WILDERNESS/RECREATION

References for Further Study of Wilderness

The Wilderness Box - A K-8 Wilderness curriculum and a box with educational materials is available for check out by classroom teachers and outdoor educators. This resource promotes awareness and appreciation of the cultural, environmental and experiential values of Wilderness. Curriculum and activities are tied to a collection of instructional aids including skulls, skins, puppets, maps, books, and videos. Contact North Cascades Institute at 360-856-5700 ext 209 for more information and to schedule use of the box.

North Cascades Institute - Environmental and educational curriculum publications relating to Washington State and the Pacific Northwest are available through North Cascades Institute (NCI). Call NCI at 360-856-5700 ext 209 for more information or to request a catalog.

Leave No Trace - A national education program called Leave No Trace (LNT) whose mission is to educate wildland user groups, federal agencies and the public about minimum-impact traveling and camping. Call 1-800-3322-4100 for information about materials, sample packets and training sessions that are available for the public, including classroom teachers.

Northwest Interpretive Association - A non-profit organization that works in cooperation with several public land management agencies in operating educational book stores at visitor sites. Stop by one of the Forest Service Visitor Centers, located in Glacier on State Route 542 or in Sedro Woolley on State Route 20, to view the selection of books, maps and other references available. Or call 360-856-5700 ext 515 to request a catalog.