Slough News: Start At The Visitor Center

If you're a regular reader of this blog then you've seen many stories about our classes at the →Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center in Bellevue. Students come in from all over the area to experience this fascinating learning environment. But this wonderful facility isn't just for young people. Everyone is welcome to make their own discoveries here. When you arrive, your first stop should be the Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center's Visitor Center. From this unique building you get a view of the forest canopy and swampy wetlands below. The Visitor Center is open daily to the public from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with a Park Ranger available to help. Inside, interpretive displays allow visitors to discover the hidden history of Mercer Slough Nature Park from 15,000 years ago to the present. We also offer an interpretive library, a perfect retreat on rainy days or for visitors wishing to learn from a variety of environmental books and games. While you're there, don't forget to check out (and add to) our log of wildlife observations! Monthly Art in Nature Exhibits display artists' interpretation and expression of nature in a variety of art forms. Available for viewing from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Ranger programs are a wonderful way to get involved and learn about the environment, including Sit, Sip & Stroll for adults and seniors, family focused Guided Tours & Wetland Walks, and much more! Pick up trail maps, brochures, and program information at the Visitor Center today. For more information check our →Web site, contact us at mseec@bellevuewa.gov or (425) 452-2565.