Cultivating generations of Black and Brown innovators and problem solvers for community and global impact.
ELSO seeks to reduce the achievement gap in STEAMED education and professions while creating a sense of belonging for Black and Brown communities in the natural and built environment.
Our mission is to teach and frame STEAM and nature-based education through a lens that centers and elevates the stories, ways of knowing, individual needs, and lived experiences of Black and Brown communities.
Learn about our programs
Studio Justice
Studio Justice is ELSO’s design program made up of paid after school programs and community outreach events for Black, Brown, Indigenous, and Asian youth to learn about design as a tool for racial and social justice.
Wayfinders
Wayfinders Program is a STEAM based camp for K-8th graders that focuses on life science, ecology, community and cultural history.
Tappin Roots
Tappin Roots is a culturally specific internship for young Black Oregonians that teaches Storytelling, Mentorship, and Career Exploration.
Visit our programs page for information on current and upcoming sessions.
Learn about ELSO's Community Events and How You Can Join!
If you're looking for fun and rewarding opportunities to connect with like-minded community members and expand your knowledge on how you can contribute to ELSO’s work, you've come to the right place. Join our community events to immerse yourself in a vibrant network of parents, professionals, and experts in various industries, and learn about the unique ways that you can contribute to enriching our youth’s futures.
Community Events & Forums
