Native Plant Spotlight: Osoberry
I’m looking forward to leading a native plant exploration in Larrabee State Park in April! We’ll begin our day by framing ecosystem ecology in the Pacific Northwest …
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A Life of Resilience and Purpose
By Alma Busby-Williams, Director of Inclusion and Community Partnerships As we celebrate the final days of Black History Month, I want to share the story of someone …
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“Acknowledgement Five” ~ a poem by Kara Briggs
In the summer when the earth pulls down the night like a blanket, I stand in warmth imparted from the sun into my paved driveway, and gaze …
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Eva’s Window into Youth Leadership Adventures
After months pitching Youth Leadership Adventures (YLA) trips to classrooms of stoic students, sending countless emails and texts,and watching our enrollment numbers tick up, students rolled into …
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Affinity Weekend at the Learning Center
By Alma Williams, North Cascades Institute’s Director of Inclusion and Community Partnerships As I sit at my desk, I often think about the incredible experiences and stories …
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“My Summer with YLA” — Student Reflection
When I hugged my mom goodbye and stepped onto the Youth Leadership Adventures (YLA) van for the first time this July, leaving my phone behind, I had …
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Food Planet Future
When I sit down to eat a meal, I want to know that the food on my plate hasn’t been grown at the expense of the planet.
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Creating Community Beyond Language
Guest post by Kaylin Lilly, 2024 YLA Instructor After having an extremely impactful season last year, I was eager to come back to Youth Leadership Adventures as …
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Trail Guide to Ptarmigan Ridge
The North Cascades are a hiker’s paradise. The trail system that we enjoy in these northern mountains provides access to spectacular places and ranks among the world’s …
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North Cascades in the Seattle Times
Visiting a national park in Washington while enjoying a modicum of solitude has become a logistical feat: This summer, Mount Rainier National Park requires timed-entry reservations for Sunrise and …
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