Sustainable Schools: Tackling Food Waste
Type: In Person
Category: General
Solution Areas: Climate Justice Education Food & Agriculture Public Health Transportation Waste Prevention Youth
Regions: Portland Metro Area
September 25, 2026 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Cost: Free
16491 S Springwater Rd
Oregon City, OR
97045
About the event
This workshop explores the connection between food waste and climate change through hands-on learning, expert demonstrations, and collaborative discussion. Teachers will gain classroom-ready lessons and strategies for engaging students in food waste reduction, while school operations staff will learn about sustainable food system practices, funding opportunities, and waste reduction initiatives. The workshop will conclude with planning time for school teams to develop actionable strategies for reducing food waste in their school communities. Hosted by ONREP, Metro, Oregon Climate Education Hub, Clackamas County and Springwater Environmental Sciences School.
Date: Friday, September 25, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m – 3:30 p.m PDT
Location: Springwater Environmental Science School, 16491 S Springwater Rd, Oregon City, OR 97045.
Want to learn more? Contact youthprograms@oregonmetro.gov
Sub coverage and PDUs available for teachers
