Finding Community in the North Cascades
“Making your way in the world today takes everything you’ve got. Taking a break from all your worries sure would help a lot. Wouldn’t you like to …
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Life at the Learning Center
A Science Mystery
I was leading a hike on the Diablo Lake Trail during our August Family Getaway, when one of the participants noticed something odd on the ground at …
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Leaving the Learning Center: A graduate student reflects back
Lily the black bear and her two cubs stop by for a visit. They’re seen almost every day! Photo by John Harter The summer has been whizzing …
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The Ephemeral Beauty of Solitude
It’s been a long winter in Washington. Though it is late May, temperatures remain cool at the North Cascades Environmental Learning Center and the surrounding mountains are …
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The merry (and busy!) month of May
This month, our 25th anniversary year really starts hopping with a wide range of public events, field excursions, readings, open houses and the first family getaway of …
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Rockity Rock Rock
Why is it that kids, and adults, truth be told, love throwing rocks? Nearly every Mountain School student spends some time learning and exploring along the shores …
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Awaiting Spring
Spring is near. I can feel it. Here in the North Cascades, small changes signal the coming season. The surrounding forest echoes with bird song, swarms of …
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Return of Winter
After a month without snowfall and bare ground at the North Cascades Environmental Learning Center, it appeared our snow days had ended for the winter season and …
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Exploring the Winter Forest
So far, winter in the North Cascades has brought us snow, rain, more snow, and until this week, several weeks of consistent rainfall. For now, the majority …
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Remembering the Small Things
When you bring 40 environmental educators together to share stories, songs, ideas, and experiences, the outcome can be amazing. On January 15th, instructors from IslandWood, Wilderness Awareness …
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