[workshop] Sensing Place: Tools for Experiential Ecology

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Date: October 25th and 26th

If you are passionate about the natural world and the human place within it, this course is for you! Join us to learn the fundamentals of sensory awareness, wildlife tracking, bird language, plant observation, and nature journaling. Based in the urban wildlife hotspot of Union Bay Natural Area, we will practice powerful (and fun!) tools for “reading the landscape,” opening our perception to the more-than-human world. With these naturalist skills, participants will deepen their sense of curiosity and adventure every time they step outside Union Bay Natural Area!

For more information: 

https://depts.washington.edu/asuwxpcl/courses/view/14FA.18.25201

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Nourish International is a non-profit organization that serves as a platform for students to make long-lasting, global impacts within developing regions around the world. Nourish creates partnerships between university chapters and communities abroad in an effort to foster strong relationships, implement sustainable development, and eradicate poverty. The University of Washington has a Nourish chapter registered as a club through the RSO.

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Team Specific Internship Descriptions

Projects Team: Partnership Selection and International Projects Development

This position is responsible for seeking out an international partner organization and planning a viable, sustainable project in collaboration with the community that addresses a self-identified need in their region.

Venture Team: Sustainable Entrepreneurship & Social Enterprise

This position is responsible for designing and implementing small to mid-size business ventures and events on the University of Washington campus and larger scale projects within the Seattle community. 

Creative Team: Graphic Design

This position is responsible for creating the visual presence of the University of Washington Nourish Chapter brand. Tasks range from designing a logo to producing marketing, promotional materials, and advertisements for our ventures and Nourish events on campus.  

Communication Team: Social Media & Brand Marketing

This position is responsible for being the voice of the University of Washington Nourish Chapter and its brand. The internship position will entail maintaining the organization’s social media presence, whether it is on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, blog posts, etc. 

 Finance Intern

This position is responsible for keeping track of any and all finances that are incurred during the year. The job will entail general bookkeeping, coordinating with the Nourish national office, and making sure all projects and ventures are on track financially and meeting their budget requirements. 

If you would like more information about the UW chapter, the application process, or the informal information sessions throughout the month of October, please email nourish@uw.edu. For other information regarding the organization and its mission, please reference the organization’s website http://nourish.org/

We are also holding informal information sessions on October 7th and 16th at 6:30PM in Odegaard, study room #224.

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Environmental Studies minor alumna Joanna Wright will be one of the co-instructors for the training listed above. For those that don’t know, the Union Bay Natural Area is close to campus: right in-between the sports fields and the U-Village. Click through the picture listed above for registration details (cost is $50 for UW students; max enrollment is 12, so get to it if you want a spot!)

[job]: Friends of the Cedar River Watershed Volunteer Habitat Restoration Coordinator

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Volunteer Habitat Restoration Coordinator

About Us

Friends of the Cedar River Watershed (FCRW) is an award-winning 501©3 organization dedicated to the protection and restoration of the greater Lake Washington/Cedar River/Sammamish Watershed. The watershed is home to more than 83 species of fish and wildlife and 14 species of concern such as sockeye salmon and the endangered Chinook salmon. It is also home to 22% of Washington’s human population. The watershed is our home. Its future is ours.

Our roots are in the water. The 143 square miles of the protected upper watershed provide clean drinking water to over one million King County residents. It is unique—one of only six protected municipal watersheds in the country and the only one owned by the people who depend on it. FCRW began in 1996 with the charter to support the construction of the Cedar River Watershed Education Center, and since then has evolved to promote stewardship and education about the importance of restoring the Lake Washington/Cedar River/Sammamish Watershed.

Through innovative collaborations with municipalities, schools, individuals, and businesses, we link local citizens to environmental stewardship efforts including volunteer habitat restoration events, salmon recovery efforts, and conservation and education programs in order to preserve these finite resources for future generations.

Job Summary

The Volunteer Habitat Restoration Coordinator is responsible for the planning and implementation of habitat improvement projects and building relationships with program partners (agencies, businesses, community organizations, schools) and volunteers. The Volunteer Habitat Restoration Coordinator also manages programmatic operations, works with local community members, manages and leads volunteer habitat restoration events, and creates and delivers environmental education field lessons.

