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For more information, please contact Sarah Parker, our Youth Leadership Coordinator.

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There aren’t many opportunities for low-income or people of color to get this kind of experience. I never imagined that I could be an outdoor educator because I never
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had the opportunity to go camping, much less encounter a park ranger. I didn’t know jobs like this existed until now."

- Imara White, 2016 Youth Leadership Adenvtures Apprentice

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North Cascades Institute admits students and participants of any race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or marital status, age, sensory, physical or mental disability or any other legally-protected status.

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  • Discover The Institute, Environmental Learning Center & Ecosystem
    • Overview
    • North Cascades Institute
    • North Cascades Environmental Learning Center
    • North Cascades National Park
    • North Cascades Ecosystem
    • Multimedia
  • Blog Stories from the field
  • Sign Up Learning Adventures for all ages
    • Overview
    • Classes & Events Calendar
    • Conferences and Retreats
    • Graduate M.Ed. Students
    • Schools
    • Youth
      • Youth Leadership Adventures
        • Course Descriptions
        • Frequently Asked Questions
        • Student Success Stories
        • Tuition and Scholarships
        • Payment and Cancellation Policies
        • YLA Images
      • Youth Ambassadors
      • Northwest Youth Leadership Summit
      • Kulshan Creek Neighborhood Youth Program
      • Alumni Resources
  • Study Graduate M.Ed. Residency
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    • Program Overview
    • Admissions
    • Tuition & Fees
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    • Western Washington University & Bellingham
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    • The Picket Post Alumni Newsletter
    • Multimedia
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