North Cascades


Skagit District 2006 Interpretive Program Schedule
 

North Cascades National Park Visitor Center
Open Daily 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Wilderness slide program and video are available by request at any time.



Evening Programs at Newhalem Creek Campground
Campground amphitheater is located in Loop A.

Program Date

Title

Description

Friday
September 1
8:00 p.m.		 "Going Hiking?" The North Cascades has the trail that is right for you whether it be dog friendly, wheelchair accessible, or kid friendly.

 
Saturday
September 2
8:00 p.m.		 “The North Cascades – A Brief Natural History” Are you curious about why these mountains are so green?  Learn about the geologic forces that created the Cascades and the way they affect this unique environment.
Friday
September 8
8:00 p.m		 “Wilderness.  What Is It To You?” We explore the wonders of wilderness and the nature that designated wilderness areas protect.  We close with a focus on the Stephen Mather Wilderness.

 

Saturday
September 9
8:00 p.m.		 “Going Hiking?” The North Cascades has the trail that is right for you whether it be dog friendly, wheelchair accessible, or kid friendly.



Evening Programs at Colonial Creek Campground
Campground amphitheater is located in the south loop.

Program Date

Title

Description

Monday
August 28
8:00 p.m.		 “Bear Aware” Explore the world of black and grizzly bears and how to live, play, and work in bear country.

 
Tuesday
August 29
8:00 p.m.		 “North Cascades – A Brief Natural History” Are you curious about why these mountains are so green?  Learn about the geologic forces that created the Cascades and the way they affect this unique environment.

 

Wednesday
August 30
8:00 p.m.		 “Wilderness.  What Is It To You?” We explore the wonders of wilderness and the nature that designated wilderness areas protect.  We close with a focus on the Stephen Mather Wilderness.
Thursday
August 31
8:00 p.m.		 - “Fire in the Forest-Good or Bad?” Wildland Fire Use, Prescribed, Accidental?

 

Friday
September 1
8:00 p.m.		 “Fungus:  How Do You Do?” Not plants, not animals and more than just mushrooms, fungi are worth knowing about.
Saturday
September 2
8:00 p.m.		 “Bear Aware” Explore the world of black and grizzly bears and how to live, play, and work in bear country.
Sunday
September 3
8:00 p.m.		 "Wilderness.  What Is It To You?" We explore the wonders of wilderness and the nature that designated wilderness areas protect.  We close with a focus on the Stephen Mather Wilderness.
Friday
September 8
8:00 p.m.		 “Fungus:  How Do You Do?” Not plants, not animals and more than just mushrooms, fungi are worth knowing about.
Saturday
September 9
8:00 p.m.		 “North Cascades – A Brief Natural History” Are you curious about why these mountains are so green?  Learn about the geologic forces that created the Cascades and the way they affect this unique environment.

Check at North Cascades Visitor Center (206) 386-4495 for more details.



http://www.nps.gov/noca/skagit_programs.htm
Last Updated: August 21, 2006