What is CROAK? 🐸🦎 From salamanders to egg masses, IslandWood’s Frog Squad is tracking wetland health across #KitsapCounty. Learn how this community science partnership is filling the data gap on our blog >> bit.ly/4aLFe0t #Islandwood #BainbridgeIsland #AmphibianConservation #WetlandConsercation

Students visiting for our School Overnight Program explored connection to Place through careful observation and creativity. During a quiet solo walk along the trail, each student mapped what they noticed — winding paths, big trees, and signs of wildlife. #IslandWood #OutdoorSchoolsWA

Our School Overnight Program is more than just a field trip—it’s a shift in perspective. Watch as our educators share the incredible transformations they see, from the first quiet hike to the confident "I can do this!" moments at the end of the week. #islandwood #outdoorschoolswa #outdoorclassroom

For this month’s Book Nook, Dr. Déana Scipio, our Director of Graduate and Higher Education Programming, reflects on the small, meaningful things we carry with us—and the stories that help us name what we love.📚✨ Explore her latest book recommendations >> bit.ly/4c1Opfn

We’ve recently welcomed 3 new members to our Board of Directors, each bringing valuable expertise and perspective to IslandWood. We are excited to work alongside Bilan Aden, Cindy Bates, and Jason Steiner as we continue to grow IslandWood’s impact for years to come. Learn more→ bit.ly/4qqMXHi

From dough to delicious! 🍽️ With a little help from our amazing kitchen team, @seattlenativity students visiting for our School Overnight Program mastered the art of pasta making, filling it with delicious butternut squash. 😋 #IslandWood #OutdoorSchoolsWA

Winter gardening is in full swing! 🪏🧤 IslandWood School Overnight Program students got their hands in the soil to plant leek. These tough members of the onion family can handle the chill, making them perfect for winter gardening! 🌱 #IslandWood

🌿 We are excited to share that Dr. Déana Scipio, IslandWood’s Director of Graduate and Higher Education Programming, has co-authored a piece in the journal Science Education,“Pedagogies of Joy: A Leap to Joy-Centered Critical Design.” 📖 Learn more >> bit.ly/49TyxKs

Thanks to @birdsconnectsea.bsky.social generous donation, our students can now explore: • Adaptations up close • Food webs in action • Conservation efforts Take a peek inside this unique learning experience: bit.ly/4appkKH #islandwood #birdsconnectseattle #birdsofpnw

In her holiday edition of Book Nook, Dr. Dé celebrates trees! Check out her latest children’s book recs -> bit.ly/48HhFVL

If you know him, you love him ❤️ If you haven’t met him yet, we’re delighted to introduce you to IslandWood’s Chef Jim, who has nourished IslandWood for 20+ years....

Our Impact in Action Awards celebrate students and educators who turned their IslandWood experiences into real-world impact! What awardees get: • $1,000 award • 2 tix to our Dinner in the Woods event • Recognition on our website, social media & emails • Deadline: Jan 18, 2026! • islandwood.org/iaa

This is everything ❤️ #IslandWood #SeattlePublicSchools #OutdoorSchoolsWA

Our graduate program, in partnership with the University of Washington is a 10-month residency in experiential, student-centered learning and curriculum development. Learn more >> bit.ly/475Suwj #islandwood #universityofwashington #uwcollegeofeducation

Join the annual Mushroom Mania series at IslandWood to explore our Bainbridge Island forest and discover some cap-tivating fungi! 🍄 There are three events including a delicious wild mushroom dinner! 🎟️https://bit.ly/42I84vt #IslandWood #mushrooms #mycology #fungi

#SeattlePublicSchools Green Lake Elementary students got a unique look at the world during their IslandWood Schools Overnight Program visit! Staff instructor Patrick led them in "perspective storytelling," an activity designed to help them see things through the eyes of a non-human, living being.💚

IslandWood was awarded Best Conference Spaces and Best Wedding & Event Venue in the 2025 Best of Bainbridge Island! Every meeting, wedding, and celebration hosted here helps fund outdoor learning experiences for thousands of kids. Learn more about hosting your event at IslandWood bit.ly/48yegKb

