north cascades institute 2011 catalog

2011CONNECTING PEOPLE, NATURE AND COMMUNITY THROUGH EDUCATION SINCE 1986

Celebrating 25 years 1986-2011NORTH CASCADES INSTITUTE

CONTENTSWelcome to our 25th AnniversaryBase CampFamily GetawaysDiablo DowntimesSourdough Speaker SeriesSeminars & Field ExcursionsRegistration InformationMountain SchoolYouth AdventuresM.Ed. Graduate ProgramHow You Can Help Group Rentals & BookstoresInstitute LeadershipSkagit Tours

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marCH26-27:SourdoughSpeakerI:HikingwithJudyBentley

aPrIl9-10: SourdoughSpeakerII:NaturalBeekepingwithDarrenGordon&PamWoods

29-30: Reptiles&AmphibiansoftheMethow

maY7-8: SourdoughSpeakerIII:MakingMandolinswithStanMiller&JohnReischman

12:RichardLouvinSeattle13:RichardLouvinBellingham

14-15: SpringintheMethow&BunchgrassDreams

20-22: LearningCenterStewardshipWeekend

24: WendellBerry,BenaroyaHall,Seattle

28-30: MemorialWeekendFamilyGetaway

JUNE3-5: SpringBirdingWeekend

10-12: TheArtfulMap&LandscapeWatercolorI

17-19: IntheCompanyofCorvids

25: FreeDayTripinSeattle

JUlY1-3:FourthofJulyFamilyGetaway

8-10: DiabloDowntimeI&Birds&BugsoftheEastside

20-21:HistoryofSkagitDams

22-24: LateJulyFamilyGetaway

28-31: NaturalistsRetreat

31-aug 2:WildflowerPocketCameraPhotography

aUgUST4-7:ArtisticWeavingwithWesternRedCedar

5-7: Dragonflies&Damselflies

12-14:AugustFamilyGetaway

19-21: DiabloDowntimeII

22-24:TheArtoftheQuestNarrative

27: TheStoryofNorthwestVolcanoes

SEPTEmBEr2-4: LaborDayFamilyGetaway

8-11: WritingRetreat

16-18:DiabloDowntimeIII

24:25thAnniversaryCelebrationattheLearningCenter&Street-smartNaturalizinginSeattle

24-25: SourdoughSpeakerIV:ChefDebraDaniels-Zeller

OCTOBEr7-9: TheArtoftheEssay&LandscapeWatercolorII

22-23: SourdoughSpeakerV:TBA

29: NorthwestMushrooms

NOVEmBEr5-6: SourdoughSpeakerVI:TBA

24-26: ThanksgivingFamilyGetaway

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MostofferingstakeplaceattheNorthCascadesEnvironmentalLearningCenter,2.5hoursfromSeattleor2hoursfromBellingham.

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NorthCascadesInstitute’sfirstyearofnaturalhistoryclassesintheNorthCascades

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MountainSchoolbeginsin“BigGreen”atNewhalemCampgroundwithstudentsfromBellingham&Seattle

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1986-2011Celebrating 25 years in the field

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StewardshipProgrambeginswithSkagitRiverStewards

InstituteawardedfirstNationalParkService“WildernessEducationLeadership”award

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InstitutepartnerswithSeattleCityLighttoleadSkagitToursnaturalhistoryinterpretation

I have always been drawn to simple landscapes. Thesparsesilenceofthelandabovethetrees.Thedarkribbonoflightattheedgeoftheshore.AndIrememberasimplertime–25yearsago–

whenNorthCascadesInstitutewasadreaminthemindsoffriends.Wedidn’timaginethethousandsofchildrenwhohavewalkedandlearnedalongthesemountaintrails.Wecouldn’tenvisionaLearn-ingCenterfulloffamiliesandstudentsontheshoresofDiabloLake.Climatechangehadnotreachedpublicconsciousness.Computerswereararityandcellphonesneverinterrupted…anything.Simplertimes.Goodtimes.

WhilemanythingsaredifferentfromthestartoftheInstitute,twothingshavenotchangedinthepast25years.Thefirstisourcommitmenttothevalueofgettingpeople–especiallychildrenandfamilies–intodeep,intimatecontactwithwildnature.Themagicofsharedexperiencesinthenatu-ralworldbringsforthwonder,alifelongloveoflearningandaconnectionwithplacethattranscendsgenerations.Thesecondisourcommitmenttothepracticeofnaturalhistory,thebedrockofallthe–ologies,thestudyofbirdsandbugsandplantsandrocks,aswellaspeopleandourinteractionswithnaturethroughartandliteratureandmusic.Westillbelieveinthispoweroffocusedattentive-nesstonature,usingallofoursenses,asapathwaythathelpsusknow,touchandfeeltheworld.Simplethings:observe,learn,communicate,inspire.

Welcometoour25thyear.Takeyourcuriosityoutsideandjoinusforavoyageofdiscovery,astrollthroughthemountainsandriversandstoriesoftheNorthCascades,andadeepplungeintonaturalhistory.Itrepresentsourcollectivememory,andourdreamsforthefuture.

IwanttothankeveryonewhohascontributedtothesuccessofNorthCas-cadesInstituteoverthepast25years–ouramazingstaff,volunteers,gradu-atestudents,partners,boardofdirectors,donorsandespeciallyallofourstudentsandparticipants.Itwouldn’twork,anditwouldn’tbefun,withoutallofyou.Ican’twaittoseewhatthenext25yearslooklike.

Ihopetowalkwithyouonthetrailthisamazingyear.

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Back in 1986,whenthefoundersofNorthCascadesInstituteconsultedthe I Chingforadviceontheirnewenvironmentaleducationnonprofit,theyreceivedthemessage

“PerseveranceFurthers.”Alltheseyearslater,theresultsoftheirperseveranceareevident:tensofthousandsofstudentsintroducedtothenaturalandculturalhistoryoftheNorthCascadesinMountainSchoolandoursummeryouthprograms,thousandsofadultsconnectedtowildwonderthroughseminarsandfieldexcursions,over60graduatestudentshavingearnedaMaster’sofEducationdegree,theestablishmentoftheNorthCascadesEnvironmentalLearningCenterintheheartofNorthCascadesNationalPark,strongpartnershipswiththeNationalParkService,USForestService,SeattleCityLightandWesternWashingtonUniversity...thelistseemstogoonandon.

