News and Upcoming Events

School's out for the summer -- and so are we!

Happy summertime! If you have questions about programs, our educators will be back in the office at the end of August. Any other queries can be directed to homewaters@sccd.ctc.edu, which we'll be checking at least once a week.

Now you can make monthly gifts online

You're a steward, and you manage your financial resources as wisely as you use the earth's resources. Now you can feel the impact of your gifts less, while students feel the impact more. Learn how to make monthly gifts online.

Thanks for making our Know Your Homewaters Party a smashing success!

On May 18th, Homewaters celebrated our most effective program year EVER at Ray's Boathouse with 150 or so of our close friends, who helped us raise nearly $22,000 to support our explorations of urban nature for students of all ages. Thanks to all of you who came!

Watch our updated Tiny Neighbors slideshow

Funnel nets and bucket-on-a-stick: welcome to the utterly engaging, non-high-tech world of a Tiny Neighbors field investigation! All new images as of May 11, 2009.

Postal rates increased in May, and we have new designs for you!

We've added two more designs featuring students and adults enjoying Thornton Creek. The high-quality stamps, printed by an approved licensed vendor, ship in slightly more than 24 hours. Homewaters Project receives a small royalty on every purchase.

Take a Virtual Tour of the Thornton Creek Watershed.

Wander through Seattle's largest watershed, from Ronald Bog in Shoreline to Matthews Beach on Lake Washington, in the comfort of your home or classroom. Click here to begin the tour. Afterwards, sign up for the next Thornton Creek Long Walk and experience the wonders of the creek for yourself!

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We’re creating an engaged and informed citizenry by connecting people to nature and each other in the context of their home communities. Learn more about us.

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Homewaters' Watershed Ecology programs, such as the Land and Water Field Program pictured here, use the real world to extend student learning beyond their classroom and into the community.