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This Summer ‘A’ term 2013, the Department of Anthropology is holding a field study school taught in Colorado and New Mexico. The 5 course involves experiential learning on the topics of agroecology, restoration ecology, and permaculture methods and materials at historic acequia farms, which are sustainable, equitable, and resilient farming systems. This summer, students will work on projects at the following acequia farms:

  • Almunyah de la Junta de Los Ríos in Embudo, New Mexico. Edible landscape feature of heirloom wine grape trellises.
  • Rancho Dos Acequias in San Acacio, Colorado. Contour swale to control water flows and trap sedimentation associated with flood irrigation.
  • Rancho de los Martínez in San Francisco, Colorado. A raised-bed polyculture milpa and a seed savers’ hutch.
  • Rancho Vialpando in San Francisco, Colorado. A dispensa, storage building of locally harvested wood (aspen and fir) built entirely without nails.

For more information, attend the information session on January 25 at 1:30 pm in Denny Hall 401, and/or contact dpena@uw.edu.

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Program Directors: Ursula Valdez and Tim Billo

Dates of instruction: August 28th-September 20th, 2013

The eastern slope of the Peruvian Andes ranges from altitudes of over 20,000 feet among rugged, glacier-clad peaks, to altitudes of under 500 feet in the hot, humid forests of the Amazon Basin, one of the most biologically diverse place on Earth. This region is also known for a diverse array of indigenous and modernized cultures, with an expanding population that threatens to alter the ecology and sheer beauty of this landscape forever. In this seminar, we will explore the fascinating diversity of organisms and ecosystems from the Andes to the Amazon of southeastern Peru, while studying the conservation challenges confronting this region. Through surveys of the biodiversity itself, and meetings with indigenous people, land-use managers, conservationists, and other stakeholders, we will analyze sustainable alternatives for the conservation of this world biodiversity hotspot.

Application Deadline: March 1, 2013

For detailed information click here!

[internship]: Kenai Watershed Forum

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Kenai Watershed Forum’s summer 2013 environmental internship
opportunities are primarily geared towards undergraduate students but
also open to graduate students.   The Kenai Watershed Forum (KWF) is a
non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining the health of the
watersheds on the Kenai Peninsula in south central Alaska.  Every
year, KWF selects several highly-motivated students from top
university programs and provides them with a one of a kind learning
experience working on critical environmental projects.  Interns are
expected to work 10-12 weeks, typically from mid to late May to mid
August, although start and end dates are a bit flexible to accommodate
different academic calendars.   The deadline for submission of applications is December 7,
2012.  Any questions may be directed to Bill Garthwaite +1.907.260.5449 ext.
1209 or bill@kenaiwatershed.org. 

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Main Street Student Internship on Whidbey Island

Langley Main Street is partnering with the City of Langley, Public Works Department to pay for a college student summer intern to help out around town. It will be a great summer job opportunity! The position can be tailored around the candidate’s school schedule; ideally starting after the end of spring term and ending prior to the start of fall term.

Click here for the job description and application instructions.

First review of applications with take place on May 31, 2012. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

[internship] Work for OurEarth this summer!

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OurEarth.org, a 501©3 non-profit environmental organization, is currently recruiting undergraduate and graduate students for its 2012 Environmental Leadership Program. They’re interested in connecting with students at UW who are passionate about environmental issues!

Applications for this 8 week summer internship are due March 30th

Check out their flyer here

or their website here

or contact John Ullman at (410) 878-6485 or john@ourearth.org for more information!

[opportunity] – Landscape Architecture Summer Program

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BE Exploration Landscape Architecture Summer Program

July 5-29, 2011

Applications are due Wednesday, June 1, 2011.

BE Exploration Landscape Architecture Summer Program is an exciting summer experience for individuals seeking a better understanding of the Landscape Architecture profession. If you are a college student or working professional, this program will provide you with an intensive, one-month exploration of the design process and career opportunities for Landscape Architects.

More information available at: http://www.be.washington.edu/programs/BEexploration/