“Total Immersion” from Forest Walking
As soon as you step into a forest, you step into a different space. Depending on the type of forest, the trees may be growing together so …
Read More of “Total Immersion” from Forest Walking
Blog
book
Ana Maria Spagna: Writer, Trail Worker, Stehekin Resident
Ana Maria Spagna reads from her new book Reclaimers at Village Books in Bellingham on Thursday, October 8, at 7 pm as part of our Nature of Writing Fall Speaker Series; free! …
Read More of Ana Maria Spagna: Writer, Trail Worker, Stehekin Resident
The Nature of Writing Speaker Series * Spring 2015 in Bellingham
A SERIES OF FREE NATURAL HISTORY AUTHOR READINGS AT VILLAGE BOOKS / 1200 11 STREET, BELLINGHAM Join Village Books and North Cascades Institute in welcoming our region’s most …
Read More of The Nature of Writing Speaker Series * Spring 2015 in Bellingham
The North Cascades: Finding Beauty and Renewal in the Wild Nearby
We’re excited to introduce you to a new book that explores the natural and cultural history of the North Cascades in lyrical words, informative maps and awesome …
Read More of The North Cascades: Finding Beauty and Renewal in the Wild Nearby
The North Cascades Highway: A Roadside Guide to America's Alps
By Jack McLeod Meet Jack and hear him present from his new book The North Cascades Highway: A Roadside Guide to America’s Alps, published by University of Washington …
Read More of The North Cascades Highway: A Roadside Guide to America's Alps
When Women Were Birds: Fifty-four Variations on Voice
Guest post by Terry Tempest Williams, who will be reading in Bellingham on June 21 as part of our “Nature of Writing” series with Village Books. More …
Read More of When Women Were Birds: Fifty-four Variations on Voice
Thor Hanson Talks About "FEATHERS"
In Thor Hanson’s book FEATHERS: The Evolution of a Natural Miracle (Basic Books; June 1, 2011) — recently awarded a Pacific Northwest Booksellers “Book of the Year” award — …
Read More of Thor Hanson Talks About "FEATHERS"
The Animal Dialogues: A Natural History Book Reflection
In 2010, I completed a year-long bicycle tour through many countries famous for their exotic creepy crawlies and, while reading Craig Childs’ book The Animal Dialogues, I couldn’t …
Read More of The Animal Dialogues: A Natural History Book Reflection
The Wilderness Warrior
The days are getting longer, but slowly, and there are still plenty of dark, rainy evenings this winter for reading. If, as a member of the Institute …
Read More of The Wilderness Warrior
"Crow Planet" book giveaway!
We’re extremely excited to welcome Lyanda Lynn Haupt and Martyn Stewart to kick-start our Fall 2009 Sourdough Speaker Series at the North Cascades Environmental Learning Center. Join …
Read More of "Crow Planet" book giveaway!