What we're about

Meet people practicing Earth Skills, which includes the study of nature, survival, wildlife tracking and birding, herbal medicine and wild edible foods, natural arts and music, traditional technologies and permaculture.  We welcome you and hope to see you soon!

This site is maintained by The Conservation College and we welcome any individual or organization in the area to post classes, camps and workshops taking place in the South Sound, Central Cascades, Olympic Mountains & Washington Coast. For events taking place in King, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom & Kittitas Counties, see the Outdoor Education in Seattle, Snohomish, Bellevue & Beyond meetup group.

Upcoming events (2)

Swan Creek Park Community Gardens & Canyon Rim Trail - Accessible NW Nature Hike

Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge

$15.00

Join volunteer naturalists and hike leaders from the Conservation College for monthly Accessible Northwest Natural History Hikes. Contributions requested of between $15 to the Conservation Luminaries program.

Everyone is welcome! Get some fresh air, exercise, learn how to find birds by sight and sound, sample wild edible and medicinal plants safely, and more. Hike leaders include:

• Matt Budzak, Outdoor Accessibility Consultant - https://mattbudzak.com/accessible-educational-events-online-and-outdoors/
• Kim & Chris Chisholm, founders and operators of Wolf Camp & School of Natural Science - https://www.wolfcollege.com/custom-programs/northwest-nature-guided-hikes/
• Gabi Ashford, Board President of the Conservation College - https://conservationcollege.org/index.php/community-programs/volunteer-luminaries/

Earth Day Accessible Birding Hike at Billy Frank Nisqually Nat'l Wildlife Refuge

Bradley Lake Park

$15.00

Join volunteer naturalists and hike leaders from the Conservation College for monthly Accessible Northwest Natural History Hikes. Contributions requested of between $15 to the Conservation Luminaries program.

Notes: No dogs allowed (even in cars) and fee also required to enter the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually Nat'l Wildlife Refuge.

Get some fresh air, exercise, learn how to find birds by sight and sound, sample wild edible and medicinal plants safely, and more. Hike leaders include:

• Matt Budzak, Outdoor Accessibility Consultant - https://mattbudzak.com/accessible-educational-events-online-and-outdoors/
• Kim & Chris Chisholm, founders and operators of Wolf Camp & School of Natural Science - https://www.wolfcollege.com/custom-programs/northwest-nature-guided-hikes/
• Gabi Ashford, Board President of the Conservation College - https://conservationcollege.org/index.php/community-programs/volunteer-luminaries/