It's been a cold, wet spring in the Pacific Northwest, but that hasn't kept the influx of migratory birds away from the valleys, foothills and mountains of the North Cascades. The variety of birds moving north through our backyard is astounding this time of year!

North Cascades Institute wants to help motivate people to get outside and experience this natural phenomenon, so we're offering a special deal for our annual Spring Birding Retreat, June 3-5: Call 360-854-2599 to sign up with a friend and receive $50 off the total registration. With this week's anticipated opening of the North Cascades Highway, the timing couldn't be better!

Join us for naturalist-led excursions exploring both sides of the Cascades with expert instruction on the diversity of avian life that wings in to the Northwest every spring. All experience levels welcome; binoculars, scopes and field guides are provided. More information at www.ncascades.org/programs/seminars/course.html?workshop_id=1044.

Call 360-854-2599 today to sign up and save!