This last August I was grateful to fill a newly created position at the North Cascades Institute, that of College Access Coordinator. The position was specifically created …
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As today marks the last day of 2016, what better place than Chattermarks to look back at the memories and highlights of the year here at the …
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Guest post by Imara White, Apprentice Instructor for Youth Leadership Adventures Youth Leadership Adventures is a North Cascades Institute program that takes high school youth out in …
Read More of Youth Leadership Adventures 2016 trip report: Diablo Ducklings
We are the North Cascades Institute. And if you are reading this blog you are somehow affiliated with or are curious about our organization devoted to environmental …
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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
Bianca grew up in Mount Vernon and graduated from Mount Vernon High School. She participated in North Cascades Wild, a precursor to our Youth Leadership Adventures program, during …
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By Emily Ford and Ginna Malley Campos On Friday November 6th, a voice broke the frosty air: “Who wants to be a leader?!” Cheers echoed across emerald …
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By Murali Krishnan This summer, on July 25th, 2015, I had a gift to learn from young high school kids. I was invited as an adult coach …
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By Sabrina Freedman Editors note: To put into context the Youth Leadership Conference held at our Environmental Learning Center from November 6-8, this article was written by one of …
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Applications for our 2015 Youth Leadership Conference are now being accepted! The conference is held at the North Cascades Environmental Learning Center November 6-8 and is open …
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