F.A.Q.

Can we have visitors at the HJ Andrews?
Visitors are welcome but if they are planning to stay with you there will be a charge for overnight lodging (if there is room for them). Please check with Kathy Keable at the Andrews for guest accommodations.

Can I bring a pet?
No pets are allowed at the Headquarters site.

What kind of clothing should I bring to HJ Andrews?
While the Oregon summer is mild (warm days, cool evenings), please bring with you the personal gear needed for working in all kinds of weather in difficult terrain (including rain gear, and sturdy, waterproof boots). You should discuss what specific field gear you may need with your project mentors. You may also choose to bring equipment for the many great recreational opportunities in the vicinity of the Andrews Forest including fishing, hiking, climbing, mountain biking, bird-watching, kayaking.

What are the living arrangements like at HJ Andrews?
You will be staying in a shared bedroom in a shared apartment at the Andrews Forest Headquarters site. Occasionally, you may be sharing your bedroom with other researchers. Beds and mattresses are provided; you will need to bring your own bedding and pillows. The apartment has a stove, refrigerator, and a full set of basic kitchen equipment. You may bring personal kitchen gear if you wish. Residents in shared apartments often elect to plan out meals for each week and share the cooking and clean up chores.

How far is the nearest grocer?
About 5 miles away

Is there an alcohol policy?
Students over 21 are allowed to have alcohol at HJA but must recycle
their own bottles.

Are there laundry facilities, wireless computer access, and cell phone access?
There are coin-operated clothes washers and dryers at the Headquarters and a
full computer lab serviced with a T1 line. Also, there is wireless access available in all the buildings at the Headquarters site. Cell phones usually do not work at the headquarters site, but people often get access by walking 5 minutes down the road.

The information you provided calls for a 40 hour work week, should we
expect that weekend and evening activities will be unstructured time?
Some evenings (one/week) are scheduled for discussions/seminars.

How can people reach me?
In case of emergency, friends and family can contact you at 541-822-6300. There is only one telephone line available for personal calls either before or after business hours. Given the remoteness of the site, nearly all calls are long distance. Thus, outgoing calls must either be collect or billed to a personal credit card. You can receive mail at the following address:

ANDREWS EXPERIMENTAL FOREST
P.O. BOX 300
Blue River, OR 97413

Do the apartments have televisions?
No.