Nick's Interns

Nick's Interns Nick's Interns exposes Humboldt County youth to conservation careers through paid internships.

In 2004 Ray and Marie Raphael founded Nick’s Interns in memory of their son. Nick Raphael started his career working outdoors throughout high school and college with several non-profit conservation organizations and the Bureau of Land Management’s King Range National Conservation Area. The goal of the program is expose Humboldt County youth to conservation careers through paid internships. The Kin

g Range NCA is part of the Mattole River watershed, which has a rich history of community-based watershed restoration efforts on public and private lands throughout the watershed. These efforts have resulted in a cadre of natural resource professionals experienced in all aspects of watershed restoration. Nick’s Interns is a partnership between the Bureau of Land Management, Mattole Restoration Council, Mattole Salmon Group, and Sanctuary Forest, and Nick’s parents, Ray and Marie Raphael. Other partners include California State Parks, Southern Humboldt Community Park, and various other agencies and non-profits.

Here's some great photos of Nick's Interns at work! This 2nd session working with BLM was a large crew. Main lead, once ...
08/12/2025

Here's some great photos of Nick's Interns at work! This 2nd session working with BLM was a large crew. Main lead, once again was Lucas with assistant lead Kopley. Interns- Koree, Anora, Cyder, Zakunda, Kobe, Bodhi, Julian and Zeke. Another great season with many important projects accomplished!

Nick's Interns first session this season were a fantastic team! Here are some great photos of Trevor, Gage, Delilah, Amy...
07/30/2025

Nick's Interns first session this season were a fantastic team! Here are some great photos of Trevor, Gage, Delilah, Amy Jane, Kieran and Lucas hard at work.

We are happy to announce that Nick's Interns 2025 season is here! We are receiving applications now. Visit the Mattole R...
03/18/2025

We are happy to announce that Nick's Interns 2025 season is here! We are receiving applications now. Visit the Mattole Restoration Council website, Nick's Interns page to download an application. Deadline for applying is April 20th! Interviews will be in early May. If you are in High School now, at least14 years old, or a recent graduate, you can apply. Dates for the BLM sessions in Whitethorn are June 30 to July 17, then July 21st to August 7th. MRC's Petrolia session is yet to be determined. For questions, contact Theresa at (707) 986-7797 for (707) 223-3629.

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03/19/2024

NICK’S INTERNS PROGRAM SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

March, 2024, The Mattole Restoration Council is excited to announce the 20 year of the Nick’s Interns program this summer season! This unique program provides environmental work opportunities for those who are motivated to learn, work hard, be part of a team, and make a valuable contribution. Nick’s Interns focuses on leadership training. Interns work three weeks during the summer, four days a week. You must be at least 14 years of age, in high school, or a recent graduate.

There will be two sessions with the BLM in Whitethorn
1st Session is June 24 to July 11th
2nd Session is July 15th to August 1st

More information can be found at www.mattole.org/nicksinterns. Applications can be downloaded and must be received by Sunday April 21st 2024. Applicant interviews will be in early May.
You can also request an application and submit it by email to [email protected] or
Fax to (707) 986-7374 or
Mail to Nick’s Interns, Mattole Restoration Council, 51 High Court, Whitethorn, CA 95589
For questions call Theresa Vallotton at MRC (707) 986-7797.

01/29/2024

We are hiring! Join our forest thinning and plants crew for an action packed year of forest and native plant restoration in the Mattole, King Range National Conservation Área and Humboldt Bay.

I'm so pleased to see this post about the essential contribution our Nick's Interns make.
07/10/2023

I'm so pleased to see this post about the essential contribution our Nick's Interns make.

03/07/2023

Nick's Interns is happy to announce its 20th season! Over the years, 250 students have participated, making a huge contribution to local restoration efforts. This is a paid internship. Teams work in alliance with local environmental agencies; Mattole Restoration Council, Sanctuary Forest, Mattole Salmon Group, Friends of the Lost Coast, California State Parks and the Bureau of Land Management. More information can be found at www.mattole.org on the Nick's Interns webpage. Applications can be downloaded and are due April 23, 2023.

01/25/2023

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