Trails Work Party at Fort Ward Park
Fort Ward ParkJoin the Park District's trails team and the Bainbridge Island Parks & Trails Foundation every third Saturday at Fort Ward Park this winter maintaining trail surfacing and pruning vegetation. Volunteers will meet at the upper parking lot.
Day of Remembrance Stewardship Event
Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial 4192 Eagle Harbor Drive NE, Bainbridge Island, WA, United StatesJoin the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial Association, the Bainbridge Island Parks & Trails Foundation, and Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District, for a day of stewardship to remember the 82nd anniversary of the signing of Executive Order 9066.
Conservation Work Party at Blakely Harbor Park
Blakely Harbor Park 10298 3-T Rd NE, Bainbridge IslandJoin the Park District, IslandWood, and the Bainbridge Island Parks & Trails Foundation every second Saturday this winter in the ongoing restoration of Blakley Harbor Park.
Red Pine Park Work Party
Red Pine Park 418 Wood Avenue SW, Bainbridge Island, WAWork with the Park District's horticulture staff and the Bainbridge Island Parks & Trails Foundation to maintain garden beds, an historic fruit orchard, edible perennials, and other historic plantings in this former homestead in the heart of downtown.
Trails Work Party at Fort Ward Park
Fort Ward ParkJoin the Park District's trails team and the Bainbridge Island Parks & Trails Foundation every third Saturday at Fort Ward Park this winter maintaining trail surfacing and pruning vegetation. Volunteers will meet at the upper parking lot.
Moritani Preserve Work Party
Moritani Preserve 542 Winslow Way W, Bainbridge Island, WAJoin the Park District Natural Resources team and Parks & Trails Foundation in caring for the woods and meadows of Moritani Preserve.
Moritani Preserve Forest Restoration Walk
Moritani Preserve 542 Winslow Way W, Bainbridge Island, WAEnjoy a relaxed walk through Moritani Preserve to learn about forest management and restoration, 10 a.m. to noon Friday, March 22. The walk is guided by Lydia Roush, Parks Superintendent for the Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District, Tom Marici with Dutchman Logging, and Ryan Schlecht from Silva Solutions. The event is free, but you can make a gift to support Moritani Preserve restoration with your reservation. There is no parking at Moritani Preserve, so please plan to park offsite and walk to the event. REGISTER TODAY
Mountain Bike Film Fest
Historic Lynwood Theatre 4569 Lynwood Center Road NE, Bainbridge Island, WA, United StatesCome celebrate the launch of the fundraising campaign for Strawberry Hill Bike Park on Friday March 22 at the Historic Lynwood Theater. Enjoy a collection of mountain bike films that showcase the impact trail building has on community and the joy of riding, and to get excited that this will all become a reality on Bainbridge Island! Raffle prizes, bike park swag, beer and refreshments are all part of the (all ages) party. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 advance and at the door. Seating is limited, so advance purchase is recommended. BUY TICKETS
Strawberry Shortcake Saturday
Strawberry Hill Park 7666 NE High School Road, Bainbridge Island, United StatesCome see the future home of Strawberry Hill Bike Park as we launch the fundraising campaign. Join us for Strawberry Shortcake Saturday, an afternoon of fun on bikes for riders of all ages. All riders get to make their own custom SHBP Race Plate and enjoy fresh strawberry shortcake. Registration required for all riders. No bike, no problem. Tour the Bike Park site (pre-registration required) and learn how you can help make the project happen with a gift. The event is free, but please pre-register so we know how much shortcake to make. The event is 1-4 p.m. Waiver is required for the guided Bike Park site tour and the kid riding activities. REGISTER TODAY
Sunday FUND-Day for Strawberry Hill Bike Park
Eleven Winery 7671 NE Day Road West, Bainbridge Island, WA, United StatesEnjoy an afternoon of fine local wines at Eleven Winery to benefit the Bike Park. The winery is donating all tasting fees and glass pours, and 10 percent of bottle purchases, to the Bike Park project. Learn more about Strawberry Hill Bike Park while you’re there. Also enjoy live music by Ian Skavdal from 2-5 p.m., and pop-up pulled pork and brisket by Oink & Moo BBQ and fresh treats by CinnaRohls. Bring your friends to make this a lively, sociable afternoon and evening to support the Bike Park. Sunday Fund-Day runs noon to 8 p.m. at Eleven Winery (7671 NE Day Road W.). Registration isn’t required. LEARN MORE
Moritani Preserve Forest Restoration Walk
Moritani Preserve 542 Winslow Way W, Bainbridge Island, WAEnjoy a relaxed walk through Moritani Preserve to learn about forest management and restoration, 10 a.m. to noon Friday, March 29. The walk is guided by Lydia Roush, Parks Superintendent for the Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District, Tom Marici with Dutchman Logging, and Ryan Schlecht from Silva Solutions. The event is free, but you can make a gift to support Moritani Preserve restoration with your reservation. There is no parking at Moritani Preserve, so please plan to park offsite and walk to the event. REGISTER TODAY
Conservation Work Party at Battle Point Park
Battle Point Park 11299 Arrow Point Dr NE, Bainbridge Island, WAJoin the Park District, IslandWood, and the Bainbridge Island Parks & Trails Foundation every second Saturday this spring for Conservation Work Parties at Battle Point Park.
Moritani Preserve Work Party
Moritani Preserve 542 Winslow Way W, Bainbridge Island, WAJoin the Park District Natural Resources team and Parks & Trails Foundation in caring for the woods and meadows of Moritani Preserve.
SOLD OUT: Jazz Night for the Bike Park
Wing Point Golf & Country Club 811 Cherry Avenue NE, Bainbridge Island, United StatesTHIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT! THANK YOU! --- Enjoy an evening of fine food, beverage and Live Jazz with island vocalist Jess Henderson and Friends at Wing Point Country Club, a benefit to build the Strawberry Hill Bike Park. The evening is 6:30-8:30 p.m. April 18 at Wing Point Country Club. This is a fundraiser for the Bike Park project, and there will be an ask during the evening. Henderson, acclaimed Bainbridge Island jazz vocalist (and avid mountain biker!), will be backed by her ensemble of Joe Rice (keyboard), James Dunlap (bass) and Ian Jones (sax and percussion). Expect a delightful set of jazz standards and favorites. Your gifts on the evening help build Bainbridge Island's first-ever bike park at Strawberry Hill. Find out more: www.bikestrawberry.org. About Jess Henderson: "“A day without music is like... Just kidding, I have no idea.” The T-shirt slogan above pretty much sums it up. This girl never stops [...]
Trails Work Party at Battle Point Park
Battle Point Park 11299 Arrow Point Dr NE, Bainbridge Island, WAJoin the Park District and our partners this Earth Month improving the trails at Battle Point Park. Projects could include spreading chips on trail surfacing, improving drainage, or pruning back the spring flush.