Wild Work & Community Connections
Since 2021, the Institute has provided paid service days to our staff. We encouraged everyone to use those hours to volunteer with a local nonprofit organization or …
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Statement of support for our friends at the National Park Service and US Forest Service
North Cascades Institute is committed to being a good partner to North Cascades National Park and Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. We are in communication with both agencies’ …
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The Institute’s Journey to Climate Neutrality
The Institute’s mission is to inspire environmental stewardship through transformative experiences in nature. Recognizing climate change as the greatest threat to the environment and human communities, we …
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A Passion for the Natural World: Meet our new Board Members
The board of directors of North Cascades Institute plays a pivotal role in our success by providing governance, oversight and strategic direction. Our board is composed of …
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“What YLA Means to Me” Student Reflections
Listen to students reflect on their YLA experiences on the last day of their trips in the summer of 2024!
Giving Back to our Community through Service II
Since 2021, the Institute has provided paid service days to our staff. We encouraged everyone to use those hours to volunteer with a local nonprofit organization or …
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Spring 2024 Nature of Writing Speaker Series in Bellingham
Presented by Village Books and North Cascades Institute Discover your next great read with this series of presentations by authors, poets, artists and naturalists sharing their latest …
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Tribute to our Departing Board Members
I’m thankful for the opportunity to reflect on the tenure of three exceptional people who are retiring from the North Cascades Institute’s board. Dunham, Nan and Gerry …
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Discover Birds of the PNW with North Cascades Institute
We’re offering several guided birding adventures in the North Cascades, on the Salish Sea, and online this season to take you where the action is and help …
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Grateful for Moments in Nature in a Challenging Year
“Gratefulness allows us to nurture a keener eye that no longer rushes past the small everyday moments that make up the larger part of our lives.” —Guri …
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