The CNRC site is available to all the residents of North Central Washington: schools, youth groups – such as 4-H clubs, Scouts, church groups, etc. The web presence is available to anyone, but the resources section is only available through registration. There is no fee for registration at this time. Check out the web site for the fee structure for bringing groups to the CNRC. Special arrangements are available by contacting WSU Chelan County Extension, 509-667-6540; or email cnrc.chelan@wsu.edu
OUR GUIDING VISION:
"The Colockum Natural Resource Center is a year-round natural resources learning center that fosters partnerships that promote environmental stewardship and sustainable utilization of ecosystems through science based and interactive educational opportunities." To bring this Vision to Reality, the Colockum Natural Resource Center:
- Promotes experiential education as the primary delivery mode of programs offered on site.
- Seeks collaboration and partnership with organizations to further our shared goals and support sustainable use of natural resources
- Provides an authentic setting for research and/or studies of related regional ecosystems / watersheds and their utilization for wildlife, livestock, and timber
- Is intended for use by the public, i.e, families, community groups of youth or adults, schools and universities to learn about the ecosystem and appropriate use of natural resources
- Provides a meeting site for private or commercial groups whose mission is closely aligned with that of the CNRC
- Provides a home for internship programs from our community college and 4 year institutions
- Provides a site for education focused on low impact outdoor recreational opportunities
- Maintains an online presence that brings knowledge and resources to everyone seeking to know about or teach about natural resources.