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North Cascades Institute
seeks to inspire a closer relationship with nature through direct
experiences in the natural world. Our mission is to conserve and restore
Northwest environments through education. Since 1986 we have helped connect
people, nature and community through science, art, literature and the
hands-on study of natural and cultural history. Our goal is to help people
of all ages experience and enjoy the mountains, rivers, forests, people and
wildlife of the Pacific Northwest – so all will care for and protect this
special place.
North Cascades Institute is
committed to innovation and excellence in environmental learning and
leadership in the nonprofit community. We believe that sustainable
communities are built on healthy environments, vibrant economies and social
equity.
Toward that
end, four key themes run through all our programs:
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The
convergence of natural and cultural history, science, humanities and the
arts
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Human history
as integral to the history of landscapes and wild lands
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Respect among
individuals and the broader community
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Exploration,
reflection and stewardship in the out-of-doors
Teaching all
ages, we offer:
In 2005,
North Cascades Institute
opened
North Cascades Environmental Learning Center. A partnership with the
National Park Service and the City of Seattle, the Learning Center is
surrounded by millions of acres of protected public lands. It is a hub of
discovery into one of the wildest, most biologically diverse landscapes in
North America. Learners of all ages come to explore and participate in
innovative programs that inspire and enrich their lives.
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