Education Guide — South Sound Eco-Network

FIND FUN, MEMORABLE, HANDS-ON PROGRAMS, FIELD EXPERIENCES, DESTINATIONS, & WAYS TO GET INVOLVED IN YOUR COMMUNITY

education guide

Use the search bar to quickly find groups by focus. Click on each organization’s description to visit their website.

Nisqually Reach Nature center

Sharing the beauty and uniqueness of the Nisqually Estuary.
South Sound green

Connecting community and schools for watershed protection.
wet Science center

Cleaning and restoring the water resources of Thurston County.
Thurston conservation district

Creating healthy, functioning ecosystems in Thurston County

Nisqually river EDUCATION program

Offering hands-on environmental service-learning to students.
Nisqually Stream Stewards

Protecting and improving the health of our streams.
billy frank Jr Nisqually national wildlife refuge

Protecting the Nisqually Estuary.
grays harbor national wildlife refuge

Providing recreation opportunities in the Grays Harbor Estuary.

Thurston county stream team

Protecting and improving local streams, rivers, and Puget Sound.
Capitol Land Trust

Conserving essential natural areas and working farms in Southwest Washington.
Olympia Parks

Helping to create meaningful experiences, particularly in parks.
Wolf Haven International

A nationally recognized Wolf sanctuary, conserving and protecting wolves and their habitat.

The Hands on Children's Museum

Stimulating curiosity, creativity, and learning through fun, interactive exhibits.
South Puget Sound Salmon Enhancement Group

Educating our community and protecting salmon and their habitats.
Puget Sound Estuarium

A marine life discovery center featuring aquariums, interpretive exhibits, and outdoor education.
Deschutes Estuary Restoration Team (DERT)

Dedicated to educating the community about dam removal and estuary restoration.

Center for climate action and sustainability

A collaborative for community to engage with climate education.
PACIFIC shellfish institute

Providing the community with science-based, hands-on learning related to shellfish, water quality, and Puget Sound stewardship.
Mason county Climate justice

A multiracial, multigenerational, community-based nonprofit based in Mason County.
Mason conservation district

Assisting with improving and stabilizing areas along lakes, rivers and marine shorelines.

GRUB (Garden-Raised Bounty)

Growing healthy food, people, and community.
PACIFIC Education Institute

Advancing science literacy and deepening student engagement by empowering educators to teach science outdoors.
Nisqually Land Trust

Acquiring and managing critical lands to permanently benefit the water, wildlife, and people of the Nisqually River Watershed.
Thurston Climate Action Team

Bringing our community together to reduce climate disruption.

Hood canal salmon enhancement group

Deepening the connection between land, people, and salmon through research, restoration, and education.
Thurston County Public Health

Providing trainings for residents, businesses, and groups on environmental health topics.
Master Recyler Composters

A volunteer service program training individuals to reduce waste and increase public awareness around recycling and composting.
Thurston County Solid Waste

A waste prevention and recycling resource.

Taylor shellfish farms

Farming and harvesting shellfish in Puget Sound.
Community Farm Land Trust

Dedicated to preserving farmland and keeping it farmed forever.
Intercity Transit

Striving to create a healthier, safer, and more active community.
Mount Rainier Institute

A residential environmental learning center.

Sound Experience

Delivering programs aboard the 133’ historic wooden schooner Adventuress, inspiring young people and adult to steward our waters.
FERTILE Ground

Demonstrating urban sustainability and resilience on a neighborhood scale in Downtown Olympia, Washington.
FIRECRAFT NW

Connecting individuals with nature, teaching survival skills, and building community.
Little creatures ecology

Helping people create spaces where wildlife and community can thrive together.

Master Gardener Volunteers

Increasing gardening knowledge with Washing State University.
Earth Gen

Working with schools across Washington to make communities greener and healthier.
Center for Natural Lands Management

Offering ways community members can get involved in conservation efforts.
NW Eco Building Guild

A community of builders, designers, suppliers, homeowners, and partners concerned with ecological building the Pacific Northwest.

Carrie Ziegler: Earth Art

Working internationally with organizations to create collaborative artworks that catalyze positive change.
OLYMPIA Green Drinks

A part of the international networking "Green Drinks" that allows for anyone concerned about environmental issues to get together over a drink.
Olympia Ecosystems

Protecting and restoring nearly 500 acres in and around Olympia and the Deschutes River.
Salish Roots Farm

The Garden features forested wetlands lined with native plants, an abundant orchard, a small berry field and a thriving vegetable garden.

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

Dedicated to preserving, protecting, and perpetuating the state’s fish, wildlife, and ecosystems while providing sustainable fish and wildlife recreational and commercial opportunities.
Washington Conservation Action

Standing up for the land, air, water, and communities that sustain us as well as fairness in our political system.
Washington Trails Association

Mobilizing hikers and everyone who loves the outdoors to explore, protect and champion trails and public lands.
Morse Wildlife Preserve

Providing exceptional educational and recreational experiences for hundreds of visitors each year.

Washington State Department of Ecology

Protecting Preserving and enhancing the environment for current and future generations.
OSPI- Science, Environment, and Sustainability Education

Supporting academic success and life-long learning.
E.C.O.R. Summit for action

Equity in Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Annual Summits.
Olympia Surfrider

Reducing the impact of plastics in the marine environments that surround us.

Restoring Earth Connection

Seeking a change in how we relate to the natural world.
OLYMPIA Community Solar

Stewarding an equitable and accessible transition to clean energy.
Native Plant Salvage

Providing hands-on education to protect and conserve water resources and habitat from the South Sound prairies to the shores of the Salish Sea.
South Sound Bird Alliance

Sharing interests in birds and other wildlife, their habitats, and natural history.

WaYa outdoor school

Teaching community values, the benefits of working together and the power of synergy.
Washington state parks

Washington State Parks System includes marine parks, heritage sites, historic parks, interpretive centers, retreat centers, ocean beaches and hundreds of miles of trails.
parks tacoma

Creating healthy opportunities to play, learn and grow since 1907.
barnacles and bees

Bremerton's first nature-based, 100% outdoor nature-immersion program.