by | Apr 5, 2019 | Director's Corner
Even busy working moms think about spring cleaning this time of year. For me, when the sunshine comes in through my windows again after the long winter I realize how dirty my house is. The cleaning binge that ensues is a very important yearly ritual that ensures...
by | Mar 29, 2019 | Director's Corner
Before I worked at an environmental education center, I had heard of invasive species but I didn’t appreciate why they were such a threat. I knew English ivy and Himalayan blackberries are the most common culprits of an invasion of alien botanical species...
by | Mar 22, 2019 | Director's Corner
It was a little over three years ago I was hired by Columbia Springs as the Executive Director. I was inspired to take this job because of my strong attachment to Columbia Springs. I am the mother of children who benefited from its programs. With support...
by | Feb 25, 2019 | Director's Corner
The numbers are in and 2018 was officially our most successful year yet. We were able to improve the quality of our educational and experiential opportunities for people of all ages. We directly connected with nearly 19,000 people through our events,...
by | Dec 11, 2018 | Director's Corner, Volunteers
Columbia Springs’ Volunteer Program has grown by leaps and bounds in 2018 with the number of volunteers, hours served, and the number of projects completed. One of our favorite and most helpful projects was the Wetland Docks improvements. Engineers from Hewlett...
by | Nov 30, 2018 | Columbia Springs, Director's Corner
Columbia Springs is pleased to announce the hiring of our new Development Director, Dave Eitland. The role of Development Director is being supported by a grant from the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust. The goal of the new position is to greatly increase charitable...
