by Mt. Adams Institute | Feb 8, 2024 | Executive Director, Field Notes
We had the privilege of delving into the thoughts and experiences of Aaron Stanton, our new Executive Director, whose commitment to the success of Mt. Adams Institute (MAI) has been unwavering over the past decade. This conversation is not just a glimpse into his...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Jan 2, 2024 | Field Notes
Laura Linn recently announced that she has accepted a new position and will leave Mt. Adams Institute (MAI) on January 5th. Laura has been with MAI for 9 years and was our first program coordinator. Over the years, she took on ever-increasing responsibility and...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Dec 5, 2023 | Board Member
Karalee Holtmann has lived in the breathtaking Columbia River Gorge for 17 years. She fell in love with this area when she began volunteering for an organization called “Volunteers in the Gorge” which partnered with Oregon State Police and Oregon Parks and...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Dec 5, 2023 | Field Notes, Sense Of Place, SOP 14, SOP Display
Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Native Plants in the Columbia River Gorge: A Celebration of Biodiversity and Environmental Stewardship Hood River, Oregon — Sense of Place will feature Mountaintop to Backyard: The Beauty of the Gorge’s Native Plants on December...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Nov 22, 2023 | Field Notes, VW 2023
With just under a month left of my Forest Service internship with the Recreation Department on Mt. Hood’s East Zone, I feel hopeful about my natural resource career path. I feel I have a better understanding of recreation management and the work it takes to keep a...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Nov 11, 2023 | Board Member
William Whidden, CFP has been helping clients plan for and achieve their personal financial goals and dreams in the Columbia River Gorge since 1992. A graduate of Colby College in Waterville, Maine with a BA in Political Science, Bill began his financial services...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Nov 11, 2023 | Board Member
Both my husband and I strive to live in Environments that create a small carbon footprint. We aren’t perfect, but we try our best. I am interested in preserving our local ecosystems and enjoying the natural beauty of the Northwest. You could also say that both of us...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Nov 10, 2023 | Field Notes, VetsWork, VW 2023
The last few months working as a Rec Tech (recreation technician) at the Homochitto National Forest through the AmeriCorps VetsWork Program has been a whirlwind of activity that’s been educational and lots of fun. I was lucky enough to have my first week of work...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Nov 10, 2023 | Field Notes, VetsWork, VW 2023
Here at the Savannah River Forest, my fellow Mt. Adams VetsWork intern and I have spent the last few months filling in as the primary operators of one of the site’s phytoremediation facilities. The Savannah River Site has several such facilities that utilize different...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Nov 10, 2023 | Field Notes, VetsWork, VW 2023
The Mississippi heat can be a bit unbearable at times, but getting to help conserve threatened species and work with the individuals I get to work with on a daily basis makes it worth it. During the months of May and June, I got to help multiple agencies within...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Nov 10, 2023 | Field Notes, VetsWork, VW 2023
I am five months into my internship working with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and I am loving it. When I started in my position as a Salmon Habitat Restoration Specialist, I didn’t have a strong background in marine biology or related education....
by Mt. Adams Institute | Nov 10, 2023 | Field Notes, VetsWork, VW 2023
During my time here, I have covered a wide variety of tasks, from trail work to community events and public outreach. Some of my favorite things to do are to explore all the new places and find everything that no one has touched in years and bring it back to use....
by Mt. Adams Institute | Nov 9, 2023 | Executive Director, Field Notes
“True stability results when presumed order and presumed disorder are balanced. A truly stable system expects the unexpected, is prepared to be disrupted, waits to be transformed.” Tom Robbins This year, Mt Adams Institute has been seeking stability. The organization...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Oct 20, 2023 | Field Notes, Land Stewards, LS 2023
I have thoroughly enjoyed my AmeriCorps service term with MAI and USFWS. This has further affirmed my desire to work for USFWS later on in my career. While I don’t feel like a full-time USFWS position is directly next in the cards for me, I am grateful to learn of...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Oct 20, 2023 | LS 2023
OHV Trail StewardUmatilla National Forest
by Mt. Adams Institute | Oct 19, 2023 | Field Notes, Land Stewards, LS 2023
For better or worse, I often end up diving into life-changing decisions with no expectations of what will happen. That’s how I ended up taking a NOLS course that led to a passion for outdoor education and how I transferred to a college out west and began studying...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Oct 18, 2023 | Field Notes, Land Stewards, LS 2023
The back half of the season at Conboy Lake has been wrapping up well. While everyone is feeling a strong sense of completion and a job well done, I can tell everyone has grown really fond of each other, and there is a bittersweet feeling of all of us going our...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Oct 18, 2023 | Field Notes, Land Stewards, LS 2023
I’ve spent the past six months as an Americorps intern working for a trail crew in the Forest Service, and I can easily say that it has truly been the most fun chapter of my life so far. The season went by so fast that it’s hard to believe we actually accomplished...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Oct 17, 2023 | Field Notes, Land Stewards, LS 2023
During my time in Ukiah over the past few months, I have had invaluable time to reflect and plan in a peaceful, beautiful setting. I have made some lifelong friends and cherished memories, in addition to developing important career skills. Some of the skills I’ve been...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Oct 16, 2023 | Field Notes, Land Stewards, LS 2023
Six months or roughly half a year participating in this internship. At times it feels like it was more than that, at other times it feels like I just started yesterday. In terms of reflecting on this experience it is difficult, because so much happened but at the same...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Oct 16, 2023 | Field Notes, VetsWork
“NOAA partners with several groups to recruit, hire, and support veteran interns throughout Washington, Oregon, California, and Alaska. In 2023, we have several interns supported by one of these groups, Mt. Adams Institute. This Washington-based non-profit is...
