Green Lents LYI Internship 2020
What is Green Lents?
Green Lents is a non-profit organization that started in 2009 based in a diverse neighborhood located in Lents. The organization strives to engage the local community through projects that educates and strengthens leadership skills and a sense of community. This year, Lents Youth Initiative (LYI) members had the opportunity to be a part of the Green Lents internship.
About Lents Youth Initiative
The Lents Youth Initiative, by the non-profit organization ROSE, engages teens to learn about leadership, career development, and social and environmental justice by matching interns to local organizations. Despite the world's current situation, LYI was still able to offer internships this year that were able to operate safely.
Get to Know Us!
Ann Tran
Hello! My name is Ann, and I am heading into my Senior year of David Douglas High School. I enjoy playing the flute and hiking in the beautiful state of Oregon. This year, I have learned many valuable things about environmental justice, the Lents community, and the importance of pollinators during my Green Lents internship. The most memorable part of this internship was catching pollinators and weeding at Lents Park.
Thien Tu
Hi! My name is Thien Tu, and I'm going to be a junior at David Douglas High School. My hobbies include playing video games and weightlifting. A thing I learned about during our internship is the diversity and variety that exists in the seeds of foods we eat. The most memorable part of the internship for me was wading into the tall grass of Powell Butte to clear space for trees.
Liana Kucher
Hello! I'm Liana and I'm going to be a sophomore this year at David Douglas High school. I love to cook, bake and I love swimming. This year I learned about environmental justice and the community that surrounds me. Green lents also inspired me to be more aware of the history of seeds and how important they are. My favorite part of the internship was when I did my shift at the tool library.
Sophia Mann
Hello! I'm Sophia and I go to Jefferson High School.