When you register, select one workshop from each session
Session I
Bussing Basics
Join Community Transit for Bussin' Basics! Public transportation is a green, reliable, an
Wildlife Issues and Sharing Habitats”
Learn how we can protect and coexist with the native animals of Washington! This workshop will introduce you to some of the patients we have treated at PAWS and allow you to get hands-on with a variety of biofacts while you brainstorm ways that we can better share habitats with wildlife.
Youth Led Climate Action
United Student Leaders of Whidbey Island are veteran change makers. They have brought their concerns about climate change to both city hall and the county counsel. Petitons, testimony, demonstrations have put climate change on the agenda. In the workshop you'll hear how they've accomplished their wins and discuss what Edmonds youth might do to amplify their voices.
Session II
Beyond Pollinators: Fostering Habitat for Beneficial Invertebrates
Pollinators are great, but a healthy ecosystem needs more than just pollinators to thrive! Through a collaborative card game, you'll learn about the unsung heroes of the insect world, from the predators to the parasitoids and beyond, and dig into how to encourage them to be a part of your growing space as you build out a neighborhood garden plan with these invaluable invertebrates in mind.
Water Pollution and its Dangers!
Do you like drinking clean water? Do you care about salmon? Or how clean the water is to swim in for lakes or Puget sound? Learn in our workshop about why we don't have as clean of water as we'd like, and how to build a basic filter!
Fast Fashion & its Impacts
West Seattle High School brings you the story of the hidden costs of fast fashion and what their Eco club did to bring alternatives to their school. You will learn how you can buy, trade and sell to downsize your planetary impact!
Nature Detectives: Tracking Native Wildlife and Plants
Ever wondered what animals or plants live in your neighborhood? Join us to become a nature detective, learn and try out cool tracking techniques and tools, such as footprint identification and monoscopes, make your own species card to take home, and gain the skills to explore and discover wildlife and plants wherever you go!