For Students
Help students take part in real-world conservation
Caring for the environment starts with small actions that make a big impact. Whether you’re interested in protecting wildlife, improving water quality, or growing food sustainably, there are many ways to get involved. School gardens, stream restoration projects, and citizen science programs give you the chance to learn by doing—while making a real difference in your community.
Ways to Get Involved:
- Start a school or community garden.
- Organize a student-led tree planting or habitat restoration project.
- Join a citizen science program to monitor water quality or track wildlife.
- Partner with your local conservation district for hands-on learning opportunities.
Explore Conservation Resources
This national initiative aims to enhance agricultural literacy among students by providing educators with resources and lesson plans that integrate agricultural concepts into various subjects.
The Burke Museum provides an overview of our diverse amphibians and reptiles in Washington state, including 25 species of amphibians and 28 reptile species, such as salamanders, frogs, snakes, and turtles. This resource offers tips for identification, as well as insights into their habits, distribution, and conservation needs.
A series of stories, films, and photo essays that explore the human impacts of climate change around the world.
Provides educators with materials to teach about climate change and evolution, emphasizing scientific understanding.
Offers lessons and articles to help educators teach about the intersections of climate change and social justice.
An educational platform by Project WET that explores various aspects of water, including the water cycle, watersheds, and conservation, through interactive modules.
An interactive game by PBS Kids that teaches children about engineering and flood prevention through problem-solving challenges.
An interactive platform by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that educates children about the importance of water conservation through games, activities, and tips.
Hosted by the American Geosciences Institute, this site provides educational materials and activities to promote understanding of earth sciences.
An educational program designed to teach children about marine ecosystems and the importance of ocean conservation.
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Find your local Conservation District to learn how you can make a difference.
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