Milwaukie recognizes student of the month and highlights Earth Day activities
April 22, 2026 | Milwaukie, Clackamas County, Oregon
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The Milwaukie City Council honored Amaya Olguin Nickerson as the city’s student of the month and spotlighted upcoming Earth Day activities.
Amaya, a Milwaukie High School student with a strong academic record and community involvement, told council she plans to start at Portland Community College’s transfer program and then move on to a university to pursue elementary education. Her volunteer work includes time at El Puente and roles as an elementary school mentor.
Climate and Natural Resources Manager Katie Gavares described the city’s Earth Day celebration at Scott Park on Apr. 25 and noted Milwaukie’s Bee City affiliation and ongoing pollinator and integrated pest management work. Mayor Beatty read a proclamation declaring April 25, 2026, Earth Day in Milwaukie in recognition of the city’s climate and urban forestry plans.
No formal actions were required for the proclamations; staff encouraged public participation in events and in the urban forestry management plan update.
Amaya, a Milwaukie High School student with a strong academic record and community involvement, told council she plans to start at Portland Community College’s transfer program and then move on to a university to pursue elementary education. Her volunteer work includes time at El Puente and roles as an elementary school mentor.
Climate and Natural Resources Manager Katie Gavares described the city’s Earth Day celebration at Scott Park on Apr. 25 and noted Milwaukie’s Bee City affiliation and ongoing pollinator and integrated pest management work. Mayor Beatty read a proclamation declaring April 25, 2026, Earth Day in Milwaukie in recognition of the city’s climate and urban forestry plans.
No formal actions were required for the proclamations; staff encouraged public participation in events and in the urban forestry management plan update.
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