About Environmental Studies
By gaining practical skills and making deep connections, Evergreen students become world leaders in environmental problem solving, marine science, ecology, conservation, and more. Join us and start your journey.
Whether you want to work in forest conservation, explore the complexities of marine life, become an expert on environmental policy, or anything else related to environmental science, this Path will set you up with the skills you’ll need after college.
On this Path, you’ll chart your course through an incredible array of programs and other learning opportunities that will prepare you for how environmental work happens in the real world. You have the freedom and support to tailor your education to your passions.
As an undergrad, you’ll have the chance to dive deep into a topic and learn the scientific process through hands-on work in programs and labs. With the guidance of faculty, many students on this Path have published findings in peer-reviewed journals. This can be a game-changer that helps you kickstart your career or land a position in a competitive graduate school program.
Forest, Beach, and Gardens
Evergreen’s campus isn’t just a breathtaking natural setting, it’s 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.
Students on this Path are passionate about working in the earth. You’ll find lots of opportunities to work with fellow students, staff, and faculty while learning about the many types of gardens on campus.
- Evergreen community gardens near campus housing
- Demeter’s garden
- Ethnobotanical garden at the Indigenous arts campus
- Shellfish garden
- Medicinal herb garden