2022 Classes & Events Calendar | North Cascades Institute

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for an afternoon,

overnight, or weekend stay 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.

Base Camp

Enjoy the comforts of our campus during your overnight adventure in the North Cascades National Park with a Base Camp booking: comfortable lodging, three delicious, locally-sourced meals, and seasonal self-guided learning activities.

March-November

 ncascades.org/ basecamp

family getaways

Many of our programs take place at the North Cascades Environmental Learning Center, a hub of discovery and adventure operated in partnership with the National Park Service and Seattle City Light. The campus is on Diablo Lake in North Cascades National Park—3 hours from Seattle and 2 from Bellingham —and features modern accommodations, locally-sourced food service, access to the lake, trails and much more.

Connect with your family—and nature too—with handson learning and fun activities for all ages; lodging and delicious meals included. Multi-generational groups and non-traditional families welcome! Scholarships available. July-August

 ncascades.org/family Scholarships & discounts for student, military and disability may be available for Institute programs. Call 360-854-2599 for details.

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Family & adult Learning Natural history excursions taught at locations around the region and learn-at-home online classes on a range of engaging topics—photography, birding, art, mushrooms and more. Year-round

 ncascades.org/classes

Online Courses Field Excursions Learning Center

APRIL

skagit tours

Take a boat tour exploring Diablo Lake and learn about the natural and cultural history of the North Cascades. Enjoy views of peaks, islands and waterfalls and hear stories about the people who have lived and worked in these mountains. Back in 2022: “Dam Good” Chicken Dinners in Newhalem! July-September

 ncascades.org/skagittours

Conferences & Retreats

4/6

Landscape Photography in Manual Mode

4/9

Waterfall and Stream Photography

4/27

Wolves in Washington

MAY 5/11

How the Cascades Were Saved & What’s Left To Do

5/20-22

Spring Stewardship Weekend

5/25

Washington’s Endangered Tufted Puffins

5/28

Spring Birding in Western Skagit County

JULY 7/1-3

Early July Family Getaway

7/2

Wildflower Wander at Stevens Pass

7/9

Wildlife Tracking with Chris Byrd

7/15-17

Mid July Family Getaway

7/22-24

Late July Family Getaway

7/29

Night Sky Photography at Artist Point

Welcoming weddings, trainings, workshops, reunions and other events with lodging for up to 92 guests, meals and custom educational programming.

Year-round

8/5-7

Early August Family Getaway

8/13

Northwest Pollinators with Bob Gillespie

8/19-21

Mid August Family Getaway

 ncascades.org/ retreats

9/30-10/2

Fall Stewardship Weekend

10/8 & 15

Mushrooms of Cascadia

10/26

A Climate Scientist’s Case for Hope and Healing

We are committed to the safety of our staff, guests and community.

Programs and operations are conducted in accordance with local health guidelines. See ncascades.org for our evolving Coronavirus Safety Plan.

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