by Erica Bingham | Sep 2, 2025 | VW 2025
I developed a strong connection to the outdoors early in life, spending much of my time fishing, exploring waterways, and observing natural environments. This interest guided my academic path, leading to a Bachelor of Science in Earth and Environmental Science and a...
by Erica Bingham | Aug 28, 2025 | Field Notes, VW 2025
My name is Mitch Martinez. I was born and raised in Denver Colorado. I’m a big Colorado sports fan. I like to hike and camp there; the state has a lot of really nice spots for recreation. I was in the Air Force for 11 years stationed in New Mexico and Colorado. I’ve...
by Erica Bingham | Aug 28, 2025 | VW 2025
My Name is Sutton Norris and I grew up running around the Klamath Basin in southern Oregon, and now I currently reside in Gresham, Oregon. I’ve always been extremely passionate about the outdoors, and I was raised traveling the state to hunt and fish with my father....
by Erica Bingham | Aug 27, 2025 | LS 2025
My name is Brianna (Bri) & I grew up in Queens, NY where I couldn’t successfully connect with my inclination for nature except for occasional camping trips to the Catskills. After graduating college with a BS in Criminal Justice & Sociology, I moved to...
by Erica Bingham | Aug 26, 2025 | LS 2025
I’m Kelton Bournazian and I enjoy challenging myself and seeking adventure, excitement and success in all that I do. I grew up in Lander, WY and moved to Rock Springs, WY for junior high and high school. Being close to the Wind River Mountains my whole life,...
by Erica Bingham | Jul 29, 2025 | VW 2025
Hey, I am Steve Iannuzzi, and I grew up and lived in Michigan for pretty much my whole life. I enjoy kayaking, hiking, fishing, playing hockey, golf, disc golf and other activities outside. I enjoy being out in nature. I served in the US Army for 4 years active until...
by Erica Bingham | Jul 14, 2025 | LS 2025
I grew up just outside of Tacoma Washington, spending time diving, tide pooling, and adventuring around the Puget Sound while hiking, backpacking and exploring the Cascade Wilderness. I recently left the Pacific Northwest, moving to California’s central coast to get...
by Erica Bingham | Jul 14, 2025 | VW 2025
My name is Calvin and I grew up with both of my parents in the service. We moved around the country and settled on Prince of Wales Island in Alaska for my middle and high school. I graduated from Thorne Bay High School and went into the Marines. After getting out of...
by Erica Bingham | May 9, 2025 | Field Notes, Land Stewards, LS 2025
How goes it, folks? My name is Jeff. I grew up in Centralia, Washington. Though I truly bloomed more in the city of Tacoma later in life. I love camping and hiking. I fell in love with the great outdoors in my early teens when I camped in Cape Disappointment and...
by Erica Bingham | May 9, 2025 | Field Notes, VetsWork, VW 2025
I grew up moving around Oregon, starting out on the coast before spending most of my life in the Willamette Valley. Oregon’s diverse ecosystems, from oak savanna to old growth coastal forest, developed my passion for the outdoors, especially forests. Hiking is my...
by Erica Bingham | May 9, 2025 | Field Notes, VetsWork, VW 2025
Hello, my name is Carl, and I’m from Hillsboro, Oregon. I served in the Air Force for seven years, stationed in South Dakota and Okinawa, Japan. During that time, I developed a passion for activities like photography, hiking, camping, rock climbing, and...
by Erica Bingham | May 9, 2025 | Field Notes, VetsWork, VW 2025
My name is Delbert Henson. I was originally born in southern California but then moved to a small town called Yreka in northern California. I grew up in a large family playing football, basketball and running track. We were always an active family doing outside...
by Erica Bingham | May 9, 2025 | Field Notes, LS 2025
Hello! My name is Delaney Skiles (she/her), and I’m from Portland, Oregon. My love for nature has blossomed throughout my years in the PNW and continues to thrive here in Seattle, Washington. I’m fond of hiking, cycling, running, birding, hammocking, crocheting,...
by Erica Bingham | Oct 9, 2024 | SOP 15, SOP Display
Presentation by Amy Peterson, a third-generation Japanese American matsutake forager. Sense of Place is excited to kick off its 15th anniversary season with Community, Culture, Food: Matsutake Mushrooms! The event will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, at the...
by Erica Bingham | Oct 9, 2024 | SOP 15, SOP Display
Our popular event series will kick off with a presentation on the cultural and ecological significance of Matsutake Mushrooms. The event will include a short film featuring Homer Yasui on his final Matsutake hunt. Sense of Place is excited to announce the lineup for...
by Erica Bingham | Aug 23, 2024 | SOP 15, SOP Display
Come play with us at The Bingen Theater! Saturday, September 14th, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM PDT In Person at The Bingen Theater, 210 Oak St, Bingen, WA 98605 Doors open at 6, Show at 7pm. *Please Note: This is a SPECIAL Sense of Place Pop-Up Event. It will take place at...
by Erica Bingham | Aug 22, 2024 | Field Notes, SOP 15, SOP Display, WRO
**UPDATE** Click HERE to go to The Watershed Rock Opera page.
