Science and Nature at Columbia Springs

Science and Nature at Columbia Springs

“I learned how interesting nature actually is and now with all of the things that I know, I feel smarter by the second and I am grateful for all the things that you did for us. It was a lifetime experience.” – Leneah, Salmon Creek Elementary School...
Have you met our rock-star intern?

Have you met our rock-star intern?

We currently have a phenomenal intern named Madison, who is working with Jenna, our Education Coordinator, on learning how to lead field trips and develop learning materials. In the fall of 2018, she worked with Mason, our Volunteer Manager, to update our Invasive...
Building 3,000 fishing rods

Building 3,000 fishing rods

Columbia Springs volunteers helped Klineline Kids Fishing build 3,000 fishing rods for 10 different fishing derbies across the state, including Kids Fishing Festival at Columbia Springs! #fishingfestival #fishingderby #klinelinekidsfishing #wdfw
Planting a native species garden

Planting a native species garden

Volunteers have been working hard to plant a garden full of native species behind our Visitor Center. See it for yourself on April 13th at our Open House! #openhouse #visitorcenter #nativeplants #nativegarden #volunteers #urbannaturalarea
Salmon (in the Classroom) Life cycle

Salmon (in the Classroom) Life cycle

Our baby salmon are growing up so fast! Do you see a pink sac on their belly? If not, it means our alevin have matured into fry and they need to start getting their food from external sources.#cohosalmon #salmonintheclassroom #salmonhabitat #visitorcenter #urbanpark...
New wildlife finds home at Columbia Springs

New wildlife finds home at Columbia Springs

Columbia Springs is the home of numerous species of birds, mammals and other critters but recently we’ve had a new bird call us home: A Great Egret. Have you seen this majestic bird hanging out in our ponds? #greategret #wildlife #urbanwildlife #urbanpark...