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Updated · NPR · Jul 18Portland Drag Performers Teach Ecology on Guided Park Walks for 2 Nature Aficionados
3 articles · Updated · NPR · Jul 18Summary
- Portland drag performers are leading guided walks in a local park that pair ecology lessons with the style and energy of a drag show.
- Two nature aficionados created the outings by combining their enthusiasm for the outdoors with their love of drag.
- The walks center on rigorous ecology teaching while using performance and sparkle to draw people into learning about the park environment.
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