A boy standing in front of an outdoor wood column with the woods in the background, a backpack and water bottle on a bench beside him. He's holding up a homemade sign made with a stick and cardboard that reads, "This Week, We're Growing Together!"

An Update on Our Advocacy Work 🗓️
Every child deserves access to nature-based learning. Here’s how our advocacy in Olympia and through the Washington Outdoor Schools Coalition is pushing for funding to make outdoor school accessible statewide. Read our latest update → bit.ly/41pv4OP #outdoorschoolsWA

"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
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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. 😋

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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 ❤️

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🌿 “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

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

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
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“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

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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...

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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!❤️

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30 Hours During the School Overnight Program, students experience 30 hours of learning & discovery. In such a short time, such a large impact is made!

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

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