Lauren Crane (Summer 2026)

Sep 25, 2026

A few months ago, I traded life in a big city in California surrounded by friends and family to come up to Alaska – a place I had never been before and knew not a soul in! I was nervous for the transition, but mostly excited about all the new opportunities that...

Katherine Goergen (2026)

Sep 25, 2026

I had no idea what to expect going into this summer working with KWF. I was starting my very first internship as well as being super far from my family for the first time. However, from the moment I landed in Kenai, I felt welcomed and supported by everyone I was...

Sam Trussell (Summers 2025 & 2026)

Sep 4, 2025

By the time I landed in Kenai, I still didn’t really know what I was getting myself into out here. I had applied for the internship simply because I thought 3 months in Alaska sounded awesome, (which it is) not really considering the scope and impact of my position...

Lola Schwinghamer (Summer 2025)

Sep 4, 2025

In my summer as an intern at KWF, I have learned so much-not only about the environments around us but also about myself. When I first arrived, I didn’t have a clear idea of what I was doing; I just knew it was going to be mad cool. And honestly, it exceeded all my...

Victoria Eisenberg (Summer 2023)

Sep 1, 2023

Being part of an organization that enacts meaningful environmental change is something that I couldn’t be more proud of. At KWF, I’ve had the opportunity to work in various fields of environmental conservation. From teaching kids about salmon life cycles at summer...

Finn Newman (Summer 2023)

Sep 1, 2023

My time at KWF started with the ritual Costco trip and then the long ride from Anchorage to Soldotna. Though that memory is a blur for me at this point, I remember staring out the window in awe as the Chugach mountains and Kenai River flashed in the window of the Red...