VetsWork

A Season of Growth and Appreciation: Reflections on Public Land Surveying in the Mark Twain National Forest

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...
Opportunities for Growth

Opportunities for Growth

By Valentin Pulido, VetsWork Intern serving with Ottawa National Forest in MI. My name is Valentin Pulido, and I am a Land Survey Tech intern with the Ottawa National Forest (ONF). Having recently obtained a graduate degree, I appreciate the opportunities for further professional growth. These are...

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A Reflection: Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership

A Reflection: Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership

By Carl Cruz, VetsWork Intern serving with Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership in OR. As a Vetworks Intern with the Mt. Adams Institute, I am completing my term with the Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership (LCEP) in Portland, Oregon. This role has allowed me to develop greater independence in...

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Opportunities for Growth

Opportunities for Growth

By Valentin Pulido, VetsWork Intern serving with Ottawa National Forest in MI. My name is Valentin Pulido, and I am a Land Survey Tech intern with the Ottawa National Forest (ONF). Having recently obtained a graduate degree, I appreciate the opportunities for further...

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A Reflection: Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership

A Reflection: Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership

By Carl Cruz, VetsWork Intern serving with Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership in OR. As a Vetworks Intern with the Mt. Adams Institute, I am completing my term with the Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership (LCEP) in Portland, Oregon. This role has allowed me to develop...

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Sense Of Place

Rattlesnakessssss: Shedding the Myths to Meet the Snake with Adrian Slade

Whether you’re a hiker, land steward, or just snake-curious, this talk will offer practical tips for coexisting with rattlesnakes and a deeper appreciation for their subtle yet vital presence on the landscape. Adrian Slade will share more about these creature’s fascinating biology, annual rhythms, complex social lives, and strong fidelity to den sites passed down through generations. Learn how they respond to wildfire, habitat changes, and human pressures—and how their presence signals a healthy landscape.

Land Stewards

A Season on the Mt. Hood National Forest

By Brianna Hungerford, Land Stewards Intern serving with Mt. Hood National Forest. Over the past three months serving as a Land Steward with Mt. Adams Institute, in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service in the Mt. Hood National Forest, I’ve grown tremendously—both...
A Season on the Mt. Hood National Forest

A Season on the Mt. Hood National Forest

By Brianna Hungerford, Land Stewards Intern serving with Mt. Hood National Forest. Over the past three months serving as a Land Steward with Mt. Adams Institute, in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service in the Mt. Hood National Forest, I’ve grown tremendously—both professionally and personally....

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