Mission
Supporting healthy communities and a thriving Puget Sound through environmental education and outreach.
Free Educational Environmental Lessons for Tacoma Students
The EnviroChallenger program teaches free environmental lessons with a mix of science, social responsibility, art, and fun in Tacoma's K - 12 classrooms and alternate learning programs. When you need engaging, high-quality environmental science lessons, action projects, and art bring in the EnviroChallengers to your classroom!
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Meet the EnviroChallenger Team
Back to School with the EnviroChallengers
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New Secondary Lessons for 2023
The EnviroChallengers are excited to offer two all-new lessons for middle and high school students! Based on actions laid out in the Tacoma 2023 Climate Action Plan, these two-part series help students share their vision for a better, more climate change resilient Tacoma. Click here for full lesson descriptions and contact the EnviroChallengers at envirochallenger@cityoftacoma.org to book a lesson.
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EnviroClips
The EnviroChallengers introduce the basics of the environment and sustainability in Tacoma.
These are great pre-lessons for any EnviroChallenger visit!
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Ask the EnviroChallengers
Join Kate, Gator, John, and friends as they answer questions about the environment and sustainability in Tacoma!
Ask the EnviroChallengers, hosted by EnviroChallengers Kate and Gator, cover a range of topics. From composting, to wastewater, to how to prepare for the rainy season, and the importance of planting trees. If you have a question to Ask the EnviroChallengers, send it to envirochallenger@cityoftacoma.org, and it just might be featured on the show! All episodes are available at envirochallenger.com/videos.
EnviroShorts
The EnviroShorts video series gives you a closer look into several topics that the EnviroChallengers teach. These short videos on trash, food and yard waste, recycling, hazardous waste, wastewater and a visit to the Tacoma Recovery & Transfer Center demonstrate that nothing is truly wasted. Watch the EnviroShorts Videos
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Contact the EnviroChallengers
Center for Urban Waters
326 East D Street
Tacoma, WA 98421