Tocelebrateouraccomplishmentsoverthepasttwo-and-a-halfdecades,we’veplannedaveryspecialyearofevents,programsandcelebrations.

Highlightsinclude:• Richard“LastChildintheWoods”LouvsharinghisnewbookThe Nature Principle in

Seattle,May12,andBellingham,May13• WendellBerrydiscussingsustainabilityinSeattle,May24• A25thAnniversaryCelebrationattheLearningCenter,September24• Over40programsexploringtheNorthCascades,manyledbyinstructorswhohave

beenwiththeInstitutesincetheearlydays,includingGerryCook,MollyHashimoto,TimMcNulty,BobMierendorf,LibbyMills,DennisPaulson,RobertMichaelPyle,DanaVisalliandSaulWeisberg

• AnexpandedBaseCampseason,ourmostflexibleandaffordableoptionforstayingattheLearningCenter

• AnewpartnershipwithSeattleCityLighttoleadinterpretivetoursonDiabloLakeandacrosstheNorthCascadesHighway

• Expandedmerchandise,booksandgiftselectioninourbookstoresinMarblemount,Newhalem,Stehekin,Sedro-WoolleyandtheLearningCenter

• ArenewedcommitmenttocustomerfavoriteslikeFamilyGetaways,DiabloDowntimesandtheSourdoughSpeakerSeries.

Keepreadingtolearnmoreaboutalloftheseopportunities,orbrowseourwebsiteatncascades.orgforexpandeddetails,multimediaandonlineregistration.Wealsoencourageeveryonetovisitchattermarks.org,ourblogonliving,learningandteachingintheNorthCascades,aswellasourFacebookpageatfacebook.com/ncascades tofindoutthelatestnews,specialoffers,coollinksandphotographs.

HeadtotheNorthCascadesthisyearandcelebratetwenty-fiveyearsofconservingandrestoringNorthwestenvironmentswithus.

WElCOmETwenty-five years of lacing up muddy hiking boots. Twenty-five years of campfire smoke and birdsong.

Twenty-five years of butterfly nets, wildflower keys and topo maps.


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Base Camp, our most flexible and

affordable program, offerstheopportunitytoexploreandlearnabout“theAmericanAlps”fromskillednaturalistswhileenjoyingthecomfortsofourcampusintheheartofNorthCascadesNationalPark.Chooseyourowndatesandlengthofstaytocreateavacationthatfitsyourschedule!

EveryBaseCamperwillenjoyaccommodationsinourcomfortablelodges,threemealsandaninvitationtoourdailylearningadventuresonthenaturalandculturalhistoryoftheNorthCascades.Learningadventureswillbeofferedthreetimeseverydayandwillvarythroughtheseasons.Optionsmayincludeguidedhikes,games,

artactivities,canoeingonDiabloLake,naturalhistorypresentations,wildernessskills,campfiresandmore.

BaseCamp,opentofamiliesandpeopleofallages,offersweeklylearningadventurethemes,including:

Lakes,StreamsandGlaciersoftheNorthCascades

AdventureWeek:BigHikes,Canoeing&FlyFishing

NightLife:Crepuscular,Nocturnal&DiurnalAnimals

BaseCampintheFieldatNewhalemCreekCampground.

BaSE CamP daTES: June 17-august 26 and weekends in September & October, on a space available basis.

PrICINgdepends onaccommodation choices: private room: $125 single shared room: $95 double: $160triple: $195quad: $230

Registerwithafamilyorgroupandsave:agroupoffoursharingaroomcosts$230anight,orlessthan $58 aperson!

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sign up in advance by calling (360) 854-2599. For day-of registration, call (206) 526-2561 to check availability. visit our website for theme week details and Faqs.

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memorial day family getawayMay28-30

Early July family getawayJuly1-3

late-July family getawayJuly22-24

august family getawayAugust12-14

labor day family getawaySeptember2-4

Thanksgiving family getawayNovember24-26PrICES:$225 per adult (18 and older); $155 per child(ages 3-17); children two and younger are free

connect with your family – and nature too!

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Come experience the great outdoors with

your family on a vacation you and your loved ones will never forget!SituatedonthewoodedshoresofbeautifulDiabloLake,ourgreen-builtcampusofferscomfortablelodges,delicious,healthymeals,andengagingnaturalist-ledactivitieslikecanoeing,hiking,outdoorgamesandnaturecrafts.Intheevening,we’llgatheraroundthecampfirewithstoriesandsongsbeneaththeinnumerablestarsoftheNorthCascadesnightsky.Whileyoumakenewfamilyfriends,you’llalsohaveopportunitiestoenjoyfreetimehoweveryouplease.

call (360) 854-2599 to register. Families of all sizes and shapes are welcome, including grandparents, guardians, aunts and uncles, nontraditional families and friends. extended night option available for some getaways —ask our registrar for more information.

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July8-10,August19-21,September16-18Triple$245,Double$325,Single$485

relax, reflect, recharge on diablo lake

SPECIal EVENTS more details & ticket info at www.ncascades.org/events

richard louvThursday,May12,7pmatTownHall,SeattleFriday,May13,7pmatSehomeHighSchool,Bellingham

Theimmediacyofthemessageinhisbest-sellingbookLast Child in the Woods galvanizedaninternationalmovementtoreconnectchildrenwithnature.WithThe Nature Principle,Louvoffersapowerfulcalltoactionfortherestofus.Co-presentedbyREI,supportedbytheSierraClub&USForestService.


A tranquil getawayforadultslookingto

getawayfromitallandenjoyapeacefulweekendintheNorthCascades,DiabloDowntimesoffertheopportunitytoexploreourwildandscenicneighborhoodatone’sownpace.

