TROUT LAKE — This December, Mt. Adams Institute (MAI), a non-profit based in Trout Lake, is inviting the community to “Invest in Connection and Conservation” with their end of year giving campaign. Donations will support MAI’a Vetswork, Land Stewards, and Sense of Place programs, which work to strengthen veterans, youth, and our communities’ connection to nature.
VetsWork and Land Stewards are AmeriCorps internships that provide hands-on experience to veterans and young adults in natural resource management, environmental stewardship, and conservation.
“These internships fill critical needs for partner organizations while helping interns build purpose, confidence, and a sense of hope for the future,” said Cole Goodwin, Outreach Coordinator. “The stories of hope and transformation we hear every day — from veterans rediscovering their footing in civilian life to young adults charting new career paths — are incredible.”
This year’s campaign highlights these stories to raise awareness of MAI’s impact both locally and nationally. Locally, MAI interns currently support interpretive education, volunteer management, trail work, environmental research, and invasive species removal efforts in the Columbia River Gorge, Mt. Hood National Forest, and Conboy Lake National Wildlife Refuge.
MAI’s Sense of Place Speaker Series, now in its 15th season, is an important part of its mission to support environmental education and to strengthen community connections to the landscape. This season, host Sarah Fox was honored with a Community Storytelling Fellowship from Oregon Humanities for her work.
“We’re proud to celebrate stories of growth, connection, and care for our environment,” said Executive Director Aaron Stanton.
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