Youth Education at Camano Island State Park

This summer, Snohomish Conservation District’s Science Station returned to Camano Island! With help from Washington State Parks, we were able to move our Conservation Station from its old home by the gas pump at Cama Beach to the serene shores of Camano Island State Park.

En route to picnics, campsites, and long days on the boat, guests to Camano Island State Park learned about the plants and animals that live alongside us. From birds and bats to whales and sea slugs, our educators introduced passersby to skins, skulls, and other specimens that help us appreciate our local flora and fauna.

The Conservation Station is part of Snohomish Conservation District’s effort to help Camano Island residents steward their local natural resources. Our educators supported this work by sharing direct conservation actions alongside their displays at Camano Island State Park.

They spoke with visitors about picking up litter, preventing stormwater pollution, reducing pesticide use, and creating wildlife habitat. Families left our tables ready to make a positive environmental impact in their community.

Despite trading cabins for crabbers this year, our educators reached over 400 beachgoers! As always, they had a great time meeting everyone and hope to see you again at Cama Beach or Camano Island State Park next summer.