🌿 “The magic of IslandWood is that everything is new to everyone at the same time—and they get to discover it together.” ✨ Amina Loftin from #SeattlePublicSchools Bertschi School, captured what makes our School Overnight Program so powerful. #islandwood #outdoorschoolswa

Yesterday we welcomed the first kids of the school year to our School Overnight Program. IslandWood staff and graduate program students are excited and primed for a week of discovery! 🔎🌲 #IslandWood #seattleschooldistrict #bellevueschooldistrict

#IslandWood is standing as a supporter of NM Sen. Martin Heinrich's Revitalizing America’s Schoolyards Act. The proposed bill aims to turn barren asphalt into thriving, green schoolyards that benefit students, communities, and local ecosystems. Learn about the bill 🔗 bit.ly/48eDQ6N #OutdoorClassroom

We've has been chosen as a pilot site for a national research project, thanks to a grant from the #NationalScienceFoundation. We'll be collaborating with other outdoor schools to better understand what helps students thrive. Learn more on our blog 🔗 bit.ly/45LbFuK. #IslandWood #outdoorschoolswa

From new friendships to muddy creek explorations, this summer was full of discovery. Read more about the lasting impact of Brightwater Summer Camps in our latest blog post 🌿https://bit.ly/4fQCVvk. #IslandWood #SummerCamp2025 #WoodinvilleWA

It's quiet on campus but there's a lot going on! Right now we're: 🌿 prepping for hundreds of students in our School Overnight Program 🌿 Readying for 20 grad students 🌿 Planning for 10,000 students in our School Day Program 🌿 Designing teacher courses 🌿 Strategizing on funding for environmental ed

Yesterday, we celebrated our Director of Operations, Pamela Holmes, who is retiring after TWENTY-TWO years shaping IslandWood. Pamela started as a volunteer at IslandWood, leaving a legacy that will endure for years to come. Please join us in wishing Pamela all the best! #IslandWood

WA budget cuts hit outdoor schools! Per Washington State Standard, funding is gone. Don't let cuts limit nature access for kids. If you can, please support our region's schools and outdoor learning today islandwood.org/donate. Read the news article: bit.ly/3UooRPT #IslandWood #OutdoorSchoolsWA

These summer campers were exploring Sapsucker Creek and look what they found – a cool crayfish! (Don't worry, our little friend was safely returned right back where it was found!) #islandwood #Brightwater #Woodinville #outdoorcamp

Yesterday, our staff found hungry raccoon kits and their mom, who had been hit by a car. We believe she was moving them when the accident occurred. IslandWood Sr. Naturalist Christina Woolf and her husband took the kits to Center Valley Animal Rescue. Now, they're safe and recovering! #RaccoonRescue

“When you believe in me, you believe in my future, our future, and the planet’s future,” shares a 10-year old student. See what else you make possible for kids throughout our region when you support IslandWood’s work. Donate today! bit.ly/44aCQOX #islandwood #outdoorschoolswa #outdoorlearning

The recently passed WA State budget for ’25-’27 removed ALL funding for outdoor learning programs. Learn how this devasting cut affects our programs for students and educators in the region. 🔗 islandwood.org/state-federa... #islandwood #outdoorschoolswa #outdoorschoolswashington

This video features students from Terrace Park Elementary as they learn about the importance of clean water at King County’s Brightwater Treatment Plant in Woodinville! #Islandwood #KingCountyPublicUtilities #Woodinville #WashingtonState #cleanwater

That’s a wrap on our School Overnight Program until fall! 🚌 We're not crying – there's something in our eyes... okay, we're definitely crying. 😉 To all our amazing SOP explorers, have a summer filled with sunshine and adventure!❤️ #islandwood #outdoorschoolswa #outdoorclassroom

What happens when the classroom is outdoors? 🌿 Educators teach, students discover, and 30 hours can change how they see nature.Take a peek at their journey visiting our School Overnight Program! #islandwood #outdoorschoolswa #natureclassroom

