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We offer a wide variety of ways to get people of all ages outside in the North Cascades, including Base Camp, Family Getaways, Sourdough Speaker Series, Skagit Tours and our popular slate of classes on subjects ranging from art to birds, carnivores to geology, poetry to dragonflies. Most programs take place at North Cascades Environmental Learning Center on Diablo Lake in the heart of North Cascades National Park, with special field excursions exploring from Mt. Baker, the Methow Valley, Seattle, Lake Chelan and the San Juan Islands.

Need more info? Wondering what program is right for you? Feel free to call our friendly registrars at (360) 854-2599 for personalized assistance.

	Learning Center and Field Programs From natural history explorations to the arts to backcountry adventures, our classes and retreats connect people to the Pacific Northwest.
	Base Camp Stay at the Learning Center on your own schedule and enjoy meals, accommodations and a variety of exciting outdoor learning adventures.
	Citizen Science Discover opportunities to help the scientific community as well as learn about North Cascades ecosystems from the best scientists and naturalists in the field.
	Northwest Naturalist Certificate Become a better naturalist, communicator and land steward by learning about the North Cascades with naturalists, field biologists and rangers.
	Group Rentals An intimate retreat center within a national park, the Learning Center is available for rental for your organization's next gathering.
	M.Ed Graduate Program Establish your career in environmental education by earning a M.Ed. in our unique professional residency program.
	Skagit Tours Take an interpretive bus, boat or walking tour and explore the natural and cultural history of the Upper Skagit Valley.
	Sourdough Speaker Series An overnight gathering with delicious food, drink and fascinating presentations from the Pacific Northwest's most visionary citizens.

	Cascades Climate Challenge High school students study climate science, natural history and leadership skills to become environmental stewards in their communities.
	Kulshan Creek Neighborhood Kids Introducing Hispanic youth from Mount Vernon's Kulshan Creek neighborhood to the natural wonders of the Skagit Valley and North Cascades.
	Mountain School A focus on science and the natural and cultural history of the North Cascades guides our environmental education program for schools.
	North Cascades Wild From Ross and Baker lakes to Seward Park, introducing local underserved youth to conservation, Leave No Trace skills and personal growth.
	Youth Leadership Conference Enhance your leadership, communication and group cooperation skills. Meet other students, partners, regional organizations, and mentors.

	Family Getaways Connect with your family — and nature too — on the scenic shores of Diablo Lake in North Cascades National Park.
	Base Camp Stay at the Learning Center on your own schedule and enjoy meals, accommodations and a variety of exciting outdoor learning adventures.
	Citizen Science Discover opportunities to help the scientific community as well as learn about North Cascades ecosystems from the best scientists and naturalists in the field.
	Learning Center and Field Programs From natural history explorations to the arts to backcountry adventures, our classes and retreats connect people to the Pacific Northwest.
	Skagit Tours Take an interpretive bus, boat or walking tour and explore the natural and cultural history of the Upper Skagit Valley.

	Mountain School A focus on science and the natural and cultural history of the North Cascades guides our environmental education program for schools.
	Cascades Climate Challenge High school students study climate science, natural history and leadership skills to become environmental stewards in their communities.
	Citizen Science Discover opportunities to help the scientific community as well as learn about North Cascades ecosystems from the best scientists and naturalists in the field.
	Kulshan Creek program Introducing Hispanic youth from Mount Vernon's Kulshan Creek neighborhood to the natural wonders of the Skagit Valley and North Cascades.
	M.Ed Graduate Program Establish your career in environmental education by earning a M.Ed. in our unique professional residency program.
	North Cascades Wild From Ross and Baker lakes to Seward Park, introducing local underserved youth to conservation, Leave No Trace skills and personal growth.
	Northwest Naturalist Certificate Become a better naturalist, communicator and land steward by learning about the North Cascades with naturalists, field biologists and rangers.
	Skagit Tours Take an interpretive bus, boat or walking tour and explore the natural and cultural history of the Upper Skagit Valley.

	Group Rentals An intimate retreat center within a national park, the Learning Center is available for rental for your organization's next gathering.
	Skagit Tours Take an interpretive bus, boat or walking tour and explore the natural and cultural history of the Upper Skagit Valley.
	Citizen Science Discover opportunities to help the scientific community as well as learn about North Cascades ecosystems from the best scientists and naturalists in the field.
	Learning Center and Field Program From natural history explorations to the arts to backcountry adventures, our classes and retreats connect people to the Pacific Northwest.
	Northwest Naturalist Certificate Become a better naturalist, communicator and land steward by learning about the North Cascades with naturalists, field biologists and rangers.
	Sourdough Speaker Series An overnight gathering with delicious food, drink and fascinating presentations from the Pacific Northwest's most visionary citizens.

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