Position Responsibilities

  • ·         Implement habitat restoration projects throughout the greater Lake Washington/Cedar River/Sammamish Watershed
  • ·         Professionally serve as program and organizational liaison to city, county, and private project partners
  • ·         Coordinate annual restoration event calendar, written and verbal communications, and program logistics
  • ·         Enthusiastically recruit and retain volunteers
  • ·         Staff volunteer events and manage on-site timelines, educational presentations, and tours
  • ·         Maintain and develop strong partnerships with business partners and sponsors
  • ·         Track project outcomes and report statistics to project partners
  • ·         Manage volunteer tracking system in cooperation with FCRW staff
  • ·         Contribute to newsletter and blog articles

 

Qualifications

  • ·         Experience carrying out habitat restoration projects and managing volunteers
  • ·         Excellent public speaking and communication skills
  • ·         Strong leadership skills, including the ability to build partnerships, communicate with government officials and the general public, and facilitate meetings
  • ·         Ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously with tight timelines
  • ·         Self-motivated, energetic, strategic thinker
  • ·         Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team
  • ·         Experience working with diverse groups from children to adults with various backgrounds
  • ·         Proven ability to deliver engaging environmental education lessons to youth grades K-12
  • ·         Train volunteers and interns in ecological restoration theory and practice
  • ·         Bachelor’s degree in environmental field
  • ·         Preferred experience includes a background in natural resource management and a minimum of two years of experience developing and implementing on the ground habitat projects

Compensation

This is a part-time temporary position through 2014. Hourly rate DOE.

 

To Apply:

Please submit resume and letter of interest outlining your qualifications for this position to hiring@cedarriver.org by September 22. Early applications encouraged.

 

Amy Kaeser

Restoration Programs Manager

Friends of the Cedar River Watershed

Tel  206.297.8141  |Fax  206.297.8142 

www.cedarriver.org

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Have you ever wondered what it is like to be a bird? 

2014 Environmental Leadership Scholarship recipient Sophia Winkler-Schor traveled to the Peruvian Amazon for her Capstone Project this past summer. Check out her work with The Wild Forests and Fauna (WFF). In the video you will experience our journey deep into the jungle, and see incredible, ‘drone’s-eye views’ soaring 300ft above the tropical rainforest!

To see more awesome adventures Like WFF on Facebook! www.facebook.com/Wildff

The Environmental Leadership Scholarships are two, merit-based based scholarships awarded annually to Environmental Studies majors at the UW Program on the Environment. Applications are accepted once a year in May for the following Autumn quarter. Contact Joe Kobayashi at jkob@uw.edu for more information.

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[internship]: Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, National Park Service

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Fall 2014 National Park Service Internship
In My Backyard Project

Background:
This internship is a part of a long-term project initiated by the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park (KLSE) in Seattle. This project is the first of its kind within the NPS. The mission of the project is to connect urban youth with National Parks and cultural and historical sites in Washington State. KLSE is a prime location for this project because it serves as a hub for national parks throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Since summer of 2013, KLSE rangers, interns, teachers and volunteers have guided this project. Previous interns have researched and visited local national parks and cultural and historical sites. They wrote blog posts about their visits and opportunities for youth and promoted the project through social media and by attending local festivals. The objective of their efforts was to gather information and promote volunteer and job opportunities for youth as well as general information and travel suggestions. The goal for future interns is to compile the research, photographs and videos so that it can be distributed and utilized by the community.

Intern duties:
The fall 2014 internship will carry the project into 2015. Two or more interns will be working on the project in collaboration with Ranger Kelsey Johnson who helped start the project. The interns will be creating and distributing outreach and educational materials about special places in Washington. These materials will be based on research and trip reports conducted by the team in summer 2014.

Since the beginning of In My Backyard, the project has been team driven. Interns will have opportunities to shape their internships based on their interests and goals. This internship can be tailored to individual preferences and strengthening resumes. Duties may also include traveling to and exploring more national parks and historical/cultural sites. This internship is applicable for credit. It is unpaid. Hours are flexible and can be arranged around interns’ class schedules. Expected work hours are 10-15 hours per week. The length of the internship is flexible, but is tentatively scheduled for 10 weeks between September-December.

