Like mushrooms, but don't know where to start? IslandWood is the perfect place to start a lifelong learning journey with fungi. The Pacific Northwest is turning a corner towards drizzly, cool days - and that means our local fall mushrooms are in season now but won't last forever. The fungi in our forests come in […]
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, […]
Spend Black Friday with friends and family exploring our beautiful forest. IslandWood's trail systems will be open this day only for your self-guided exploration. Hike leisurely down the Spine Trail and traverse the ravine on a suspension bridge. Climb our Canopy Tower to get a birds-eye view of the land – we’ll have friendly docents […]
Join us on the University of Washington's beautiful campus to learn more about IslandWood's Graduate Program in Education for Environment & Community, offered in partnership with the top-ranked University of Washington College of Education. This 10-month teaching residency prepares culturally-responsive educators capable of catalyzing community and environmental stewardship. During this session, we will cover program […]
Get creative with IslandWood and King County during a fun morning of seasonal art projects at the Brightwater Education Center in Woodinville. Why buy gifts for friends and family when you can make them?! We'll use recycled materials from around the house and natural objects from the forest to create beautiful winter decorations, holiday ornaments, table centerpieces, and […]
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, […]
Hosted by NOLS Wilderness Medicine and IslandWood COURSE DESCRIPTION The Wilderness First Responder course is essential if you work or recreate in the outdoors or in other austere environments where access to medical care is delayed or communication is unreliable. It is the industry standard for professional guides, trip leaders, search and rescue team […]
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, […]
“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 […]
Nature might slow down this time of year, but it is certainly not dormant. Moss and lichen are thriving. Inspect these abundant but tiny life forms as you walk the trails, the same trails that become an outdoor classroom for students in our residential environmental program. A volunteer docent will lead this three-hour walk through […]
