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