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Fall/Winter 2009/10
IslandWood Connections newsletter Fall/Winter 2009/10
A. Serving More Children Through Strategic Partnerships
Over the years, strategic partnerships have helped IslandWood provide outdoor education experiences through our School Overnight Program.
B. School Profile, Suqamish Elementary: Still Learning After Eight Years
Suquamish Elementary in Kitsap County was one of IslandWood’s original pilot schools eight years ago and is still an avid partner school.
C. A Letter from our Executive Director: From Blakely Harbor to the Eastern Sea
One of the most special parts of my day is walking the trails of IslandWood to and from my office. It’s a commute that most people would gladly trade for, and I cherish my moments in nature every day.
D. Donor Profile: Stewardship Runs in the Family for Westermans
Eddie Westerman remembers when she first came to IslandWood to help the Seattle Education Association with a weekend business retreat. “When I walked in from the parking lot, I had this overwhelming feeling of being home. I just didn’t want to leave.”
E. Corporate Profile: Giving Back Will Empower Next Generation
“Educating and empowering the children of today to change their world” sounds a lot like IslandWood’s cornerstone reason to exist. It is actually the mission of Nature’s Path Organic Foods’ “EnviroKidz Giving Back Program” that recently selected IslandWood for its 2009 EnviroKidz Giving Back Award.
F. Weddings and Milestone Family Events at IslandWood
“I feel like I’ve found the secret jewel of the northwest,” said the professional wedding planner after visiting IslandWood with a couple who are hoping to bring their family and friends together for their wedding this summer.
G. Volunteer Profile: "Engineering" Retirement to Fit a Passion
How does a professional engineer who spent 40 years with a large private consulting engineering and environmental firm find a “worthwhile activity” during his retirement? He takes a tour of IslandWood and then signs up to become a volunteer!
H. May 1 - Save The Date For Dinner in the Woods 2010
Spring is just around the corner and planning is well underway for our annual fundraising event Dinner in the Woods – this year back at IslandWood.
I. Nature Note: From Stings to String
It is no secret that plants in our region have many uses and one of our favorites at IslandWood is Stinging Nettle, Urtica dioica.
K. Families in Nature Series: Preparations with a Purpose
The shift from fall to winter around here is palpable, and a great season to get out and use all your senses.
L. EEC Alumni: Leveraging Education, Environment and Community Through Research
At IslandWood, Samantha Dolan, graduate of the 2008 EEC Program, saw the power that outdoor spaces have on children who don’t usually succeed in a traditional classroom setting.
M. The Class of 2010: Experience and Inspiration in IslandWood's EEC Graduate Students
IslandWood has welcomed its largest graduate class yet. Twenty-nine students arrived on August 26th, from Arizona, Maine, Washington, and eleven other states.
N. IslandWood is Reaching Around the Globe
From a school garden in a South African township to a network of national nature centers recently established by the Taiwan Forestry Bureau, a few simple lessons learned at IslandWood are beginning to reach around the world.
O. Edible Art Teaches a Cultural Lesson at IslandWood
Have you ever made a rabbit out of an apple? Or a chicken from an egg? IslandWood students are doing just that with visiting Artist-in-Residence Michiko Olson.
