The Forest and Beach
Evergreen’s Olympia Campus sits on 1,000 forested acres with trails leading to the college’s Organic Farm and Puget Sound beachfront.
Evergreen sits at the center of 1,000 acres of forest. Many programs head outside for one-of-a-kind outdoor class meetings, but you’re also free to explore the woods and trails whenever you like. Keep your eyes open for deer and other woodland critters, or simply enjoy the peace of your surroundings. Well marked trails will take you to the Organic Farm or down to the beach.
Just a short walk from campus is more than 3,000 feet of unspoiled beach on the Puget Sound. Bring waterproof boots and wade offshore, comb the beach for shells and clams, sit and watch for seals, or hit the water in a kayak rented from The Outdoor Program. At night, you can see small bioluminescent creatures glowing in the water. Bring a flashlight and watch out for jellyfish!
Explore Olympia and Beyond
These wonderful, natural areas are available for you to use whenever you want, but if that’s not enough, know that Olympia is situated in the most diverse landscape in America. Explore many state and national forests, a number of mountains and the Pacific ocean, all nearby. Whether you’re looking for an adventure, or some peace and quiet close to home, you can find it here.
For the Love of Nature
Evergreen has been a leader in environmental education from the beginning. In recent years, we have stepped up our commitment to sustainability to reach beyond the classroom and even the campus.