Custom programs are a great option for groups like scout troops, volunteer organizations, civic groups and clubs who want to take action in their community. Programs are free available to all Pierce County residents.
Programs are designed with your group of teachers in three main areas of environmental education:
Composting/Worms/Garden Ecosystems, life cycles, identifying organisms, composting technology
Resource Conservation/Recycling Resources and recyclables, Pierce County's solid waste system, landfill technology and design, waste analysis, ecological footprints
Water Consumption and conservation, healthy habitat, impacts of pollution, water systems, energy sources
Request a Program
For best availability, submit the request form at least three weeks prior to your presentation. **Note: Our service area covers requests for residents in Pierce County, outside the City of Tacoma**
Fill out and submit the form (If you are a classroom teacher requesting a program for a school, please use our school programs request form on this page)
Meet with an educator After we receive your form, we’ll arrange a meeting with you and one of our environmental educators. We'll discuss your educational needs, type of audience and a timeline.
Schedule lessons We'll set the date(s) and see you either in-person or virtually!
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