Opal Creek Ancient Forest Center Employee Directory
Education Administration ProgramsOregon, United States11-50 Employees
Opal Creek Ancient Forest Center is an educational organization dedicated to conservation through immersive wilderness experiences. Based in Lyons, Oregon, its programs operate from the off-grid Jawbone Flats area within the Opal Creek Wilderness, emphasizing hands-on exploration of a protected old-growth forest ecosystem and withdrawal from digital distractions to foster a deeper connection with nature and public lands. The center serves participants of all ages, aiming to deepen understanding of conservation as a value rooted in a personal appreciation for the natural environment. Positioned within the education administration programs sector, it focuses on experiential learning that highlights the ecological and cultural significance of old-growth forests and grassroots conservation efforts that helped secure protection for the area.