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 Western Washington tribes as told by Native American artist, storyteller, and educator, Roger Fernandes. About the Artist: Roger Fernandes, or Kawasa, is a member […]
Visit the campus on Bainbridge Island and see all that current graduate students have accomplished over the past 10 months.
It's June and the dragon flies are emerging. Come see this sign of summer and find cool refuge in the shade of the forest. Peek into our lodges and visit our Great Hall, as you learn about IslandWood's programs, serving students, teachers, and the community.A volunteer docent will lead this three-hour walk through our ecologically […]
Learn tools for slowing down and unplugging, using art to express yourself and cultivate curiosity about the world. In our Islandwood programs, art and journaling is an integral part of our students’ experience. We embrace practice — not perfection — as we use art as a tool to ask questions, activate our senses, and deepen our relationship to our surroundings. Join artist Maria Coryell-Martin, who has taught with IslandWood for ten […]
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 […]
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.
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.
“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 […]
Spend your Sunday afternoon with us. No matter how hot or dry it's been, our ravine keeps its cool.
