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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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When AmeriCorps VetsWork intern Emily Kosterman signed on to serve with the U.S. Forest Service, she never imagined she’d play a role in selecting the @U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree.
For the past 54 years a different national forest has been chosen to provide "The People’s Tree” for the U.S. Capitol, which includes a public engagement campaign to create connections to and celebrate our national forests.
In this interview, Emily shares the challenges, surprises, and incredible teamwork that happened behind the scenes in order to bring this year’s tree—a 90-foot Sitka spruce from Alaska’s Tongass National Forest—to the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol.
Check out a behind the scenes look at what goes into selecting the perfect U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, from ecological surveys to pest prevention on our website!
https://mtadamsinstitute.org/behind-the-scenes-how-a-mt-adams-institute-intern-helped-select-the-u-s-capitol-christmas-tree/
Photo: U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree
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This season, we’re especially thankful for YOU, our supporters, and the amazing interns who help carry forward our mission to connect people with nature. 🌿
Today, we’re celebrating Jessica Rodriguez, a Land Stewards intern whose journey has been nothing short of inspiring. When she first started, she had never held a power tool—now, she wields a chainsaw with confidence, is certified to fight fire, and has gained experience coordinating volunteers and brining people together to care for public lands. 💪🪚🔥
Jessica says her time with MAI has sparked a newfound passion for fire ecology and deepened her connection to the outdoors, “growing roots” that will keep bringing her back to Mt. Hood. 🌳
Her story is just one example of how your generosity helps shape lives and careers. Your support makes it possible for young adults like Jessica to gain the skills, confidence, and connections they need to make a lasting impact on our natural world.
🍂 This Giving Season, let’s grow even more roots together. Join us in building a stronger connection between people and the environment by donating at: https://givebutter.com/MOE12J
Read Field Notes from Jessica`s journey at: https://mtadamsinstitute.org/field-notes-jessica-rodriguez-a-jack-of-all-trades-2/
Comment below: Which of Jessica’s new skills would you most like to learn?
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Recruitment for our 2025 VetsWork internship positions is underway!
VetsWork is a career development program for military veterans interested in pursuing a career in fields like natural resources, conservation, and public lands management.
We partner with agencies like the U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and the National Park Service to host positions across the country from Alaska to Pennsylvania.
Check out our open positions at: https://mtadamsinstitute.org/vetswork/
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Meet Taryn Oseen, a Navy veteran and VetsWork intern with @noaafisherieswestcoast Restoration Center, who joined our program to gain the hands-on experience she needed to advance her career in environmental science. Her work with NOAA has made a tangible impact on watershed and salmon habitat restoration while building her confidence and her connection to nature.
Read Taryn`s full story at: https://mtadamsinstitute.org/building-bridges-taryn.../
Join our end of year giving campaign and support veterans like Taryn in building bridges to the future at: https://givebutter.com/MOE12J
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