by Mt. Adams Institute | Jul 6, 2026 | Field Notes, VetsWork
By Ryan Zamonis, VetsWork Intern serving with the Columbia River Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office in Vancouver, WA Trading a decade of high-stakes naval aviation discipline for the rugged landscapes of natural resource conservation marks a definitive evolution in...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Jul 6, 2026 | Field Notes, Land Stewards
By Oliver Erickson, Land Stewards Intern serving on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest in Chelan, WA ENTRY 1: “Beauty does not evade our gaze. Rather, she seeks to be met in all she is and wherever she resides. Not difficult to be found yet often passed...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Jul 2, 2026 | LS 2026
Howdy! My name is Eli VanDeHey, I grew up in Trout Lake, Washington, right at the base of Mt. Adams where MAI is headquartered. My love for the outdoors really stems from growing up in and around the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, camping and hiking with my family...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Jun 30, 2026 | LS 2026
Hi, I’m Saul from Trout Lake, Washington. Growing up, being outdoors was a huge part of my life. Coming from a town of less than a thousand people didn’t leave me a lot of options in terms of entertainment. Because of this I spent most of my time outside,...
by Mt. Adams Institute | May 29, 2026 | LS 2026
My name is Kevin, and I grew up on Long Island, New York. My love for the outdoors started at a young age through hiking with my family on trails in the Northeast. That passion continued to grow through my involvement in my school’s Outdoor Adventure Club, where I...
by Mt. Adams Institute | May 28, 2026 | LS 2026
Hello, my name is Seth Johnson, and I am from Nashville Tennessee. I grew up catching snakes and walking creeks looking for turtles, frogs and anything else I could find. I enjoy fishing, kayaking, camping or just sitting by the creek, and I can always find an excuse...
by Mt. Adams Institute | May 28, 2026 | LS 2026
I’m from Denver, CO and spent time enjoying the many local national forests, parks and backcountry of Colorado as a youth. I love to backpack and spend time in the mountains and have rekindled my passion for the outdoors in the last few years. I have a career working...
by Mt. Adams Institute | May 28, 2026 | LS 2026
I’m Matthew Sheehy; I grew up just outside of Union, OR where I still live. My family raises sheep and grows grass hay and alfalfa. I’ve been working at a local farm and a pizza restaurant over the past six years. I’ve grown a love for hiking and...
by Mt. Adams Institute | May 26, 2026 | LS 2026
Hi! I’m Anne from Troutdale, Oregon, PNW born and raised. I was raised on a retired plant nursery surrounded by acres of plants, wildlife, and plenty of opportunities for adventure as a kid. My family took me hiking across all the waterfalls and trails in the...
by Mt. Adams Institute | May 26, 2026 | LS 2026
Hi, I am Colby Killingsworth. I was born in Alaska, and raised in a small town of Paris, Texas. I have been living in Nashville, TN for the past six years. I am an Army Veteran; served from 2010-2016. I have always enjoyed the outdoors from an early age of going and...
by Mt. Adams Institute | May 26, 2026 | LS 2026
I was born in Ellicott City, Maryland where I grew up running through the woods behind our house with the other neighborhood kids. I remember bluegill fishing, climbing trees, and swinging on the rope swing over the creek behind our house. Looking back fondly on these...
by Mt. Adams Institute | May 26, 2026 | LS 2026
My name is Oliver Jasper Erickson. I am 30 years of age with an associate’s degree in the arts, and I adore being outdoors and amongst nature. I grew up in Washington state until I was 12 years old. Then my mother, one of my sisters, and I moved to California to...
by Mt. Adams Institute | May 26, 2026 | LS 2026
I grew up in Connecticut as a Boy Scout with a troop that spent a lot of time hiking, camping, and surviving in the outdoors. Through that, I learned to appreciate and respect every minute spent in the wilderness. My love for the outdoors followed me into my teenage...
by Mt. Adams Institute | May 26, 2026 | LS 2026
Hey there, my name is Geoff Buchanan. I came from a humble background growing up in Northern California along the coast and the Redwood National Forest where there wasn’t much else to do besides get involved in the outdoors. My father was a roofer and my mother worked...
by Mt. Adams Institute | May 26, 2026 | LS 2026
I’m a 25-year-old woman from rural Louisiana. Being outdoors has always been part of daily life. I grew up hunting and fishing with my family, helping maintain our land, and learning to appreciate the hard work it takes to care for the natural world. These experiences...
by Mt. Adams Institute | May 12, 2026 | Field Notes, VetsWork
By Scot Clark, VetsWork Intern serving with CA Department of Fish and Wildlife in Arcata, CA Since my first day interning with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) through the Mt. Adams Institute’s VetsWork program, I have been immersed in...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Feb 27, 2026 | Field Notes, VetsWork
By Ryan Robinson, VetsWork Intern serving on Mark Twain National Forest in Rolla, MO As I near the end of my internship with the Mark Twain National Forest and reflect on how the last 10 months have gone, the word that comes to mind most is appreciation. I entered...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Feb 17, 2026 | Field Notes, VetsWork
By Ryan Zamonis, VetsWork Intern serving with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service out of Vancouver, WA. What have you worked on, and how has it benefited your service site or community?During my service, I balanced complex technical data management with field operations to...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Feb 11, 2026 | Field Notes
To Mt. Adams Institute Community of Partners, Sponsors, Alumni, and Friends:On behalf of Mt. Adams Institute (MAI) Board of Directors, I’m writing to share an important update. After extensive reflection and careful consideration, the Board voted to cease MAI...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Feb 11, 2026 | Field Notes
Dear Partners, Interns, Alumni, and Community Members,I want to share an important update regarding the future of Mt. Adams Institute (MAI). After extensive reflection and careful consideration, the Board has made the decision to cease operations as of December 31,...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Feb 9, 2026 | Board Member
Board Member Deb Mumm-Hill, Executive Director of Oregon STEM, is dedicated to dismantling systemic barriers that impede underrepresented youth and learners across the state. With a steadfast focus on equity and inclusion in STEAM education, Deb spearheads strategic...
