Bird Alliance of Oregon

Century-Old Urban Nature Sanctuary in Portland's West Hills

Bird Alliance of Oregon (formerly Portland Audubon) runs year-round youth nature programs out of their 172-acre wildlife sanctuary at 5151 NW Cornell Rd. Kids explore forests, creeks, and live wildlife on-site.

Youth Programs

Long-running environmental education for grades 1 through 8. Programs include:
- SWIFTS Summer Camps (grades 1–8, 10 weeks)
- Winter Break Camps (elementary and middle)
- Spring Break Camps
- Outdoor School overnight programs (Sandy, OR site)
- Year-round youth learning events

What's Included

• Professional environmental educators
• On-site wildlife care center and live ambassador animals
• 172-acre sanctuary with forest trails and ponds
• Mix of art, science, games, and hands-on nature exploration
• Scholarships available

Experience

Gold-standard nature programming in Portland. Kids leave with real knowledge of PNW ecosystems, bird ID, and hands-on conservation experience — not just a craft and a hike.