Connecting People Through Place and Storytelling

Sense of Place features voices with deep knowledge of the Columbia River Gorge—scientists, tribal members, authors, farmers, and others from across the Pacific Northwest. Together, we explore the natural and cultural forces that have shaped this region. The stories and insights shared at our events deepen our understanding of the Gorge and strengthen our connection to the land—and to each another.

(SEASON 16 LINE-UP CAN BE FOUND UNDER THE "SUPPORTERS" TAB on mobile)

"Good stories are everywhere just waiting to be told. Sense of Place stepped into that silence, empowering community voices to share the things that need sharing. Sense of Place gives us not just engaging stories but belonging – an identity around which we can be different, yet connected." - Sense of Place Alum, Season 15

Sponsors create a lasting impact. You help us:

Share high-quality presentations (to 1000s of people!) on the Gorge’s cultural and natural history
Invite thoughtful speakers and offer honorariums for their time and expertise
Pay the local staff and organizations who make Sense of Place possible
Grow the free, public Sense of Place Archive documenting the stories and people of the Gorge
Expand programming through new formats like: workshops, field-trips, livestream, and outreach

Your financial support is crucial to continuing this beloved, local program. Help us launch our 16th season of Sense of Place.

Sponsorship Levels

Wolverine: $5,000+

Recognition as a Presenting Sponsor for the season on title page of opening slides*
Two tickets to all regular season presentations (7 total), including access to the Livestream
Exclusive, early access to tickets for all Sense of Place special events, workshops and field trips
Recognition in pre-show slides for all regular season events
Sponsor is listed on Sense of Place’s webpage.
Included in title credits of all the sponsored season’s archived videos (which will be available online for anyone to access, free of charge into perpetuity).
Two tickets to The Volcano Listening Project - a special Sense of Place event, Jan. 2026
*to be included all logos or other ad materials due by Sept. 23rd, 2025

Lynx: $2,500+

Two tickets to all regular season presentations (7 total), including access to the Livestream.
Exclusive, early access to tickets for all Sense of Place special events, workshops and field trips
Recognition in pre-show slides for all regular season events
Sponsor is listed on Sense of Place’s webpage.
Included in end credits of all the sponsored season’s archived videos (which will be available online for anyone to access, free of charge into perpetuity).
One ticket to The Volcano Listening Project - a special Sense of Place event, Jan. 29, 2026

Fox: $1,250+

Two tickets to all regular season presentations (7 total), including access to the Livestream.
Exclusive, early access to tickets for all Sense of Place special events, workshops and field trips
Recognition in pre-show slides for all regular season events
Sponsor is listed on Sense of Place’s webpage.
Included in end credits of all the sponsored season’s archived videos (which will be available online for anyone to access, free of charge into perpetuity).

Fisher: $675+

Two tickets to all regular season presentations (7 total), including access to the Livestream
Exclusive, early access to tickets for all Sense of Place special events, workshops and field trips
Sponsor is listed on Sense of Place’s webpage.
Recognition in pre-show slides for all regular season events

Marten: $425+

One ticket to all regular season presentations (7 total), including access to the Livestream
Exclusive, early access to tickets for all Sense of Place special events, workshops and field trips.
Sponsor is listed on Sense of Place webpage.

Pika: $195+

One ticket to all regular season presentations (7 total), including the Livestream.
Exclusive, early access to tickets for all Sense of Place special events, workshops and field trips
*Please note this sponsorship level is for individuals only

Sponsor ONLINE (green button at the top of this page)

Sponsor by CHECK

To sponsor by sending a check, please mail your check to the address below and write 'Sense of Place Season 16' on the memo line.

(make checks payable to Mt. Adams Institute)

Mail to:

Sense of Place
c/o Mt. Adams Institute
2453 HWY 141
Trout Lake, WA 98650

If you would like your Sponsorship to be anonymous, please let us know by sending us a message with your sponsorship. ALSO, select 'hide my name or amount from public view' on the sponsorship form.

Please note: in order to meet print and online deadlines, we are seeking sponsorship commitments by September 25th.

Sense of Place Season 16 Sponsorship

Support Season 16 of Sense of Place