2021 Summer Classes & Programs | North Cascades Institute

LEARNING & LODGING | ONLINE & FIELD CLASSES FAMILY & YOUTH PROGRAMS | SKAGIT TOURS Mari Schramm Grace Giordano Alan Majchrowicz K a e l Si w f t

Connecting people, nature and community since 1986

, invited for an afternoon, overnight, or weekend stay Youre

in one of dozens of programs designed to get you out in nature, exploring and connecting with the wild wonders of our region.

From the North Cascades to the Skagit and Methow Valleys, the Salish Sea and beyond, we offer exciting ways for you to learn about the natural and cultural resources of the area, in small groups led by professional instructors and naturalists.

Jack McLeod

The North Cascades Environmental Learning Center is a hub of discovery and adventure in one of the wildest landscapes in North America. Operated in partnership with the National Park Service and Seattle City Light, the campus is on Diablo Lake in North Cascades National Park­—three hours from Seattle, and two from Bellingham.

Lara Swimer

OnLine & Field Learning  Natural history excursions

taught at locations around the region, and learn-from-home online classes on a range of engaging topics—photography, geology, art, and others.

ncascades.org/classes We are committed to the safety of our staff, guests and community.

All programs and operations will be conducted in accordance with local health guidelines. See ncascades.org for our evolving Coronavirus Safety Plan.

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Base Camp

Online Courses Field Excursions Learning Center

 Enjoy the comforts of our

campus during your overnight adventure in North Cascades National Park with a Base Camp reservation! Each night includes comfortable lodging, three delicious, locally-sourced meals, and self-guided learning activities.

Dates vary April-November.

APRIL

4/22

Sustainable Recreation/ Recreación Sustentable

4/28

Wolves in Washington

MAY

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5/5

Herptiles of Methow Valley

5/8

Spring Snake Count in Methow Valley

family getaways

5/19

The Photographer’s Cookbook

nature too—while enjoying the wonders of the North Cascades!

Hands-on learning and fun activities for all ages, lodging, and delicious meals included.

Multi-generational groups and non-traditional families welcome!

Scholarships available.

6/4-6

Stewardship Weekend

6/5

Summer Songbirds Sojourn

6/6

Creative Photography at Baker Lake

6/8

Creative Photography Online

6/11

Night Sky Photography at Artist Point

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7/2-4

Early July Family Getaway

7/3

Lichen It!

skagit tours

7/10

Sauk Wildflower Wander

7/14

Natural History of the Puget Sound

the Alice Ross IV exploring Diablo Lake and learning about the interesting natural history of the North Cascades. Enjoy views of wildlife, mountain peaks, islands and waterfalls, and hear stories about the people who have lived and worked in these mountains.

Dates vary July-September.

7/16-18 Mid July Family Getaway

 Connect with your family—and

 Join us for boat tours aboard

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Scholarships and discounts for student, military and disability may be available. Call for details.

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JUNE

JULY

7/20

Corvids Mythology

7/23-25 Late July Family Getaway 7/24 AUGUST

Mount Baker Geology Hike

8/6-8

Early August Family Getaway

8/7

Northwest Pollinators

8/12

Watercolors at Rockport State Park

8/20-22 Late August Family Getaway 8/21

Summer Wildlife Tracking

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