North Cascades Institute

Great learning experience. Fun excursion to Baker Lake with so many mushrooms!
Oct 16th, 2023

Aug 2nd, 2023

I have taken two classes through NCI and both were run excellently. I came away with a wealth of knowledge and had a lot of fun in the process. I've taken the mushroom and seaweed foraging classes. NCI is excellent in their communication and organization prior to the event. They contract with interesting and very knowledgeable content providers and assist them all day during the learning event. I have also attended a poetry reading and an author event sponsored by NCI which were also well organized and fun to attend. If you're at all interested in taking a class that NCI offers, don't hesitate! It's money well spent.
Jun 6th, 2023

My wife and I finally made it to the Learning Center for a 3-day birding trip and weren't disappointed. The staff was great; food was excellent; lodging comfortable, and we learned a lot and enjoyed our fellow course participants tremendously. After two long days of birding, we were treated to a great buffet dinner and evening talks both nights. Highly recommended!
May 31st, 2023

Our birding weekend was so fun! The leader had a depth of knowledge but she was friendly and easy-going. Staff at the NCI center were organized and welcoming. Food was delicious. I highly recommend this experience to anyone who loves learning about the natural world.
May 16th, 2023