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, […]
Want to be an education leader? Our foundational graduate program in Education for Environment and Community (EEC), offered in partnership with the University of Washington, is a 10-month teaching residency preparing culturally-responsive educators capable of catalyzing community and environmental stewardship. The program serves as the first three quarters of a master's degree at the University of Washington’s […]
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-responsive 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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
Note: Unfortunately, this workshop has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience! Check out upcoming professional development workshops here. "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." - Workshop Participant Learn how […]
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, […]
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, […]
