IslandWood

08/20/2026

What’s for dinner Sun, Sep 6th? It’s pizza night! 🍕

Whether you spend the day exploring our forested campus during our Afternoon on the Trails open trails event and want to roll right into dinner, or you just want to skip cooking and join us for the main event—everyone is welcome.

⏰ Check-in starts at 5pm | Buffet open 5:30–6:30pm
📍 Bainbridge Island
🍕 Menu: Cheese, Pepperoni, Veggie, & Vegan pizza + salad + cookies
🏸Lawn games, great music, and plenty of space for kids to run around while parents catch up.

Grab a table indoors, head outside to a picnic table, or bring a blanket or camp chair and enjoy dinner on the lawn.

🎟️ Get Tickets >> https://bit.ly/4qflxW2
🥾 Sign Up for Afternoon on the Trails >> https://bit.ly/4fYduZa

08/20/2026

Catch the Last Open Trails Day of Summer! 🌞🥾

Bring your family and friends on Sunday, September 6 to roam our 250-acre Bainbridge Island campus.

🥪 BYO Picnic: Pack a lunch to enjoy at the Bird Blind as you watch local wildlife
🌲 Explore the Heights: Visit our treehouses and climb the Canopy Tower for an eagle’s-eye view of the forest.
🦅 Scout Mac’s Pond: Spot resident ospreys before their October migration south.
🌿 Ask a Docent: Chat with trail guides stationed throughout the campus to learn about local history, flora, and fauna.

Reserve your spot >> https://bit.ly/4fYduZa

08/19/2026

Unwind, Dine & Discover at IslandWood

Looking for a memorable night out? Join us at our Bainbridge Island campus on Thursday, September 3, for Dine & Discover—a seasonal celebration of great food, community, and nature.

Here is what’s on the menu for your evening:

🧀 An appetizer reception
🎶 Live music
🍽️ A delicious meal
🍷 Wine pairings
🥾 An optional walk through our 250 acres of trails

Bring a friend, schedule a date night, or treat yourself to an evening of rich connection—all supporting IslandWood’s environmental education programs.

Get Tickets >> https://bit.ly/4qfQUjA

08/14/2026

Every camp season creates memories that last a lifetime. Matt, our Bainbridge Summer Camp Manager, shares special moments he won’t soon forget. 🌻

PS: Camp families - if you haven’t had a chance yet, you can still respond to the survey we sent via email!

08/14/2026

Environmental education is a lifelong journey! 🌿

Our Phenology Fridays give docents a chance to deepen their natural history knowledge throughout the seasons.

This month, we took a closer look at insects and "creepy crawlies," using hands-on kits to explore complete and incomplete metamorphosis. These practical, in-person learning opportunities give our volunteers even more knowledge and stories to bring to their tours and conversations with visitors.

We’re so grateful for the curiosity and enthusiasm our docents and volunteers bring to IslandWood! 🌲✨

Image description: IslandWood docents in the campus Garden sit around a table looking at insect kits displayed in the center.

08/04/2026

Circle of Friends: A Weekend in the Woods for Women 🌲

📅 Oct 2- 4

A weekend to restore, reconnect, and celebrate the wisdom of women.
Featuring keynote speaker and #1 NYT bestselling author of "Lessons in Chemistry," Bonnie Garmus!

Plus, creative workshops, delicious food, and the chance to connect with an amazing community.

Gather your friends or come by yourself. Get Tickets >> https://bit.ly/3REbehA

07/29/2026

Join us on Sun, Aug 9 at IslandWood’s Bainbridge Island campus for a deep dive into freshwater ecosystems! 🦟 🦗

With nets in hand, we’ll explore Mac’s Pond, uncovering dragonfly larvae (Odonata!), macroinvertebrates, and more. Then, we’ll trek to the enchanting sphagnum bog—home to carnivorous plants and unique wetland wonders.

🔍 What makes these ecosystems thrive? Bring your curiosity and leave with even bigger questions!

Get tickets 🎟️ https://bit.ly/3S0If7N

07/29/2026

07/27/2026

Circle of Friends: A Weekend in the Woods for Women 🌲
📅 Oct 2- 4

A weekend to restore, reconnect, and celebrate the wisdom of women.

Featuring keynote speaker and #1 NYT bestselling author of "Lessons in Chemistry," Bonnie Garmus!

Plus, creative workshops, delicious food, and the chance to connect with an amazing community.

Gather your friends or come by yourself.

Get Tickets >> https://bit.ly/3REbehA

07/22/2026

Catch one of the year’s most spectacular celestial shows at Meteor Magic: A Perseid Star Party! 🌌💫

Join IslandWood and the Battle Point Astronomical Association on Sat, Aug 8 at Battle Point Observatory on Bainbridge Island for an evening of wonder:

🪐 Planetarium Show: Uncover the science behind meteors

🔭 Deep-Sky Stargazing: Peer through telescopes at Saturn, distant galaxies, and star clusters with local astronomers.

🔦 Solar System Walk: Take a guided stroll along the scale-model Solar System Trail.

☄️ Perseid Meteor Spotting: Kick back under the dark sky and wish upon some shooting stars!

Whether you're a seasoned astronomer or just love a clear night sky, this is an evening that will leave you looking up with fresh eyes.

🎟️ Get Tickets >> https://bit.ly/4ft3CX8