Eachday,staffnaturalistswillofferavarietyofactivitiesrangingfromyogaclassestoguidedhikestoavoyageinour18-personcanoe.Youmayalsochoosetospendthedayonyourowntimeline,exploringlocaltrails,marvelingatthesceneryandcommuningwithfriendsoldandnew.Intheevenings,youareinvitedtoenjoypresentationsonthenaturalandculturalhistoryofthisuniqueregion,gazeatthestarsandsitaroundacampfireexchangingstories,poetryandmusic.Throughouttheweekend,you’llbecomeacquaintedwiththeInstitute’sFoodshedProject—ourinitiativetouseasmuchfresh,organicingredientsfromlocalfarmsoftheSkagitValleyaspossibleandtoteachaboutsustainableagriculture,wildediblesandculturallyimportantfoodsofthePacificNorthwest.

JoinusforaDowntime–“naturecampforgrown-ups,”asThe Seattle Timesdubbedit–andletthemountainsinspirerelaxation,reflectionandrechargingofyourmind,bodyandsoul.www.ncascades.org/downtime

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Storytelling hasbeenanimportantpartoftheculturallandscapeoftheNorthCascadesforcenturies,fromthefirstnativepeopletothecolorfulparadeof

explorers,miners,firelookouts,rangersanddamworkersthatfollowed.NestledbeneathSourdoughMountain,theLearningCenterisaperfectvenueforintimategatheringsofwriters,naturalistsandhistorianstosharetheirownstoriesfromourremarkableregion.Youradmissionincludesadinnerfeaturinglocally-grownfoods,auniquepresentationbyourspeakers,overnightaccommodationsinourcomfortablelodges,aheartybreakfastandanaturalist-ledmorningactivity.www.ncascades.org/speakerseries

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overnight gatherings at the learning center

Hiking Washington’s History with judy bentleyMarch26-27

Natural Beekeeping with darren gordon & pam woodsApril9-10

making mandolins with stan miller & john reischmanMay7-8

Wendell BerryTuesday,May24,7:30pmatBenaroyaHall,Seattle

CriticsandscholarshaveacknowledgedWendellBerryasamasterofmanyliterarygenres,butwhetherheiswritingpoetry,fiction,oressays,hismessageisessentiallythesame:humansmustlearntoliveinharmonywiththenaturalrhythmsoftheearthorperish.Co-presentedbySeattleArts&Lectures.

$125perpersonbasedondoubleoccupancy$95perpersonbasedontripleoccupancy

Northwest Vegetarian CookbookauthorDebraDaniels-Zeller,Sept24-25October22-23andNovember5-6speakerstobeannounced

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• ThreecomfortablelodgeswithADA-accessibleaccommodationsfor92guests• Adininghallservingfresh,localandorganicmealsintunewiththeseasons• Multimediaclassrooms,sciencelabsandtheWildGingerLibrary

LocatedalongWashington’sStateRoute20justpastNewhalem,2.5hoursfromSeattleortwofromBellingham,theLearningCenteristhehomebaseformostoftheInstitute’sprograms,includingFamilyGetaways,seminarsandretreats,BaseCamp,MountainSchool,DiabloDowntimes,theSourdoughSpeakerSeries,GraduateM.Ed.ProgramandGroupRentals.Visit www.ncascades.org/learning_centerforaslideshowofourcampus,FAQsonvisitingandusefullinks.OurblogChattermarks,writtenbyresidentgraduatestudents,sharesstoriesandimagesofliving,learningandteachingattheLearningCenter–readtheirwonderfulworkatwww.chattermarks.orgIn2011,we’llalsoventureawayfromDiabloLaketoexploreothernooksandcranniesofourregion,includingtheMethowandSkagitvalleys,Seattle,theAridLandsEcologyReserveandtheNorthCascadesbackcountry.

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Nestled between Sourdough Mountain and Diablo Lakeand

boundedoneithersidebyDeerandSourdoughcreeks,theNorthCascadesEnvironmentalLearningCenterisahubfordiscoveryintheheartoftheNorthCascades.NorthCascadesInstitutehasoperatedtheSilverLEED-certifiedLearningCenterinpartnershipwiththeNationalParkServiceandSeattleCityLightsince2005.Thewildernesscampusfeatures16buildings,outdoorshelters,atrailsystemanddockaccesstothelake.Ourfacilitiesinclude:

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Programs at the learning Center offer several enrollment options based on accommodations.Thecampusincludes23roomsinthreeguestlodges,eachonewithtwosetsoftwinbunkbeds.Dependingonavailability,youmaychooseoneofthefollowing:

t (Triple occupancy):sharingaroomwith2otherpeople,whichwillrequireuseofanupperbunk.Ourmostaffordableoption.d (double occupancy): sharingaroomwithoneotherperson.s (Single occupancy): aprivateroom.

Whenyousignupwithfriendsorfamily,youcanrequestspecificroommatesatthetimeofregistration.Otherwise,sharedoccupancyisassignedonagender-specificbasis.Moreinformationaboutouraccommodationsatncascades.org/learning_center

Credits and Clock HoursMostseminarsofferoptionalacademiccreditthroughWesternWashingtonUniversity.Thenumberavailableissignifiedbya“C.”Additionally,mostseminarsofferclockhoursforteachers.Thenumberavailableissignifiedbya“CH.”Pleasevisitourwebsiteorcallforadditionalinformation.

Scholarships & StudentsTomakeprogramsavailabletoawideaudience,wehavescholarshipfundsavailable.Wealsoofferastudentdiscountof50%offmostInstituteprogramsforactivelyenrolledstudents.Informationandconditionsareavailableonourwebsiteorbycalling.

reptiles and amphibians of the methowscott Fitkin and John rohrerApril29-30(Fripm-Sat)|MethowValley$125 9CH

JoinbiologistsJohnandScottforanintimatelookatEasternWashington’sreptilesandamphibiansinthebeautifulMethowValley.We’llhuntforbreedingamphibiansinlocalwetlands,searchforreptilesandvisitanactiverattlesnakeden.Afterabriefclassroomintroductiontoourcold-bloodedneighbors,planonspendingSaturdayinthefieldsearchingfortheseremarkableandoftenmisunderstoodcrittersintheirnativehabitat.

