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Description
IslandWood was founded in 1999 as an environmental learning center created to improve access to meaningful, nature-based learning experiences for our region's children. In the nearly two decades since, we have expanded the ways our work is advancing innovative and inclusive education that fosters greater environmental health, a sustainable future, and social and ecological wellbeing for all.
Our place-based, experiential learning programs offered on our 250-acre campus on Bainbridge Island, in Seattle neighborhoods, and at the King County Brightwater Center serve more than 10,000 students every year. We have deepened our impact by co-developing science curriculum for Seattle Public Schools, providing teacher training in Next Generation Science Standards, offering two innovative Master’s level graduate programs in education, through policy engagement and authentic community partnerships, and with our Nature Passport app.
We are also a resource and gathering space for community-building and education, offering summer day camps; free and low-cost community programs; and conferences and retreat services for nonprofits and corporations.
IslandWood is a registered 501c3 charitable organization. Learn how you can support our work.
Position Overview
IslandWood offers two distinct graduate programs to prepare leaders in innovative and inclusive education for a sustainable future.
The Graduate Certificate in Education for Environment & Community, offered in partnership with the University of Washington, focuses on building skills in culturally-responsive teaching and experiential, student-centered learning. This 10 month residential program is based on our 250-acre campus on Bainbridge Island, WA, a 35-miute ferry ride from downtown Seattle.
The Master of Arts in Education in Urban Environmental Education, offered in partnership with Antioch University Seattle, dives deep into environmental education with a focus on urban systems and social justice, creating change agents for thriving, sustainable cities. This five quarter program is based in Seattle, WA.
Scholarships up to $10,000 for students in the Class of 2019! We have bolstered our scholarship funds to support students who need financial support. Additional scholarship dollars are earmarked specifically for diversity enrichment.
The IslandWood/University of Washington program in Education for Environment and Community begins in late August. The IslandWood/Antioch University Seattle program begins in July.