All of us at the Nisqually River Foundation are holding our local and worldwide communities in our thoughts as we take emergency steps to protect health and safety during the COVID-19 outbreak. Like most of you, we’re adapting our routines and services for this new reality. Your support for our […]
Yearly Archives: 2020
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As we are all being impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, we want to provide educational activities for students to do from home in order to continue their learning during this difficult time. Below is a list of activities that can be done in accordance with social distancing recommendations. Some of […]
Spying on Squirrels! Have you seen a squirrel yet today? Chances are, if you’re in the South Puget Sound region, you have! If you haven’t, it may just take a couple of minutes looking out your closest window. They’re everywhere! And they are incredibly fun and entertaining, as you can […]
Welcome! While spending time outside is a great way to see birds and get your “Eye On Nature,” there are many ways you can explore the wonders of our local birds from the comfort of your own home. This activity will help you dive into the appearance and behavior of […]
In preparation for the 28th Annual Student GREEN Congress, we asked students to create posters addressing water quality and empowering people to make a positive change in their watershed. This year’s Congress has been cancelled in light of the COVID-19 outbreak, so to honor the students and their hard work […]
“The ultimate test of a moral society is the kind of world that it leaves to its children” -Dietrich Bonhoeffer In the field of environmental education and natural resources protection, what really drives progress is partners from near and far coming together to share resources and learn together. Experiences like […]
Enthusiastic environmental educator wanted! The Nisqually River Foundation is hiring a full-time educator and program coordinator to work with the Nisqually River Education Project’s youth and volunteer programs. This position will work closely with the NREP Program Director and will assist in delivering the programs of the NREP. The position has […]
The Nisqually River Foundation is excited to be a Powerful Partner of Puget Sound Energy in 2020. The Powerful Partnership’s program, now in its fourth year, is part of PSE’s commitment to help the environment and human services organizations. This year, PSE selected 24 organizations, including the NRF, across its […]
The Nisqually River Foundation held the third Daniel J. Evans Event on September 4, 2019, honoring Jim Wilcox with the Daniel J. Evans Nisqually Stewardship Award. Every five years, the presentation of the Evans Award gives us an opportunity to recognize someone who has shown extraordinary leadership in protecting and […]