Collaborative for Socio-Ecological Engagement News
Monthly Newsletter: February 2026
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February 28, 2026
Understanding English Holly Invasion at Saint Edward State Park
New research by Santiago Lopez connects science, stewardship, and climate resilience Urban forests play a vital role in supporting biodiversity, community well-being, and environmental learning, yet they are especially vulnerable to invasive species. New research by Santiago Lopez, former director and long-time advisor to the Collaborative for Socio-Ecological Engagement (CoSEE), sheds important light on how...
February 3, 2026
Monthly Newsletter: January 2026
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January 31, 2026
UW Bothell honored for outstanding community engagement
Prestigious national designation recognizes campus commitment to collaboration with its community. The University of Washington Bothell has once again earned national recognition from the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for its exemplary practices of community engagement. The Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement — an endorsement also gained by the University of Washington in Seattle and UW Tacoma — is held by fewer than 10% of...
January 12, 2026
Monthly Newsletter: December 2025
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December 31, 2025
Monthly Newsletter: November 2025
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November 30, 2025
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
Monthly Newsletter: October 2025
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October 31, 2025
Monthly Newsletter: September 2025
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September 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
