel independent, resourceful and confident?

If your answers include being outside, moving, hands-on learning, critical thinking and curiosity- The Portland Forest School might be the perfect fit for your family.

We are now enrolling students for K-8th grade and would love the opportunity to answer any questions you might have.

Our academic education has been developed to meet Oregon state standards and is combined with rich and engaging outdoor experiences, creating a stimulating and dynamic learning environment.

See our website for open house info! Link in comments :)

Looking back at 2024 we’re filled with gratitude for the incredible year we’ve shared here at the Portland Forest School.

Our mission is to cultivate resilient, curious, and adaptable learners through profound connection with the natural world and we are seeing it in action! Thank you to our wonderful, dedicated teachers and staff.

Join us and/or share! This Saturday Nov. 2nd: Portland Forest School is partnering with Trackers Earth Portland and Alotta Wood Fired Pizza for the Brooklyn Block Party. We have been awarded the designated nonprofit beneficiary of this community fundraiser and we couldn’t be more excited! Local seasonal food, free archery, corn on the cob eating contest, raffle prizes, live music, local vendors for arts & crafts.