Puget Soundkeeper Alliance’s annual cleanup is coming up. Get in a kayak (or boat) and help clean up Lake Union, Portage Bay, and Union Bay!
Saturday, May 19th 2012 from 8:30 am – 1:30 pm
Lake Union Park
860 Terry Ave N
Seattle, WA 98109
Contact Barbara Owens at barbara@pugetsoundkeeper.org for more information or click here to get the details.
READING THE ELWHA: TRACING THE DYNAMICS OF LANDSCAPE CHANGE
LARCH 498A/598A_SUMMER 2012 B TERM_4 CREDITS
ONE WEEK FIELD COURSE IN THE ELWHA RIVER WATERSHED _ JULY 23-27
INFORMATION MEETING: Monday, April 30th @ 1230pm in Gould 208J – architecture main office (see attachment)
THERE IS A LIMIT OF FIFTEEN (15) SPACES, so be sure and go to the information meeting.
Located on the Olympic Peninsula, the Elwha River and the watershed through which it drains, is steeped in the social and cultural histories of local Native American tribes, Euro-American settlement and subsequent development within the region. Once supporting one of the most productive runs of salmon on the Olympic Peninsula, two dams were constructed on the river in the early 20th! century. Removal of both dams began in September 2011 and will continue for the next two years.
Reading the Elwha is a 5-day intensive field based course tracing the biophysical and social dynamics of the watershed over the past 150 years, and explore the potential impacts the removal of the dams will have on the ecologies of the region. The class will meet with agencies and individuals engaged in the dam removal project, and through daily hikes and semi-structured activities read and record their experiences in the watershed.
Students will be camping at designated sites and are asked to bring their own provisions. Transportation will be provided. One pre_trip planning session will be held on July 19th.
For more information, please email: kyocom@uw.edu or visit http://courses.be.washington.edu/LARCH/498a/index.html
Why should I go to SPROG? At SPROG you will engage with one of the nation’s top curriculum and other passionate changemakers to learn about leadership development, facilitation skills, anti-oppression, working with the media, meeting with decision makers, campaign planning, messaging and framing, grassroots outreach, etc. SPROG is a perfect space for those wishing to gain concrete tools, skills, and support for social and environmental change organizing or those who wish to create a passionate network building a movement together. SPROG is a one-of-a-kind experience that will be remembered forever.
How I can I go to SPROG? The registration deadline is May 15th so sign up soon! Apply to a SPROG today!
How much is SPROG? Tuition for SPROG is $350 per person, which covers food, lodging, and all trainings for the week. (Sign up in a group of 3 or more and receive a $50 discount each!) We also coordinate travel options (e.g. carpool, bus, train, etc.) with each individual attending to reduce your costs as much as possible.
Need-based scholarships are also available, just apply and we will work with you to make it affordable.
How can I find out more about SPROG? Check out the website at http://ssc.sierraclub.org/content/sprog-0 and please feel free to contact Drew Serres at djserez@gmail.com for more information
Thank you and don’t forget to apply to a SPROG by May 15th!
First Year Programs is currently seeking applicants for the position of Student Coordinator.
The Student Coordinator in the Office of First Year Programs (FYP) functions administratively and programmatically in support of all transitional programs for which the office is responsible. These programs include Advising and Orientation, Parent Orientation, Freshman Interest Groups, Transfer Interest Groups, Dawg Daze, Outdoor Adventures and Husky Adventures. This is a position of significant responsibility, open to all currently registered UW undergraduate students, who are available to work in a year-round capacity.
Preferred Start Date: May 23rd
Questions: Contact First Year Programs with any questions at 206.543.4905 or klsykes@uw.edu
Pay: $10/hour
Applications and position information are available at online at http://fyp.washington.edu/?page_id=98.
Monday, May 21, 2:30-4:20, Allen Auditorium, Suzzallo Library
The Garden (2008)
The fourteen-acre community garden at 41st and Alameda in South Central Los Angeles is the largest of its kind in the United States. Started as a form of healing after the devastating L.A. riots in 1992, the South Central Farmers have since created a miracle in one of the country’s most blighted neighborhoods. Growing their own food. Feeding their families. Creating a community.
