Penikese Island School | Environmental Education Penikese Island School Inc. is a nonprofit 501c3 organization About Programs Events Contact Jobs More Explore Every Direction Mission and Vision Mission As stewards of Penikese Island and its storied history our mission is to inspire environmental stewardship and scientific curiosity through immersive handson learning experiences in the unique and unspoiled natural environment of Penikese Island. The overarching goal of our educational programming is to get students out into nature. Penikese Island a 75acre uninhabited bird sanctuary serves as an extraordinary living classroom where students learn through direct observation collective discovery and shared exploration.