River Restoration Northwest’s Young Professionals Night is an opportunity for college students, recent graduates, young professionals, and experienced environmental professionals to come together, make connections, and talk about what it really takes to build a career in the environmental field.

The evening will focus on “How to Break into the Environmental Field,” exploring how professionals got their start, the different paths that led them into environmental stewardship and restoration, and how to gain experience in an industry where even entry-level positions can require previous experience.

Young Professionals Night – How to Break into the Environmental Field

Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Location: Hopworks, 2944 SE Powell Blvd, Portland, OR 97202

Hosted by: River Restoration Northwest

All Ages Welcome

Capacity: 60 People

Guest Speaker: Allen Dysart, a Stream Restoration Engineer from Wolf Water Resources

Allen Dysart with Wolf Water Resources will share his career journey, experiences in the field, lessons learned along the way, and what helped him build a career in the environmental and restoration industry.

This will be an informal and interactive event with plenty of time to network, ask questions, share experiences, and connect with others in the environmental community. Attendees will also have an opportunity to hear about exciting work happening across the Pacific Northwest, from large scale river restoration to innovative environmental and habitat restoration projects.

Whether you’re trying to land your first environmental job, exploring career options, already working in the industry, or interested in helping the next generation of environmental professionals, come join the conversation and connect with the Pacific Northwest restoration community.