by Mt. Adams Institute | Nov 21, 2024 | Field Notes, VetsWork, VW Display
Meet Taryn Oseen, a VetsWork intern with NOAA’s Restoration Center who embodies the mission of creating connections—between people, nature, and professional growth. As a Navy Veteran pursuing a career in environmental science, Taryn joined the program to gain...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Nov 20, 2024 | Field Notes
Changing lives and the landscape one internship at a time. Trout Lake, WA — This November, Mt. Adams Institute (MAI), is launching an End-of-Year Giving Campaign with a mission to “Invest in Connection and Conservation”. Donations will support programs like Vetswork,...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Nov 20, 2024 | Consultants
Chelsea works at the intersection of health, land use, food, and education to keep our community vibrant. Chelsea has collaborated with the community on issues of land use and food systems in the non- profit, government, and private sectors. ...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Oct 30, 2024 | SOP Display
Season 15 of Sense of Place continues with a presentation from Dr. Richard “Dick Iverson, Geologist, Scientist Emeritus. Hood River, Ore. (Oct. 30, 2024) — Sense of Place continues its 15th anniversary season with Geology Alive: Understanding Geologic Hazards in...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Oct 26, 2024 | Field Notes, Land Stewards, LS 2024
Aaron Lindsey’s MAI internship brought his passion for dirt bikes and the outdoors to life, giving him a summer of adventure, learning, and unforgettable connections. Mt. Adams Institute gave me an incredible opportunity to chase a passion (dirt bikes and the...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Oct 24, 2024 | Field Notes, Land Stewards, LS 2024
JonLuke Mowell’s speaks to how his MAI Land Stewards internship was his golden ticket to adventure, skill building and career development. One quiet Colorado morning, I woke to the voice of an old friend at my house. I recognized it as Aaron Lindsey. He...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Sep 26, 2024 | Field Notes, Land Stewards, LS 2024
Maiya McAuliffe talks about invasive species control. “ I could not be happier in my current position, with my coworkers, or the work that I am doing.” Maiya (left) and Sophi Mosbrucker MAI Land Steward pose with a captured American Bullfrog. For the past three...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Aug 23, 2024 | Consultants
Cole is an outdoor recreation enthusiast with a background in journalism and marketing. They joined the Mt. Adams Institute team in August 2024 as Outreach Coordinator, where they focused on connecting people with the natural world through engaging communication and...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Jul 19, 2024 | VW 2024, VW Display
I grew up in South Florida where I took to marketing and media production at a very young age. I workedas an Aviation Electrician upon enlisting in the Navy. While the work was rewarding, I had a particularliking to photography and eventually studied graphic design. I...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Jul 2, 2024 | Field Notes, LS 2024, LS Display
I grew up in Indianapolis a very active kid – playing sports and spending most of my time outside in our yard and neighborhood. I fell in love with public lands and the outdoors at large after high school when I started rock climbing. I bounced around for a...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Jun 20, 2024 | Field Notes, VW 2024, VW Display
I grew up in Salem, Oregon, with my brother, mother, and stepfather. I lived in Salem until I joined the U.S. Navy, where I served as a Hospital Corpsman (Medic) for eight years in various locales/environments. Most of that time was spent with the U. S. Marine Corps,...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Jun 19, 2024 | Field Notes, VW 2024, VW Display
My name is Deonza Mohamed. I was born and raised in California. I am a U.S. Navy Veteran with 16 years of military service. My main job while serving was satellite communications. I am a lifelong university professional currently working on my fifth college degree in...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Jun 13, 2024 | Field Notes, VW 2024, VW Display
Hello, my name is Sean West. My mother instilled an appreciation for the outdoors and our public lands when I was growing up. From rock climbing, mountain biking, and hiking, to a simple overnight car camping trip, we eagerly explored the Midwest, where I was raised....
by Mt. Adams Institute | May 17, 2024 | Field Notes, LS 2024, LS Display
I grew up in a rural area and spent most of my childhood outdoors. Family camping and hiking trips were a central experience for me growing up. I received my degree in Anthropology, and worked indoors for a long time. I missed the outdoors and had to get back out...
by Mt. Adams Institute | May 17, 2024 | VW 2024, VW Display
Hi! My name is Logan Walker. I split my youth between the fields of South Georgia and the Appalachian Mountains. I was always an outdoorsy kid, but my love for the natural environment really took off when I moved to the mountains. I quickly fell into a wonderful group...
by Mt. Adams Institute | May 17, 2024 | VW 2024, VW Display
Greeting and salutations, my name is Darrell. I was born in Lawton, OK and spent most my life moving state from state. Before graduating high school, I’d already lived in nine states and attended dozens of different schools. This upbringing gave me an adaptive...
by Mt. Adams Institute | May 17, 2024 | VW 2024, VW Display
My name is Colton. I grew up in Northern Michigan, so an internship with one of the various locations of the Forest Service in the US felt like a great choice. I was raised to fish and hunt, and time on the water felt right. I was in the medical services while serving...
by Mt. Adams Institute | May 17, 2024 | VW 2024, VW Display
My name is Carlos Galeano. I am originally from Brooklyn, NY, but I was raised in the vibrant outdoors of Tampa, Florida. While I’ve always been drawn to the city’s energy, my heart belongs to the countryside. Soccer has been my lifelong passion, but I...
by Mt. Adams Institute | May 17, 2024 | VW 2024, VW Display
My name is Sara-Jo. As a prideful AmeriCorps NCCC class XV alumni, I have direct national community service experience in disaster relief, trail building, and wilderness preservation. Afterward, I enlisted in the PA Army National Guard for 8 years and served on the...
by Mt. Adams Institute | May 17, 2024 | VW 2024, VW Display
My name is Kathryn. I grew up in Corcoran, MN with my older brother and twin sister. I was very involved in sports growing up including soccer, basketball, and track. I continued my soccer career through to college. I graduated with a degree in Natural Resources- Park...
by Mt. Adams Institute | May 17, 2024 | VW 2024, VW Display
I grew up surrounded by the breathtaking natural landscapes of Southeast Alaska, where my love for the outdoors was nurtured from a young age. Exploring the Tongass National Forest, fishing and enjoying the Stikine River, hiking, jet boating, scuba diving, and working...
