Mt. Adams Institute provides programs that strengthen the connection between people and the natural world through education, service, career development & research.
VetsWork: Fire is a twelve-week career training program for military veterans interested in wildfire landscape management and firefighting.
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 features speakers with unique knowledge of the Columbia River Gorge. These stories deepen our understanding and connection to nature and each other.
Land Stewards is a career development program for young adults, ages 21-30, interested in learning more about public lands and natural resources management.
Our Summer Camp is a place-based outdoor science education opportunity for youth curious about exploring and understanding the natural world.
Join us at Base Camp, our facility in Trout Lake, Washington, adjacent to the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.
We’re looking for a new Land Stewards Coordinator. Find out more about our open position and the Land Stewards Program.
With just under a month left of my Forest Service internship with the Recreation Department on Mt. Hood’s East Zone, I feel hopeful about my natural resource career path. I feel I have a better understanding of recreation management and the work it takes to keep a healthy balance between preservation, conservation, and maximizing recreation...
Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Native Plants in the Columbia River Gorge: A Celebration of Biodiversity and Environmental Stewardship Hood River, Ore. (Nov. 27, 2023) — Sense of Place will feature Mountaintop to Backyard: The Beauty of the Gorge’s Native Plants on December 13th, 2023. This event will be offered in person at the...
Everyone seems to want to know what a typical day in the life of an interpretative ranger on the Mt. Hood National Forest might entail; it is my intense pleasure to tell them I do not ever have a typical day. The flexibility and creativity of my position allows me to experience a great breadth of the forest and craft a mental map of the inner...
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Introducing our next speakers, Kristin Currin and Andrew Merritt!
Kristin, co-founder of Humble Roots Nursery in the Columbia River Gorge, discovered her passion for native plants during her childhood in Ohio. With a background in biology and ethnobotany, she and her husband, Andrew, now operate the nursery in Oregon, emphasizing ethical propagation and diverse conservation projects. Their off-grid lifestyle is dedicated to promoting native plants and environmental sustainability.
Andrew Merritt, the other half of this botanical duo, developed his love for native plants in New England during his youth, particularly inspired by his encounter with a pink lady`s slipper. His passion deepened through work as a gardener and landscaper, eventually leading him to settle on the Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge, where he and Kristin founded Humble Roots Nursery. Drew collaborates with various individuals and organizations, specializing in native plants from the region, actively engaging in seed collection and plant propagation to promote the area`s floral diversity.
Together, Kristin and Drew will delve into the intricate world of Columbia Gorge`s native plants, exploring their profound significance. Their discussion on the ecological role of native plants will highlight their unique adaptations and co-evolution with local fauna and soil. The presentation will address conservation challenges, emphasizing the crucial role native plants play in maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem functionality.
#NativePlants #ColumbiaGorgeFlora #Conservation #HumbleRootsNursery #Biodiversity #EnvironmentalSustainability #EthicalPropagation #EcologicalRole #FloralDiversity
We just love these images of our #VetsWork interns in the Prince of Wales Glaciers in Alaska!
We also love what Austin shared about his experience there: "I`m still grateful for the amazing experience I had during my time as a cave guide on Prince of Wales Island! I was able to gain hands-on experience in geology and use my interp training from the glacier visitor center to answer visitors` questions about the area`s flora and fauna. It was an eye-opening experience that I will always appreciate."
Read Austin`s full Field Note by visiting the link in our Bio.
#Geology #PrinceOfWalesIsland #Adventure #Glacier #MtAdamsInstitute #VetsWork
Today is the BIG day! It`s Giving Tuesday, and we would love your support in building capacity for Mt. Adams Institute.
Learn more about our #GivingTuesday and #EndOfYear campaigns by visiting the link in our bio.
#MtAdamsInstitute #SenseOfPlaceGorge #VetsWork #LandStewards #ServiceLearning #AmeriCorps #PublicLands #PNW #nonprofit #donate #fundraising #community #support
Remember this Field Note from Alex?
"There wasn’t a dry thread of fabric on me that day! " - Alexander Apelis
Fun times in the Tongass National Forest, Alaska.
#FieldNote #VetsWork #MtAdamsInstitute #PublicLands #LandStewardship
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