Community and Government Workers

These field trips are always very exciting to me.  I don't know why, it seems like they can be very informative. We've taken a few field trips in this category.

1. WASHINGTON STATE CAPITOL
-We took this field trip on our way down to the Great Wolf Lodge.  We had hoped to meet with some local representatives while down there but had scheduling conflicts.  School tours book up fast so if you want to go that route make sure you plan long in advance.  We had less than 25 people so we did the public tour.  If you decide to do this and are going with a large group make sure someone in your group arrives ahead of time to schedule you for the next tour or you will have to wait a hour for the next one.
 http://www.ga.wa.gov/visitor/guide.htm

2. LYNDEN POLICE STATION
-We took this tour a few years ago.  It was one of our first ones.  It was quite informative, we saw the evidence room, holding rooms, and offices.  I've heard of other groups being able to check out the police car.  I think length and depth of the tour depends on who is on duty that day.  The kids each received a treat bag for coming.  You can give them a call to book a tour 354-2828 or visit your local station.

3. LYNDEN LIBRARY
-Traditionally, first graders take this field trip in school, but really it is appropriate for any age.   I'm sure each tour is different based on the age of your children.  Check out their website for more info:  http://www.wcls.org/county-library-tours

4. COUNTY JAIL

5. U.S. COAST GUARD: You can see more about this field trip, here.

6. USS TURNER JOY DESTROYER
-Bremerton, tour of ship

7.  LYNDEN WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT

-This was one of those field trips that after I made the phone call and lined it up, I was thinking why in the world did I schedule a field trip to a wastewater treatment plant...YUCK!  Thinking it would be disgusting!  But really, since there was a breeze and it wasn't too hot, we had a very enjoyable educational field trip.  Who knew?!!  On the tour, you can only see a little bit of the solid waste being separated from the liquid and then most of the tour deals with how they clean the liquid before it goes back into the Nooksack River.  We also learned about the compost that they make from some of the solids.  The tour is all outdoors.  To line up a tour: email adamt@lyndenwa.org or call public works department 354-3446.

8.  ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION TOURS CITY OF BELLINGHAM
-Here is the link to line up tours of Bellingham's Water Treatment and Wastewater Treatment Plant tours.

9. SEATTLE CITY LIGHT
-dam, power generating plant

10. BORDER CROSSING

11. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

12. EVERETT NAVAL STATION

13. FIRE STATION