Education Center
The Cedar River Watershed Education Center is a regional education facility created as a gathering place to connect people with the source of their water. Nestled above the shores of Rattlesnake Lake (PDF) in the Cascade foothills, the Center is a gateway to the Cedar River Municipal Watershed, which provides drinking water for 70% of the 1.6 million people living in the greater Seattle area.
Activities and Exhibits
- Visit us and enjoy free hands-on exhibits, Water Drums, and beautiful Rattlesnake Lake. Learn more about the Education Center's features and exhibits.
- Join us for Winter Storytime February and March 8th, 15th and 22nd at 10:30. Download the Winter Storytime 2025 Flyer (PDF) for more information.
- Groups are welcome! Contact us at crwprograms@seattle.gov to plan your visit.
- Check out our online learning resources
- Visit our Virtual Field Trip page
- Enjoy listening to the Water Drums from dawn to dusk. (Note: To prevent freeze damage, the Water Drums may be turned off in the winter.)
Directions
We are located about 35 miles east of downtown Seattle near North Bend. From Seattle take I-90 east to exit 32 (436th Ave SE/Cedar Falls Road SE). Go south (right) on Cedar Falls Road for 4 miles. The Center is located near the end of the road, past Rattlesnake Lake (on right) and Iron Horse State Park (on left). View on Google Maps or download printable directions (PDF).
Cedar River Watershed Education Center
17905 Cedar Falls Road S.E.
North Bend, WA
(206) 733-9421
CRWPrograms@seattle.gov
Additional Resources
- North Bend weather conditions at WeatherBug.
- Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP)
- Saving Water Partnership