Lily the black bear and her two cubs stop by for a visit. They’re seen almost every day! Photo by John Harter The summer has been whizzing …
Read More of Leaving the Learning Center: A graduate student reflects back
In cultures around the world, oral tradition plays an important role in teaching people about the world around them. Through storytelling, elders can warn listeners of potential …
Read More of A meeting of minds, a sharing of ideas
Back row, left to right: Jacob Belsher, Elise Ehrheart, Sarah Bernstein, Mollie Behn, Susan Brown, Katie Tozier, Kiira Heymann, Erin Soper, Ashley Kvitek, Alex Patia. Front row, …
Read More of Exploring the Upper Skagit
Mountain School has ended for me, but this recent spring session changed my life as an educator. I have become more convinced that I am pursuing the …
Read More of A Greater Impact, What Teaching has Taught Me
Each season the graduate students at North Cascades Institute go on a retreat. The purpose is relaxation, fun, and to learn a little more about natural history.
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As students in the Masters of Environmental Education program, naturalizing is at the forefront of our studies. Our curriculum encourages, and requires, us to get outside and …
Read More of Birding Tools of the 21st Century
For several weeks I have had the goal of pedaling from the gate marking the seasonal road closure on Highway 20 (near mile post 134) to the snow …
Read More of In Search of the End of the Road
Why is it that kids, and adults, truth be told, love throwing rocks? Nearly every Mountain School student spends some time learning and exploring along the shores …
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At the beginning of the M.Ed. residency, every graduate student writes down several goals. These personal goals are for both our teaching practicum as well as for …
Read More of Full Moon Rising
March 17 marked a day of recognition for the hard work and dedication of the graduate students of Cohort 9, and their completion of a Masters in …
Read More of C9 Graduation: The Mark of New Beginnings