But now, bulldozers are poised to level their 14-acre oasis.
The Garden follows the plight of the farmers, from the tilled soil of this urban farm to the polished marble of City Hall. Mostly immigrants from Latin America, from countries where they feared for their lives if they were to speak out, we watch them organize, fight back, and demand answers:
Why was the land sold to a wealthy developer for millions less than fair-market value? Why was the transaction done in a closed-door session of the LA City Council? Why has it never been made public?
And the powers-that-be have the same response: “The garden is wonderful, but there is nothing more we can do.”
If everyone told you nothing more could be done, would you give up?
The Garden has the pulse of verité with the narrative pull of fiction, telling the story of the country’s largest urban farm, backroom deals, land developers, green politics, money, poverty, power, and racial discord. The film explores and exposes the fault lines in American society and raises crucial and challenging questions about liberty, equality, and justice for the poorest and most vulnerable among us.
UW awards six Husky Green Awards for 2012
Special congrats to former PoE instructor (ENVIR 480: Sustainability Studio) Justin Hellier!
Project Title: Networking the old-fashioned way: Maximizing the presence of an environmental non-profit at outreach events
Cooperating Organization: Washington Wild
Short Summary: Washington Wild attends at least 15 outreach events annually, with the majority of these events occurring between May-September. We leave some of these events feeling like we really connected with the attendees; however, other events leave us wondering why we ever thought it would be beneficial for us to attend. By generating and applying a series of questions and assessments, we seek to clarify how we can maximize staff time and reap the most benefits of attending select events.
Objectives: Overall Goal: Maximize Washington Wild’s time & presence at outreach events
Objectives of this Capstone Project:
1)Clarify reasons for attending specific events
a)How does this event relate to our mission?
2)Determine our audience
a)What are the most effective ways to connect with different types of audiences?
3)Develop simple, comprehensive training materials for those who will staff the outreach tables
a)What do the table staffers need to know about Washington Wild to be effective at tabling?
4)Determine what defines an event as “Successful” for the organization
a)What metrics can we use to determine whether or not an event is worth attending again?
5)Suggest ways to move forward with people who connect with us at events
Note: Each objective is associated with 2-3 more specific questions not listed here.
Methods: At the beginning, the student will be trained as a table volunteer and attend outreach events to get a feel how they run. He/She will then take a critical look at how Washington Wild operates at events. Working with Washington Wild staff, interns, and volunteers, the student will examine methods for answering the Objectives of the project. This will involve developing criteria to help Washington Wild determine the relevance and impact of an outreach event on our mission, develop ways of questioning attendees and volunteers at outreach events, and researching best-practice methods to follow-up with event attendees.
Project Type: Individual
Start Date: 06/20/2011
Expected Project Duration Weeks: 12
Time Commitment Hr/wk: 15
Expected Weekly Schedule: Generally flexible schedule during the M-F work week – to be arranged between intern and site supervisor. Four mandatory Saturdays to attend outreach events (June 23, July 28, September 8, September 15). As events may come up at short notice, the Saturday schedule may change.
Site Supervisor Name: Kim Adank
Site Supervisor Position: Membership and Development Director
Site Supervisor Email: kim@wawild.org
Skills Required: •Outgoing & comfortable speaking with strangers at outreach events
•Comfortable talking with a range of people about conservation issues & conducting oneself in a professional manor
•Ability to think on his/her feet & adjust how information is delivered to individuals at events
•Fluent in English
•Competent in all MS Office programs, including Word, Excel, & Outlook, as well as the internet, is required for communications, research, and reporting
•General interest & commitment to conservation of Washington’s wildlands
•Flexible, responsible, trustworthy, and has a sense of humor
Resume Needed: yes!
Cover Letter Needed: yes!
Reference Contact Info Needed: yes!
Conservation Remix: Saturday, June 2, 2012. [For more information about this event]
Adviser note: unpaid internship, but it would definitely be possible for credit. Ask Joe or Stanley if you have questions!
