As an environmental education nonprofit, we believe there are many paths to creating a more sustainable and equitable world. That’s why we offer a variety of immersive programs throughout the Seattle region to help children, educators, and community members deepen their understanding of the world around them, explore important environmental issues, and see the power they have to make a positive impact on their communities and the planet. ? We understand there is an inextricable connection between educational justice, environmental justice, and racial equity. Embedding justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) throughout our organization is central to our work in environmental education, and to inspiring healthy communities and a healthy planet.
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4450 Blakely Avenue NE
US，WA，Bainbridge Island，98110
Our fiscal year 2024 (July 2023 – June 2024) was a remarkable year! Thank you to the incredible donor community that helps makes this work possible. ???? ? You can read the full report at https://lnkd.in/geq3h2JR.? ? #islandwood #outdoorschoolswa #waospi #outdoorclassroom??
For many years, IslandWood?has been active in advocacy efforts at both state and national levels. While not every child can participate in an?IslandWood?program, we believe every child should have access to outdoor learning experiences like ours.?? ? Megan Karch,?IslandWood?CEO, shares her takeaways from the recent Association of Nature Center Administrators Outdoor School Summit and?IslandWood’s?advocacy priorities for 2025 in this Q&A → Stories? ? Image description: Megan at the ANCA Outdoor School Summit with leaders from?The Ecology School (ME),?Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park?(OH),?Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center?(MN),?North Cascades Institute?(WA),?NatureBridge?(WA, CA, Washington DC),?Friends of Outdoor School?(OR),?NorthBay?(MD), and?Great Smoky Mountains Institute?(TN). ? #islandWood #outdoorschoolswa #outdoorLearning?#waospi
We are THRILLED to welcome Allison Davy to our board of directors!?Allison is a marketing leader with nearly 15 years of experience helping early and mid-stage companies scale during rapid growth. Her career includes roles at Avalara, Apptio, and Deel—one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies ever. As the first marketing hire at Legalpad, Allison helped scale the company and played a key role in its acquisition by Deel. Throughout her career, Allison has worn nearly every marketing hat and held strategic and operational roles, often simultaneously. Allison serves on the board of the Bainbridge Community Piano Association, which brings music to Bainbridge Island through concerts, children’s programs, and a public grand piano. She is also a member of the ecoAmerica Leadership Council, empowering national institutions and their stakeholders to advance climate solutions. Raised on Bainbridge Island, Allison grew up exploring its beaches and woods, experiences that shaped her passion for early childhood experiences that foster appreciation and stewardship for the environment. She attended the University of Colorado, Boulder, and now lives on Bainbridge Island with her family.
WE ARE SO EXCITED to introduce our new?Impact?in Action Awards! We want to recognize students and educators who’ve been inspired by their IslandWood experiences, and as a result, took action to steward their environment and/or communities. ? In May, we will award one student and one educator with this $1,000 award at our annual Dinner in the Woods event. ? Read more about the award, how to apply yourself, and how to nominate someone else at islandwood.org/ImpactAward
IslandWood Board Member David Wu recently spent a week with our?School Overnight Program. In this blog post about his time, he shares, “This experience moves one from feeling overwhelmed by the future, isolated by the unknown, and even frustrated by the past to feeling energetic, optimistic and incredibly courageous about the future.” Read David’s post???https://bit.ly/3D7CsFP.
We were so lucky to have best-selling author Kristin Hannah as our featured presenter this past weekend for Circle of Friends! Kristin shared so much, including the remarkable adventure of her career, what inspires her books, the research that goes into historical fiction, and helpful advice for new writers. Kristin, we LOVED our time with you and hope you’ll be back to IslandWood soon! Image descriptions: 1. A group pic in front of trees (L-R) with Jeannie Nordstrom, Kristin Hannah, and IslandWood founder Debbi Brainerd 2. A table in IslandWood's Welcome Center with two of Kristin Hannah's books - "The Women" and "The Four Winds" 3. (L-R) Jeannie Nordstrom, Kristin Hannah, and IslandWood founder Debbi Brainerd on the stage in IslandWood's Great Hall 4. Kristin Hannah stops at a table in IslandWood's busy Dining Hall and visits with an attendee 5. Author Kristin Hannah 6. Kristin Hannah sitting at a table and signing a book while an attendee sits next to her. #islandwood #BainbridgeIsland #WomensRetreat #wellnessretreat #womenempowerment
Ray Cramer, IslandWood’s Director of Youth & Family Programs, has recently joined Washington Outdoor School Coalition’s executive committee! He is leading their Community of Practice committee, which works to provide professional learning space for environmental educators at outdoor schools in WA. Yay Ray! ?? Image description: a portrait of Ray with trees in the background #islandwood #outdoorschoolwa #waospi #outdoorlearning #outdoorschool #natureclassroom #natureclass
Yesterday, Kate Bedient, IslandWood Director of Urban School Programs, and Celina Steiger, Partnerships Manager, were in Olympia, along with other Outdoor Learning Grant recipients from all over the state! The day included remarks from WA State Superintendent Chris Reykdal, a panel about tribal partnerships, deep dives into WA’s social emotional learning and environmental and sustainability standards, and a review of program evaluations methods and data use. [The Outdoor Learning Grant is funded by OSPI, the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction and administered by the WA State Recreation and Conservation Office. To learn more about grants through the Recreation and Conservation Office, visit rco.wa.gov.] Photo description: Kate Bedient and Celina Steiger (with big smiles!) are seen pointing to IslandWood’s description of our Duwamish River Program on a wall, which included how our team incorporates social emotional learning into the program. #islandwood #outdoorschoolswa #waospi #EducationThroughNature #natureclassroom #environmentaleducation
Escape the everyday and find renewal at the Circle of Friends retreat on Bainbridge Island, Oct 4-6! ? This restorative weekend for women features keynote speaker and #1 NYT bestselling author Kristin Hannah, plus creative workshops, delicious food, and the chance to connect with an amazing community. Gather your friends or come solo - all are welcome! ?? Get Tickets ??? https://bit.ly/3B0S5O8 Image description: A portrait of author Kristin Hannah #islandwood #BainbridgeIsland #WomensRetreat #wellnessretreat #womenempowerment