Ten years ago I graduated from Western Washington University's and North Cascades Institute's Graduate Program. This last weekend we had a fun filled weekend meeting up in the heart of the North Cascades with long lost friends. This was the first reunion of its kind.
At the "Wizard" tree. A dozen years ago, we brought many kids to this fire hollowed tree. It has grown up too.
A dozen years ago at the beach with my cohort.
Cascadian Farms wasn't a brand name when we were in school, but even today it's one of the the best stops along the Skagit River for homemade berry icecreams. I've lost track how many times Lauren and I stopped here to get treats.
Pyper not afraid to get into the water, even at 44 Degrees, we put her wetsuit on for the plunge.
The kiddos weren't allowed on the boat rides, so they checked them out dockside.
Our cohort retreated to the town of Newhalem. This was our stomping grounds back then before the Environmental Learning Center was built. Pyper teaching Lisa about sword ferns. Us exploring what use to be the gravel bar before it was swept away while we were teaching kids about the natural world. Teachable moment.
14 years of graduate students representing!
Everyone at the reunion celebrating John Miles' retirement. He was our advisor at the Western campus.
Looking behind from where you came. Full Circle until the next circles become full round. Circles over Boxes any day!
ReplyDeleteWhat great treasures by and by, going.............
"Round and round and round in the Circle game." I love you all. I am so grateful.