The Mount St. Helens Board of Directors and Staff are saddened by the loss of Joseph Bohlig.  At his family's request, a memorial fund has been established.  Donations in his memory will support the Mountain Stewards program.  To donate, please click here.

The Mount St. Helens Institute Proudly Announces:

VOLCANOES CHANGE THE WORLD.....AND SO CAN YOU!  with Bill Nye the Science Guy

March 11, 2010 7:00 pm Portland

Pre-sale for this event has ended.

TICKETS WILL BE FOR SALE AT THE DOOR!

Read the Portland Mercury's interview with Bill Nye

Do you realize that Mount St. Helens' 1980 eruption was almost 30 years ago?  For more information on our 30th Anniversary Commemorative Events, click here. 

Climbing Permits available for 2010.  Click Here to Buy Permits

To learn more about what we do, click on any of the following links:

Volcano Views and Brews-- a once per month lecture series at the Lucky Labrador in Portland. The full 2010 schedule has been announced!

March 16:  Blow and Go:  Removal of Oregon's Marmot Dam and the Fate of its Impounded Sediment with Jon Major.  $5.00 at the door.   

Sunday Snowshoe Program--join us for one or all of our Sunday Snowshoe Adventures this winter.  Space is limited so sign up soon! 

Climbing Permits-- Climb Mount St. Helens!  Permits are required until October 31. Permits for 2010 will go on sale on February 1 at 9:00 am Pacific time. 

Field Seminars -- hands-on experiences at the mountain and in the forest.  All programs are full-day and designed to help you understand Northwest Volcanic Landscapes!  Take a peek at our list of 2010 classes. Registration for 2010 Field Seminars opens on February 1 at 9:00 am Pacific time. 

Guided Climbs to the Crater Rim -- Guides will provide your permits and lead you to the rim and back offering ecological and geologic information along the way.  Registration for 2010 Guided Climbs opens on February 1 at 9:00 am Pacific time.   

Volunteer Programs

Trail Work Parties  -- Check out the dates and places for our 2010 work party season.  Registration for volunteer work parties will open in the middle of March

Conservation Corps -- one and two day or week-long trails and other maintenance volunteer projects.  Bring your family, friendsm, co-workers or service club.

Volcano Volunteers-- Interpreters lead talks and walks at Mount St. Helens.   

Mountain Stewards-- volunteers provide safety and interpretive information to climbers and help to maintain the sensitive climbing route and the Mount Margaret backcountry. 

Key Sponsors and Partners

The Mount St. Helens Institute is supported by a wide variety of private and public organizations.  Please patronize their businesses.