CLOSING DATE: 11/30/2012
SALARY: $12.77 – $16.18 Hourly, depending upon level of education
LOCATION: King Street Center – 201 S Jackson St, Seattle
DIVISION: Department of Natural Resources & Parks – Recycling and Environmental Services Division
Background:
The King County Solid Waste Division plans, develops and implements a variety of waste reduction and recycling programs that target residents, businesses and schools. 

Share your enthusiasm for science by serving as a Science Fair mentor for students at Bryant Elementary School! Mentors work with a group of 4-5 students, (4th and 5th graders) to design and carry out their scientific investigations. 

Orca Bowl is one of 25 regional components of the National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB). This year will be the Washington’s 16th annual regional marine sciences bowl competition for high school students.  

Interested in volunteering at the ORCA bowl? See below:
Orca Bowl Orientation!
Wednesday, November 28, 2012   5:30 to 6:30pm
Marine Science Building Rm. 123, University of Washington, 1501 NE Boat Street
We need volunteers to help us host the 16th annual Orca Bowl Competition!   

CEP 498A – 3 credits
Shaping Your Urban Future: Local Planning, Governance, and Leadership
Instructor: Marty Curry, AICP
Tuesdays 2:30-4:50PM
**Counts towards Policy and Decision Making for PoE major requirements**
This course provides an in-depth understanding of local planning and governance, and arenas where ‘urbanists’ become engaged citizens in shaping the future of their cities and towns. 

STUDENT PROFILES: Get a sneak peak at a student project from the upcoming PoE Capstone Symposium!
Student: Kiddist Emmanuel 
Class Standing: Senior
Major: Environmental Studies/Pre-Nursing
This past summer I had the opportunity to work at two P-Patch Gardens located in New Holly and High Point on behalf of the City of Seattle: Department of Neighborhoods. 

ENVIR 495A
Literature, Culture & the Environment: The Human Animal
Professor Richard Block (blockr@uw.edu).
MWF: 11:30-12:30, Condon Hall 139.
VLPA (can perhaps be taken for “W” credit with approval of instructor)
Modernity’s unprecedented assertion of human rights has been an equally unprecedented  disaster for our fellow creatures.   

Oral and poster presentations 

Environmental education
Business sustainability
Environmental policy & regulation
Natural sciences & conservation
Agriculture & food systems 

More information! 

Deadline: November 30, 2012
Salary: $12.77-16.18 hourly, depending upon level of education
Division: Department of Natural Resources & Parks – Recycling and Environmental Services 
Duration: January 2013 – December 2013 with potential for extension
Hours: The internship may work part time (approximately 15-20 hours a week) during the regular school year within the hours of 7:00AM – 5:00PM, Monday through Friday. 

Friends of Cedar River Watershed are looking for students in environmental programs at the University of Washington to come join restoration efforts this winter. FCRW is a local non-profit organization with a mission to engage people to enhance and sustain watersheds through restoration, education, and stewardship.