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Programs
Schools and Seward Park
At the Seward Park Environmental & Audubon Center we inspire exploration, discovery, and stewardship
of the natural world through enhanced learning and maturing experiences that promote healthy,
sustainable communities.
Located on a 277-acre peninsula in southeast Seattle, Seward Park features the largest remaining stand
of old-growth forest in the city, two active bald eagle nests, and a wide array of plants and animals.
Surrounded on three sides by Lake Washington, it is truly a natural oasis in the heart of Seattle
and the perfect place to teach future generations about the importance of the natural world.
We are now accepting reservations for
our education programs including the Talking
Tree, Eco
Explorations, Young
Scientists, Outside
In, Climate
Kids, and Other
School Programs.
If you have any questions, feel free to
contact the Education Director, Annie Morton, via email
or by phone at 206-652-2444 ext 102.
| Grades |
Programs |
Location |
Themes and Topics |
Duration |
Fee |
| Pre-K – 1st |
Talking Tree
More Info |
Seward Park and the Center & School Classroom |
Trees, plants, animals, humans, the environment, and recycling |
30-60
minutes |
$30/classroom visit or $45/field trip |
| 5th-12th |
Eco Explorations
More Info |
Seward Park and the Center |
ecology, habitats, botany, chemistry, food chains, history, arts, culture, and nature |
3-4 hrs |
$9 per student |
| 5th-12th |
Young Scientists
More Info |
Seward Park and the Center & School Classroom |
field studies, ecology, restoration, ecological assessments |
Varies |
$180-250 average per classroom* |
| 5th-12th |
Climate Kids
More Info |
School Classroom |
climate change, energy use, environmental studies, and local and global impact assessment |
1 hour per lesson
(5-10 lessons) |
$100/5 lessons or $200/10 lessons |
| 5th-12th |
Outside In
More
Info |
School Classroom |
Natural history, ecology, biology, chemistry, environmental science, and botany |
1 hour |
$60/less on or $50/lesson for 2 or more lessons on the same day |
| 5th-12th |
Custom Walks
More
Info |
Seward Park and the Center |
Varies depending on program and season |
1 hour |
$3 per student |
| 5th-12th |
Stewardship Extensions
More
Info |
Seward Park |
Stewardship, restoration ecology, civic responsibility, and service learning |
1-2 hours |
Free with registration for a formal education program |
Registration
Download and fill out a Scheduling Application for the program in which you
are interested. To have an application and information packet mailed to you, please contact us
by mail, phone, fax, or email. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact our
Education Director. We will be happy to work with you and adjust our programs to meet your
specific needs.
After you have filled out the Scheduling Application, submit it
by fax, email or mail. Once your application has been received and processed, you will receive
written confirmation as well as an enrichment packet full of pre- and post- activity ideas
to enhance your field experience
Fees and Scholarships
The Seward Park Environmental & Audubon Center is not supported by taxes. We are a private non-profit organization.
Tuition, special events, store sales, donations, and special grants provide our entire annual operating budget. We charge nominal fees
for all our education programs.
Discounts are available for schools and are based on the percentage of free and
reduced lunches or scholarships for your school as reported in school annual reports for the preceding
school year. Private schools should contact us for discount information. Please review the table below
for a chart of discount rates:
| % Free and Reduced Lunch |
Discount on Total Fees |
| 0% - 50% |
No discount |
| 51% - 60% |
50% discount |
| 61% - 80% |
75% discount |
| 81% - 100% |
Free programming |
If you feel that your school needs additional
discounts and scholarships, please contact us and we will
do our best to accommodate your needs.
Working with Schools Every Day
in Every Way
The goal of all our education programs
is to provide students with science based education that fosters
an ethic of ecological and environmental stewardship in fun,
engaging atmospheres. Utilizing microscopes, nets, test kits,
live and preserved specimens, games, and most importantly
our Seward Park outdoor classroom, students are introduced
to a variety of exciting learning experiences.
All of our lessons are designed and assessed
to meet 6th through 12th grade Washington State Grade Level
Expectations (GLEs) and Essential Academic Learning Requirements
(EALRs) in Science. Our lessons take into account the vast
array of learning styles and levels, and all students and
teachers enjoy and learn from our outdoor and indoor classroom
lessons.
For more information about any of our
education programs, please contact Education Director Annie
Morton at 206-652-2444 x102 or via email. |
