Environmental Education

Environmental education.
Take a field trip. Inspire wonder.

Columbia Springs offers hands-on, experiential field trips designed to teach Kindergarten through 8th grade students about forest and stream ecosystems. During each field experience, students embark on an outdoor adventure that promotes critical thinking and problem-solving. Imagination and curiosity are ignited through exploration of our ponds, wetlands, and forests. All program material is provided, and content is aligned with Washington’s K-8 Science Standards.

Programs

Last year nearly 4,000 students learned about forest and stream ecosystems at Columbia Springs. This year’s program offerings include:

Grades K-2: Salmon Scouts and Wild World of Bugs
Grades 2-6: Fish Dissection and Soil Investigators
Grades 4-8: Stream Sleuths and Eco-explorers
Grades K-8: Guided Nature Hikes

Scheduling

Field trips are available weekdays from September through early June, including the winter months. We can accommodate a maximum of 90 students per day for field trips. Dates fill up quickly, so please plan ahead of time. We schedule programs online, over email, or the phone on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. To hold your place, we must receive full payment two weeks prior to your program unless other arrangements have been made. We will email you confirmation information. Cancellations must be made at least 30 days prior to program.

For more information on field trips or questions about environmental education programming at Columbia Springs, please contact Jennifer James at (360) 882-0936 ext. 226 or via email at schoolprograms@columbiasprings.org.

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