Environmental Science Center

The Environmental Science Center (ESC) is a nonprofit organization offering experiential environmental education programs for all ages at local beaches, streams, forested areas, and school gardens throughout south King County of Washington. Our goals are to inspire and foster environmental stewardship actions for all program participants, and to offer knowledge and resources for communities to deepen their relationship with their local environment. ESC was founded in 2000 after a group of educators wanted more students to experience environmental education outdoors. The organization now supports environmental stewardship for thousands of people through collaborations with a growing number of school districts, community-based organizations, municipalities, and individuals.





The Environmental Science Center is in Seahurst Park in Burien, 200 yards north of the parking lot. You may not see our building from there, but following the gravel path past the restrooms and playground will lead you to us. We are just before the Marine Technology Center and Nori Shelter, facing Puget Sound. See map below. We also have an elevator to get upstairs. We may not always be in the building, so please call 206.248.4266 first if you want to arrange a meeting.