by Mt. Adams Institute | Sep 21, 2020 | Land Stewards
As I wrap up my service time with AmeriCorps and the Mt. Adams Institute, I can’t help but feel like the beginning of summer was ages ago. Starting the position and switching gears from the idea of being a camp counselor outside to helping run a virtual camp was a...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Jun 17, 2020 | Land Stewards, Summer Camp
I grew up just outside of Portland, Oregon. Despite living in one of the most beautiful and accessible places to nature, I didn’t get into my hobbies of hiking, backpacking, and road tripping until I was a young adult. I decided to hike the Pacific Crest Trail...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Jun 9, 2020 | VetsWork
I grew up in Shelton, WA. I love the smell of the rain and the beauty of the mountains. Even after I joined the military I knew that I would always consider WA and OR my home. I served in the Army from 2000 to 2004 and I am an OIF Veteran. Even though I left the...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Jun 9, 2020 | VetsWork
Hello everyone, my name is Chris and I am joining Mt. Adams Institute for a second VetsWork AmeriCorps internship. I am so excited to return and meet the new VetsWork cohort. I am also thrilled to be working with the amazing people at Tillamook Estuaries Partnership...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Sep 26, 2019 | VetsWork
Hello everyone. The amount of projects, people, and friends I have met and made in Tillamook County because of Mt. Adams Institute’s VetsWork AmeriCorps program has been extraordinary. From day one until now I have kept myself busy digging in the dirt, planting trees...
