Our Events

FOREST TO FORK 2019

Brightwater Center 22505 State Route 9 Woodinville, WA 98072

Summer is on its way, and so are the leaves, fruits, and roots of some of the Pacific Northwest’s tastiest plants. Join IslandWood and King County at the Brightwater Education […]

Free

COAST SALISH STORYTELLING

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

Join us for an afternoon of Native American Storytelling in our Great Hall.  Gain insight into the art and culture of Coast Salish communities as you enjoy the stories of […]

FREE

LOW TIDE BEACH EXPLORATION

Bainbridge Island Ferry Terminal Beach 625 Winslow Way E, Bainbridge Island, WA, United States

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 […]

Free

BRIGHTWATER BUILDERS FAMILY CHALLENGE

Brightwater Center 22505 State Route 9 Woodinville, WA 98072

Channel your inner beaver and get ready to build! Join IslandWood and King County as we explore how humans and animals engineer structures and landforms to control the way water flows across our land.

Free

NORTHWEST NEWBIES NATURE HIKE

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

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 […]

Free – $5

AN EVENING AT THE PONDS

Brightwater Center 22505 State Route 9 Woodinville, WA 98072

Spend your Sunday afternoon with us. No matter how hot or dry it's been, our ravine keeps its cool.

Free

AFTERNOON ON THE TRAILS

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

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 […]

Free

TRADITIONAL PLANTS WORKSHOP WITH AZURE BOURE, SUQUAMISH TRIBE

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

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 […]

$5

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 […]

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 […]

Free