North Cascades Carnivores
Event Details
- When
- Sep 27, 2025 from 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
- Where
- Instructor
- Bill Gaines
- Class Tuition
- Minimum Age
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The North Cascades ecosystem is among the most intact wildlands in the contiguous United States—home to iconic carnivores like the wolverine, gray wolf, grizzly bear, and Canada lynx. These apex predators, dependent on remote and mountainous terrain, exert a powerful influence on the health and structure of their habitats.
Courtesy of NPS / Nathan Kostegia
Historically, they were hunted, trapped, and persecuted to near-extirpation in the North Cascades. Yet, thanks to decades of conservation and restoration efforts, some are now rebounding in dramatic fashion—gray wolves and wolverines in particular—while Canada lynx and grizzly bears struggle to maintain a foothold.
Wildlife biologist Bill Gaines has spent decades researching and conserving the carnivores of the North Cascades. In this daylong field trip, he will lead us through the lives and habitats of these remarkable animals.
Courtesy of NPS / Kent Miller
We’ll begin at the North Cascades Environmental Learning Center, then travel along the North Cascades Highway, stopping en route to explore the biology, ecology, and conservation of each species. Along the way, we’ll also meet other wildlife biologists who have dedicated their careers to protecting and understanding North Cascades carnivores.
Scholarships and Student, Military and Disability discounts are available for most in-person programs. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Call (360) 854-2599 for more info!
Top photo courtesy of Roy Andersen / Norsk institutt for naturforskning