Collaborative for Socio-Ecological Engagement News
Professional learning series for inclusive environmental education
This past weekend, educators from Tacoma to Bellingham gathered at CoSEE to explore how to bring literacy and socio-ecological learning to students with diverse support needs in K–8 classrooms. Students receiving special education services are often left out of STEM, outdoor, and science learning. The CoSEE Adaptive Library Initiative focuses on practical ways to change...
June 18, 2026
Monthly Newsletter: May 2026
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June 3, 2026
CoSEE capstone students lead Himalayan Blackberry removal at Saint Edward State Park
Along the Water Tower Trail, Himalayan blackberry offers an easy harvest but obscures harder truths. Two UW capstone students spent a winter clearing it, tracking both the labor and the perceptions around it.
May 29, 2026
A decade of salmon monitoring powered by students and community
Dr. Jeff Jensen’s research brings students and volunteers into local streams to track kokanee salmon, building ten years of data on survival, population trends, and changing conditions in the watershed.
May 19, 2026
From UW capstone to full-time role building inclusive learning tools
A UW capstone project grew into a full‑time role at CoSEE, where inclusive learning tools, from adaptive books to hands‑on kits, support accessible, place‑based education for a wider community.
May 12, 2026
CoSEE invites community into the classroom to learn about student innovation
For Earth Day, CoSEE opened its classroom at Saint Edward State Park, inviting the community to meet interns, explore student‑led projects, and see restoration and research work up close.
May 5, 2026
Monthly Newsletter: April 2026
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April 28, 2026
CoSEE secures new grant to expand climate justice through storytelling
CoSEE secures a new grant to expand climate justice through storytelling, amplifying community voices, fostering dialogue, and supporting inclusive environmental learning and action across local partnerships.
April 28, 2026
Growing the Native Plant Learning Garden
CoSEE’s Native Plant Learning Garden grows through student leadership, community care, and hands-on restoration at Saint Edward State Park, supporting learning, connection, and ecological resilience.
April 22, 2026
Advancing Invasive Species Removal at Saint Edward State Park
CoSEE advances invasive species removal at Saint Edward State Park through student-led restoration, community partnership, and hands-on stewardship, supporting healthier ecosystems and long-term care for native habitats.
April 20, 2026
