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Part Two: Washington, DC

After spending a month in North Cascades National Park, 19 high school students from across the country visited Washington, DC for part two of the Parks Climate Challenge. The students completed a demonstration service project on the National Mall and engaged with leaders at the Department of Interior, National Park Service and other federal agencies.

Photographed, recorded and produced by Benjamin Drummond and Sara Joy Steele.

Parts One and Three

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Part One: The North Cascades

Nineteen urban youth connect with the North Cascades and witness impacts of climate change.

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Part Three: Community Service Projects

Returning to their home cities, the students lead service projects for local elementary schools.

Learn more

The Parks Climate Challlenge is a partnership between North Cascades Institute, North Cascades National Park, and the National Park Foundation, made possible by generous support from PG&E. The program will continue in 2010. To learn more visit the North Cascades Institute or National Park Foundation Web pages.

For a behind-the-scenes perspective on our work, read our blog post.