Join IslandWood educators and certified Bainbridge Beach Naturalists for a beach exploration as we hunt for sea stars, sea cucumbers, urchins, and marine worms. At this great low -3.4 tide (wow!), we'll get a close-up look at critters and hidey holes rarely visible on this stretch of shoreline. Beach naturalists will be on hand to […]
Welcome to the neighborhood! Your new home is a diverse, ecological treasure just waiting to be discovered. Let's take a hike to learn the "Fab Five" native trees, common bird species, and discover all the new sounds, textures and smells of your new home. Ages 4+ $5/person, 3 and under FREE Enjoy a […]
Spend your Sunday afternoon with us. No matter how hot or dry it's been, our ravine keeps its cool.
Hike our trails under towering cedars and climb our Canopy Tower to get a view of Mt. Rainier. Pack a picnic and lunch in one of our cozy treehouses, or spread a blanket alongside Mac’s pond and turn your eyes to the skies for violet-green swallows in their aerial pursuits of insect prey! IslandWood's trail […]
Join us for a traditional plant workshop led by Azure Boure, Traditonal Plant Program Coordinator and member of the Suquamish Tribe. We will start with a plant trail walk through the late summer meadow and forest of IslandWood's campus. We will return to our garden kitchen (covered space) and make a traditional healing herbal salve […]
Summer is nearing its end. Come explore our campus and discover the earliest signs of fall. Walking the trails and touring the buildings will give you a taste of what it is like to be a student in our School Overnight Program. A volunteer docent will lead this three-hour walk through our ecologically diverse campus, […]
Our September dinner sold out fast! Registration is open now for our February dinner here. We’re thrilled to announce Dine & Discover, a new dinner series on our Bainbridge Island campus! Join us for an optional docent-led hike through our trails, live music, and a beautiful meal with wine pairings. Enjoy a Sunday evening […]
Put on your rain gear and spend the afternoon with us. The mushrooms will be flaunting their spectacular variety, and the moss and ferns will be as lush as ever. There's no shortage of natural beauty to be found this time of year. A volunteer docent will lead this three-hour walk through our ecologically […]
The Indipino Community of Bainbridge Island and Vicinity is hosting this drum-making workshop led by Alice Guss Harry, Squamish Nation, BC, Canada. Alice will guide you through the making a Native American hide drum and teach you a traditional song in celebration of Indigenous People's Day. The workshop has a $25 participation fee, payable in […]
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, […]
