Nature's Nurturers: A Celebration of Mothers

Our forever-favorite is back again! Join us for a perfect afternoon of trails, sweet & savory fare, and hands-on activities for all ages. There is nothing like a mother’s love and wild animal mothers are no exception. From the deepest oceans to the leafy treetops – mothers of all species are caring for their babies with dedication and courage. Join us at IslandWood on Mother’s Day for a celebratory look at the lives of wild animal mothers and the work they do to nourish, teach and protect their young. At this special event, we are creating a nourishing space for you to relax in a beautiful setting, and honor and nurture a mom or mother-figure in your life. We'll have trail-side 'drop-in' activities for your crew that you can visit between 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM, or feel free to just enjoy our six-miles of trails as they pass by natural landscapes that soothe, captivate and inspire. *JUST LIKE LAST YEAR* We have a brunch window from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. You may arrive at the start at 10:00 AM, or anytime within that window to enjoy a mother's day smorgasbord. You can also arrive at 9:30 AM, pick up a frisbee, or kick a ball in our large meadows, and run off some energy with the littles ones, and then just come in when you're hungry. Just remember - brunch will close down at 12:00 PM, so give yourself & your ducklings enough time to enjoy a leisurely meal. Our menu includes a selection of fresh and seasonal bites along with tea, coffee, fresh fruit juices and Mama's Mimosas. Cheers to you! Presenting our 2027 Sample Menu... Spinach, ham & gruyere quiche Roasted vegetable & goat cheese strata NY-style bagels with assorted cream cheeses & spreads Quinoa & kale salad Emmer & fire blistered green bean salad Salad of baby spinach & arugula dressed in cider vinaigrette Assorted Danish Assorted scones Chocolate torte Lemon pound cake Fresh seasonal fruit Coffee, tea, fruit juice & Mama's Mimosas! *Vegan & Gluten-free options will be available This event is family-friendly, so please bring your little ones, tweens, teens and adult kiddos too! There is something for everyone, even if it's just a delicious and healthy meal and a refreshing day outside. Dress comfortably and casually for a day outdoors. Please note that our campus policy is 'no dogs unless they are a service animal.' Thank you for your understanding. We want to celebrate all nurturers! 💖 Please reach out to [email protected] if you need financial assistance to attend.