Mt. Adams Institute

Mt. Adams Institute Founded in 2011, Mt.

Adams Institute strengthens the connection between people and the natural world through education, service learning, career development and research.

03/18/2026

Tonights show RATTLESNAKESSSSS: Shedding the Myths to meet the Snake with Adrian Slade is SOLD OUT. A waitlist will be available at the door starting at 6 PM. LIVESTREAM TICKETS are also still available for those who would like to watch from home: https://events.humanitix.com/rattlesnakessssss

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03/11/2026

TROUT LAKE — The Mt. Adams Institute (MAI), a nonprofit that helps further land management and conservation efforts, facilitates summer camps and founded the beloved Sense of Place lecture series,

03/11/2026

RATTLESNAKESSSSS in person tickets are SOLD OUT!
But LIVESTREAM tickets are still available at: https://events.humanitix.com/rattlesnakessssss

We're so excited to join wildlife ecologist Adrian Slade on March 18th at Columbia Center for the Arts for a closer look at the Gorge’s only venomous reptile. Discover their fascinating biology, annual rhythms, complex social lives, and strong fidelity to den sites passed down through generations. Learn how they respond to wildfire, habitat changes, and human pressures—and how their presence signals a healthy landscape.

Whether you’re a hiker, land steward, or just snake-curious, this talk will offer practical tips for coexisting with rattlesnakes and a deeper appreciation for their subtle yet vital presence on the landscape. Let go of fear and meet the rattlesnake as it truly is: not a villain, but a neighbor.

*Adrian will be bringing live snakes for viewing as part of the in-person presentation.

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03/04/2026

Join Sense of Place and wildlife ecologist Adrian Slade on March 18th for a closer look at the Gorge’s only venomous reptile. Discover their fascinating biology, annual rhythms, complex social lives, and strong fidelity to den sites passed down through generations. Learn how they respond to wildfire, habitat changes, and human pressures—and how their presence signals a healthy landscape.

Whether you’re a hiker, land steward, or just snake-curious, this talk will offer practical tips for coexisting with rattlesnakes and a deeper appreciation for their subtle yet vital presence on the landscape. Let go of fear and meet the rattlesnake as it truly is: not a villain, but a neighbor.

*Adrian will be bringing live snakes for viewing as part of the in-person presentation.

Get Tickets at https://events.humanitix.com/rattlesnakessssss

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We will still be hosting 2026 Land Stewards internship positions in AK, OR, and WA! Recruitment is underway. Please visi...
02/17/2026

We will still be hosting 2026 Land Stewards internship positions in AK, OR, and WA! Recruitment is underway. Please visit mtadamsinstitute.org/land-stewards to view open positions!

Dear Partners, Interns, Alumni, and Community Members,We want to share an important update regarding the future of Mt. A...
02/12/2026

Dear Partners, Interns, Alumni, and Community Members,
We want to share an important update regarding the future of Mt. Adams Institute (MAI). After extensive reflection and careful consideration, the Board has made the decision to cease operations as of December 31, 2026. This decision was not made lightly. It reflects both the realities facing our federal partnerships in the current political climate and some key personnel changes.

We are committed to navigating this transition with transparency, integrity, and care for our partners, participants, and community.

Read the full statements from our Board of Directors and Executive Director at https://mtadamsinstitute.org/

Thank you to everyone who has contributed to MAI’s mission and impact over the years.

02/11/2026

Only one week left to get tickets to Going Out on a Limb! Join us on February 18th at Columbia Center for the Arts for a conversation with farmer Lisa Perry, who, along with her husband Ricardo Galvez, tends one of the many family farms that make up the Gorge’s rich agricultural community. She’ll share stories of their challenges, successes, and the deep connection to place that keeps them farming in the Gorge.

Get Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/going-out-on-a-limb-life-on-the-family-farms-of-lisa-perry-and-ricardo-galvez?hxchl=hex-col&_gl=1*11xlggg*_gcl_au*MjExMjY4NDM0NC4xNzY3MzkxNjY0*_ga*MTIyMjEzODY0MS4xNzU5NjEyMDI1*_ga_LHKW5FR9N6*czE3NzA2OTUwMTAkbzM3JGcxJHQxNzcwNjk1MDI5JGo0MSRsMCRoMA..

01/23/2026

Volcano Listening Project will rock the stage Jan 29th! Join us for a one-of-a-kind performance that blends scientific research and music to tell the story of Oregon’s volcanoes.

This special Sense of Place event showcases volcano music and the science behind it, led by University of Oregon Professor/Violinist Leif Karlstrom and an ensemble of internationally recognized musicians: Todd Sickafoose, Idit Shner, Adam Roskiewicz, and Jonny Rodgers.

Thursday, January 29th, at 5:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
At Columbia Center for the Arts, 215 Cascade Ave., Hood River, OR 97031

Check-in begins one hour before showtime.
Doors open 30 minutes before showtime.

Sense of Place events often sell out. Advanced purchase is encouraged.
(If the event is sold out, unclaimed seats will be released to the waitlist 15 minutes before show start time.)

GET TICKETS at https://events.humanitix.com/volcano-listening-project/

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01/13/2026

One week left to join us for a deep dive into stories of salmon and tribal sovereignty in the Pacific Northwest with Dylan Hedden-Nicely! Join us for a conversation about the enduring role of salmon, fishing rights, treaties between the United States and Tribal Nations, and the ways in which salmon and sovereignty continue to shape the natural landscape of the region.

Join us on January 21, at Columbia Center for the Arts in downtown Hood River!

Doors at 6:00 p.m., show from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. PDT. (If the event is sold out, unclaimed seats will be released to the waitlist at 6:45 p.m.)

GET TICKETS HERE: https://events.humanitix.com/salmon-and-sovereignty-stories-of-tribal-treaties-in-the-pacific-northwest-with-dylan-hedden-nicely/

A livestream option is available for all ticket holders.

01/09/2026

Only two weeks until More Than a Fish: Stories of Salmon and Sovereignty in the Pacific Northwest with Dylan Hedden-Nicely (Citizen of the Cherokee Nation and Director of the Native American Law Program at the University of Idaho).This conversation will explore the long arc of cultural and legal history, beginning with the first tribal fishing rights case before the Supreme Court in 1905, and continuing through multiple returns to the Court leading up to the fish-ins, the landmark decisions that followed, and present day effects of this complex history.

Join us January 21, at Columbia Center for the Arts at 215 Cascade Ave, Hood River, OR as we explore how the story of salmon became the story of so much more here in the Pacific Northwest!

Doors at 6:00 p.m., show from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. PDT. (If the event is sold out, unclaimed seats will be released to the waitlist at 6:45 p.m.)

A livestream option is available for all ticket holders. These shows typically sell out. We advise buying your tickets early.

GET TICKETS HERE: https://events.humanitix.com/salmon-and-sovereignty-stories-of-tribal-treaties-in-the-pacific-northwest-with-dylan-hedden-nicely/

LISTEN TO THE PODCAST!
Dylan Hedden-Nicely is featured in the Hear in the Gorge podcast episode, Tribal Fishing in the Pacific Northwest along with local fisherwoman, Terrie Brigham. Listen to the episode at https://mtadamsinstitute.org/hear-in-the-gorge/ to get ready for the 21st.

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Trout Lake, WA
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Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
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