I feel that our National forests and other natural areas are very important for the well-being of the plants and animals that live in them as well as the people who visit them. Continue Reading…
I grew up in Pennsylvania and have always loved being outdoors. I served 20 years in the U.S. Air Force and traveled to many parts of the world, getting out into nature as often as possible. Continue Reading…
My name is Dallas Reece Rhinehart. I served 5 years in the Navy as a Hospital Corpsman before transitioning into civilian life, and the Mt. Adams Institute (MAI) VetsWork program. I’m currently serving on the North Fork John Day Ranger District of the Umatilla National Forest and I can’t put into words how thankful I am! Continue Reading…
I am stationed in the Umatilla National Forest in Ukiah, Oregon at the North Fork John Day Ranger District. Continue Reading…
My experience as an intern working with Mt. Adams Institute has been excellent. Continue Reading…
As a great lover of musicals it is not hard for me to imagine during my day to day routine that I am indeed living in a musical, or at least should be. Continue Reading…
While making the decision to come out here for this program, one of the things I was looking forward to most, was getting out of my old routines and beginning a new job in a new location. Continue Reading…
We are several weeks into the program so far; we have all been through most of the trainings and certifications now. Continue Reading…
Before I arrived to participate with the Mt. Adams Institute’s VetsWork GreenCorps program I expected to be challenged physically and to learn about wildland firefighting. Continue Reading…
“I need you to break off and handle that spot fire!” my squad leader yelled back at me from beyond the trees ahead. Continue Reading…
The time has flown by incredibly fast. What has seemed like only a few weeks has turned into a few months, and the end of the program and the beginning of our time as official Forest Service employees is rapidly approaching. Continue Reading…
My day working with the Umatilla Vet crew starts the same everyday with some form of physical training (PT). Continue Reading…
I’ll be honest; I didn’t have many expectations before arriving to start this program. Continue Reading…
I decided to apply for the VetsWork GreenCorps AmeriCorps program through the Mt. Adams Institute and the Umatilla National Forest, because I was in great need of a change in my life. Continue Reading…
Mt. Adams Institute, AmeriCorps, and their VetsWork Environment program have granted me a splendid chance to find a job in my desired field. Continue Reading…