Dr. Dé holding up a book titled "You Are A Story" against a backdrop of shelves of books.
For this Earth Month edition of Book Nook, Dr. Déana Scipio, our Director of Graduate and Higher Education Programming, turns to books that celebrate the interconnectedness of all living things >> bit.ly/4vmY8o6
Have a Joyous Earth Month 💚
#islandwood #bookrecommandations #readingisfun #booknook
Spring Skills of a Naturalist 🌸🔍
Join us on Bainbridge Island:
🐦 4/17: Breakfast with the Birds
🌿 4/19: Fiddlin’ with Ferns
🍄 5/22: Wild Edibles
One event or all three—come get outside with IslandWood!
More info 🎟️ Link in bio
#islandwood #visitbainbridgeisland
Join us on our Bainbridge Island Campus on Sat, Mar 28 for our annual Amorous Amphibians Night Hike!
Learn about native frogs, their calls and habits and trek into our wetlands at dusk to search for breeding frogs, toads, salamanders, newts and their eggs!
🐸 Tickets > bit.ly/4bDCpjF #islandwood
"Sea Over City" by a 6th grader at Eckstein Middle School illustrated a graph showing sea level rise with artwork depicting Seattle disappearing underwater over time.
Nisqually Glacier Before/Present Caption: Nisqually Glacier, Mount Rainier. Comparative painting of 1890 vs. 2018. Courtesy of Claire Giordano.
A 6th grader from Eckstein Middle School illustrated a graph detailing the impact on our region's salmon and above the graph various things that can be done to reduce emissions.
Teachers are using local examples — from regional geology to everyday organisms — to help students notice patterns, ask questions, and engage more deeply with what they’re learning.
Read the full story on our blog → bit.ly/4rIIWiH
#islandwood #outdoorschoolswa
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
A student clearing a table where the pasta was made
A student writing their response to "What do we know about water?" On a large sheet of paper among many other responses.
Students lined up at the kitchen getting their plates of pasta
Two tables in IslandWood's Dining Hall filled with students eating the pasta they made.
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
📸: 1) Focused students planting in our garden beds.
📸: 2) Focused students planting in our garden beds.
📸: The proud team showing off their work!
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
IslandWood Campus School Programs Manager, Kathleen Lich (far right), spreads the wings of one of the donated specimens while a group of students watch intently.
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
Image description: A student from Westside School (Seattle, WA) is outdoors and standing against a wood pillar, holding a sign that reads "This week, we're growing together!"
This is everything ❤️
#IslandWood #SeattlePublicSchools #OutdoorSchoolsWA
A group of kids on a wooden platform in the middle of Mac's Pond on IslandWood's campus.
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
🌿 “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
Photo of a group of kids taken during one of our Seattle-based programs at the Be’er Sheva Park playground.
#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
IslandWood staff in a group photo outdoors surrounded by trees. Pamela is slightly right of center (in turquoise).
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
“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
The view across the suspension bridge is all trees. It’s made of wood and metal. It spans 190’ across the forest and stands 22’ tall. It’s a narrow wood-planked path at just 4’ across.
This photo of the lookout tower is from the forest floor up to the sky. It’s metal with a winding open stairway. At the top, you’re above the tree canopy and can see just how big the 255 acres of #Islandwood school really are. #PNW #suspensionbridge #lookouttowet #findjoy #roadtrip #forest
There’s a special place on Bainbridge Island in Washington that only opens to the public for special events. #Islandwood - “A School in the Woods.” I love to walk their trails & enjoy a picnic. The Suspension Bridge and 118’ Forest Canopy Lookout Tower are my family’s favorites. #ForestFriday
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
(L-R) Drs. Déana Scipio and Priya Pugh standing on either side of a monitor displaying part of their presentation
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
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
