Environmental Education Programs - King County

What's up @ King County DNRP

Check out programs and events happening January – March 2023!

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Environmental Education Programs
Department of Natural Resources and Parks

Learn Sustainable Landscaping and Yard care

King County Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) is partnering with the Snohomish Conservation District to offer both in-person and online classes all about creating a healthy, low-maintenance landscape. Join us our free classes!

Find out about Careers in DNRP!

WTD offers paid teen and college internships, Operator in Training Programs, and career events. Learn more about our career opportunities. Applications start in February!

King County Parks offers paid summer teen internships through their Youth Conservation Corps. The application period for this season will be opening in late Winter, stay tuned for more information on our 2023 program!

Apply for a WaterWorks Grant

WTD provides funding to non-profits, tribes, cities, schools, and special purpose districts for water quality improvement projects in communities. Find out more!

Volunteer at a Local Park

King County Parks leads an average of 10,000 volunteers a year performing restoration, park improvement and building and maintaining trails. They weave environmental education into every event. Join Us!

Sign up for Water Education Field Trips for Spring

King County Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) offers STEM-focused wastewater and stormwater programs to 4th-12th graders and include hands-on modeling, outdoor field experiences, and extension activities. Sign up today!

Take a tour of a Water Treatment Plant

Join WTD education staff in finding out how your wastewater gets cleaned! Tour the treatment plant and learn what you can do to protect our water. Participants must be at least 9 years old. Join Us!

Use Water Education Resources

The Water and Land Division provides extensive resource guides for teachers interested in Water! WTD provides resources that are Entertaining, Interactive and Educational! Create a map with local watersheds; play a video game where you battle wipes; and take a video tour of a water treatment plant! Check out our education resources.

Become a Green School

The Green Schools Program involves K-12 students and staff in education and action for sustainability. Student teams, schools, and districts receive hands-on help, tools, and recognition in becoming a Green School. Public and private K - 12 schools and school districts in King County, outside the City of Seattle, are eligible to participate.