Watch your step! This time of year means rough-skinned newts are crossing the trails as they leave their winter refuge and migrate to breeding pools. There are so many fascinating discoveries to be made at IslandWood's Mac's Pond -- a beaver lodge, resident ducks, and yes, gelatinous masses of newt eggs close to shore. As […]
For over twenty years, Joe Reilly has been bringing his eco-friendly folk music and “songs for the earth” to people of all backgrounds and all ages. He’s one of IslandWood’s favorite Artists in Residence, and we’re so excited to bring him back for this community concert! To listen to his music, please visit his website […]
Join current members of the IslandWood learning community to hear more about their experience in the Education for Environment & Community graduate certificate program. Taylor O'Connor and Monica Mosqueda are current students who will be answering questions about why they chose IslandWood to continue their education, their professional goals beyond the program, and what their experience in […]
Poetry in the Woods has been CANCELED for this weekend. More details here. Our annual Poetry in the Woods is an inspirational weekend with renowned poet, author, and speaker, David Whyte, on our Bainbridge Island campus. David guides participants in an exploration of how imagination and creative expression can awaken the courage to simplify, to […]
“A great introduction to what the NGSS mean & look like in actual practice, taught in a very active, interesting way that feels attainable.” – Elizabeth Smith-Gordon, Bryn Mawr Elementary Learn how starting from student's own experiences and centering the student's community can increase engagement and make the science more meaningful. Venture outside the […]
In response to Governor Inslee’s call for increased social distancing related to COVID-19, IslandWood has made the decision to cancel this In-Person Information Session at the University of Washington. While it saddens us to cancel this event, it is the right choice to ensure your safety and the safety of our staff and community at large. […]
In response to Governor Inslee’s call today for increased social distancing related to COVID-19, IslandWood has made the decision to cancel Amorous Amphibians. This was not a decision we made lightly, but the health and safety of our community and staff is our utmost priority. Participants will learn about native frogs, their calls, and habits […]
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Joe Reilly is one of our favorite Artists in Residence, and if you’ve ever attended one of his concerts at IslandWood in the past, you know just how much fun they are! Now, more than ever, we can all use Joe’s uplifting and inspiring "Songs of the Earth," which is why we are thrilled […]
Festival of Frogs has been CANCELED. From our event coordinators: "Hello attendees of Festival of Frogs, Although this is one of our most popular events of the year, we unfortunately will need to cancel the March 27th event. We have been asked by King County to cancel all programming at the […]
This event is currently canceled. If you would be interested in a possible virtual alternative, please reach out to Brad Street at [email protected]. "You will learn tangible ways to take your students outside, engage your students with engineering concepts, and learn how other teachers have succeeded or altered a lesson for success." – […]
The March Dine & Discover dinner has been canceled. Learn more here. We’re so excited to celebrate Earth Month that we’re kicking it off a few days early with our our March dinner! Join us for an optional docent-led hike through our trails, followed by live music, a scrumptious three-course meal, and wine & […]
