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Educators Institute : 2008 Educators Institute

[Preparation] [What to Bring] [Logistics]

What to Bring

Portland’s climate during the summer is generally hot and dry.  Although we are known for our long rainy season, not much precipitation falls between July and October.

Don’t forget that we’ll be traveling from the coast to the mountains to the high desert!

What Portland’s climate is like throughout the year:

Currently temperatures are generally cooler at night and in the mornings with heat later in the afternoon.  We encourage you to bring a bag with a change of clothing if you a’re unsure how to dress for the day. Temperature may change throughout the day so it is best to be prepared in order to stay comfortable.

• Current Portland Weather

What to Bring and Wear

We will be outdoors for extended periods in a variety of weather conditions. Participants are encouraged to bring along a change of clothes and toiletries to freshen up during the day. Previous participants have suggested bringing the following:

• Comfortable clothing for outdoors: shorts, jeans, warm jacket or sweatshirt, and of course, comfortable hiking boots or walking shoes. Sandals or tennis shoes are suitable for travel time and meals.
• rain jacket
• small backpack
• sunscreen
• sunglasses
• hat
• binoculars
• camera with extra film and batteries
• postcards, stamps
• personal medications

Special request: We will meet many guest speakers throughout IEI. As a thank you and a way to share your contact information, we ask that each participant bring 15-20 postcards from their home region to give to guest speakers. Please write your contact information on the back of the postcard, along with a short “thanks” in your native language. If you would like, you may also bring cards to give to IEI participants.

Coastal areas are often cooler than inland forest areas.