A group of students is helping lead a "tiny forest" movement at their school outside west Portland — where they've squeezed about 600 plants and trees into a plot the size of a tennis court.

Forest School Officer, Emma Ackerley said: “The event was such a success, all the children and adults got so involved, pressing flowers, making dens and learning about nature through free play.

The school dedicates the final day of each week to full outdoor learning and play, with these Forest Fridays meant to help keep kids focused during the week and meeting them — and their energy ...