Monthly Archives: February 2013

JOB: Head Camp Counselor, Killington Parks and Rec

Head Camp Counselor Job Description Killington Parks & Recreation seeks a seasonal full-time energetic and organized Head Camp Counselor for its Camp Loads of Fun program, a traditional day camp located at the Johnson Recreation Center in Killington. The selected … Continue reading

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JOB: Creative City Public Charter School seeks K-2 Teachers, Maryland

Creative City Public Charter School seeks K-2 Teachers About Us Creative City Public Charter School (CCPCS) is a new, progressive, charter elementary school that offers a place-based (project-based) and art-integrated instructional program. Our school, founded by a group of parents, … Continue reading

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EVENT: Nature Conservancy CEO Mark Tercek at Middlebury – Feb 21

Nature’s Fortune:  How Business and Society Thrive by Investing in Nature Mark Tercek, The Nature Conservancy Thursday, February 21 4:30 pm McCardell Bicentennial Hall 216 Middlebury College Free & open to the public Middlebury College’s Franklin Environmental Center is honored … Continue reading

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INTERNSHIP: Squam Conservation Internship, New Hampshire

THE SQUAM CONSERVATION INTERNSHIP   (Application deadline is March 17, 2013.) The purpose of this 13-week unpaid internship is to give future conservation leaders the skills and experience needed to effectively move onto the next professional level while at the … Continue reading

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EVENT: UVM Farmer Training Program Workshop

Feb 27, Wed 6 – 8pm “UVM Farmer Training Program” Just completing a 2nd successful season at the Hort Farm, Laura Williams Farm Coordinator,  will discuss the achievements and struggles involved in starting this dynamic and innovative new program at … Continue reading

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BEYOND UVM: Southeast Alaska’s Inside Passage courses at the Tatoosh School

Summer field research and study in Southeast Alaska’s Inside Passage – 2013 Courses filling fast! The Tatoosh School is an independent, university-level field school with seasonal offices in Portland, Oregon and classrooms in the towns, oceans, and forests of Alaska’s … Continue reading

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JOB: Parks in Focus Program looking for California (Yosemite) Summer Trip Leader

California (Yosemite) Summer Trip Leader 2013 Summer Position Announcement Parks in Focus is a program of the Udall Foundation that provides opportunities for middle school youth from underserved communities to explore and learn about nature through photography, outdoor education and … Continue reading

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BEYOND UVM: Wilderness First Responder course in Montpelier

REGISTER NOW FOR WILDERNESS FIRST RESPONDER! Hosted by the Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism in Montpelier, VT http://www.vtherbcenter.org/community-classes/short-courses-for-self-care/wilderness-first-responder/ 76 hours over 9 day intensive, 9am-5pm April 6-14th; Peter Muckerman, WEMT, of First Lead, Norwood, CO. $865, $250 deposit, class limit: … Continue reading

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BEYOND UVM: Oxfam looking for CHANGE-makers

Oxfam is looking for CHANGE-makers Oxfam America is accepting applications for its 14th annual CHANGE Initiative, its national student organizing and advocacy program.  CHANGE offers rising sophomores and juniors at US-based colleges the opportunity to become effective agents for social … Continue reading

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SCHOLARSHIPS: Jeffrey Brace and Linda Backus Memorial Awards

Do you know any students who are making the grade and working for social justice? Tell them about two financial awards presented by UA to honor students who excel in both areas: –Up to 5 JEFFREY BRACE AWARDS provide $500 … Continue reading

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