AFS Hutton Intern – Hailey Gerdts
My name is Hailey Gerdts, and I have been a Hutton intern at Columbia Springs this summer. Throughout my time here, I have been blessed with connections to many wonderful people and field experiences that have enriched my knowledge of the natural world and...
We’re Hiring!
Education Program Coordinator – Field Trip Lead (Temporary – 9mo, Parental Leave Coverage) Apply by: September 14th, 2022 Job title: Education Coordinator Reports to: Executive Director Compensation: Pay rate starting at $20/ hourly Accrued paid time off + paid...
The Science of Science Education
Researchers Malia Pownall and Talia Schmitt observing a field trip at Columbia Springs. What makes a great environmental education program? Malia Pownall and Talia Schmitt are traveling across the county to find the answer. They are part of a research team...
Invasive Investigation: Himalayan Blackberry
Imagine you are walking along a forest trail, minding your own business, when all of a sudden you are snagged by a long and thorny vine! There’s a good chance it’s the Himalayan Blackberry, an invasive species brought to North America for its fruit from Armenia and...
We’re hiring! Join our education team!
Do you remember the first time you saw a banana slug? Are you a child at heart that loves exploring moss-covered forests or turning over rocks in the stream to see what lives underneath? Join our creative and passionate team of Columbia Springs Educators and guide the...
Sponsor Highlight – Cowlitz Tribal Foundation
Columbia Springs is so thankful to the Cowlitz Tribal Foundation for investing in our ability to be stewards of the land around us! We recognize the sacred duty we have in preserving the land Columbia Springs is located on. Since time immemorial, these lands have...