E3 Washington

08/25/2026

Escape the heat by exploring these cooling hikes across WA. Fun fact, the Hoh Rain Forest in Olympic National Park gets 140 inches of rain PER year! It's safe to say you'll find a cooling refuge in these parks.

08/22/2026

Thank you for being a sponsor of Washington's Environmental Education Conference. Cispus Learning Center is located in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. They provide a unique northwest outdoor learning environment for students, teaching environmental and leadership education for at-risk students using their challenge (ropes) course, and for any adult group supporting educational objectives. Fun fact: The conference is being held at Cispus Learning Center! Stay tuned for conference registration on September 1st.

08/19/2026

State funding for youth outdoor programs had seen steady growth from 2015 to 2025. However, during the current biennium, many of these programs either did not receive funding or experienced substantial reductions exceeding $40 million, resulting in diminished access for youth to initiatives that promote overall wellbeing and access to nature.

On August 20th, from 12:30-1:30, RCO will share information about this approach and are interested in hearing from you to learn how an account of this nature new can best serve Washington youth.

Join in on the discussion tomorrow:

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: RCO Request Legislation - Youth Outdoor Programs Account, Information Sharing. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

08/19/2026

08/19/2026

Are you interested in attending Washington's upcoming Environmental Education Conference? Save money by joining E3 WA as a member to gain a discount on the upcoming conference! Conference registration will be opening next month. Become a member at the link below. We hope to see you there! 🌱

https://www.e3washington.org/membership

Photographed by Adam Roguljic

08/11/2026

Have you ever explored Mount Rainier? The National Park is one of the most gorgeous sights in all of Washington state. With sparkling lakes, expansive lookout points, and furry friends, Mount Rainier is a perfect place to explore with loved ones. These are some of our favorite things to do. Feel free to save for your next trip. 🌸

Our tip: visit during free-free day on August 25th!

🥾Hike these family friendly routes: Nisqually Vista Trail (paved, 1.1 mile easy loop) or Hike Naches Peak Loop (3.3 mile loop)

Pssst. You’re in luck! It’s peak wildflower season on Mount Rainier. 🌼 Visit the National Park’s website to see the best viewing locations.

💧Visit the breathtaking Narada Falls

🐠 Swim at Reflection Lakes

Comment below your favorite places to visit on Mt Rainier!

08/06/2026

It's time for a summer reading check-in! What have been your summer book favorites? If you need more books to add to your TBR (to-be-read), look no further. Read through these personally recommended titles that deal with environmental themes and are must-reads. Let us know which you're adding to your TBR. 📚🌞

08/04/2026

Connect with our educators and sponsor Washington’s Environmental Education Conference this fall! 🍁

Our annual conferences support educators, classroom teachers, and other professionals involved in environmental, sustainability, and outdoor education.

Being a conference sponsor demonstrates your commitment to excellence within our field more broadly. We hope you’ll consider sponsoring the conference showcase your organization.

Sponsorship benefits range from tiers $100-1,000+:

- Support environmental education! - Logo on emails, website, socials

- Registration fee waved for 1+ participants
- Recognition during live conference
- And more!

Become a sponsor at the link here: https://members.e3washington.org/site_event_detail.cfm?pk_association_event=37429

08/03/2026

We’re here to support you, Spokane. 🤍

08/01/2026

In light of the U.S. Supreme Court decision on June 30, 2026, ruling that states can lawfully exclude transgender girls and women from female school sports teams, in Washington state, this is not the case. We're here to say that ALL kids can play together. It doesn't matter who you are, YOU are ALLOWED to play with whoever you want and wherever you want. Kids deserve to play together, no matter their identity or background.

Read on WA's inclusive approach to sports at the link below.

https://lgbtq.wa.gov/sports