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Spring/Summer 2010
Spring/Summer 2010 newsletter
A. School Profile: Everyone a Learner Every Day
Kimball Elementary in Seattle was one of the first schools to participate in IslandWood’s programs in 2002—and those first students who came to our campus are graduating from high school this year.
B. Seattle's Homewaters Project Joins Forces With IslandWood
Homewaters Project, Seattle’s innovative grassroots education program, originally built to extend children’s classroom learning to Thornton Creek ecosystems and communities, has joined forces with IslandWood to reach more Puget Sound area students and teachers and help them connect with the natural world.
D. Donor Profile: Sharing Values Across Cultures
Preston Singletary, internationally recognized Pacific Northwest artist, became a friend of IslandWood when founder Debbi Brainerd asked if he could share something hands-on at an early Dinner in the Woods fundraiser.
E. Corporate Profile - IslandWood and Puget Sound Energy: A Sustainable Mutual Interest
The relationship began nearly a decade ago with an inquiry call from IslandWood and has grown into a partnership that has since benefitted thousands of elementary school students and teachers.
F. REI Celebrates at IslandWood
REI’s annual corporate-recognition retreat culminates again this year with a return visit to IslandWood to celebrate the co-op’s prized Anderson Award. Over the years, IslandWood has built a reputation as a productive and fun venue for corporate celebrations.
G. Volunteer Profile - Whether in the Classroom or on a Tour: Always an Educator
Lyla Doyle has been involved with IslandWood since the beginning.
H. Dinner (in a tent!) In The Woods
A tent in the meadow at IslandWood was the spectacular setting when nearly 400 friends gathered on May 1st and raised nearly $700,000 to continue IslandWood’s transformative work with children.
I. Nature Note - To Find Your Fish, Follow This Bird!
The summer months are an extraordinarily busy time for birds in North America. It is a time for rearing young and preparing them for adulthood.
J. Families in Nature Series - Survival of the Selfless
My kids and I have been watching a mother Canada Goose incubating her eggs while Daddy goose keeps vigil for their protection.
K. EEC Alumni - Bringing a Sense of Wonder to High School Science
Unlike many high school science teachers, Royce Hale (EEC class of 2007) dreams up his own curriculum.
L. Snails, Soil, & Sunscreen - IslandWood's Camps Are Going Strong!
The familiar scent of fresh forest air infused with salty sea spray and sunscreen is the first clue that summer camps are underway at IslandWood. Cheers of delight, unrestrained giggles, and choruses of Bo-Diddly-Bop emanate from the woods as campers explore the magic of IslandWood with their instructors.
M. Partner Profile - New Partnership Promotes Environmental Stewardship Across the Puget Sound Region
What do a polar photographer, the first woman to row solo across the Atlantic, and IslandWood have in common? Starting in 2011, IslandWood will be a Lead Community Sponsor for the acclaimed National Geographic Live series that introduced photographer Paul Nicklen, eco-adventurer Roz Savage, and three other speakers to 28,000 people at Benaroya Hall last year.
N. Students Use Art & Technology to Create Claymation Video
Have you ever seen a dancing rabbit or a prancing coyote? You can now by viewing a new claymation video produced this spring by IslandWood students with Artist-in-Residence, Lukas Allenbaugh.
