Environmental Education

Oxbow in the Classroom: Virtual cooking lessons inspire a love of food and learning

Last September, when it became clear that the 2020-2021 school year would be equally disrupted as the last by the...


Growing gardens, feeding a community

Back during the wet winter months of 2020, the 4th Graders of Frank Wagner Elementary each planted a few calendula...


Art in Nature

Oxbow’s Education team recently took turns creating Nature Art, a mindful practice that allowed for some creative expression outdoors. When...


Who are you as an Eater?

“Who are you as an Eater?” That’s what Oxbow asked 13 middle schoolers from Seattle’s Bush School in May of...


Oxbow welcomes a new AmeriCorps service member to the Education Team!

In an innovative partnership program spearheaded by CommonThreads in Bellingham, Oxbow is part of a state-wide food educators Mega Team...


Students learn about Native Plants at Oxbow

STEM Learning on a Farm

You’ve probably heard the term “STEM” tossed around lately, especially if you’re involved in education or have school-aged children. In...


Resolve to make a difference in 2019: Volunteer!

Happy New Year!   Whether you’ve resolved to get outside more, eat healthier foods, reduce your carbon footprint, or make...


Reflecting on a season, and a sneak peek for 2019!

Every winter we welcome the familiar sounds of Trumpeter Swans flying overhead and watch the first hard frost transform the landscape...


Oxbow awarded EPA grant

Oxbow is proud to announce that we have been awarded an EPA environmental education grant, which is allowing us to...