Bunchgrass dreams: Exploring Washington’s Sagebrush-Steppemark darrachMay14-15(Sat-Sun)|AridLandsEcologyReserve$175 12CH/1C

JoinusforaweekendattheAridLandsEcologyReservetoexperiencethelargestremnantofnativesagebrush-steppehabitatinthestate.TravelingwithMarkbyspecialpermit,abotanistandgeologist,we’llexploretheterrainbyfoot.AnunspoiledrefugeforanindigenouslandscapedisappearingthroughouttheWest,theReserveishometoanentirecommunityofuniqueplants,reptiles,birdsandmammals,includingburrowingowls,sagebrushlizards,Swainson’shawks,RockyMountainelk,Piper’sdaisiesandmorethan45speciesofbutterflies.

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Naturalists’ delight: Spring magic in the methowdana visalliMay14-15(Sat–Sun)|MethowValley$17512CH/1C

Mid-MayistheapexofspringintheMethowValley:wildflowerscarpetthefoothills,neotropicalmigrantsarefloodinginfromthesouthandmorelsemergefrombeneaththeaspenduff.JoinusforaweekendwithnaturalistDana,editorofThe Methow Naturalistandanattentiveresidentofthevalleyforfourdecades.Meanderingthroughtheaspen-lacedhillswithallofoursensesopen,we’lllearnthebasicsofidentifyingthebewilderingarrayofplants,mushroomsandmossesatourfeet,whilekeepinganeyetotheskyforbirds,butterfliesandbugs.

Hands to Work: learning Center Stewardship Weekend mike brondi and institute staff May20-22(Frieve-Sun)|LearningCenter$50 suggested donation includes 2 nights lodging & 6 meals 15CH

Thisspring,theInstitutewelcomesindividualseagertolendahandandengageinaweekendofvaluablestewardshipworkinthenationalpark.JoinusaswetendtoournativefloraandthehabitatsurroundingtheLearningCenterbywayofshovel,shearsandsomeelbowgrease.We’llprovideallofthetoolsforavarietyofprojectsforallabilities.Yourhardworkwillberewardedwhenourkitchenstaffservesupheartyanddeliciousmeals.Afterasatisfyingdayofstewardship,headoutforasunsetstroll,relaxinourlibraryorspendaneveningaroundthecampfiresharingstoriesofthisplace.

migration and Song: Spring Birding Weekendlibby mills and tim mannsJune3-5(Fri-Sun)|LearningCenterandMethowValleyt$215, d$295, s$455 15CH/1Ccost includes 1 night lodging, 3 meals at the learning center & a campsite in the methow

DiscoverthediversityofavianlifethatwingsintothePacificNorthwesteveryspringduringitsannualmigra-tion.JoiningexpertbirdersLibbyandTim,we’llexploreforests,meadowsandstreamsintheMethowandSkagitvalleys,spendingthefirstnightattheLearningCenteronDiabloLakeandthesecondnightcampingintheMethow.Eachday,we’lldivideintoinstructor-ledgroupswithourattentiondirectedatnotonlythebirdswe’llsee,butalsotheawakeninglandscapesthatsup-portthem.


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landscape Watercolor in the North Cascades I: Summer glorymolly hashimotoJune10-12(Fri-Sun)|LearningCentert$275, d$355, s$515 18CH/1Ccost includes 2 nights lodging & 7 meals

LearnanentirerepertoireoftechniquestocapturetheNorthCascadeswithamediumthatseemsdesignedespeciallyforthePacificNorthwest.Teachingtoalllevels,MollywillleadthegroupaswecarveoutthedeepshadowsofearlymorningonPyramidPeak,dabourbrusheswet-on-wettoexpressthemid-daychartreuseofvinemaples,glazethelimitlesslightofsummerskiesanddrybrushthelateafternoonwavesonDiabloLake.TheLearningCenter’sneighborhoodoffersendlessinspirationandsubjectmattertoprac-ticeourpleinairpaintinginasupportiveenvironmentoffellowartistsandnaturelovers.

The artful map: a One-Page Nature JournalJocelyn curryJune10-12(Fri-Sun)|LearningCentert$281, d$361, s$521 18CH/1Ccost includes 2 nights lodging 7 meals & materials fee

Apersonalmappresentsyourobserva-tionsandknowledgeoflandscapesincreativeandinsightfulways.Whetherliteralorleaningmoretowardstheab-stract,you’llcreateyourmapwiththeaidofaspecialartkitwhileexploringtheLearningCenter’swildneighbor-hood.Instructionwillincludebasicmapiconography,draftingandcoloringtipsandtheuniqueflourishedcallig-raphyofoldmaps.We’llworkindoorsandout,utilizingtheWildGingerLibraryandanextensivecollectionofpreservednaturespecimensandantiquemaps.Jocelynwillleadgrouplessonsaswellasindividualcoachinginpagedesign.

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In the Company of CorvidsJohn marzluffJune17-19(Fri-Sun)|LearningCentert$245, d$325, s$485 18CH/1Ccost includes 2 nights lodging & 7 meals

VisitSkagitforests,Methowmeadowsandthepassesinbetweeninsearchofravens,crows,jays,magpiesandnutcrackersintheirvarioushabitats.John,professorofwildlifebiologyandfosterparenttocrows,willbeyourguide,bringingtolifeconceptsfromhisaward-winningbook,In the Company of Crows and Ravens.Observecorvids’habitsandpersonalitiesfirst-handandrealizeyourpartinthe“culturalco-evolution”corvidsandhumanshavelongshared.

methow Wings: Birds and Bugs of the Eastsidelibby mills and saul WeisbergJuly8-10(Fri-Sun)|MethowValley$19518CH/1C

Ourdayswillbeginwiththemorningchorusand,asinsectsbecomeactive,we’llfollownature’sopportunitywithbirdingandinsectstudywiththeInstitute’sexecu-tivedirectorandalong-timeinstructor.We’lllearnaboutdifferenthabitatsandenjoythebiologicaldiversityoftheMethowinearlysummer.Therelationshipsbetweentheplantandanimalworldswillfigureintoourexami-nations.Migratorybirdswillbefeedingtheirfamilies,butterfliesworkingthewildflowersfornectar–needwesaymore?

gorge, diablo and ross: History of the Skagit damsJesse KennedyJuly20-21(Wedeve-Thu)|LearningCenter t$125, d$150, s$225 9CHcost includes 1 night lodging & 3 meals

Sincethe1880s,theabundantwatersoftheSkagitRiverhaveprovidedpowerforthecityofSeattle.ThethreedamsontheSkagit–Gorge,DiabloandRoss–areinexorablylinkedtotheculturalhistoryoftheNorthCascadesandarerichwithtalesofvisionaries,forcesofnatureandfeatsofengineering.JoinuswhenJesse,ChiefofCulturalResourceManagementforNorthCas-cadesNationalPark,offersabehind-the-sceneslookintotheuniqueSkagitHydroelectricProject.Asabonus,SeattleCityLightisofferingarareopportunitytotourtheDiabloPowerhouse!


