Inspiring stewardship by connecting kids to nature
Our Mission and History
Nature Vision fosters appreciation and stewardship of our environment by educating and connecting community to the world around us. We envision an inspired and connected culture where everyone makes choices for a sustainable future.
Nature Vision is an environmental education nonprofit organization that brings place based, experiential nature programming directly to schools and local greenspaces. We now also provide remote learning programs for students. We work to ensure that all students receive quality nature connections where they need them the most. Nature Vision serves over 70,000 Pre-K through 12th grade students each year in King and Snohomish Counties.
Our programming supports the Washington State K-12 Learning Standards and STEM Education and can be easily integrated into schools. Many of our lessons set conceptual foundations and repeat visits help connect one lesson with another.
Nature Vision facilitates student access to nature and scientific concepts, thus developing a deep-rooted student interest in making the natural world a necessary and integrated part of daily life.
Nature Vision was originally the King County Nature Connections program. In 2003 when budget cuts eliminated the county program, dedicated staff transformed the program into a non-profit organization (501c3).
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Our Commitment to Inclusion, Equity, Diversity, and Accessibility
At Nature Vision our staff and board have made the following commitments to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) within our organization.
We are committed to:
• Providing inclusive, relevant, accessible, and equitable environmental education to all students with the goal of creating sustainable, healthy communities.
• Creating a welcoming and safe environment for community members of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, racial, ability, gender, sexual, religious, and other identities.
• Continuously improving our understanding and cultural competency through reflection, professional development, antiracist pedagogy, and community feedback.
• Purposefully engaging with students, educators, funders, and communities who reflect the socioeconomic and cultural diversity of the Pacific Northwest.
• Reflecting the diversity of the communities we serve within our staff and board.
• Promoting equitable and transparent access to our organization and field.
Our Programs
Our Impact
Read our latest annual report to learn more about how Nature Vision is supporting science learning and connecting students to nature.
Our Commitment to Fiscal Transparency
Please see our recent 990s and Audits here: