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, attached to multiple infantry...
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 Biological Sciences. I am...
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. When I entered the Air Force...
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,...
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...
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....
The evening will feature Amy Peterson, a longtime mushroom forager and educator. Amy is a third-generation (Sansei) Japanese American whose family has foraged matsutake mushrooms for nearly a century. She will share the deep cultural and natural history of the matsutake mushroom, a species that thrives in symbiosis with the pine trees of the Gorge.
Sense of Place is excited to announce the lineup for the 15th Annual Sense of Place Series. This season will feature a wide range of topics ranging from the cultural legacy of matsutake mushrooms to the history of mountain biking in Post Canyon. All events will be offered in-person at the Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River, Oregon, and via livestream.
Join us Saturday, September 14th, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM at The Bingen Theater to learn about the historic feuds, present-day heroes, and paranormal encounters that make this place special.
The evening will feature Amy Peterson, a longtime mushroom forager and educator. Amy is a third-generation (Sansei) Japanese American whose family has foraged matsutake mushrooms for nearly a century. She will share the deep cultural and natural history of the matsutake mushroom, a species that thrives in symbiosis with the pine trees of the Gorge.
Sense of Place is excited to announce the lineup for the 15th Annual Sense of Place Series. This season will feature a wide range of topics ranging from the cultural legacy of matsutake mushrooms to the history of mountain biking in Post Canyon. All events will be offered in-person at the Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River, Oregon, and via livestream.
Join us Saturday, September 14th, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM at The Bingen Theater to learn about the historic feuds, present-day heroes, and paranormal encounters that make this place special.
Aaron Lindsey reflects on how his MAI internship with the USFS Entiat Ranger District allowed him to merge his lifelong passion for dirt bikes with his love for the outdoors. Spending a summer working in the stunning Okanogan and Wenatchee National Forest, Aaron shares his gratitude for the experience and the incredible people he met along the way.
Jonluke’s journey as a Land Stewardw intern has been nothing short of an ncredible adventure! From finding morels to working on the frontlines of forest fires, he’s embraced every challenge and opportunity along the way.
Land Steward Maiya McAuliffe, talks about invasive species control at Conboy Lake National Wildlife Refuge in Glenwood, WA. This is my first position as a biology. “This is my first position as a biology technician post graduation and I couldn’t have stumbled across a better first job.”
Jonluke’s journey as a Land Stewardw intern has been nothing short of an ncredible adventure! From finding morels to working on the frontlines of forest fires, he’s embraced every challenge and opportunity along the way.