North Cascades Institute has several upcoming bird-related programs that I think many of you will be interested in: 

First off, we have award-winning author and photographer Paul Bannick returning for a two-part online speaking engagement. Paul will combine his breathtaking images, first-hand accounts, video, sound, and science for an incredibly inspiring presentation and will also save time for all of your burning owl-related questions.

The first event will take place January 26 and will focus on the Owls of the Pacific Northwest. The second event will take place February 15 and focus on Snowy Owls. Both events will be held virtually via Zoom from 6-7:15 PM and they are both only $10 to attend. You can sign up for either class at https://ncascades.org/signup/programs/classes.

When you visit the sign-up page, you'll also see that the Institute is offering two Skagit Valley Winter Birding trips in February. The first field trip is already sold out, but the second one on February 11 taught by Brendan McGarry still has some spots available. 

We also have a Winter Wildlife Tracking class happening on February 25 along Mt. Baker Highway and several other nature-related classes that you all might be interested in including a virtual presentation by Dr. Kaeli Swift about Corvids on May 10. 

Many other programs will be posted soon, and some of them will sell out quickly, so I highly recommend that you sign up for the Institute's monthly eNewsletter here. Scholarships and Student, Military and Disability discounts may also be available for in-person programs. Call (360) 854-2599 for more info. 

Happy New Year!