This spring, the Nisqually River Education Project (NREP) and The Evergreen State College’s Center for Climate Action and Sustainability (CCAS) partnered to support two interns, Colbi Stewart and Colton Evans. Over the course of several months, Colbi and Colton provided the NREP with invaluable support and enhanced the experience of […]
Field Trips
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A thrum of excited voices fills the gymnasium at The Evergreen State College this Spring as hundreds of elementary and middle school students stream into bleachers with smiles on their faces, folders in their hands, and looks of anticipation for what the day will bring. Student MC’s Brady and Emmalin, […]
There are always a few perfect winter days on the mountain and students from Wa He Lut Indian School were treated to one such day during our recent winter field trip to Mount Rainier National Park. As the bus approached Longmire, the sound of crunching snow under the chained-up tires […]
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 […]
The Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge is a great place to witness animals in their natural habitats, and to watch the plants of the northwest come to life. The NREP combines forces with our federal friends to take 4th and 5th graders out to the refuge for a […]
Our water quality monitoring days are a huge hit with the students in our program. They feel excited to not only spend time outdoors next to a stream, but also to sample and test the water. The students have already seen a presentation about the importance of water quality for […]
January means getting a little stinky and slimy with some of our beloved salmon carcasses. Already harvested for eggs and milt, they are held frozen in large ice cubes at Nisqually Indian Tribe’s Clear Creek Hatchery from fall to January. These cubes of fish are then dropped from a forklift […]