Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute
“connecting people, place and community”
We're looking forward to participating in the City of Moscow's 3rd Thursday Artwalk! Join us this Thursday to enjoy John Larkin's pencil sketches, which he created on his recent camino in France from scenes as he viewed them. John is generously donating all sales from his art pieces to PCEI, so come by to meet […]
We're grateful to be included in this year's Alternative Giving Market of the Palouse. Visit www.agmpalouse.org/ anytime between November 26 and December 18 to purchase meaningful gifts for those on your holiday list while supporting local non-profits like PCEI! The main in-person event takes place from 10:00am - 2:00pm on Saturday, December 11 at the […]
This Lantern Walk is a celebration of the changing of the seasons, connection with light in a season of dark, and an opportunity for friendship and community coming together. Join our Nature Explorers and Palouse Roots kids and their families on an evening walk around the Palouse Nature Center with homemade lanterns, followed by a […]
Join us for one or both days of the Pollinator Summit! The main event on Thursday, February 24 can be attended in person or online. PCEI will be there helping kids make hummingbird feeders from 3-5pm!
Join us for one or both days of the Pollinator Summit! The main event on Thursday, February 24 can be attended in person or online. PCEI will be there helping kids make hummingbird feeders from 3-5pm!
We are so excited to announce our Spring Equinox Celebration! We invite you to join us at the Palouse Nature Center to celebrate the changing of the seasons. We'll be busy crafting, planting, eating, and playing between 12:00 and 2:00pm—come anytime, no registration is needed. Email info@pcei.org with any questions. We look forward to seeing […]
We invite you to meet us at Rose Creek Nature Preserve on Saturday, April 9th between 11am and 2pm for a fun, free, family-friendly community event featuring native tree planting, macro-invertebrate exploration, an ecosystem hike, and EcoArt! Register ahead of time, or drop in on the day of the event.
Food to Fertilizer is all about turning organic waste into nutrient rich, carbon-negative compost that will enhance any garden, landscape, or potted plants into a thriving ecosystem. We will be discussing what is compost, both household and industrial composting systems, the do’s and don'ts, and how to use it. Information on local composting opportunities will […]
Take a deep dive into foods and farming on the Palouse with PCEI and the UI Sustainability Center. Learn about seasonal grocery shopping, sustainable eating, food security, hot water canning, container gardening, and more from guest presenters and community members. Enjoy locally-sourced grub from Battleground Food Truck, and regional brews from Moscow Alehouse. Attendees will […]
Many hands make light work! We invite you to join us for our Paradise Creek Clean Up on Saturday, April 30 at 10:00am. Meet at PCEI’s Palouse Nature Center, NRS parking lot, or the UI Steam Plant parking lot. We’ll work for an hour and then celebrate a job well done at the Palouse Nature […]
May is a time of peak migration for many species of birds. Join us as we walk through the beautiful Rose Creek Nature Preserve to look for a variety of birds. Space is limited, so please register ahead of time HERE. Walks begin at 8:00am from the Rose Creek Nature Preserve parking lot.Photo credit: Casey […]
➡️ We had to postpone this outdoor event due to wind and rain. Stay tuned for details on the rescheduled date! ⬅️Interested in learning how to make your yard more sustainable and suitable for the Palouse? Join PCEI and the U of I Sustainability Center to learn more about native planting, xeriscaping, and water saving […]
