Open Classroom at the Environmental Learning Center, Summer 2026

Family-friendly activities exploration and play at the ELC! Open M-Th + Sat, 10am-12pm (Nature Walk at 11) through August, by donation
About this Event

Join us on an adventure of discovery and creativity at the Environmental Learning Center!

Focused on a different theme each week, we'll learn about key plants and animals in our environment through hands-on crafts, exploration and nature-based play for all ages.

• Family-friendly – all are welcome!
• Naturalist-led walk at 11 am

Cost

Sliding scale: Free - $10 per person. Thank you for your generous donation.

Pre-register or drop-in.

We can accept cash and checks on-site.

(Please note date you will be attending if possible)

• June 8-13 - Insects

• June 15-20 - Butterflies

• June 22-27 - Pollinators

• June 29 - July 2 - Spiders

• July 6-11 - Amphibians

• July 13-16 - Birds

• July 20-25 - Owls

• July 27-Aug 1 - Trees

• Aug 3-8 - Dragonflies

• Aug 10-15 - Weather

• Aug 17-22 Tracks

• Aug 24-29 Creatures of the Night

Whose tracks are these? Let's look for tracks in the mud!

We'll look for frogs, like this Northern Red-legged frog, returning to the ELC's wetland to mate and lay eggs.

Thank you NW Natural for supporting Nature Spy Discovery Days at the ELC!