VetsWork: Public Lands, Playing and Paying it Back

VetsWork: Public Lands, Playing and Paying it Back

Think of your favorite movie, or just a scene or quotable line from a movie. Now, try to conjure up a monetary figure for the overall cost of producing that movie.  Don’t forget about the make-up artists, construction workers creating sets, and the person that cleans...
Meet Sara, 2020 Public Lands Stewards Intern!

Meet Sara, 2020 Public Lands Stewards Intern!

I was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest. I love to be out in nature hiking, biking, or playing disc golf. I play rugby and love the teamwork required for the sport. After completing university with a BS in biology, I joined the Peace Corps. I served 2 years in...
Meet Melissa Gattrell, 2020 VetsWork AmeriCorps Intern!

Meet Melissa Gattrell, 2020 VetsWork AmeriCorps Intern!

Growing up on a farm in Pennsylvania instilled in me a strong respect and understanding of the importance of taking care of the land. That respect and love for natural things grew when I moved to California at the age of 18 to become an adventure guide. I took groups...

Public Lands Stewards: Partnerships & Pollinators

  I am serving in the Mt. Adams Institute’s Public Lands Stewards program in Eugene, OR with the Willamette Resources and Educational Network (WREN). WREN is part of the West Eugene Wetlands partnership and we work out of a shared office space, the Red House. The...