Connecting People Through Place and Storytelling

For sixteen years, Sense of Place has featured people with unique knowledge of the Columbia River Gorge—scientists, tribal members, ranchers, authors, farmers, artists, and neighbors from across the Pacific Northwest. Together, we explore the natural and cultural forces that shape this region and the histories that connect us. Our Sponsors make this possible.

Scroll down for Season 17 lineup and sponsorship details. Learn more at senseofplacegorge.org

Sense of Place is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law. (EIN 41-4785859)

Sponsors create a lasting impact. You helps us:

Reach thousands of people at our events, through our livestream, and with our free, online archive
Attract thoughtful speakers and offer honorariums for their time and expertise
Keep dollars in our community by paying local staff and the organizations who make Sense of Place possible
Expand programming to include new formats and to serve more people

Season 17

OCT Homegrown Drone: How a Rural Place Launched a Tech Revolution with Jason Hartmann, Columbia Gorge Tech Alliance

NOV Talking Trees: Family & Timber with brothers Phil & Steve Rigdon, Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation

DEC River Salad & Algal Blooms: Changes in the Columbia River with Lorri Epstein and Miles Johnson, Columbia Riverkeeper

JAN Submerged: Hidden History Underwater with Archer Mayo, Search & Recovery Diver

FEB What in the Maryhill?! An Unexpected Museum Turns 100 with Amy Behrens, Maryhill Museum

MAR Sister Tsuruta: A 50-Year Friendship with Niko Yasui, Tsuruta Sister City Program

APR Gorge Love Stories: A multimedia event with special guests to celebrate Sense of Place's first season as an independent non-profit.

Sponsor Levels
(closes October 9, 2026)

Wolverine: $5,000+

All Lynx Level benefits +
Recognition in Sarah's introduction as a Presenting Sponsor for the season
Included as a Sponsor for any Sense of Place Pop-Up events (at various locations around the Gorge)
Early access to Sense of Place special events

Lynx: $2,500+

All Fox Level benefits +
Sponsor logo/name included on webpage
Sponsor name included in Sense of Place newsletter (approx. 2500 subscribers)

Fox: $1,250+

All Fisher Level benefits +
Logo/name included in end credits of all the sponsored season’s videos in our online Archive (viewership expected to reach at least 2x the live audience).

Fisher: $625+

Two tickets to all regular season presentations (7 total), including access to the Livestream
Recognition in pre-show slides for all regular season events
Sponsor name on Sense of Place’s webpage

Marten: $300+

(*Please note, this level is for individuals/families only)
One ticket to all regular season presentations (7 total), including access to the Livestream
Sponsor name on Sense of Place’s webpage.

Pika: $195+*

*Pika level is now considered a Season Ticket. Sales open on September 10th.
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Sense of Place is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law. (EIN 41-4785859)

Season 17 Sponsorship - NOW OPEN