Students interested in the following and/or majoring in the following fields are encouraged to apply:

Community Outreach
Communications
Education
English
Environmental Justice
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Graphic Design
Journalism
Marketing
Museum Studies
Photography
Public Relations
Resource Management
Social Justice
Etc.

Desired Qualifications:
Proficient computer skills
Competent writing skills
Comfortable with public speaking
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent communication skills
Self-starter

Contact information:
If you’re interested in pursuing an internship with this project, email your resume to Kelsey Johnson at kelsey_johnson@nps.gov<mailto:kelsey_johnson@nps.gov>.

If you would like to learn more about the project, check out the website!
http://inmybackyardnw.wordpress.com/.

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Fall internships with the Friends of the Cedar River Watershed: Cedar River Salmon Journey Intern & Volunteer Habitat Restoration Intern

[job]: Washington Conservation Corps

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Environmental career opportunities abound
Washington Conservation Corps to fill 288 positions at Department of Ecology
 
OLYMPIA – The Washington Conservation Corps, a part of the Washington Department of Ecology, has opened 288 jobs that help protect and restore the environment.
 
Working in partnership with AmeriCorps, the WCC provides annual member positions for 18 – 25 years old and no age restrictions for Gulf War Era II veterans, reservists and dependents.*  
 
Those selected to become a WCC/AmeriCorps member will gain valuable, hands-on experience working with the environment. Project work includes restoration planting, invasive species removal, trail building, and more. The most recent project supported by members is the Carlton Complex wildfire, the largest and most devastating wildfire in Washington’s history.
 
From re-building boardwalks and trails, to disaster response for wildfires and landslides, the positions provide paid, career-transferable training and leadership opportunities.
 
In addition to paid career training, members receive an AmeriCorps Education Award of $5,645 (scholarship) upon successful completion of one year of service (1,700 hours). Basic medical benefits are provided and educational loan forbearance is available. Apply Online atwww.ecy.wa.gov/wcc and read a recent WCC success story atECOconnect blog.

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[volunteer]: Citizen Science opportunity at Mount Rainier NP

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Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff of the University of Washington,

Please feel free to pass this information along to friends, family, or acquaintances who you feel may have an interest in this program.

Do you love amphibians, science, and exploring National Parks? Then the Citizen Science Program is for you. The Citizen Science program gives volunteers the opportunity to hike and explore some of Mount Rainier’s remote lakes and wetland habitats while gaining experience in surveying and science. This year’s Citizen Science program will be starting up around late July and will run until mid-September.

We are looking for volunteers to help conduct amphibian surveys to document the presence or absence of amphibian species at various lakes, ponds and wetlands including historical Western Toad sites. As a volunteer you would be part of a small group that will hike to pre-determined sites and help conduct amphibian surveys. You do not need any previous experience and surveying equipment will be provided. You may volunteer once or multiple times throughout the season. If you need to stay overnight for a few days, free camping is available at Cougar Rock, White River, Ohanapecosh and Longmire campgrounds, however, there is no long term housing available. We are conducting both day trip and overnight backpacking surveys throughout the park.

If you are interested and available to volunteer during the time period from late July to mid-September then please email me back and indicate:

  • Your phone number and preferred email
  • Preference on volunteering for day surveys or overnight backpacking trip surveys
  • Your experience and comfort level with hiking/backpacking
  • Any physical limitations you may have
  • Approximately what date or dates you are available
  • Preference on which days of the week you prefer to volunteer (weekends, weekdays, etc)

I have added two attachments to this email that provide some additional information. If you choose to volunteer I will provide you with more details when I hear back from you!Please feel free to pass this information along to friends, family, or acquaintances who you feel may have an interest in this program. If you have any questions feel free to call me at (360) 569-6756 or email me at laura_davis@partner.nps.gov. I look forward to hearing from you!

Sincerely,

Laura Davis

Citizen Science Coordinator

Mount Rainier National Park 

laura_davis@partner.nps.gov

(360) 569-6756