Outdoor School

Warm Beach Outdoor School loves a good science investigation! What does it take to grow? Our participation with the Washington Outdoor School Coalition inspires us to look beyond the easy answers to that question (water, fuel/food, space, and energy/sunlight) and look all around us at the interconnections we need. Creation provides a living example of the way God moves among us. Sometimes we miss the forest if we are only studying one tree. It’s easy to get caught assuming that ...

When you think about Outdoor School at Warm Beach Camp, towering evergreens, tidal mudflats, and playful harbor seals might come to mind. But tucked quietly below the water’s surface lies one of the most powerful yet overlooked ecosystems in the Pacific Northwest—eelgrass meadows. These underwater grasslands don’t just support marine life; they also transform how students experience science through hands-on, place-based learning. What is Eelgrass and Why Does it Matter? Eelgrass (Zostera marina) is a native plant that grows in ...