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Press Release 2009.07.17
IslandWood Named Recipient of Nature's Path 2009 ENVIROKIDZ Giving Back Award
$10,000 Will Support IslandWood School Overnight Program
Bainbridge Island, Washington – IslandWood, a leading outdoor learning center in the Pacific Northwest has announced it was named a recipient of Nature’s Path Organic Foods’ 2009 EnviroKidz Giving Back Award. The Giving Back Program donates money to non-profit organizations that support endangered species, habitat conservation and environmental education for kids.
“We are thrilled to be recognized with the 2009 EnviroKidz Giving Back Award,” said Ben Klasky, IslandWood’s Executive Director. “The funds will help us continue to provide important outdoor education experiences for students from low-income communities throughout the Puget Sound region.”
Located on Bainbridge Island near Seattle in Washington State, IslandWood is a unique 255-acre outdoor learning center designed to provide exceptional learning experiences and inspire life-long environmental and community stewardship. Through its flagship School Overnight Program, IslandWood's educators combine scientific inquiry, technology and the arts to help Puget Sound-area students discover natural connections with the outdoors. IslandWood also offers a wide range of programs and community events for adults, families and professionals.
“We are committed to leaving the world a better place than we found it by supporting organizations like IslandWood,” said Arran Stephens, President and Founder of Nature’s Path Organic Foods. “We are extremely proud to be able to give back to this dedicated and hard-working group and are grateful to the consumers who have supported our EnviroKidz line and made this possible.”
Nature’s Path, North America’s number one organic cereal manufacturer is celebrating the 10 year anniversary of its EnviroKidz Giving Back Award this year. For more information go to www.naturespath.com or www.envirokidz,com.
About IslandWood
One of the nation's most innovative educational facilities, IslandWood offers programs for everyone - children, graduate students, teachers, families, and adults. IslandWood is a unique 255-acre outdoor learning center designed to provide exceptional learning experiences and to inspire lifelong environmental and community stewardship.
About Nature’s Path
Founded in 1985, Nature’s Path Organic Foods is headquartered in Richmond, British Columbia and employs around 350 people at its four facilities in Canada and the United States. The privately held, family-owned company produces breakfast foods and snacks sold in specialty foods stores and retailers in 40 countries around the world. The company’s innovative brands include Nature’s Path®, Flax Plus, EnviroKidz®, Weil by Nature’s Path TM, and Optimum®. Visit Nature’s Path online at www.naturespath.com.