IslandWood faculty Dr. Déana Scipio & Dr. Priya Pugh recently shared their knowledge at two national conferences: Science Education at the Crossroads & the AERA Annual Meeting. Check out our blog to learn more -> bit.ly/facultypresent #IslandWood #AERA2025 #EducationLeaders #EnvironmentalJustice

Our facilities team is taking a thoughtful approach to land stewardship by relocating #nativeplants instead of removing them. It’s called mindful maintenance, and it’s already making a difference. 🌿 Learn more about how we’re giving plants a second chance to thrive 🔗https://bit.ly/3GLUCyI #💚Plants

Explore IslandWood’s Bainbridge Island Trails with Friends and Family! 🌲 🥾 Sun, June 1st, IslandWood’s trails on Bainbridge Island will be open from 1 - 5pm. For those of you on the Seattle side, ride the ferry, bring your lunch, and make a day of it! 🔗https://bit.ly/4kGQ8rO #IslandWood #Daytrip

During her time as our Artist in Residence, Erin guided students in our School Overnight Program to use recycled materials to build a 3-D dome shelter—turning trash into teamwork, creativity, and a fresh take on sustainability. ✨ Read more about Erin's work in our blog 🔗 bit.ly/3H02z3t #IslandWood

Thank you, #Microsoft for inviting us to join your 50th anniversary celebration at the Space Needle’s Observation Deck alongside other leaders and organizations that “have made the Puget Sound such an incredible place to live, work, and play!” #50for50 #Microsoft50 #OneFutureOneSound

Nicole Lobuzzetta, a modern dancer and educator, recently used dance to help students explore the water cycle, animal behavior, and even the life cycle of salmon—all while encouraging them to express themselves in new, embodied ways. 🔗 Read about Nicole’s time at IslandWood bit.ly/4jyL7AW

In celebration of their 50th anniversary, Microsoft has granted $50,000 to 50 organizations that “address the needs of the region, focusing on efforts that benefit the community, protecting civic jewels and iconic places, and supporting neighbors in need.” We're so honored to receive this grant!

COME TO ISLANDWOOD FOR THE 2025 BAINBRIDGE ISLAND ENVIRONMENTAL CONFERENCE 🌿 Registration is now open for the 2025 Bainbridge Island Environmental Conference on Sun, Apr 13 at our Bainbridge Island campus! 🎟️https://bit.ly/3YdWgPh #BIEC #BainbridgeIsland #islandwood #BIEnvironmentalConference

Urgent! Contact Your Legislators 📣 Over 100,000 Washington students count on outdoor learning programs like IslandWood! But right now, funding is at risk. Take action: ✉️ Send an automated email bit.ly/3DHzYyF 📍 Find your district bit.ly/4hKBPR2 📬 Email your legislators directly bit.ly/42kjxkY

What does a tree really feel like?🌲 Students visiting for our School Overnight Program found out through the "Meet a Tree" activity! This hands-on experience encouraged students to create a deeper connection with the forest through empathizing with individual trees. 💚 #IslandWood #outdoorschoolswa

Joyful learning: dignity, connection, justice. At IslandWood, Dr. Déana Scipio transforms education, fostering community, not just happiness. Learn more about how she's bringing this approach to life: bit.ly/4bRjznF #IslandWood #Pedagogy #SocialJustice

We hosted a Middle School Panel of Experts, where 7th and 8th graders from Woodward Middle School and a homeschooling program shared their insights on learning, good teaching, social pressures, and hopes for high school. Read the full blog post to learn what they had to say! bit.ly/41TzJth #STEM

IslandWood's Phenology Friday is where the magic happens! Our dedicated docents and volunteers, led by Senior Naturalist Christina Woolf, delve into the study of seasonal natural phenomena. Today, they were rewarded with the sight of a brand-new Northwestern salamander egg mass! #IslandWood

We're an environmental education nonprofit on #BainbridgeIsland in #WashingtonState serving the Puget Sound region. So excited to join #Bluesky with all you wonderful people and organizations! 💙 #IslandWood