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Rivers of Life Center is a North-West nonprofit training and education organization for at-risk youth and young adults. We train and employ youth in environmental landscaping and enhancement projects. We train and provide experiences in tourism guiding and hosting. Participants pursue career paths serving natural resources, the land, and are capable presenters and interpreters in their communities. Through our efforts, youth and young adults are propelled to serve as informed and involved citizens, helping to build their communities.
HARMONY ON THE WATER PARTNERSHIP
The Oregon SenateAires and Rivers Of Life Center join forces to give people unique riverboat history tour.
Tourism guiding and hosting
Environmental Landscaping and Construction
Building Community
Jerry Herrmann has spent this summer training another group of young men, giving them life skills and leadership opportunities in order to make them more appealing to employers…
History & Heritage
Did you ever wonder who McLoughlin Blvd. was named after? Did you know that it was the first intercontinental highway in America?…
Cultural History Tours
Over 30 people joined Rivers of Life Center’s Youth Tourism Corps for an overview of Oregon City natural and cultural history as they walked from the McLoughlin House south to Willamette Falls….
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Train accident leads to new trails in Happy Valley
Raymond Rendleman November 14, 2021 Derailment of 15 cars between Canby and Oregon City spurs railroad foundation to grant funds COURTESY PHOTO: RIVERS OF LIFE - Neil Nedelisky of Eagle Landing, top left, joins Aaron Hunt of Union Pacific as the railroad presents an...
Riverhealth Stewardship Grant: Rivers of Life Center
The Rivers of Life Center was awarded a Riverhealth Stewardship grant to employ 30 at-risk youth to conduct restoration along sections of Phillips and Stevens Creeks, and install a native plant demonstration garden. Rivers of Life partner with Eagle Landing Golf Course, Eagle Loft Condominiums, and New Hope Community Church.
In Spite of the Virus, People are Making a Difference
(Far Left) Aidan McNiece, (Left) Jerry Miller, (Middle) Didi Dahlsrud, (Right) Roger FowlerWith all the focus on the virus and attendant complications, it’s good to know that people are still at work, enhancing nature while simultaneously building themselves a better...