Monthly Newsletter: December 2025

Welcome to Winter 2025!

As we close out 2025, we want to say thank you to our volunteers, interns, and growing community. We couldn’t do this without your contributions and love, and we are grateful for all of you this holiday season.

This month, we’re also excited to announce two updates:

• Amazon Wish List! We’ve launched an Amazon Wish List featuring tools, supplies, and materials that directly support our restoration work, educational programs, and adaptive children’s library. If you’d like to contribute, your support helps sustain hands-on learning and stewardship at the park. Please ship to: 17927 113th Ave NE,  Box 358522,  Bothell WA 98011.
• 60 Interns in a year and a half! We’ve hosted nearly 60 interns in the last year and a half at CoSEE. Our interns were supported through unique pathways like GIS mapping, invasive species removal, native plant care, cooperation with community partners, and social media and communications. We are so grateful for all the ways our interns have supported our team, improved our programs, and been a warmth to us all in these winter months! If you’d like to learn more about our 2025 cohort or internships with CoSEE, visit our website.

Recap & December Highlights

Restoration Work Party

This event was unfortunately cancelled due to the atmospheric river, which caused intense flooding and winds in the community. Our thoughts are with those who were affected by the weather; we wish you a warm and safe holiday.

Don’t fret, we’re still looking forward to the Restoration Work Party held in January! We can’t wait to see you there.

Fall Quarter Wrap Up & Finals

The EERC supported two UW Bothell classes in the Fall quarter, with more on the way for Spring! As finals wrap up, CoSEE wishes students a quiet, relaxing, and well-deserved holiday break.

If you are a professor interested in a space to teach a class, please reach out to us at cosee@uw.edu.

Internship Opportunities

Looking ahead to summer!
Summer is arriving faster than you think! We want to allow interns to work with us over the summer break for more fantastic research and community opportunities! If you’re interested, check out our internships website for more information.

Upcoming Events in January (& Beyond!)

Restoration Work Party

📅 Date: January 29, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00am-1:00pm
📍 Meeting Location: EERC Classroom
14445 Juanita Drive, NE Kenmore
WA 98028

Join us for a day of hands-on ecological stewardship! Volunteers will help remove invasive species such as English ivy and Himalayan blackberry to support native habitat restoration.

Who Can Join:

• Ages 8+, no experience needed
• Weather: Rain or shine
• Meeting Spot: EERC Classroom
• Parking: South lawn, just past the playground (see map)

What to Bring:

• Closed-toe shoes
• Water
• Hand pruners or loppers (we’ll have some available)
• Gardening gloves (we can provide extras)

First Day Hike at Saint Edward State Park!

📅 Date: January 1, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00am
📍 Meeting Location: EERC Classroom
14445 Juanita Drive, NE Kenmore
WA 98028

Rain or shine, we’ll be out there! Start the New Year on the trail. Join CoSEE and Washington State Parks for a community First Day Hike at Saint Edward State Park.

We’ll explore the park’s winter ecology, stretch our legs, and welcome 2026 together in nature.

Upcoming Events & Programs at the Lodge

Learn about upcoming events and programs happening at the Lodge at Saint Edward State Park. These events and offerings are always changing, so stay up to date on their website.

Reserve the EERC Classroom

14445 Juanita Drive NE, Kenmore, WA 98028
Monday–Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm (Fall Quarter)

The Environmental Education and Research Center (EERC) Classroom at Saint Edward State Park (Equipped with flexible seating, whiteboards, projector, Wi-Fi, and a kitchenette) is now available for reservation through the UW Bothell 25Live system.

Reservation Options:

• Half-Day: 9:00am – 1:00pm or 1:00pm – 5:00pm
• Full-Day: 9:00am – 5:00pm
• Outside reservation hours: $100/hour additional fee

Pricing Structure:

• Community Partners: $250 (Half-Day) | $500 (Full-Day)
• Corporate Partners: $500 (Half-Day) | $1,000 (Full-Day)
• UW Bothell Partners: $350 (Half-Day) | $700 (Full-Day)
• Reservations must be submitted through 25Live. A CoSEE staff member will be present during your event.