Pacific Science Center offers a variety of programs for families and groups through the Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center in Bellevue. Click the links below to learn more. Pricing Information (217KB PDF)

Does your child like to explore the outdoors? Enjoy scientific field investigations of the natural world? What about canoeing in search of wildlife? If so, join us for our After School Nature Club at the Mercer Slough. We pick up students, after school, from Puesta Del Sol, but anyone can join us by getting dropped off directly at the Center. Pacific Science Center will fill up your child's afternoon with snack, hands-on activities, outdoor explorations and lab experiments. We run Nature Clubs on Tuesdays, after school at the Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center. Our Nature Clubs run throughout the school year (beginning in September, January and April) and are in 8-week session increments. The full 8-week session is $155 ($145 for Pacific Science Center members). Please call (206) 443-2925 to register.

Age: 5 years and up - Length: 2-1/2 hours

Celebrate your birthday in the wild. Explore the wetlands, play ecology games, and then celebrate your party amidst the tree tops in our new facility. All ages can choose from a Bug Safari or Animal Mania theme. Our new GPS Scavenger Hunt theme is for Ages 8 and above.

• Bug Safari (All Ages): Explore the world of insects with bug boxes and magnifying glasses, play ecology games and seek out tiny creatures as you hike through the Slough.
• Animal Mania (All Ages): Play various animal games, take home an animal track and hike the Slough in search of animal signs.
• GPS Scavenger Hunt (8 yrs and older, max. 15 kids): Learn how compasses and GPS devices work. Then with a GPS receiver in hand, follow the clues as you search out the coordinates on a GPS Scavenger Hunt.

We head out rain or shine but will include some indoor activities if inclement weather clouds your b'day.

Party Package includes: 1.5 hour guided hike, a bug box, plaster animal track or compass clip (depends on theme), invitations, room usage for 1 hour PLUS thematic room decorations, table cloths, plates, cups, forks and napkins. Just bring the food and drinks!

Call (206)443-2925 to register.

Ages: 5 - 12 years old - Length: 2 hours

Explore forest, bog and lake habitats while working towards a nature-related scouting badge. Badges are not supplied for this program. Join in scavenger hunts, games, experiments and more. $95 per group of up to 15. Week day and weekend times available. Call (206) 443-2925 to register.

When: Fridays: Dec 2, Jan 6, Feb 3, Mar 2
Time: 7 - 9 p.m.
Cost: $8 per person (aimed at age 6 and up but any age may attend)
Where: Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center
Pre-registration Required: Call (206) 443-2925.

Start off the evening in the Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center lab examining skulls and conducting experiments to discover the tricks nocturnal creatures use to survive at night. Then head out into the dark to call owls, listen for nocturnal creatures and participate in hands-on sensory activities. If you have a group of ten or more you can reserve a private Night Walk. Call (206) 443-2925 for details.

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