<html><head></head><body><div class="yahoo-style-wrap" style="font-family:Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">Hi there,</div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><br></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">North Cascades Institute has many upcoming bird-related programs taking place from the Salish Sea to the Methow Valley and online:</div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><ul><li><b><a href="https://ncascades.org/signup/programs/finding-their-way-how-birds-migrate-online" style="color: rgb(25, 106, 212); text-decoration-line: underline;" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><u>Finding their Way: How Birds Migrate</u></a> (Online):</b><ul><li><b>Wednesday, March 19, from 5:45 - 7:00 PM</b></li><li>This online class taught by well-known naturalist and birding expert David Lukas will help answer the many puzzling questions about bird migration.</li><li>The class is only $10 to attend, and if you can’t make this particular date, you will receive the recording link to view the program at your convenience.</li></ul></li><li><b><a href="https://ncascades.org/signup/programs/spring-birding-on-the-snow-goose" style="color: rgb(25, 106, 212); text-decoration-line: underline;" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spring Birding on the Snow Goose</a> (Boating Excursion):</b><ul><li><b>Saturday, May 10, from 8:30 AM - 03:00 PM</b></li><li>With an expert guide, explore the waters of Bellingham Bay, Lummi Island and surrounding areas aboard the <i>Snow Goose</i> in search of harlequin, long-tailed ducks, pacific loons, black oystercatchers, surf scoters and more! </li><li>This boating excursion is $215 to attend. <i>Scholarships and discounts may be available</i>.</li></ul></li><li><a href="https://ncascades.org/signup/programs/spring-birding-in-the-methow-valley-overnight" style="color: rgb(25, 106, 212); text-decoration-line: underline;" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Spring Birding in the Methow Valley</b></a><b> (Overnight Field Trip)</b>:<ul><li><b>Friday, June 6 at 9:00 AM - Sunday, June 8 at 1:00 PM</b></li><li>Join birding expert Libby Mills for an immersive exploration of seasonal birdlife in the Methow Valley, a region rich in biodiversity, to observe fascinating breeding behaviors and melodious birdsong. </li><li>This overnight field trip costs $350 to attend and includes expert instruction, in-program transportation, and up to 3 nights camping at Pearrygin Lake. <i>Only a few spots left!</i></li></ul></li><li><b><a href="https://ncascades.org/signup/programs/north-cascades-naturalist-seminar" style="color: rgb(25, 106, 212); text-decoration-line: underline;" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">North Cascades Natural History Seminar</a> (Overnight Learning Center Seminar)</b>:<ul><li><b>Friday, September 5 at 10:00 AM - Sunday, September 7 at 1:00 PM</b></li><li>Join expert naturalist, tracker, and educator Chris Byrd to explore the North Cascades ecosystem and develop a strong foundation in regional wildlife, geology, ecology, climate, and tracking.</li><li>This immersive seminar costs between $345-625 and includes 2 nights lodging at the beautiful <a href="https://ncascades.org/discover/learning-center" style="color: rgb(25, 106, 212); text-decoration-line: underline;" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">North Cascades Environmental Learning Center</a>, all meals, in-program transportation, and use of naturalist tools. <i>Scholarships and discounts may be available</i>.</li></ul></li></ul><b>Learn more and sign up today at</b> <a href="https://ncascades.org/signup/programs/classes" style="color: rgb(26, 115, 232); text-decoration-line: underline;" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" class="">www.ncascades.org</a> <b>or (360) 854-2599.</b></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><b><br></b></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;" dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><div style=""><span class="ydpfdb1da07yiv9542129883gmail_signature_prefix" style="font-weight: bold; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">--</span><br style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><div dir="ltr" class="ydpfdb1da07yiv9542129883gmail_signature" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><div dir="ltr" style=""><div dir="ltr" style=""><div dir="ltr" style=""><b style="font-weight: bold;">Kim Nelson, </b><i style="">she/her/hers</i><div style="">North Cascades Institute | Development & Executive Coordinator</div><div style=""><br></div><div style="" dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><div><div data-test-id="message-view-body" class="ydpab12f278I_ZkbNhI ydpab12f278D_FY ydpab12f278W_6D6F" style="width: 1310px;"><div class="ydpab12f278msg-body ydpab12f278P_wpofO ydpab12f278mq_AS" data-test-id="message-view-body-content"><div class="ydpab12f278jb_0 ydpab12f278X_6MGW ydpab12f278N_6Fd5"><div id="ydpab12f278yiv9542129883"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr" class="ydpab12f278yiv9542129883gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><i>Thank you for supporting transformative learning experiences in nature by making a gift today at <a href="http://ncascades.org/give" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ncascades.org/give</a></i><br></div><div><div><font face="Calibri, sans-serif" color="#000000"><span><br></span></font></div><div style="font-family: Helvetica;"><a href="https://ncascades.org/" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ncascades.org</a><font color="#000000" style="background-color: inherit;"> | </font><a href="https://blog.ncascades.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><font color="#000000">blog</font></a><font color="#0000ff" style="background-color: inherit;"> </font><font color="#000000" style="background-color: inherit;">| </font><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ncascades" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> | </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ncascades/" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" class="">instagram</a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div id="DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2"><br><table style="border-top: 1px solid #D3D4DE;"><tr><td style="width: 55px; 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