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Thrown Into the Deep End—He Kept Swimming

Over the course of his internship Cooper Roberts learned a lot. Like…a lot, a lot. And he also helped to teach his supervisor some things along the way!

“We threw him in the deep end of a mid-career GIS analysis process…”

An Otherworldly Interview with a Pacific Lamprey

In this unique Field Notes entry, Heriverto “Eddy” Colado stages an unforgettable “interview” with a lamprey about his encounter with a human researcher in the field, blending storytelling and research in a way only he can and giving a voice to one of the Columbia River’s most ancient inhabitants. Paired with a dramatic video set to Hans Zimmer’s “Cornfield Chase,” Eddy’s work is sure to captivate your curiosity and expand your perspective on these incredible creatures.

Behind the Scenes: How a Mt. Adams Institute Intern Helped Select the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

When AmeriCorps VetsWork intern Emily Kosterman signed on to serve with the U.S. Forest Service, she never imagined she’d play a role in selecting the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree.

Building Bridges: Taryn’s Path from Military Service to Environmental Restoration

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 real-world experience and close the gap between academic training and career readiness.

An Otherworldly Interview with a Pacific Lamprey

Behind the Scenes: How a Mt. Adams Institute Intern Helped Select the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

When AmeriCorps VetsWork intern Emily Kosterman signed on to serve with the U.S. Forest Service, she never imagined she’d play a role in selecting the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree.

Building Bridges: Taryn’s Path from Military Service to Environmental Restoration

ANNOUNCEMENT: Watershed Rock Opera Tickets On Sale Soon

Thank you to everyone who has reached out about tickets for The Watershed Rock Opera (WRO). We are excited to announce the dates for our pre-sale and general admission tickets – (and keep reading for more on this unique project…)

Sense of Place Presents: “Of Salmon and Basketball: A Conversation with Buck Jones”

Mt. Adams Institute’s Sense of Place series is proud to present “Of Salmon and Basketball: A Conversation with Buck Jones” on Wednesday, February 12, featuring an evening spent in conversation with Buck Jones, an enrolled Cayuse member of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR), a Columbia River Treaty Fisherman, and Salmon Marketing Specialist at the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission (CRITFC).

Channeling the Stories of the Local Watershed

What is this Watershed Rock Opera, anyways?! Read about it in, Channeling the Stories of the Local Watershed, an article in the most recent edition of Oregon Humanities magazine in which producer, Sarah Fox, writes about the project’s origin-story and some Sense of Place alumni share their unique...

Finding the Common Thread

The most recent edition of The Gorge Magazine featured a look back at 15-years of Sense of Place with their article Finding the Common Thread. Local writer, David Hanson, spoke with SOP’s Sarah Fox, program founder, Amanda Lawrence, and even dipped a toe into our greenroom antics. Find out what...

Sense of Place Presents: “Of Salmon and Basketball: A Conversation with Buck Jones”

Channeling the Stories of the Local Watershed

Finding the Common Thread

Stars in the Dark

In her captivating short story, Sophia Mosbrucker recounts a thrilling night as a Refuge Technician during her MAI Land Stewards Internship. Amidst the stillness and starlight reflections, she learns the intricacies of frog calling and the excitement of wildlife tracking, all while overcoming her fear of the dark.

Stars in the Dark

Meet Nate Jensen, Environmental Educator with WREN

Meet Nate Jensen, one of our incredible AmeriCorps interns working with the Willamette Resources and Educational Network (WREN) in the beautiful West Eugene Wetlands! Since May, Nate has jumped into environmental education headfirst, teaching K-12 students about local ecosystems, creating curriculum, and getting his hands dirty with fieldwork.

A Jack of All Leaves

Jessica Rodriguez reflects on her transformative journey as an MAI Land Stewards intern, From wielding chainsaws to exploring fire ecology, her experiences at Mt. Hood have reshaped her career goals and deepened her connection to the outdoors. Join her as she shares how this season of learning and growth has sprouted new possibilities for her future.

VetsWork

Thrown Into the Deep End—He Kept Swimming

An Otherworldly Interview with a Pacific Lamprey

Behind the Scenes: How a Mt. Adams Institute Intern Helped Select the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

Building Bridges: Taryn’s Path from Military Service to Environmental Restoration

An Otherworldly Interview with a Pacific Lamprey

Behind the Scenes: How a Mt. Adams Institute Intern Helped Select the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

Building Bridges: Taryn’s Path from Military Service to Environmental Restoration

Sense Of Place

ANNOUNCEMENT: Watershed Rock Opera Tickets On Sale Soon

Sense of Place Presents: “Of Salmon and Basketball: A Conversation with Buck Jones”

Channeling the Stories of the Local Watershed

Finding the Common Thread

Sense of Place Presents: “Of Salmon and Basketball: A Conversation with Buck Jones”

Channeling the Stories of the Local Watershed

Finding the Common Thread

Land Stewards

Stars in the Dark

Stars in the Dark

Meet Nate Jensen, Environmental Educator with WREN

A Jack of All Leaves

Meet Nate Jensen, Environmental Educator with WREN

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