Over 35 Years of Education and Research

For 35 years, the Nisqually Reach Nature Center has offered environmental education to thousands of youth and young adults at Luhr Beach in Olympia, Washington, and in the classroom.

  Nisqually Reach Aquatic Reserve

Founded in 2011 to help protect the valuable resources found in Puget Sound.

Pigeon Guillemot Breeding Survey

Like to look at birds?  Want to learn more about these fascinating and lovable seabirds?  Volunteers can help during the summer breeding season

Research

  Feast at the Reach Saturday, September 9, 2017

Join us for an evening filled with live music fantastic food and beverages, a silent auction and raffles! To get tickets Click here 

Membership

As a non-profit, we rely on support from individuals and surrounding communities to keep our mission alive and moving forwards.

Volunteer

 The Nature Center has a wide variety of hands-on volunteer opportunities for all ages! Join our team of over 120 volunteers that help with our mission.

Donate

Donate today! Every dollar helps keep the puget sound healthy.

Current Events

ABOUT NISQUALLY REACH NATURE CENTER

For 35 years, the Nisqually Reach Nature Center has offered environmental education to thousands of youth and young adults at Luhr Beach in Olympia, Washington, and in the classroom. The Center provides field trip opportunities, supplemental classroom activities and summer camps, all aimed at sharing the beauty and uniqueness of the Nisqually Estuary and learning the values of conservation, particularly with regard to South Puget Sound.

Summer Camp Counselor

If you enjoy being with kids and would like to learn to more about the Nisqually estuary and its marine life, summer camp is a great opportunity.  Training is provided, and scheduling is flexible.

call (360)459-0387 to get involved

Feast at the Reach Saturday September 9, 2017

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In the Press

8/18/2017  Thurston Talks