North Cascades Institute

Sep 1, 2022Special Guest

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 …
Read More of Eric Buher’s Mountain School Journey

Apr 25, 2022Special Guest

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 …
Read More of Why I Love North Cascades Institute (and you should too!)

Dec 18, 2021stephanie_friesen

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 …
Read More of Fall 2021 Photo Round-Up!

Dec 6, 2021Special Guest

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 …
Read More of My first day at (Mountain) School

Oct 8, 2021North Cascades Institute

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 …
Read More of Mountain School is back this Fall!

May 14, 2021North Cascades Institute

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 …
Read More of Escuela de Montaña en Casa Lección 18: El ciclo del agua

May 5, 2021North Cascades Institute

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 …
Read More of Mountain School @ Home Lesson 18: Water Cycle

Apr 17, 2021North Cascades Institute

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 …
Read More of Escuela de Montaña en Casa Lección 17: Paisajes interiores y exteriores

Apr 15, 2021North Cascades Institute

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 …
Read More of Mountain School @ Home Lesson 17: Inner & Outer Landscapes

Apr 12, 2021North Cascades Institute

We really miss having Mountain School students at the Environmental Learning Center this Spring! Until we can welcome them back, Senior Program Instructor Alexa Brandt is sharing …
Read More of Mystery Skulls with Alexa – Introduction