March 2019 Photo Round Up!
We are all connected by our common understanding of the calls filling the night at the start of Spring. It is the wordless voice of longing that …
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Art and Nature: A Creative Resident joins Mountain School
It is an undeniable fact that humans have long been enamored with natural beauty. Artistic expression is one of the oldest forms of documenting and paying tribute …
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North Cascades Foodshed: Eating With Our Values
Since its official opening in 2005, the Environmental Learning Center has developed a reputation for high quality educational opportunities with world-class accommodations. The state-of-the-art facility offers overnight lodging for …
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Under the Stars: Astronomy at the Environmental Learning Center
The North Cascades Environmental Learning Center is home to an extensive Natural History collection used for environmental programming located in the Sundew Classroom. Named after a carnivorous …
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Special Snow Report: Snowstorm 2019!
While our friends in Seattle and Bellingham have been rocked by near-record snow events in the past few days, things have been strangely uneventful at the the …
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Splendor and Solitude: Winter on the North Cascades Highway
Breathtaking views of snow-white peaks, brisk mountain air kissing your face, and the gentle swishing of skis through fresh powder under your feet. Perhaps you cross the …
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December 2018 Photo Round-Up!
Greetings and welcome to 2019! Hopefully the new year has found each of you in good spirits and excited to tackle all the challenges and adventures that …
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Winter Arrives: First Snow at the Environmental Learning Center!
Well folks, its official: Winter has arrived! The annual sign of the season has come a little late this year. In 2017, staff and graduate students at …
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Family Getaways: Gather Your Family in the North Cascades
We came to show the younger generation the Upper Skagit, to learn and spend time together in the North Cascades” — 2018 Family Getaway Parent For the …
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Perched on High Places: Dam Ospreys
With the changing of seasons, Osprey are returning to their home of the North Cascades, to begin life anew. While taking advantage of the warm, rainless days, …
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