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Northwest Naturalists retreatrobert michael pyle, Jennifer hahn, scott Fitkin and John rohrerJuly28-31(Thurseve-Sun)|LearningCentert$305, d$385, s$545 21CH/1Ccost includes 3 nights lodging & 9 meals

AnannualtraditionintheNorthCascades,thisyear’sNorthwestNaturalistsRetreatfeaturesfourofthemostinterestingnaturalistsandfieldbiologistsworkinginthePacificNorthwesttoday.

AuthorofThe Butterflies of Cascadia, Mariposa Road, Wintergreenandmanyotherbooks,RobertMichaelPylehastaughtbutterflyclassesfortheInstitutesinceourveryfirstfieldseasonin1986.Twenty-fiveyearslater,BobwillonceagainleadusafieldtoavarietyofproductivebutterflyhabitatsintheNorthCascades.Onceamongtheflowersandbutterflies,wewillwatch,catch,examine,ID,releaseandwatchsomemoreallofthespeciesthatwecanfind.

WWUprofessor,authorandadventurerJenniferHahnlearnedtheartofwildfoodforagingonextendedwildernesstripslikea1000-milehikeonthePacificCrestTrailandasolopaddlefromAlaskatoWashing-ton.TeachingfromhernewbookPacific Feast: A Cook’s Guide to West Coast Foraging and Cuisine,she’llpassonwhatsshe’slearnedwhenwetakeedibleplantwalks,learntoidentifythe“foodatourfeet”andhowtosustainablyforageitandpreparedelicioustreatsfrom“foresttofork.”

AgencywildlifebiologistsScottFitkinandJohnRohrerwilldrawontheir20+yearsofongoingfieldworkwithrareCascadiancarnivorestosharewithusthefas-cinatingecologyoftheelusivegraywolf,wolverine,lynxandgrizzlybear.Outandaboutinthefield,we’llvisitanactivecamerastation,DNAhairsnagsiteandwolverineresearchtrapasweexplorethewildernesshauntsofthesecharismaticspecies.

Joinusforalongweekendoffieldexcursions,class-roompresentations,hands-onlearningandcommunityattheLearningCenter.

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digital Wildflower Photography with a Pocket Cameramark turnerJuly31-August2(Sun-Tues)|LearningCentert$215, d$295, s$45518CH/1Ccost includes 2 nights lodging & 7 meals

Doyouhaveapocketdigitalcamerabutaren’tquitesurehowtomakethemostofit?Joinaward-winningphotographerMarktobettermaximizewhatyourcam-eraiscapableof,identifyingwhatfeaturesyoureallyneedandwhatyourcamera’sstrengthsare.Bestofall,we’llfocusontheNorthCascades’annualbloomofwildflowersasourartisticsubject.Mark,photogra-pherforTimberPress’popularWildflowers of the Pacific Northwestfieldguide,willintroducetechniquesbeforeweheadintothefield,travelingtodifferentareasalong

theNorthCascadesHighway,toputthemintopractice.Ouremphaseswillincludecreativecomposition,separatingsubjectsfromdistractingbackgroundsandcontrol-lingnaturallighting.

artistic Weaving with Western red Cedarmelinda WestAugust4-7(Thurs-Sun)|LearningCentert$305, d$385, s$545 + $65materialsfee24CH/1Ccost includes 3 nights lodging & 10 meals

Doyouhaveavaluedtoolthatdeservesitsownwovenbarkpouch?WouldyouliketocreateapursethatreflectsyourownartisticnatureaswellasthePacificNorth-westlandscape?JoinMelindatolearnthebasicsofthetraditionalartofweaving

withplantfibers,fromgatheringandpreparingthematerialstoweavingtechniquessuchastwiningandcordagemaking.You’lllearnaboutFirstPeoples’traditionalknowledgeofplants,acquiredandpassedalongoverthousandsofyearsoflivinginthisplace.Mostofthematerialsyou’llusewillcomealreadypreparedbytheinstructor,allowingtimeforyoutoprac-ticetheskillsnecessarytodesign,weaveandcompleteawovensatchel.


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dragonflies and damselflies of the North Cascadesdennis paulsonAugust5-7(Fri-Sun)|LearningCentert$215, d$295, s$455 18CH/1Ccost includes 2 nights lodging & 7 meals

ShadowDarner,BorealBluet,AutumnMeadowhawk—WashingtonStateharbors76speciesofdragonfliesanddamselflies.JoinDennis,theNorthwest’sforemostauthorityonOdonates,tosearchlakeshores,wetlandsandfieldsforthe“diurnalbatsoftheskies.”Withnetsattheready,we’llsearchsloughsandfieldsalongtheSkagitRiver,wildflowermeadowsnearWashingtonPassandhiddenwetlandsintheMethowValley.We’lldocu-mentourfindings,bringspecimensbacktothelabforinspectionundermicroscopesandhelpestablishapermanentteachingcollectionfortheLearningCenter.Don’tmissthisopportunitytoexplorealongsideoneofthemostexperiencedandpersonablebiologistsandall-aroundnaturalistsintheNorthwest.

