by WFIS | Apr 6, 2026 | Agencies and Committees, Education News, Environmental and Sustainability Education, Legislation and Policy, WFIS News
Legislation passed over the last 3 years aims to divert food and yard waste from landfills to reduce methane emissions and slow climate change. Schools in the ORCA Map areashould take note of the following timelines. By April 1, 2027, cities and counties in an...
by WFIS | Dec 15, 2025 | Education News, Environmental and Sustainability Education, Legislation and Policy, WFIS News
January 6, 2026, WFIS will host an after-school online conversation with leaders of nature-based programs to better understand their needs and priorities. This collaborative discussion will help shape the future of nature-based learning in Washington, with space to...
by WFIS | Oct 6, 2025 | Clean Buildings Performance Standards, Education News, Environmental and Sustainability Education, WFIS News
Seattle City Light free support program Seattle City Light is launching a no-cost program for commercial and multifamily buildings greater than 20,000 square feet. This coaching and training program will help buildings lower their energy consumption and prepare for...
by WFIS | Oct 6, 2025 | DOH, Education News, Educator Training, Environmental and Sustainability Education, WFIS News
This year’s Department of Health workshop on school environmental safety will be entirely virtual, with different topics presented each day. CEUs are available for some professional credentials. Details at https://doh.wa.gov/community-and-environment/schools/workshop...
by WFIS | Sep 8, 2025 | Agencies and Committees, Education News, Educator Training, Environmental and Sustainability Education, WFIS News
At yesterday’s Benton Franklin Health District (BFHD) meeting, schools received updates and resources to support student health and safety in the year ahead. Community Health Resources & Toolkits Child Passenger Safety Program – Free car seat checks are available...
by WFIS | Jun 9, 2025 | Education News, Environmental and Sustainability Education, Student Resources, WFIS News
The National Park Service sponsors the Every Kid Outdoors program, which provides fourth-grade students and their families with free access to discover America’s wildlife, resources, and history for free…for a whole year! All of America’s fourth-grade students are...
