VetsWork Intern Joesph Powell speaks to his time as an MAI intern working at the U.S. Forest Service.
My Internship in Moose Pass, Alaska, “I could not have asked for a better opportunity”
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VetsWork
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.
My Internship in Moose Pass, Alaska, “I could not have asked for a better opportunity”
VetsWork Intern Joesph Powell speaks to his time as an MAI intern working at the U.S. Forest Service.
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.
Sense Of Place
Sense of Place Presents: “Beyond the Scrub: New Attention on Oregon White Oaks and Why They Matter”
Why are oaks being called a lifeboat? A safe zone for species trying to survive the subtle (and not-so-subtle) changes that are accompanying our changing climate? And how might new efforts to conserve and restore oak woodlands in the Gorge impact our landscapes, people, and even economy?
Join Lindsay Cornelius, Manager of the East Cascades Oak Partnership, to learn why oaks make such excellent neighbors in a place prone to drought, fires, heat, and wind.
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).
Sense of Place Presents: “Beyond the Scrub: New Attention on Oregon White Oaks and Why They Matter”
Why are oaks being called a lifeboat? A safe zone for species trying to survive the subtle (and not-so-subtle) changes that are accompanying our changing climate? And how might new efforts to conserve and restore oak woodlands in the Gorge impact our landscapes, people, and even economy?
Join Lindsay Cornelius, Manager of the East Cascades Oak Partnership, to learn why oaks make such excellent neighbors in a place prone to drought, fires, heat, and wind.
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).
Land Stewards
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.
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.
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.