Writing in the North Cascades I: The art of the Quest Narrativenick o’connellAugust22-24(Mon-Wed)|LearningCentert$275, d$355, s$515 15CH/1Ccost includes 2 nights lodging & 6 meals

Aquestnarrativeisoneoftheoldestandmoststeadfastwaysoftellingastory.The Odysseyisaquestnarrative,andtherehavebeencountlesswrittensince:Moby Dick, The Lord of the Rings, The Snow Leop-ard, Arctic Dreams. JoinNicktopracticewritingthequestnarrative,anadaptableformthatcanbeusedtocraftpersonalessays,travelogue,memoir,fictionandnaturewriting.Workingtogetherandindividu-ally,we’lllearnhowwecanemploytheformtowriteaboutseekingtoreconcilewithyourfamily,searchingfortheperfectglassofwineorattemptingtoscaleMt.Rainier.Ourdescriptionsofthequest’sgoal—whetheraring,redemptionorcom-munionwithnature—willpropelreadersforwardintoourstory.Allskilllevelsandgenreswelcome!

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mount Baker: The Story of Northwest Volcanoesdave tuckerAugust27(Sat)|MountBakerarea$956CH

ExperiencetimetravelbyfootonthePtarmiganRidgetrailinMountBaker’slate-summerhighcountry.DaveisaleadinggeologicalexpertontheMountBakerregionandwillsharehisintimateknowledgeofthenaturalandculturalhistoryofthearea.OurfieldexcursionwillbeginabovetreelineatArtist’sPointbeforeventuringouttowardtheglaciatedvolcanoherself.Alongtheway,we’lltraveloverancientrecordsofvolcanismaswetra-versethe1-million-year-oldKulshancaldera,discusstheoriginofTableMountainandexaminelayersofMountMazamavolcanicashpreservedinthesoil.

12th annual Thunder arm Writing retreattim mcnulty, ana maria spagna and langdon cookSeptember8-11(Thurseve-Sun)|LearningCentert$305, d$385, s$54521CH/1Ccost includes 3 nights lodging & 9 meals

Thedecade-longtraditionoftheThunderArmWritingRetreatcontinueswiththreegiftedwritersgatheringtosharetheircraftintheNorthCascades.Long-timeInstituteinstructorTimMcNultyisapoetandnaturewriterwholivesandwritesinthefoothillsoftheOlympicMountains.Hisworkreflectsanattentivere-gardforwildnature.AnaMariaSpagnahasspent20yearsintinyStehekindeepintheNorthCascades,whereshecraftsnarrativesthatweavehistory,philosophyandwildernesspoliticsintopersonalexperienceswithquirkyinsightandhumor.LangdonCookisawriterandbloggerwhowritesabouttheintersectionoffood,foraging,familyandexploringtheoutdoors.Underthementorshipofthesewriterswithexperiencesinadiversityofgenres,you’lllearntechniquesforpowerfulwritinginspiredbynature.Westriveforaninspiringsupportiveatmospherewherestudentgroupsrotatethroughinstructorseachday,enjoyingacombinationofcrafttalks,discussions,readingsandindividualwritingactivities.


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Street-Smart Naturalizing in Seattledavid WilliamsSept24(Sat)|Seattle$956CH

FromdowntowntodownbytheSound,exploreSeattle’swildsidewithDavidWilliams,authorofStories in Stone: Travels in Urban GeologyandThe Seattle Street-Smart Naturalist: Field Notes from the City.Withsharpobserva-tionskillsandplentyofwit,he’llopenoureyestothenaturalwondersoftheurbanenvironmentandrevealsecretspreviouslyhiddenbeneaththehustleandbustleofthecity.ThedaywillbeginbeneaththeMagnoliaBluffbeforeproceedingalongtheDuwamishRiver,wherewe’llreadtherecordofSeattle’smostactiveearthquakezone.Towardstheendoftheday,we’llheadtoPioneerSquaretostartatwo-mile-longtransecttoinvestigate330-million-year-oldfossilsandseewheremammothsonceroamed.

Writing in the North Cascades II: The art of the Essaylyanda lynn hauptOctober7-9(Fri-Sun)|LearningCentert$275, d$355, s$51518CH/1Ccost includes 2 nights lodging & 7 meals

Theessayisawondrousformandcancontainanythingawriterbringstoit—obscureconnections,questionswithoutanswers,obser-vations,information,inspiration.ItistheperfectformforexploringanddeepeningthehumanconnectionwiththenaturalworldandhasbeenusedexquisitelybynaturewritersincludingAldoLeopold,AnnieDillard,BarryLopez,HenryDavidThoreauandMichaelPollan.JoinLyanda,authorofCrow Planet andRare Encounters with Ordinary Birds,inthisinspiringclassforwritersofallexperiencelevels.Essaysofferfreedomofexpression,butinordertobegood,anessaymustalsohaveclarityofvision,aconsistentvoice,awell-wovenstructureandasolidsenseofcraft.Workonallofthesethroughwrit-ingexercises,readingsandone-on-onecoachingwithLyandatoinvigorateyourwritingpractice.

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landscape Watercolor in the North Cascades II: autumn Bountymolly hashimotoOctober7-9(Fri-Sun)|LearningCentert$275, d$355, s$51518CH/1Ccost includes 2 nights lodging & 7 meals

Paintthevividhuesofautumnandlearnanentirerep-ertoireoftechniquestocapturetheNorthCascadeswithamediumthatseemsdesignedespeciallyforthePacificNorthwest.Teachingtoalllevels,Mollywillleadthegroupaswepaintonlocationandexperiencethebeautyofvinemaplesandotherfallcolorsoftheforest,aswellastraveltohigherelevationsinsearchofgloriousgoldenlarches.Intheevenings,we’llpaintintheclassroom,modelingtherichformsandsavoringthebrightcolorsofaharvestcornucopiamadefromourlocalbounty.TheLearningCenter’sneighborhoodoffersusendlessinspira-tionandsubjectmattertopracticeourpleinairpaintinginasupportiveenvironmentoffellowartistsandnaturelovers.

