In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks. ~John Muir Laurie Devereaux Bellevue Stream Team

Classes with Nature Vision 4th & 5th grade Salmon Cycles in Classroom Wetland Field Experience Teaching children about the natural world should be seen as one of the most important events of their lives. ~Thomas Berry

High School Environmental Science Classes Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center Local Parks Glendale Golf Course There’s no bad weather, just bad clothing ~old Scandinavian saying

Random Opportunities Park’s events First Green (golf course education program) When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world. ~John Muir

Bring the outside in Unless we are willing to encourage our children to reconnect with and appreciate the natural world, we cannot expect them to help protect and care for it. ~David Suzuki

Tips Be flexible (time and content) Keep it SIMPLE Provide hands-on activity Use visuals Find sites close to schools Pay for busses