This Naturalist Note is written by graduate student Darcy Page, as part of the Fall Natural History Project In North Cascades Institute’s M.Ed. Residency coursework. You can …
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Snakes get a bad rap, yet they become fascinating, even personable, once you learn about their special niche within our local ecosystem. These cold-blooded creatures need hiding …
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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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Encouraging people to pay attention to the world around them is foundational to environmental education. There are myriad ways to achieve this – through solitary reflection, nature …
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April 7, 2018 Our intentions were clear. All of the people accompanying us on the windy beach this afternoon had one mission in mind: to follow the …
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One moment it’s sunny and then the next moment it’s raining. And then later in the day, rain is falling on sunshine. That is what spring is …
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This post is a guest contribution by graduate student Tanner Johnson, who is also one of the Confluence Garden Managers for 2017-18. Pushing up through the remnants …
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On March 31, North Cascade Institute Graduate M.Ed. student Gina Roberti had the wonderful opportunity to attend a presentation by Roger Christophersen, biologist for North Cascades National …
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“No winter lasts forever, no spring skips its turn.” – Hal Borland February is the beginning of my favorite stretch of year – the transition from winter …
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Recently, graduate student Marissa Bluestein became a volunteer at Rockport State Park. She also earned her Junior Ranger badge and learned about old growth forest ecology. Below …
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