Be an Environmental Problem Solver
Make deep connections and gain practical skills to support your role as a changemaker in the climate crisis. You will work closely with faculty to explore connections between biodiversity, food systems, botany, marine science, and Indigenous stewardship.
Path Concentrations
- Environmental Stewardship in the Pacific Northwest: Environmental studies include biological, ecological, and public policy disciplines. It can lead to careers in both the private and public sector.
- Database and Geospatial Analysis
Prepare for Careers and Graduate Studies Beyond this Path
Career Opportunities
- Climate Studies
- Data Management
- Data Policy
- Data Visualization
- Environmental Education
- Environmental Restoration
- Environmental Sciences
- Fisheries and Shellfish
- GIS Analysis
- Habitat Restoration
- Mycology
- Natural Resource Management
- Resource Analysis
- Watershed Coordination
Graduate School Opportunities
Learning Environments
Field Studies
Evergreen’s location in the heart of the Pacific Northwest gives you easy access to mountain ranges, rainforests, the Puget Sound, the Pacific Ocean, and more! Many Evergreen programs work closely with Native Nations and Tribes of the Pacific Northwest to learn from them about the land, waters, and treaties of the region.
Labs and Instruments
Get hands-on experience in chemistry and biology labs where you’ll learn the collaborative and analytical skills professional scientists use every day. In programs on this Path, you’ll have access to labs for:
- Molecular biology
- Organic chemistry
- Water quality analysis
- Environmental analysis
- GIS and Computer applications
Science Labs and Field Facilities
Individual Study
Your academic journey is individual to you and Evergreen staff and faculty are passionate in supporting your goals. Step outside the classroom and design your own course or participate in an internship to launch you into your chosen field.
Forest, Beach, and Gardens
Evergreen’s campus is a living laboratory you can learn from every day. The 1,000 acres of campus forest is the perfect place to learn how to measure the forest ecosystem and how to manage and conserve these vital natural areas.
Evergreen’s beach gives you amazing opportunities to get hands-on with marine biology and aquatic sciences. You’ll learn to identify and analyze marine life and gain an understanding of human impacts on the shorelines and oceans.
Learn about the many gardens on campus and connect with students, staff, and faculty who love working with the earth:
- Evergreen Community Gardens
- Demeter’s Garden
- Ethnobotanical Garden
- Shellfish Garden
- Medicinal Herb Garden
The Organic Farm
The Organic Farm is a five-acre working farm with countless opportunities to learn and grow. Learn about:
- Organic growing methods
- Crop botany
- Planting, maintaining, and harvesting crops
- Animal husbandry (chickens and bees)
- Permaculture design process for food, water, and energy systems
- Sales, marketing, and business
- Creating value-added products
- Integrated pest management
- Teamwork, leadership, and communication skills