IslandWood Stories Archive

Sierra Club, City Kids Unplugged
An hour after arriving at the IslandWood environmental education camp on Bainbridge Island, Washington, a group of 11 fifth-graders from Seattle's John Muir Elementary School encounters something disturbing. A dragonfly....(2007.11)

Kitsap Sun, A Bird in Hand is a Rare Experience for IslandWood Visitors
Under a wide forest canopy at Bainbridge Island's IslandWood environmental learning center, the group of West Seattle Elementary students were entranced by a science lesson their teacher admits she could never reproduce in a classroom....(2007.10.31)

KUOW, Exploring the Cultural Geography of the Northwest
When visitors arrive on Bainbridge Island's IslandWood campus, they are oriented to the "ABC's of the environment," or the abiotic, biotic and cultural forces that work together to create an ecosystem. Their cultural history films explore the diversity of people who have interacted with the land IslandWood now inhabits. As viewers explore their own cultural identities, they learn a sense of stewardship for others and the world in which they live. Dave Beck talks with IslandWood film producer, Katie Jennings...(2007.08.09)

Kitsap Sun, IslandWood Construction Will Begin in the Fall
Textbooks and classrooms are fine, but many schools are finding that certain lessons are best taught by trees and birds. The IslandWood learning center on Bainbridge Island, which immerses children in more than 250 forested acres, offers such lessons, and plans to offer even more...(2007.08.07)

Seattle Voices, Interview with Ben Klasky
Ben has been executive director at IslandWood since January 2005. He previously served as executive director of Net Impact and is a board member of both Donor Empower and Camp Galileo. His career ranges from advising Fortune 500 companies at Deloitte Consulting, to teaching in a severely under-resourced school...(2007.05.01)

Seattle P-I, Outdoors the new in place to learn
With state political leaders committed to improving math and science education, this is a great time to get outdoors and turn our attention toward making learning more meaningful, relevant and fun for all kids.... (2007.04.25)

Seattle P-I, Hands on classroom, where learning comes natural
They're politely impressed by the luxurious lodge-style dormitories of the Bainbridge Island retreat, the recycled glass tile in the bathrooms, the fresh, "sustainable" meals chefs prepare each day... (2007.04.16)

Kitsap Sun, Lessons in Sustainability Are Visitors' Souvenirs
Two Chinese environmentalists swept through IslandWood on Thursday in search of tools to battle massive pollution at home....(2007.04.20)