Did it seem like August passed in the blink of an eye? September is already here!

We are switching gears out of summer mode at the Environmental Learning Center and readying for fall programs and events: Fall Base Camp Learning & Lodging stays at the Environmental Learning Center, Fall Morning & Afternoon Cruises on Diablo Lake, the return of our Nature of Writing Speaker Series, and Seattle presentations by author and climate activist Bill McKibben at Town Hall September 16 and photographer and author Paul Bannick at Third Place Books October 15.

STAY & PLAY IN THE NORTH CASCADES THIS FALL

Looking for an overnight adventure in the North Cascades during the quiet season?  BASE CAMP LEARNING & LODGING at the Environmental Learning Center offers guided seasonal learning activities with Institute naturalists, three meals and overnight accommodations in our guest lodges. Come for a night or an extended stay! 

AVAILABLE DATES

Fall Larch season:  Oct 3-5, 10-12, 17-19, 22-26

Spooktacular Halloween weekend: Oct 31-Nov 2

There are still seats left for you to take an Afternoon Cruise or Fall Morning Cruise on the Alice Ross IV in September. Experience jaw-dropping views of glacier-clad peaks, learn about the colorful history of the Upper Skagit Hydroelectric Project and soak in the turquoise waters of Diablo Lake at the peak of its glacial-fed hues!

AN EVENING WITH BILL McKIBBEN, SEPT 16

North Cascades Institute is proud to sponsor an evening with renowned environmentalist and author Bill McKibben on Tuesday, September 16 at 7:30 pm, presented by Seattle Arts & Lectures, Grist, and Third Place Books.

At Town Hall Seattle and streaming online, McKibben will share insights from his new book, Here Comes the Sun—a powerful call to embrace solar energy and reshape our scientific, economic, and political future. He tells the story of renewable energy’s rapid rise—and the fossil fuel industry’s fierce efforts to stop it.

EAGLES & OTTERS AT THE LEARNING CENTER

We are honored to host the Tony Angell sculptures of eagles and river otters on the Learning Center’s wooded grounds, and love this essay the artist recently wrote about these iconic Northwest species for Salish Current.

Tony shared the link with us along with this note: I wanted you to always know how delighted I am that they are present at the Institute’s site ... with gratitude for your fine work and very significant and powerful results.

(If you haven't already signed up for Salish Current's newsletter that shares a round-up of local environmental stories, we highly recommend it!)

Located on the wooded shores of Diablo Lake in the heart of North Cascades National Park, our unique venue offers:

• Lodging for 10-92 guests, including bed and bath linens

• Meals served in our lakeside dining hall

• Conference rooms, outdoor shelters, lounges and library

• Guided canoeing and hiking opportunities

• High-speed wireless Internet and audio-visual equipment

• An onsite coordinator to help with your event

Call 360-854-2583 or use our Request Information Form

SUPPORTER SPOTLIGHT: JOHN BALLARD

We’d like to thank John Ballard, who has been donating to the Institute through Microsoft's Payroll Deduction Program since 2022. We'd also like to thank Microsoft for matching all of John's donations and doubling his impact!

“My wife and I have been bringing our daughters to North Cascades Institute since they were toddlers. We’ve been fortunate to do overnight trips there on multiple occasions and particularly enjoy the Institute’s Base Camp and lecture series. We’re happy to support the work of the Institute, especially their youth programs that help cultivate future generations of environmental stewardship. It’s truly a special place.”

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