Field Notes from the North Cascades / December 2022 eNewsletter
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Happy December! This week brought the first snowfall at the North Cascades Environmental Learning Center, dumping up to a foot of light, fluffy powder.
DECEMBER 2022
▸ WINTER 2023 FIELD & ONLINE CLASSES
▸ SUMMER 2023 FAMILY GETAWAYS
▸ TREE TALKS WITH THEO: RED ALDER
▸ WILDERNESS MEDICINE COURSES AT THE LEARNING CENTER: FEB 2023
During a brief pause in Mountain School, our staff spent hours shoveling snow to get ready for the next school bus of kids. Facilities staff Chris and Alan cleared the roads on campus and Seattle City Light made sure access to the Learning Center was kept open—thank you to all!
There's a lot going on at North Cascades Institute, including:
New Winter Field and Online Classes and Summer Family Getaways open for registration
Holiday Sale in our Online Store, featuring 20% off all stuffed animals and one-of-a-kind Heather Meadows and Artist Point gifts
Holiday Gift Certificates for sale: a $100 value for only $80, to gift loved ones and yourself for 2023 programs
We're hiring Environmental Program Instructors, Youth Leadership Coordinator, Mountain School Program Coordinator and Kitchen staff
In case you missed it, here's a video from our Executive Director Bec Detrich sharing all the many things we are grateful for in 2022.
And finally, our year-end giving campaign—Will you join us to generously support shared experiences in nature? Your gift today will foster environmental stewardship through shared experiences in nature. Thanks so much!
2023 GIFT CERTIFICATES: $100 value for only $80
Share your love of the North Cascades with friends and family by giving them the gift of getting outdoors in meaningful ways. This promotion offers $100 value for only $80 and can be used toward 2022 programs including: Learning Center and Field Excursions, Online Classes, Family Getaways, and Base Camps ... and yes, it's okay to gift yourself too!
Call 360-854-2599 (Mon-Fri, 9-4) or email info@ncascades.org
Institute News
TREE TALKS WITH THEO: RED ALDERS
Theodore Hoss loves trees and teaching people about them. In a new video series for the Institute's Mountain School @Home initiative, Theo introduces people of all ages to forest ecology and a few important species from the North Cascades. Get ready to learn about Red Alders in his video shot along the Skagit River!
HIRING: ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM INSTRUCTORS
Do you love teaching and being outdoors? Are you inspired to share different ways of knowing, engaging science, art, play and nature connection with both children and adults? We are hiring energetic, professional and motivated instructors willing to work hard, have fun, and make a difference as a key staff member of a mission-driven organization. The work location is the North Cascades Environmental Learning Center located in the heart of the North Cascades National Park on Diablo Lake, and training begins February 2023.
NOW BOOKING FAMILY GETAWAYS: JULY & AUG 2023
We have exciting plans for Family Getaways on Diablo Lake next summer, including delicious, organic meals in our lakeside dining hall, a daily slate of engaging, hands-on activities, outdoor explorations, and fun adventures. In the evenings, we’ll gather around the campfire with stories and songs beneath the stars of the North Cascades night sky. We welcome anyone you call a family: parents, grandparents, children, guardians, aunts and uncles, friends, and nontraditional families. Children under three years of age can be added to the family registration at no charge.
Available Weekends:
- July 7-9
- July 21-23
- July 28-30
- August 11-13
- August 18-20
Learning Opportunities
FIELD EXCURSIONS and ONLINE CLASSES
Feb 4: Skagit Valley Winter Birding with Libby Mills
Feb 11: Skagit Valley Winter Birding with Brendan McGarry
Feb 19: Capturing Memories in Watercolor and Ink with Claire Giordano - ONLINE
Feb 25: Winter Wildlife Tracking on Snowshoes with Chris Byrd
March 1: Exploring the Winter World Online with Gina Roberti - ONLINE
March 23: PsycheNatur: Human Minds in Natural Spaces, Aesthetics and Perception - ONLINE
WILDERNESS MEDICINE COURSES IN THE NORTH CASCADES
These intensive First Aid skill-building courses are for individuals working and playing in wilderness and remote settings. Instruction is offered by Remote Medical Training at the Environmental Learning Center on Diablo Lake in North Cascades National Park. Students receive comprehensive scenario-based training and practical experience in an ideal remote setting. Lodging and meals are included.
- Hybrid Wilderness First Responder (H-WFR) | Jan 23 and Feb 20-24
- Remote Medicine for Advanced Providers (RMAP) | Feb 6-11
- Remote Medicine Upgrade and Recertification (RMUR) | Feb 13-17
Ways to Support
Feel good this holiday season knowing your purchases in our online shop benefit youth education in the North Cascades! From North Cascades National Park apparel to unique gifts you can't buy anywhere else, buy before Dec. 14 to receive in time for holiday gifting.
20% OFF FOR A LIMITED TIME:
Heather Meadows and Artist Point merchandise, and stuffed animals
PLANNING FOR THE NEXT GENERATION
Make a meaningful investment in the future by donating with your stocks, bonds, an RMD from your IRA, or a Donor Advised Fund. Your gift today will empower future conservation leaders.
To learn more about these options, contact Catherine at 206-450-7771 or email catherine_endicott@ncascades.org.
Top photo: This week's snowfall at the Environmental Learning Center; by Maria Santiago
