Environmental Science Education – IslandWood Homepage

INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDS

NEW EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR THE 2020 SCHOOL YEAR!

We’ve been innovating and evolving our programs to serve the needs of Puget Sound children during COVID-19, and are thrilled to be offering several new programs! By providing children with opportunities to engage in hands-on, experiential learning, these programs deepen environmental knowledge, inspire teamwork, and strengthen problem-solving skills.

On Bainbridge Island

Registration for Afternoon Ecologists, our new in-person, outdoor program on Bainbridge Island, is now open for students in 4th – 6th grades!

Designed to align with Washington’s 4th – 6th grade science curriculum, this half-day, week-long program brings science to life for students in a fun way, by building science knowledge, strengthening collaborative problem-solving skills, gaining an appreciation for multiple perspectives, and practicing environmental stewardship. We’re committed to providing outdoor learning for all 4th – 6th graders who apply for this program, and are offering tiered pricing and scholarships.

Have children in other grades that would like to participate in IslandWood programs on Bainbridge Island? We are continuing to think about how we can best serve the community, so stay tuned!

In King and Snohomish County

We are partnering with King County and Seattle Public Utilities to offer free virtual wastewater and stormwater programs for schools in King and Snohomish Counties. These programs are designed to support teachers in providing students with engaging science lessons that align with their curriculum, and will include hands-on demonstrations and modeling, outdoor observations, and extension activities designed to connect to students’ interests, identities, and home and family experiences.

Look out for more information about registration coming soon!

WHAT'S FOR DINNER WEDNESDAY

If you’re like us, by Wednesday, you’re wondering what to make for dinner. That’s why created What’s for Dinner Wednesday, offering delicious to-go dinners each week!

Each Wednesday, our kitchen will offer a new entrée option, alongside a selection of a la carte options and beverages. Best of all, by ordering your Wednesday dinner, you’re supporting our innovative environmental education programs!

Check out the Menu + Order Now!

OUR APPROACH

Through experiential environmental science education, we take urgent issues and make them relevant to young people, shedding light on the power we all have to change the world for good. This approach prepares the next generation of inspired environmental problem solvers to work together to make an exponential impact on the planet, now and in the future.

OUR COMMITMENT TO JUSTICE, EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSIVITY (JEDI)

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At IslandWood, we are focused on building a race equity culture. We are focusing on race equity, not because we believe other inequities don’t exist or aren’t vitally important, but because in the United States one’s race – more than any other factor – is the biggest determinant of educational outcomes, wealth, health, exposure to environmental pollutants and hazards, and life expectancy.

We understand there is an inextricable connection between educational justice, environmental justice, and racial equity. This work is not ancillary, or “outside” of IslandWood’s mission. It is central to our work in environmental education, and of inspiring healthy communities and a healthy planet.

Read our full commitment to equity, including our priorities and our progress on those priorities, here →