Summertime at the Institute
Learning can feel a lot like play around here—that’s true all year long, but especially in summertime! It took real hustle to create those experiences this season …
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On the trail with Youth Leadership Adventures
With eight students and two instructors packed in the Institute van at the start of a Youth Leadership Adventures trip, we drove up the bumpy forest road …
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Why I Love North Cascades Institute (and you should too!)
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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The Difference a Role Model Makes
When Jennifer Morales met a female National Park Ranger at the NW Environmental Youth Summit in 2017, the seed was planted for her future coursework and career. At this …
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Youth for the Environment and People! in Whatcom and Skagit counties
North Cascades Institute is partnering with our friends at RE Sources to run a cohort of the Youth for the Environment and People! (YEP!) program this Fall. YEP! …
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Youth Leadership Adventures podcast on climate change
Since Youth Leadership Adventures stayed in local communities this summer, we had the opportunity to do something a little bit different- we made a podcast about climate change! We …
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August 2020 Photo Round-Up!
Adventure Crew! Institute staff logged many miles on trails all around the North Cascades this month, with the dusty boots and sunburned ears to prove it. This …
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July 2020 Photo Round-Up!
The Faces of North Cascades Institute July completed our fifth month of being dispersed from the Institute’s downvalley office and upriver Environmental Learning Center. While we’ve become …
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From Youth Leadership Adventurer to Youth Leadership Intern
By Inna Mayer Summer 2019 YLA Intern Youth Leadership Adventures holds a very special place in my heart. I remember my first trip as a student about …
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August 2019 Photo Round Up!
Summer is winding down in the North Cascades and we’re giving thanks for the drizzly days, cooler temperatures and smoke-free skies this season. It’s such a relief …
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