Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge is an urban refuge located close to a metropolitan area that uses comprehensive, integrated, hands-on educational methods. Field-trip activities are designed to mesh with teachers’ objectives and trained volunteer naturalists can co-lead nature-themed field trips, including the Habitats of the Refuge field trip. Naturalists can help teach students about riparian forests, oak woodland and associated interactions with wildlife in these ecosystems.

The World Forestry Center Discovery Museum is located across from the Oregon Zoo and adjacent to Hoyt Arboretum. Students of all ages can explore their connection to forests through unique interactive exhibits. Exhibits focus on Northwest native trees, forests around the world, and more. Thoughtful, colorful exhibits are content-rich and aligned with Next Generation Science Standards.  World Forestry Center is an Oregon nonprofit organization established in 1966 to create and inspire champions of sustainable forestry.