Our Events

INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ DAY CELEBRATION

Woodward Middle School 9125 Sportsman Club Rd NE, Bainbridge Island, WA, United States

This year's celebration is at Woodward Middle School! Welcome: Tina Jackson, Cultural Coordinator,  Suquamish Tribe   Special Guests: Dale Harry, Hereditary Chief, Squamish Nation, BC Alice Harry, Educator and Cultural Arts and Crafts Innovator, Squamish Nation, BC Leon Rattler M.A.T., Spiritual Leader and Renowned Artist, Blackfeet Nation   Panelists: Heather Purser, Suquamish Tribe Andrew Pascua, […]

ONLINE INFORMATION SESSION – EDUCATION FOR ENVIRONMENT AND COMMUNITY GRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

Online WA, United States

IslandWood's foundational graduate program in Education for Environment & Community, offered in partnership with the University of Washington's top-ranked College of Education is a 10-month teaching residency preparing culturally-responisve educators capable of catalyzing community and environmental stewardship. Join alumni, staff, and other prospective students during this online information session to get an overview of the program, review admissions requirements, […]

NGSS IN ACTION: COMMUNITY MAPPING WITH CROSSCUTTING CONCEPTS (MUKILTEO)

Discovery Elementary School 11700 Meridian Ave, Everett, WA, United States

“The workshop introduced concepts that were new to me (like asset mapping) and we got a chance to try it out. I liked the combination of conceptual work and hands-on experience. Also talking to teachers from different grade levels and schools made it a richer conversation.” – Anne Huckins, Tukwila School District Mapping neighborhood assets, […]

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NGSS IN ACTION: UNDERSTANDING URBAN WATER SYSTEMS (IN WOODINVILLE)

Brightwater Center 22505 State Route 9 Woodinville, WA 98072

"The training brought together a great location for learning, experts in the field of stormwater and motivational speakers in education to put on a great training. And they crammed a ton! of content into a three hours workshop." - Christian Berg, Workshop Participant   Would you like to learn more about how urban water systems […]

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DECOMPOSITION DETECTIVES

Brightwater Center 22505 State Route 9 Woodinville, WA 98072

Ever wonder why your jack-o-lanterns start to droop after Halloween? Why does your compost pile smell so bad? What happens to all of the fall leaves after they land on the ground? Join IslandWood and King County to dig up the dirt on decomposition. We’ll learn about the tiny critters that are cleaning up our […]

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15TH ANNUAL HOWL-O-WEEN!

IslandWood Bainbridge Campus 4450 Blakely Ave NE, Bainbridge Island, WA, United States

It's baaaaack.... Bainbridge Island loves it some good Halloween fun.  At IslandWood we want that fun to be for all ages, learning as we go! Bring your own pumpkin or purchase one of ours, which you can pick up from our Sweet Pickins Pumpkin Patch located in Creaky Tree Meadow when you arrive!  Create your […]

NGSS IN ACTION: UNDERSTANDING URBAN WATER SYSTEMS (IN RENTON)

South Plant 1200 Monster Road, Renton, WA, United States

"The training brought together a great location for learning, experts in the field of stormwater and motivational speakers in education to put on a great training. And they crammed a ton! of content into a three hours workshop." - Christian Berg, Workshop Participant   Would you like to learn more about how urban water systems […]

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PUBLIC TOUR – NOVEMBER 3, 2019

IslandWood Bainbridge Campus 4450 Blakely Ave NE, Bainbridge Island, WA, United States

Now that the leaves have fallen from the bigleaf maple and alder trees, the moss and lichen will be on full display. Can you tell the difference between the two? Which one is a plant and which one isn't? Learn about these beautiful forest features and much more. A volunteer docent will lead this three-hour […]

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NGSS IN ACTION: COMMUNITY MAPPING WITH CROSSCUTTING CONCEPTS (RENTON)

Sartori Elementary School 332 Park Ave N, Renton, United States

“The workshop introduced concepts that were new to me (like asset mapping) and we got a chance to try it out. I liked the combination of conceptual work and hands-on experience. Also talking to teachers from different grade levels and schools made it a richer conversation.” – Anne Huckins, Tukwila School District Mapping neighborhood assets, […]

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WORLD TOILET DAY 2019

Brightwater Center 22505 State Route 9 Woodinville, WA 98072

Come celebrate World Toilet Day 2019 with IslandWood, King County, and City of Bothell at the Brightwater Education Center in Woodinville. We’ll have fun activities for all ages including art projects, science experiments, tours of our wastewater treatment plant, and more. Explore how we take care of our water to keep humans and the environment […]

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