The Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust provides outdoor learning experiences that foster teamwork, nurture the imagination, increase students’ sense of ownership over their learning, and instill a conservation ethic. For 25 years, the Environmental Education Program has been engaging 4th-12th grade students in King County with high-quality, science-based outdoor learning opportunities that support Next Generation Science Standards and are affordable and fun.
Our Impact in 2023
Our Environmental Education Program in Action
Celebrating 25 Years of the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust Education Program
This year marks a significant milestone as we commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust Education Program. Over the past quarter-century, we’ve had the privilege …
Burien Green Teens: Award-Winning Curriculum Transforms Lives with Environmental Solutions
Located just beyond a bustling road in Burien is Salmon Creek Ravine, a little-known green space that functions as a microcosm of Washington’s biggest environmental challenges, and an outdoor …
Kickstart Your Green Career With Tips From Young Leaders Who Are Working To Make the World a Better Place
If you are a high school student who is interested in environmental issues but you aren’t sure how to level up your skills toward an impactful role, you are …
Impacting the Future of the Greenway NHA, One Student at a Time
Fall in the Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area is a beautiful time of change and transition. The leaves are turning from green to vibrant hues of red, yellow, …
Kicking Off a New Season of Environmental Internships
At the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust, we believe that one of the most important requirements in building a culture of stewardship and achieving long-term sustainability of natural resources is …
Greenway and King County Wastewater Education Teams Win Award for Inclusive Youth Employment
King County Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) was presented with the Youth Employer of the Year Award from the Governor’s Committee on Disability Issues and Employment (GCDE) on October 26, 2021. This …
Greenway Youth Program “EGOYH” Launches
This past summer, twelve high school students participated in the Greenway’s newest youth program, Equitable Green Opportunities for Youth in Highline – shortened to EGOYH (e-GO-yah). We launched this program …
Lessons from Tiger Mountain
Just off exit 20 on Interstate-90, a Tiger sleeps. And on a cold-wet day in fall, students stand in a circle at the base of the Tiger’s tail, listening to …