Mountain School is an immersive environmental education program that has served regional fifth graders since 1990. During the 3-day program, students spend most of their time outside, …
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Guest post by Amanda Colbert Spring in the central Salish Sea is one of my favorite times of year to get out on the water and look …
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Since 2021, the Institute has provided paid service days to our staff. We encouraged everyone to use those hours to volunteer with a local nonprofit organization or …
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SEA VEGGIES BOOST YOUR HEALTH AND FLAVORS! The first time I tasted wild nori, it was served up in crispy handfuls from a recycled cereal box in …
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North Cascades Institute is committed to being a good partner to North Cascades National Park and Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. We are in communication with both agencies’ …
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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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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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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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Before shifting our gaze to 2025, join us in a look back at 2024’s last few months when we had so much fun helping people experience our …
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The Institute’s mission is to inspire environmental stewardship through transformative experiences in nature. Recognizing climate change as the greatest threat to the environment and human communities, we …
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