Toadstools, fairy rings and Witches Butter: Northwest mushroomslee WhitfordOct29(Sat)|BakerLakeArea$95 6CH

Oneoftheplanet’smostefficientrecyclers,fungiworkquietlytoreturnnutrientsandmineralstoourecosystems.Autumnrainsnourishaproliferationofmushroomsinourregion.Together,we’llventureintotheforesttolearnmoreaboutthefungus

amongus.LeeWhitford,ProgramDirectoratthePortTownsendMarineScienceCenter,amemberofthePacificNorthwestKeyCouncilandexpertinmushroomfieldidentification,willprovideanoverviewoffungi,theirhabitatsandhelpfulI.D.techniques.InthefoothillsoftheNorthCascades,delvedeeplyintomycologicalmysteriessuchasfungalstructure,biologyandevolutionaswellasimportantecologicalroleslikemycorrhizalassociationsanddecomposi-tion.


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Pricing and accommodationsPricingforLearningCenterprogramsvariesaccordingtosleepingarrangements.Eachroominourthreeguestlodgeshastwosetsoftwinbunkbeds,withshared,gender-specificbathroomswithshowersdownthehall.Dependingonavailabilityandprogram,youmaychoosesingle,double,tripleorquadrupleoccupancy.Singleoccupancyislimitedandofferedonaspace-availablebasis.Ifyouregisterfortripleorquadrupleoccupancy,bepreparedtousethetopbunk.Sharedoccupancyisassignedonagender-specificbasisunlessaparticularroommate(s)isrequestedatthetimeofregistration.

AllLearningCenterprogramsincludemealsfeaturinglocalandorganicfoodswhenavailable.Moreinfoonaccommodations,includingFAQsandaslideshowtour,canbefoundatwww.ncascades.org/learning_center.

CancellationsIfaregistrationiscancelled21daysormorebeforeaprogramstarts,wewillrefundthetuitionminusacancellationfee.Feesare$25fortuitionof$99orless;$50for$100-299;$75for$300-799;$125for$800ormore.Cancellationsthatoccurlessthan21daysbeforethestartofaprogramwillnotreceivearefund.

Scholarships, academic credit and clock hoursTomakeprogramsavailabletoawideaudience,wehavescholarshipfundsavailable.ManyLearningCenterprogramsofferforoptionalacademiccreditthroughWesternWashingtonUniversityand/orteach-ersclock-hourcertificationapprovedbytheOfficeoftheSuperintendentofPublicInstruction.Callusorvisitourwebsiteforcompletedetails.

Student discountStudentsages14andupreceive50percentoffmostInstituteprogramswithtuitionover$100(Fam-ilyGetaways,DiabloDowntimesandBaseCampnotincluded).StudentmustprovideacopyofcurrentstudentIDandpaybalanceinfullattimeofregistration.

Young adultsResponsibleyouth14-17yearsarewelcomeinourprograms,accompaniedbyaparticipatingadult,withtheexceptionsofDiabloDowntimesandtheSourdoughSpeakerSeries.

risk and responsibilityManyofourprogramsareconductedinthefieldandareledbystafftrainedinriskmanagementandsafety.Participantsshouldbeingoodphysicalconditionandpreparedtospendfulldaysoutdoors.TheLearningCenterismorethanonehourfromdefinitivemedicalcareandthosewithmedicalconditionsshouldconsulttheirphysiciansbeforeenrollment.Wemayencounterinsects,wildanimals,inclementweatherandotherunpredictablecircumstances.Participantsassumefullresponsibilityfortheirownsafetyandmustprovidetheirownhealthandaccidentinsurance.Youwillberequiredtosignanas-sumptionofrisk/hold-harmlesswaiverbeforethecoursebegins.

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YOUTH PrOgramSWhen you enroll in an Institute program,yourtuitiondollarsgotoward

helpingusconnecthundredsofyoungpeoplemorecloselywiththenaturalworld.Ournotableyouthprogramsinclude:

mountain SchoolEstablishedin1990withNorthCascadesNationalPark,MountainSchoolhasbecomeanationalmodelforteachingyoungpeopleaboutthenaturalworldthroughhands-onlearningexperiencesinthewildernesssettingoftheNorthCascades.Over2,000students,parentsandteacherseachyearcometotheLearningCentertolearnaboutthegeology,forestecologyandnaturalandculturalhistoryofthemountains.

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North Cascades Wild,aleadershipdevelopmentandwildernessconservationprogramforunderservedyouth,takesplaceonRossLakeinNorthCascadesNationalParkandBakerLakeinMountBaker-SnoqualmieNationalForest.Theheartoftheprogramisabackcountrycanoe-camping,backpackingandservicetrip.Duringthecourseof12life-changingdays,highschoolstudentsfromtheSeattleareaandSkagitandWhatcomcountiescompleterestorationprojects;

learnLeaveNoTraceprinciples,outdoorcampingandleadershipskills;andstudywilderness,stewardshipandthenaturalandculturalhistoryoftheregion.Thetuition-freeprogramincludesspringandfallfieldtripsandtheopportunitytoattenda3-dayYouthLeadershipConferenceattheEnvironmentalLearningCenterinNovember.

Cascades Climate Challenge,apartnershipwithNorthCascadesNationalParkandMountBaker-SnoqualmieNationalForestwithsupportfromThePaulG.AllenFamilyFoundation,gathershighschoolyouthfromcommunitiesinOregonandWashingtontostudyclimatechangeandleadershipdevelopmentforthreeweeks.Thestudentsexploreclimatechangefieldsciencewithexpertsandlearnaboutenergyconservation,nationalparksandforests,andstewardship.Uponreturning

home,theytransformwhatthey’velearnedaboutclimatechangetoteachandleadserviceprojectsintheircommunities.

Community and Neighborhood Programs,servingyouthandadultsthroughoutnorthwesternWashington,offeravarietyoffreestewardshipandeducationopportunities.Theyouthportionofthisprogram,apartnershipbetweentheInstitute,USForestService,MountVernonPoliceDepartmentandNationalParkService,workswithtwoofSkagit’smostdiverseneighborhoods,youthfromSeattleCatholicCommunityServicetutoringprogramsandtheInternationalDistrictinSeattleinavarietyof

outdooractivitiesincludingfieldtripstolocalpubliclands.AdultsareengagedasvolunteerNorthCascadesStewards,ayear-roundprogramfocusingonconservationprojectsintheSkagitRiverwatershed.Projectsincludeeradicatinginvasivespecies,plantingnativeplants,trailrestorationandotheractivitiestohelpconserveandrestorethewatershed.

