Green Leaders: Tryon Workforce Development Program
Creating pathways for early-career youth seeking opportunities in the environmental field.
The Green Leaders Workforce Development Program is an opportunity for early-career youth to hone their environmental education, restoration, and professional skills. Each cohort has the opportunity to explore their passions and interests while contributing to Friends of Tryon Creek’s mission to encourage all communities to reclaim their relationship with the forest.
Applications Closed for 2025 Spring Cohort
Meet Fall 2024 Green Leaders, Lu Hernandez, Yasmin Noor, Lili Yazzie (Green Leaders Coordinator) and Sierra Penn.
Our second cohort brought a variety of skills to share and grow with while leading field trips and volunteer stewardship events at the park. We look forward to staying connected to these future environmental leaders.
Meet Spring 2024 Green Leaders, Jakob Foley, Zoe Wright, Joy Lopes, and Seth Medley.
Our first cohort of Green Leaders set to work leading field trips and land tending days as well as supporting annual events like Trillium Festival and Indigenous Culture Day. As well as gaining professional networking skills and connections throughout the local community.
Their presence and positive impact at the park has been felt by staff, volunteers, and visitors. During their four months with Friends of Tryon Creek, they have shown incredible growth and enthusiasm.
Read their reflections on the program in the Lake Oswego Review.
Funding for this program is made possible by the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund.