Over a crisp October weekend, the Learning Center was host to a class called Sit, Walk, Write: Nature and the Practice of Presence. Taught by Zen teacher …
Read More of Poetic Reflections on the Nature of Meditation
Every year, graduate students at North Cascades Institute are tasked with keeping a Natural History Journal. At the end of each quarter we turn in ten selected …
Read More of Winter Natural History
Jess Newley is a graduate student in the Institute’s Graduate Program and will be receiving her Masters of Environmental Education in March 2013. She is an avid …
Read More of A Recap of Underwater Photography
A little over four months ago, I set out on a hike with two of my closest friends on the Devils Doom loop in the North Cascades. …
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North Cascades Institute welcomes Robert Michael Pyle to Village Books in Bellingham, 1200 11th St., Friday, December 7, 7 pm. Free! Robert Michael Pyle has been interpreting …
Read More of Exploring "The Tangled Bank" with Robert Michael Pyle
In the spirit of giving back to all of you who have supported us over the years, as well as to encourage new friends, North Cascades Institute …
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Above two photos: (top) Sous Chef Mike Cuseo gets some help trying out a crazy ides: Oyster (mushrooms) on the Half-shell. (bottom) After the oven… Photos by Kacey …
Read More of Kitchen Gratitude: Another Year in the Foodshed
Over Veteran’s Day weekend 63 students participated in the third annual Youth Leadership Conference, held at the North Cascades Environmental Learning Center. This year, the …
Read More of Youth Leaders Come Together at North Cascades Institute
Spokane-based author, naturalist and teacher Jack Nisbet is fascinated with the natural and cultural history of the Pacific Northwest. He is one the most gifted interpreters of …
Read More of David Douglas: A Naturalist at Work
Leading photo: Puddles building up on a trail at the Learning Center. Photo by Rick Allen.