The next generation of scientists

The next generation of scientists

“I love learning. Even science. I LOVE COLUMBIA SPRINGS!!!” – Paige, student on a field trip. #kidquote #environmentaleducation #outdooreducation #experience #learn #onsiteeducation #ClarkCounty #scienceeducation
Coming soon…

Coming soon…

The Visitor Center will soon be home to a lending library where you can take children’s books and read them around the park. Thank you to the Vancouver Library for helping to stock our shelves! #library #free #visitorcenter #outdooreducation...
Salmon in the Classroom Goals

Salmon in the Classroom Goals

Did you know each Salmon in the Classroom teacher uses our resources differently depending on their own goals for the program? Natalie Todd at 49th St Academy works with students with cognitive disabilities and uses our salmon tank to complete art projects related to...
Why are our field trips awesome?

Why are our field trips awesome?

We asked the students! One 5th grade student says, “That was like the first time in ever I actually got dirty. I had so much fun I wish I could do that again.” #fieldtrip #outdooreducation #environmentaleducation #kidquote
Thanks for sharing!

Thanks for sharing!

Thank you to everyone who has submitted photos to us so far! We love seeing Columbia Springs through the eyes of our visitors. This is Rhonin hanging out in his favorite resting spot after walking along Heron Loop Trail! #outdooreducation #ClarkCounty #birdwatching...
Giving back to our Community

Giving back to our Community

In 2018, our volunteers have given over 6,500 hours to programs that support our natural area, elementary field trips, and more. We would like to thank all of our volunteers for making a different not only at Columbia Springs but also to your community. You are what...