by Mt. Adams Institute | Jun 15, 2021 | Field Notes
It’s been a few weeks since the pack test and orientation. We have done a lot since the start and so far, it’s been a great experience with the crew. Everyone has been getting along and working hard each day. We just completed our certifications for defensive driver...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Jun 15, 2021 | Field Notes, VetsWork
I have just started here at the Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership, and I am already participating in so many projects and community events. The one thing I love about working in Natural Resources aside from getting to be outside is the impact we get to make on our...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Jun 15, 2021 | VetsWork
This Picture is a great example of the weather in Ketchikan Alaska. A beautiful and sunny day turns cloudy and rainy, then turns back to sun. If the weather is going to deter your spirit, then Southeast Alaska isn’t the place for you. I for one have fallen in love...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Jun 15, 2021 | VetsWork
Alaska, known as the last frontier, conjurers visions of adventure and captivating landscapes. I am excited to be living the dream while participating in the VetsWork program while here with the Chugach National Forest supervisor’s office in Anchorage, Alaska. I am...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Jun 15, 2021 | Field Notes, VetsWork
Working here in Alaska has opened my eyes to natures beauty. I feel like the learning experiences never stop. From learning about bears and how to stay safe around them, to how to stay safe on an airplane. The best training that I have gotten in the last couple...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Jun 15, 2021 | Field Notes, VetsWork
Working as a field technician for Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership in the MAI Vetswork program is my first experience in the natural resource field. I came into the internship not sure of what to expect other than hard work. So far, I have learned much about the...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Jun 15, 2021 | Land Stewards
Jaron is a senior at Texas A&M University, majoring in GIST (Geographic Information Science and Technology) and minoring in Urban & Regional Planning and Environmental Geosciences. His passions revolve around finding linkages to mitigate and spread awareness...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Jun 15, 2021 | Land Stewards
Claire grew up in Chicago, IL and discovered her love for nature while attending college in small town Wisconsin. A reformed outdoor enthusiast, Claire is interested in the intersection of art and nature, the life-changing experiences of outdoor education, and the joy...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Jun 15, 2021 | Land Stewards
Shelby (she/her) was raised in Oregon’s Willamette Valley and has worked as an outdoor guide and environmental educator throughout the Pacific Northwest. After receiving her B.A. in Environmental Studies with a Minor in Outdoor Leadership, she followed her calling to...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Jun 15, 2021 | Land Stewards
Charlie joins MAI with a background in fine arts, sculpture, and fabrication after being immersed in Chicago’s art scene for almost a decade. They are excited to explore and make art with kids, and to get more connected to nature. In their free time, Charlie enjoys...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Jun 15, 2021 | Land Stewards
Dylan is a senior studying urban planning and public policy at the University of Oregon. He is excited to share his passion for the natural environment to younger generations. Spending his childhood in nearby White Salmon, The Mt. Adams Institute is an ideal place for...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Jun 15, 2021 | Land Stewards
My name is Lia Beatty (she/her). I hail from the great lakes watershed where I spent my free time canoeing, cycling, and hiking the rivers, roads, and trails of Michiana (“Michigan-Indiana”). I am a recent graduate of Whitman College where I designed and pursued an...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Jun 15, 2021 | Land Stewards
Meet Karmyn Witt – 2021 Public Lands Stewards Intern Hi! My name is Karmyn. I am born and raised in Reno Nevada where I acquired a bachelor’s degree in Forest Management and Ecology. I have spent the past five years working and playing in north Lake Tahoe...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Jun 15, 2021 | Field Notes
Meet Thomas Carlock – 2021 Public Lands Stewards Intern I grew up in Klickitat County, Washington, an area known for its abundant outdoor activities ranging from alpine climbing on Mt. Adams to kayaking on the White Salmon and Klickitat rivers. From a young age,...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Jun 15, 2021 | Land Stewards
Meet Dakota Johnson – 2021 Public Lands Stewards Intern I grew up in Southern Minnesota and went to school for Civil Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. I have an older sister and a younger brother, both living in the Twin Cities. I’m an...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Jun 15, 2021 | Land Stewards
Meet Calvin Otjen – 2021 Public Lands Stewards Intern I’m a 26 year old Navy veteran from Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, where I spent the first 19 years of my life on a 42-acre farm in the middle of the Appalachian Mountains. While growing up on the...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Jun 15, 2021 | Land Stewards
Meet Jules Gay – 2021 Public Lands Stewards Intern Hi there! My name is Jules and I’m a PNW native who loves backpacking, being outdoors, traveling, reading, and basking in the sunshine whenever we get it! I grew up about 20 minutes outside of Portland,...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Jun 15, 2021 | Land Stewards
Meet Andrew Evans – 2021 Public Lands Stewards Intern Hello there! My name is Andrew Evans and I’m a MAI Public Land Stewards Intern. I was born and raised on a farm in rural Indiana, where I was able to enjoy the outdoors on a daily basis. Some of my...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Jun 15, 2021 | Land Stewards
Meet Josh Warner – 2021 Public Lands Stewards Intern My name is Josh Warner I grew up in Anoka Minnesota, I love to go rock climbing and hiking with my friends on the SPH in Duluth! I went to school for Conservation and Minored in Outdoor Education and realized...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Jun 15, 2021 | Field Notes
Meet Ryan Galbreath – 2021 Public Lands Stewards Intern Hey, I’m Ryan! I’ve spent most of my life outdoors, from trail running, to backpacking, climbing, snowboarding and more. When I hiked the Appalachian Trail back in 2017, I met different trail...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Jun 15, 2021 | Field Notes
Meet Terrell Sage – 2021 Public Lands Stewards Intern My name is Terrell Sage, and I’m from Independence, Missouri. I have a BS in Biology from the University of Missouri – Columbia. I currently live with my wife Emily and our cat Cato. I love...
