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“Trails & Tracks; Poems and Memory” by Bill Yake
Escuela de Montaña en Casa Lección 17: Paisajes interiores y exteriores
Mountain School @ Home Lesson 17: Inner & Outer Landscapes
Mystery Skulls with Alexa – Introduction
Happy National Poetry Month – enjoy Poetry from the Porch videos

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“Spring” Beneath the hail, fresh rhubarb leav

“Spring”

Beneath the hail,
fresh rhubarb leaves
pulse and bob.

This is just one poem we might be fortunate to hear this Thursday evening during our Nature of Writing virtual event with Bill Yake!

Yake will discuss his newest publication, Waymaking by Moonlight, a definitive collection of his observant, thoughtful, lyrical, and startling poetry focusing on the natural world and humankind in the Pacific Northwest.

This free online event is run in partnership with @village_books and @ncascades. Pre-registration is required at www.ncascades.org/events.

Earth Day is this Thursday, April 22! The theme th

Earth Day is this Thursday, April 22! The theme this year is, "Restore Our Earth." ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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This Thursday join the discussion on the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in outdoor recreation during the Earth Day 2021 celebration at the Nelson Institute for environmental studies-UW Madison. Moderated by James Edward Mills (@joytripproject), the panel includes @latinooutdoors founder José Gonzalez, Angelou Ezeilo, co-founder of @greeningyouth and Wisconsin Lieutentant Governor Mandela Barnes.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The panel will discuss environmental justice and the ways in which our climate challenges are impacting health, education, the economy, and the overall wellbeing of people around the world.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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There will be educational sessions throughout the day both live and prerecorded. Registration and access to all content is free. Register at https://earthday.nelson.wisc.edu (link in bio)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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📸: @joytripproject

Now that spring has arrived, who is excited to vis

Now that spring has arrived, who is excited to visit the North Cascades to see the spectacular wildflowers that will soon be popping up?

If you are looking for tips on the best places to see wildflowers, please join us Tuesday evening to hear Nathan Barnes discuss his latest publication, Washington Wildflower Hikes!

In this newly released book, Nathan and his brother Jeremy, expertly guide us through 50 handpicked routes to witness breathtaking seasonal floral displays as well as offer tips on wildflower identification, photography, seasonality and more!

This free online event is part of our Nature of Writing speaker series in partnership with @village_books. Pre-registration is required at www.ncascades.org/events.

📸: Kim Nelson

We've been spotting some peculiar signs around cam

We've been spotting some peculiar signs around campus the past few weeks. Swipe to see the potential culprit!

Did you know black bears often scratch trees to mark their territory? And that they often flip over rocks in their search for insect snacks? So neat!

What is your favorite black bear sign?

Check out nps.org/noca for bear encounter tips, including reminders to:
🐻 Avoid startling bears
🐻 Make noise while hiking & hike in groups
🐻 Keep dogs on-leash (dogs allowed only in the recreation area)
🐻 Remain calm
🐻 Do not run
🐻 Do not feed wildlife
🐻 Fill out a bear sighting form afterwards!

📍Ancestral homelands of the Upper Skagit, Nlaka’pamux, Sauk-Suiattle & Swinomish peoples

Spots (and scholarships!) are still available for

Spots (and scholarships!) are still available for all 3 sessions of Youth Leadership Adventures. These backpacking and canoe-camping adventures are for motivated 9th-12th grade students seeking a fun and challenging summer adventure in the North Cascades!

🌲8 & 12-day field courses in North Cascades National Park and Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, designed to connect students to the natural world while engaging in conversation about climate change and climate solutions.

🌲Participants will canoe, backpack, camp, and complete stewardship projects while discovering their unique leadership strengths, building an inclusive community with peers, and identifying pathways to a hopeful and sustainable future.

🌲No prior outdoor experience needed. Gear, food, and transportation from Skagit and Whatcom counties are provided.

Learn more and apply at www.ncascades.org/youth.

👀And be sure to check out @youth_leadership_adventures for program highlights.

📍Ancestral home lands of the Upper Skagit, Nlaka’pamux, Sauk-Suiattle & Swinomish peoples

Black researchers activists, inventors & naturalis

Black researchers activists, inventors & naturalists in STEM: Roger Arliner Young⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Roger Arliner Young received her bachelors degree in 1923 from Howard University. She went on to enroll at the University of Chicago and earn a masters degree in 1926. Her paper “On the Excretory Apparatus in Paramecium” was published in Science making her the first black woman to be published in the journal.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Young completed her PhD in Zoology in 1940 from the University of Pennsylvania at the age of 41 and went on to become the Head of the Biology Department at Shaw University and increasingly advocated for workers rights and racial equity through the NAACP.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Young pushed herself to accomplish great things, combating sexism, racism and the pressures of academia. Young, a brilliant pioneer in the marine biology field, struggled with oppression and isolation throughout her life. The Roger Arliner Young Fellowship honors her legacy with the goal of increasing diversity in marine biology.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Created by the Thurston ECO Network DEI subcommittee

What do you think of when you hear the word “lan

What do you think of when you hear the word “landscape”? You may think of beautiful mountain scenery, rolling horse pastures, or a zoomed out view of a river valley. In our latest #mountainschoolathome lesson we’ll exercise our creativity and observation skills to explore external and internal landscapes, how they change over time, and how they can be connected.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Go to ncascades.org/ms-at-home to download Lesson 17: Inner & Outer Landscapes in both English and Spanish.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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📸: Alexa Brandt

Birds aren't the only animals that migrate, so do

Birds aren't the only animals that migrate, so do humans. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
@audobanca and @latinooutdoors parterned on, Mapping Migraciones, a year long project celebrating Latindad, migration and the stories that connect us. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The map examines how migratory bird routes and people's migration stories are connected through geography and culture as they each make their way through the Americas.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Check out the interactive map by heading to our stories and swipe up!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Graphic: Alex Tomlinson/Audubon

Applications are open for our SEASONAL COOK positi

Applications are open for our SEASONAL COOK positions! If you or someone you know is interested in being a part of a from-scratch kitchen that uses local & organic ingredients, check out our posting at ncascades.org/careers. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Not to mention this position is located on the shores of Lake Diablo, in the middle of the stunning North Cascades National Park! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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