North Cascades Institute

May 14, 2020Special Guest

For many of us, staying close to home this spring has sparked a renewal of genuine gratitude for our nearby green spaces. Wildflowers especially have a way …
Read More of A Guide to Spring Blooms in Cascadia

Mar 7, 2016Institute Graduate Student

As the snow is melting and the trees are budding, our Naturalist Team is getting ready for teaching in the mountains. At the North Cascades Institute‘s Environmental …
Read More of Naturally Wonderful Naturalists: New staff of 2016

Mar 3, 2016Mike Cuseo

People in Montana and Northwestern Wyoming have been living and recreating in close proximity to grizzlies upon settlement. In Washington nobody has seen a grizzly in nearly …
Read More of Grizzly Bears in the Pacific Northwest: Part 5

Aug 22, 2015North Cascades Institute

A view looking west from Diablo Dam down the Skagit River Gorge towards Newhalem and the Goodell Creek Fire from Wednesday 8/19, 3:15 pm. By Institute graduate …
Read More of View from Diablo Dam

Jan 21, 2012Special Guest

North Cascades Institute is very excited to finally share with you a multimedia piece made in celebration of our 25th anniversary. “The High Ridge: Celebrating 25 Years …
Read More of New Institute video! "The High Ridge: Celebrating 25 Years in the North Cascades"

Oct 11, 2010Codi Hamblin

Each season brings its own unique changes that are often welcomed when the time comes. Although I’m never ready for summer to end, and often in denial …
Read More of Hints of Autumn: Welcoming a New Season in the North Cascades