Rachel Carson Environmental Science

“The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn.”

— Ralph Waldo Emerson

For 20 years the Rachel Carson Program of Environmental Science has made a difference in the lives of Beaverton School District students, families, and communities.

In 2023, Friends of Rachel Carson, merged with Canines for Class (a non-profit created in 2019 by RC students and community members), to provide support and share information for Rachel Carson students, staff, and families. We look forward to making a difference for another 20 years, at least!

Our Fall Fundraiser Was a Big Success!

Thanks to everyone who donated.

Another way to support RC is to check your employer’s donation and matching sites. See if your volunteer hours or financial contributions can be matched! If you are an in person volunteer with RC - your company may match your volunteer time with money for RC!

Fall Fundraiser

The Rachel Carson Fall Fundraiser runs through September 29 (but donations are accepted anytime!). District wide budget cuts have made this year’s fundraiser critically important for the success and opportunities provided by the Rachel Carson program. 100% of proceeds will go to support the average annual cost per student of $225. Funds raised are used for RC program needs including Site Visit transportation and entrance fees, Site Visit prep, classroom books and supplies, and much more.

Donations for this fundraiser can be made via check made out to “Friends of Rachel Carson.” Donations can also be made by Paypal @FriendsofRC or by Venmo @RC20more.

Friends of Rachel Carson is a designated 501c3 charity, and is also registered with Benevity. Benevity is an employer matching program and several very large and prominent employers in the region participate. If you choose to donate through your employer platform, your funds will be matched. Employers in our area include: Intel, Nike, Starbucks, Microsoft, Prudential, PepsiCo, and more! Please take a moment to check your employer’s benefit site to see if a matched monetary donation is possible for you! Benevity ALSO will pay for volunteer hours for many companies. When you volunteer at the school, if you record your hours with your Benevity site/employer, the program may be awarded dollars for your service.

Friends of Rachel Carson is also signed up as a charity with the Kroger family of companies. If you participate with Fred Meyer or QFC rewards, or if you have family members in Oregon or other states that participate in Kroger rewards, please sign up and encourage them to link their rewards card to Friends of Rachel Carson.

Thank you for your ongoing and generous support of the Rachel Carson Program of Environmental Science. We are ever grateful for our amazing community!