Category Archives: Naturalist

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

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

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

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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The Majestic Methow: Investing in a Treasured Landscape

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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Bald Eagle Expeditions in the Methow Valley

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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Nature of Winter Snowshoe Tours

December-February at the North Cascades Basecamp Local naturalists will lead tours highlighting winter ecology, wildlife and tracks, snow conditions and more. The Methow Valley Sport Trails Association’s (MVSTA) snowshoe tours take place every Saturday and holiday weekend throughout the winter … Continue reading

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Spring Festival : Celebrating Birds and Botany in the Methow Valley

June 1-3, 2012 Field trips, presentations, bird and plant field ID, poetry readings, live raptor demo, art projects and classes, games, activities for all ages, music, local food and more! Only $5 for weekend of activities per person.  Food available … Continue reading

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Nature of Winter Snowshoe Tours 2012

December 2011- February 2012 The North Cascades Basecamp has teamed up with The Methow Valley Sport Trails Association (MVSTA) to hosts snowshoe tours throughout the winter months. Local naturalists lead tours highlighting winter ecology, wildlife and tracks, snow conditions and … Continue reading

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