Author Archives: kimbondi

Room One Bowl Painting

Posted on May 14, 2013 by kimbondi

June 20th, 2013 4-6pm at the North Cascades Basecamp’s Studio this is a fundraiser for Room One Paint a bowl this summer, support community health services in the Methow Valley!  Every year, Room One hosts bowl painting parties across the … Continue reading →

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Painting Balsamroot Landscapes

Posted on May 13, 2013 by kimbondi

June 15th ; 10am-2pm with John Adams, NW Watercolorist in the Ecology Center Classroom at the North Cascades Basecamp. Mazama, WA Join Northwest watercolorist John Adams for a day of painting spring balsamroot landscapes in the studio at North Cascades … Continue reading →

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Treasured Landscapes of the Methow Valley: A Hands-on Conservation- Education Experience

Posted on May 12, 2013 by kimbondi

In Partnership with:  National Forest Foundation and the US Forest Service- Methow Valley Ranger District When:  July 28 -August 2, 2013 Where:  based out of the North Cascades Basecamp and the surrounding upper Methow Valley, WA Join our volunteer team … Continue reading →

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Butterflies of the North Cascades with Robert Michael Pyle

Posted on May 12, 2013 by kimbondi

Instructor: Robert Michael Pyle When: August 16-18th, 2013 Clock Hours available Where:  at the North Cascades Basecamp and the surrounding upper Methow Valley, WA The high valleys, slopes, meadows, and peaks of the North Cascades offer a great array of … Continue reading →

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Monarchs of the Pacific Northwest Presentation

Posted on May 11, 2013 by kimbondi

Presenter: Robert Michael Pyle When: August 16th, 2013 Where:  location of presentation TBA Follow the magical monarch butterflies with Robert Michael Pyle through their life cycle.  $5/person

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Plein Air Watercolor Retreat with Maria Coryell-Martin

Posted on May 10, 2013 by kimbondi

Instructor: Expeditionary Artist Maria Coryell-Martin When: September 6th-8th Clock Hours Available Where: North Cascades Basecamp and throughout the Methow Valley, WA       Workshop Description Explore the summer landscape of the Methow Valley with expeditionary artist Maria Coryell-Martin and … Continue reading →

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Mindful Movement Yoga and Rock Climbing Retreat

Posted on May 9, 2013 by kimbondi

led by Mary Marmorstone and Quinn Brett September 20, 21, & 22 Experience the majestic beauty of the Methow Valley and reconnect with the natural world with an adventurous spirit and peaceful mind.  Join us at the North Cascades Basecamp … Continue reading →

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Raptor Migration Weekend Special : Chelan Ridge to Harts Pass

Posted on May 8, 2013 by kimbondi

$90/person September 14-15th, 2012 Chelan Ridge Raptor Festival in Pateros on Saturday; One night lodging, Raptor presentation Saturday evening, Field trip to Harts Pass Sunday morning-afternoon. Three local and organic meals included (Sat dinner, Sun breakfast and field lunch)   … Continue reading →

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2012-13 Winter’s Thursday Night Soup and Presentation Series

Posted on February 27, 2013 by kimbondi

Every Thursday, December 20-February  28 5:30 dinner ; 6:00 – 7:30 pm presentation at the North Cascades Basecamp in Mazama The Basecamp is excited once again will offer homemade soup/bread dinners and naturalist presentations every Thursday night throughout the winter … Continue reading →

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Winter Bliss Yoga and Ski Retreat

Posted on February 21, 2013 by kimbondi

Emerge from hibernation this winter and warm up your body and soul with a rejuvenating yoga and Nordic ski adventure at the North Cascades Basecamp. Learn to love one of the best total-body, non-impact aerobic exercises with an experienced ski … Continue reading →

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Feathered Architects: The Fascinating World of Bird Nests

Posted on February 21, 2013 by kimbondi

February 28 with Idie Ulsh, Master birder, former president of Seattle Audubon As part of the North Cascades Basecamp’s Winter Thursday Soup and Presentation Series.  5:30pm soup dinner in the lodge.  6:00pm presentation in the classroom.  $10 (1/2 price for … Continue reading →

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Winter Programs at the North Cascades Basecamp 2013

Posted on February 20, 2013 by kimbondi

  We have a great winter of activities planned to get us outside exploring nature, as well as cozy with friends by the fire learning from the experts.  On the poster, see the upper half that highlights our Thursday’s Soup … Continue reading →

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The Cascade Butterfly Project

Posted on February 19, 2013 by kimbondi

February 21 Regina Rochfort, North Cascades National Park. Science Advisor As part of the North Cascades Basecamp’s Winter Thursday Soup and Presentation Series.  5:30pm soup dinner in the lodge.  6:00pm presentation in the classroom.  $10 (1/2 price for kids under … Continue reading →

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The Majestic Methow: Investing in a Treasured Landscape

Posted on February 7, 2013 by kimbondi

January 17 Treasured Landscapes & the Majestic Methow Initiative with Mike Liu  USFS District Ranger & Kathleen Dowd-Gailey, National Forest Foundation NW Regional Director   As part of the North Cascades Basecamp’s Winter Thursday Soup and Presentation Series.  5:30pm soup … Continue reading →

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Fireside Drum Circle

Posted on January 24, 2013 by kimbondi

January 24, 2013 Led by Celeste and Kip Roberts, environmental educators and Methow Musicians. As part of our Thursday Soup Night and Presentation Series at the North Cascades Basecamp. 5:30 pm soup dinner, 6:00pm fireside presentation.  $10.00 to the public; … Continue reading →

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Exploring Biodiversity: Argentina’s Big Wilds

Posted on January 14, 2013 by kimbondi

January 10, 2013 by Peter Morrison, Pacific Biodiversity Institute Exec.Director As part of the North Cascades Basecamp’s Winter Thursday Soup and Presentation Series.  5:30pm soup dinner in the lodge.  6:00pm presentation in the classroom.  $10 (1/2 price for kids under … Continue reading →

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Bald Eagle Expeditions in the Methow Valley

Posted on January 13, 2013 by kimbondi

January 13 & 27th, February 10 & 24th with Kim Romain-Bondi and Catherine Means Spend a half day with Kim and Catherine in the Methow Valley observing eagle behavior, learning about the ecology of eagles in the Methow Valley, and … Continue reading →

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Meet your neighbors: native insects and pathogens of the Methow Valley

Posted on January 3, 2013 by kimbondi

January 3, 2013 by Susan Prichard, University of Washington Forest Ecologist As part of the North Cascades Basecamp’s Winter Thursday Soup and Presentation Series.  5:30pm soup dinner in the lodge.  6:00pm presentation in the classroom.  $10 (1/2 price for kids … Continue reading →

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Winter Wildlife Tracking

Posted on January 1, 2013 by kimbondi

Saturday, January 12 , 2013 9am til 4pm with an optional evening session til 8pm with Gabe Spence & Kim Romain-Bondi. Weekend Workshop: A wintery landscape can seem quiet without spring bird song in the air or the fall rustling … Continue reading →

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Thoreau and Northwest Nature Writers

Posted on December 29, 2012 by kimbondi

February 7 Peter Donahue, author and Pacific NW historian As part of the North Cascades Basecamp’s Winter Thursday Soup and Presentation Series.  5:30pm soup dinner in the lodge.  6:00pm presentation in the classroom.  $10 (1/2 price for kids under 16). … Continue reading →

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