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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December’s first snow may have fallen on a quiet amphitheater, but we’re busy in every corner of the Institute—literally and figuratively! Operations and Housekeeping teams are still …
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You may have heard about the Sourdough Fire burning in the North Cascades from local news or social media, and we want to share directly with you …
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I grew up in La Conner, Washington, at the mouth of the Skagit River, and on the traditional homelands of the Swinomish, Samish, Upper Skagit, and Kikialis …
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After being inspired by the mission and vision of the Youth Leadership Adventures program, I joined North Cascades Institute’s seasonal staff in June of 2021. I’ve continued …
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A lot can happen in 3 months—like an entire season of Mountain School, an epic flooding event, and sightings of wolves, cougars and dragons! On the eve …
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From the Environmental Learning Center dining hall kitchenette where we were all awaiting the arrival of the 5th graders from Burlington-Edison School district, Mia began yelling “the …
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Mountain School Fall 2021 North Cascades Institute is excited to announce the return of Mountain School this Fall! After having missed the better part of three seasons …
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Durante este tiempo de cierres de escuelas y guías para quedarse en casa, el Instituto de North Cascades está compartiendo lecciones y actividades de nuestros talentosos instructores de …
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Students! Parents! Teachers! During this time of school closures and stay-at-home guidelines, North Cascades Institute is sharing lessons and activities from our talented Mountain School instructors. We …
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