The Nisqually River Foundation is now hiring a new Nisqually River Council Coordinator! The NRC Program Coordinator works under the supervision of the Executive Director to staff theNisqually River Council and related activities supporting a healthy and sustainable NisquallyWatershed. The Coordinator is responsible for planning and facilitating monthly Nisqually RiverCouncil […]
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Crafty with crayons? Partial to paints? Marvelous with markers? Then consider putting your skills to paper and making art for this year’s Nisqually Watershed Poster Contest! From Mount Rainier to the Nisqually Estuary, the Nisqually watershed is a wondrous place full of wild creatures that call this special place home. […]
We are so excited to introduce Exploring the Nisqually Watershed, a series of 3 virtual lessons designed to inspire awe in the incredible beauty of the watershed we call home. These lessons, filled with fun and original videos, were made in partnership with the Nisqually River Education Project, Nisqually Reach […]
Student GREEN Congress this year will look a little different than it has in the past, but it is happening! Last year we had to cancel this very special event due to COVID-19. It was a tough decision, and disappointing for the students who had spent weeks preparing their presentations. […]
(Note: Images of students were taken in previous years.) “Water Quality Monitoring” doesn’t sound as glamorous as “Tree Planting” or “Salmon Tossing.” It may conjure up an image of someone with a lab coat and a clipboard staring at a test tube of water. “Ah yes,” they say, stroking their […]
My name is Maya, and I’m the Americorps member for the Nisqually River Education Project for the 2019/20 and 2020/21 service terms. The NREP cycles through many seasonal activities in a year, and this week’s fall colors and brisk air are signaling the start of tree planting season. Tree planting […]
Howdy! I’m Julia Fregonara, and I am so excited to join the Nisqually River Foundation team as the Water Quality Program Coordinator! I’m originally from Elkins, West Virginia, and I earned my bachelors in Biology at the College of Wooster in Wooster, Ohio. I’ve spent the past three years since […]
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 […]
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 […]