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The Clackamas Community College Environmental Learning Center is launching its popular Nature Spy Explorer Kits with a brand-new theme for summer. The Water Wizard Kit brings the world of wetlands to life with materials in both English and Spanish, and allows children to experience the many wonders of water while learning and playing – from the comfort of home and neighborhood.

The Wetland Wonder Kits are conveniently shipped to homes and contains all the supplies to keep children entertained and inspired throughout the summer:  

• Materials in English and Spanish
• Easy-to-follow instructions
• Materials for creating a nature-themed craft
• Nature journal page with fun facts
• Activities to keep children exploring
• Nature-themed memory card game

Kits ship on Thursdays, June 5 through Aug. 28, or choose to pick up in person to explore the wonders of the wetland at the ELC. The cost is $50 and includes shipping. To purchase kits, visit https://bit.ly/nature-spy-kits-summer-2025. For more information, contact jessie.mulcahy@clackamas.edu.  

About the Environmental Learning Center

The Environmental Learning Center has a rich history as an educational resource for Clackamas Community College, regional schools, industry and the community. Located on the former site of a Smucker's processing plant, the center was created to demonstrate what people could do to reclaim industrial sites, address stormwater issues and restore wildlife habitats in urban areas. Each year thousands of people visit to explore the 5-acre site and learn about watershed health. The site serves as an important stormwater facility for the college campus and provides critical wetland habitat for resident and migratory birds, such as the great blue heron, wood duck and merganser. For more information about the Environmental Learning Center, visit CCC's Environmental Learning Center webpage.