Why we’re here.

The Wallowa Mountain Institute (WMI) works to educate and engage with all ages of young people through place-based, hands-on programs, increasing knowledge on rural issues, growing leadership capacity, building workforce development, and encouraging community and land stewardship. We are a program supported and housed under the non-profit entity Wallowa Resources.

All of our programs strive to…

  • Promote a deeper connection to the outdoors and local rural landscape

  • Educate the next generation of land stewards and community leaders

  • Increase K-12 STEM learning opportunities and science literacy

  • Create equitable access to outdoor science programs for ALL


Meet the Flock

Emily Bratcher

Youth Education Manager

Lily Rhoades

Youth Expedition Coordinator

Jacob Losby

Workforce Development Coordinator

Youth Education Specialist

Aaron Maxwell