Collaborative for Socio-Ecological Engagement News
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Beneath the Forest Floor: Discovering Mushrooms and Mycelium at Saint Edward State Park
Each fall, the forests at Saint Edward State Park come alive in quiet but fascinating ways. Beneath the leaves and fallen logs, networks of fungi are at work—breaking down organic matter, supporting plant life, and connecting entire ecosystems below the forest floor. During CoSEE’s second annual Mushroom Walk, students gathered at the Environmental Education and...
November 30, 2025
Learning from the Water: Environmental Exploration with the Alyssa Burnett Center
Students from the Alyssa Burnett Center visit the EERC to investigate watersheds, water quality, and macroinvertebrates through hands-on environmental learning. At the Environmental Education and Research Center (EERC), partnerships with community organizations are an essential part of how the Collaborative for Socio-Ecological Engagement (CoSEE) connects people to environmental learning. One of CoSEE’s longest-standing and most...
September 30, 2025
Spring Break, Reimagined: Our Week of Service and Stewardship
While many college students spent their spring break last month traveling or catching up on sleep, a dedicated group of UW Bothell and Cascadia College students chose a different path. This past March, our campus community came together for Alternative Spring Break (ASB)—a week dedicated to community service, environmental stewardship, and educational programming. ASB is...
April 22, 2025