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Original posting: http://www.naturevision.org/internships/
Nature Vision Internship
Summer 2012
Nature Vision is a non-profit environmental education organization founded in 2003 based in Woodinville, WA. Our mission is to foster citizen appreciation and stewardship of our environment through integration of school, community, and nature education. Nature Vision (NV) serves over 44,000 students annually, more than many nature centers in our area. In 2010, the NV team received the Michael Mercer Water Conservation Educator Award with partners for our work on the Sammamish Watershed Festival. NV was also honored with the 2007-2008 Environmental Education Association of Washington’s (EEAW) Award for Organizational Excellence.
Internship Description
Duties include but are not limited to:
• Aiding naturalists with presenting environmental education programs to:summer camps, schools, libraries, other groups from the Nature Vision menu of programs. Training is provided.
• Prep and clean-up of materials for camps and presentations
• Office projects as needed by staff
Start Date: 6/18/12, negotiable depending on school needs
End Date: 8/31/12 or earlier depending on school needs
Hours: 15-30 a week, unpaid
Minimum Qualifications:
Working on bachelor’s degree or experience in Education, Interpretation, environmental science or a related field; combination of education and experience which demonstrates the ability to work in classrooms and in the field with groups of students. Must be a US Citizen and able to read, speak, and write the English language clearly.
Special Requirements: Must possess a valid Washington State Drivers’ License and own vehicle to drive to field sites. May need to occasionally lift objects up to 50 lbs.
To apply: Please email cover letter and resume to Clay Heilman,cheilman@naturevision.org
Peer TA for Environmental Studies 100: Interdisciplinary Foundations
The Program on the Environment is currently accepting applications for 3 peer TA positions for the autumn quarter 2012 offering of ENVIR 100: Environmental Studies 100: Interdisciplinary Foundations. Peer TAs are registered undergraduate students with superior qualifications, who are trained in teaching skills, and serve in the same capacity as graduate student TAs. This is an exciting opportunity to gain valuable teaching experience while still completing your undergraduate degree. This would be especially valuable to students interested in environmental education or for students interested in applying to graduate school.
The total time commitment is anticipated to be approximately 15 hours per week. As a Peer TA, you will be responsible for attending the lecture for ENVIR 100 (3 hours per week), attending a weekly instructor meeting (approximately 1 hour per week), and managing one discussion section (2 hours per week). Additional tasks include: preparation for your discussion section; meeting with students during office hours, extra help or review sessions; and grading.
Peer TAs will earn academic credit (1-5 credits, variable, of ENVIR 498, graded).
Course Information:
Course Number and Name: ENVIR 100: Environmental Studies: Interdisciplinary Foundations Quarter Offered: Autumn 2012
Instructors: Beth Wheat + 1 TBD
Course Schedule:
Autumn 2012
Lecture: MWF 9:30-10:20
Discussion Sections: T or TH various times
Priority will be given to students who meet the following requirements:
1. Completion or current registration in BIOL 492: Teaching of Biology
2. Completion of ENVIR 100 with a minimum grade of 3.0
3. Environmental Studies (Program on the Environment) majors or minors
4. At least Junior level standing.
Credits earned for being a peer TA can be applied to one of the following requirements for the major in Environmental Studies:
• Policy and Decision-making perspectives
• Departmental Honors requirement of ENVIR 497/498 (substitutes for both requirements)
To apply, please submit the following:
1. Resume
2. Unofficial copy of your UW transcript (transfer transcripts not necessary)
3. Statement of intent answering the following questions (no longer than 2 pages):
a. What is your interest in being a peer TA for ENVIR 100?
b. What kinds of unique abilities or experiences would you bring to this position?
c. How does your knowledge of or experience with teaching or environmental studies qualify you to be a peer T.A.?
Paper applications can be submitted to the PoE advisers in ACC 012. Electronic materials may be submitted via e-mail to jkob@uw.edu.
Applications will be considered as they are submitted. For priority consideration, please submit your materials no later than 05/02/2012.