Explore the Natural World.
Discover Your Connection.
MAI will cease operations and formally dissolve effective December 31, 2026
It has been an honor to serve this wonderful community. Thank you for your support these many years.
About
Mt Adams
Institute
Mt. Adams Institute provides programs that strengthen the connection between people and the natural world through education, service, career development & research.
VetsWork
VetsWork is an eleven month career development internship program for military veterans in the natural resources management, public lands, and environment sector.
Sense of Place
Sense of Place features speakers with unique knowledge of the Columbia River Gorge. These stories deepen our understanding and connection to nature and each other.
Land Stewards
Land Stewards is a career development program for young adults, ages 21-30, interested in learning more about public lands and natural resources management.
Summer Camp
Our Summer Camp is a place-based outdoor science education opportunity for youth curious about exploring and understanding the natural world.
Lodging
Join us at Base Camp, our facility in Trout Lake, Washington, adjacent to the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.
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Thank you.
To every intern who has been part of Mt. Adams Institute,
Thank you.
Over the years, we’ve had the privilege of watching people arrive from all different backgrounds and walks of life. Some of you came with a clear sense of where you were headed. Others were still figuring it out. No matter where you started, each of you left your mark on this place.
You brought fresh ideas, new perspectives, hard work, kindness, and a genuine desire to make a difference. You celebrated the wins with us, worked through the challenges, and reminded us that this work has always been about people.
It’s easy to think of an internship as something you receive. But the truth is, we received so much from you, too.
You helped shape our programs, strengthened our community, and became part of the story we’ll carry with us long after our final chapter.
Thank you for trusting us with a piece of your journey. It has been an honor to be part of yours.
With gratitude,
The Mt. Adams Institute Team
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As we reflect on the past 15 years, we’ve found ourselves coming back to the same thought again and again.
It isn’t the programs we’ll remember most.
It isn’t the milestones.
It isn’t even the places.
It’s the people.
The conversations that turned into friendships. The mentors who shared their time and wisdom. The participants who inspired us with their passion and determination. The partners who believed in what we were building.
Thank you for trusting us to be part of your journey. We hope Mt. Adams Institute gave you something you’ll carry with you for years to come, just as we’ll carry these memories with us.
Thank you for being part of our story.
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Over the past 15 years, we’ve learned that some of the most meaningful work happens through relationships.
Every opportunity we created, every participant we supported, and every project we completed was made possible by people and organizations who believed in the same mission. Together, we opened doors, cared for public lands, and created experiences that continue to shape lives today.
To our partners at AmeriCorps, the U.S. Forest Service, NOAA, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Yakama Nation Fisheries, and the many others who walked alongside us throughout this journey, thank you.
Thank you for believing in our mission. Thank you for trusting us with your partnership. Thank you for investing in people, not just programs.
As we reflect on the past 15 years, we hope you know how deeply grateful we are. Your support became part of our story, and your impact will continue through every person whose life was touched because of what we accomplished together.
From all of us at Mt. Adams Institute, thank you.
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Impact can be measured in many ways.
It can be seen in the trails maintained, habitats restored, and public lands cared for. But for us, the greatest measure of success has always been the people.
The veteran who discovered a new career. The young adult who found confidence in the field. The child who left camp with a deeper connection to nature.
These stories remind us that while conservation work leaves a mark on the landscape, it also leaves a lasting mark on the people who do it.
Looking back, we’re grateful for every life that became part of our story.
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