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HOW YOU CaN HElPFor25years,NorthCascadesInstitutehastakentensofthousandsofkidsoutdoorssotheywillfallinlovewiththenaturalworld.Throughplace-basededucationandhands-onexploration,theseyoungpeopleknowmoreabouttheenvironmentandtheyaretakingbettercareofit.Theygoontobecometeachers,resourcemanagers,scientists,farmers,doctors,rangersandpublicservants.WehearfrommanyofthemthattheirtimewiththeInstitutewasthesinglemostpivotalexperiencethatinspiredthemtocareabouttheenvironmentandlearnhowtoprotectit.

AteenwhoparticipatedinarecentNorthCascadesWildtripwrote:

“I learned the skills to be a leader and how to be patient. I remember hiking as a group and hiking Desolation Peak. All of us were so proud of ourselves when we got up there. I remember how tough it was. I felt like I could do anything. I knew I could get my grades up after hiking in the mountains. I never thought I could do that. After my trip, I thought anything is possible. I had increased confidence and better leadership skills.”

Powerfulexperienceslikethesearefreeorverylowcostforthedi-versepopulationsofkidswhoparticipate.Yoursupportmakesthispossible.We’vebeeninspired,humbledandgratefulforthesup-portwe’vereceivedfromdonorssincetheInstitutewasfoundedin1986.

Thecurrenteconomypresentstoughchallenges.ButourdedicationtoourmissiontoconserveandrestoreNorthwestenvironmentsremainssteadfastandweneedyoursupportmorethanever.Yourgift,ofwhateveramount,willhelpmoreyoungpeopleconnectwiththeoutdoorsregardlessoftheirabilitytopay.Theyarethenextgenerationwhomusttakecareoftheenvironment.

“Thechildinnatureisanendangeredspecies,”writesRichardLouv,authorofLast Child in the Woods,“andthehealthofchildrenandthehealthoftheEarthareinseparable.”Pleasehelpkey-stoneprogramslikeMountainSchool,CascadesClimateChallengeandNorthCascadesWildcontinuetheirvitalworkwithdiverseyouthandgivetoday!

Youcangive online at www.ncascades.org/givebycalling us at (360) 854-2596orsending a checktoNorthCascadesInstitute,810StateRoute20,Sedro-Woolley,WA98284.

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Photography: RickAllenisaSt.Paul,MN-basedportraitphotographer,advancedretoucherandresearchscientistwithnearly50U.S.Patentsandapplications.RickwastheArtistinResidenceatNorthCascadesNationalParkin2009.HispassionforeducationandcommunicationledhimtovolunteertophotographtheNorthCascadesEnvironmentalLearningCenter,staff,studentsandprogramsthefollowingsummer.www.rickallenphoto.com

Sketches: ClintHensleyisanInstituteM.Ed.graduatestudentfromBowdoinham,ME,wherehestudiedfigurativeartformanyyearswiththepainterCarloPittorre.Itwasn’tuntilhearrivedintheNorthCascadesthathebegantodrawfromnature.Heisnowhooked.

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grOUP rENTalSWanttospendtimeattheLearningCenterforyourownactivities?BringyourgrouptotheNorthCascadesandhostagroupmeeting,retreatorcelebrationattheLearningCenter.OuruniquefieldcampusinNorthCascadesNationalParkinspiresreflection,understandingandconnectionstothenaturalworld,aswellaseachother.Wewelcomebusinessconferences,weddingsandreunions,boardretreats,stafftrainingsandothergatherings.Grouprentalsmayinclude:• Lodgingforupto92guestsinourSilverLEED-certifiedlodges• Deliciouscateringfeaturinglocalandorganicfoods• Useofmeetingconferencerooms,trailsideshelters

andlibrary• Internetaccess,projectorsandotheraudio-visual

equipment• Naturalist-ledactivitiesincludingcanoeingand

hiking• Excellentandpersonalizedcustomerservice• Inspiringcommunityofgreen-livingandsustainable

practices

TheproceedsfromyourrentaloftheLearningCenterhelpsubsidizeouryoutheducationprograms.Rates,bookingandotherinformationat(206)526-2565.www.ncascades.org/rentals

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BOOKSTOrESGIFTS•MAPS•FIELDGUIDES•PASSES•CLOTHING

WhenyouexploretheNorthCascadesthisyear,browseourvisitorstoresconvenientlylocatedattheNorthCascadesNationalParkheadquartersinSedro-Woolley,WildernessInformationCenterinMarblemount,VisitorCenterandSkagitInformationCenterinNewhalem,GoldenWestVisitorCenterinStehekinandEnvironmentalLearningCenteratDiabloLake.Atallofthesediverselocationsyou’llfindbooks,maps,passes,trailguides,gifts,educationaltoysforkidsandotherresourcestohelpyouenjoyandlearnmoreabouttheNorthCascades.Yourpurchaseswillhelpfundtuition-freeeducationprogramsforyoungpeople.

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2011 staffJeffAndersonTanyaAndersonDanBarrettErinBennettKevinBiggsTomBorstDebraBrodieAmyBrownLauraBusbyKatieChipkoMikeCuseoIanFairJeffGiesenKristoferGiljeJessicaHaagJohnHarterJanHealyAnneHubkaBrookeLarrabeeOrawanLayneTashaLexinMylesLindstromKarenMarksChristianMartinDebMartinHannahMcCabeMeganMcGintyJustinMcWethyKrisMolesworthAmyOrtizKatieRolosonJasonRuvelsonRustyShirleyKaceyShoemakerAnekaSinglaubShelbySlaterJulieStoneMikeThamertJulieToomeyJustinWallaceHannahWeisbergSaulWeisbergAmyWilcox

board of directorsJimBishopDavidBonnSterlingClarrenGerryCookDunhamGoodingPeterJacksonNanMcKayJohnMilesStanMillerJeanneMuirThereseOgleByronRicksBrianScheuchAbbySussmanTomVenableadvisory boardPeteDewellThomasLoweFleischnerRobIwamotoChipJenkinsArtKruckebergEstellaLeopoldRichardLouvMichaelNapierRobertMichaelPyleJohnReynoldsChuckRobinson

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