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In WA state, the native or trailing blackberry (Rubus ursinus) is celebrated for its exceptional flavor, smaller seeds, and less aggressive growth (compared to the Himalayan and Evergreen variety). The native blackberry grows low to the ground, has a smaller berry, and most importantly is ripe in the Upper Skagit Valley right now! . . #ncascades #northcascades #upriver #skagit #yum #berries #forage #gather #trailsnacks #pnw #native

We really appreciate all the life the rain brings to the North Cascades, but clear sunny days like this are hard to beat. Repost from @embar314 of the commute to the Environmental Learning Center along Diablo Dam #ncascades #mountains #Cascades #waterfall #snow #pnw #commute #pnwonderland

The drive across Diablo Dam to reach the Environmental Learning Center can feel a lot like passing into another world. We often hear people say, "It didn't seem like we were supposed to keep driving, but thankfully our curiosity won over." #getcurious #getoutside #ncascades #welcome #nature #mountains #clouds #pnw #pnwonderland #adventure

This red breasted sap sucker was found dazed outside one of the classrooms after flying into a window. After being held for a moment next to the chest of one of our resident birders, he/she came to their senses and flew away. Unlike wood peckers that peck at trees in order to catch insects, the sap sucker pecks on trees for their sap. #ncascades #nature #birding #dazedandconfused #birdwisperer #wild #wildlife #pnw #pnwonderland

This bud of a Red Flowering Currant is an exciting sign of spring in the North Cascades National Park. By tracking phenology at the Environmental Learning Center we know that this is about 2 weeks later than spring last year. The flowers are a favorite of hummingbirds and NCI staff. #springtime #spring #ncascades #flowers #nature #spring #pnw #aprilshowersbringmayflowers

Looking forward to lots of time in the big canoes this summer. We are still accepting applications for Youth Leadership Adventures participants and interns. We are also looking for summer kitchen and office staff. If you are looking for a way to spend more time in the Cascades and to work with a great team, follow the link on our bio. #ncascades #nature #Diablo #canoe #mountains #northcascades #nature #cascadia #pnw #lovewhereyoulive #pnwonderland

It is a beautiful day to be on Diablo Lake with Seattle Homeschool and Camp Fire Samish. Our Mountain School program is in full swing, and is expected to serve about 2,500 students this year aged 6 to 17 years old. 78% of our mountain school students are from public schools and 43% are title 1 (low income). We are so thankful for the opportunity to teach and learn from such engaged and adventurous youth. Photo @yogachanbra #ncascades #neverstoplearning #nature #mountains #canoeing #canoe #pnw #cascadia

We haven't seen the mountains through all the rain in what feels like weeks. So thankful for a clear day, and to be back at the Environmental Learning Center to witness capstones and graduation for our 15th MEd class this week. Congratulations and thank you to all these inspired and inspiring graduate students #ncascades #nature #mountains #sunshine #c15 #gradlife #wild #parkinglotview #pnw #snow #cascadia