BEYOND UVM: Summer Program in the Catskills – Eco Practicum

Posted on March 12, 2013 by envs

Eco Practicum is a summer program for college students & recent graduates. Part think-tank, part action-workshop, participants live on an environmental education facility in the heart of the Catskills and get the opportunity to farm, learn from peers, and meet with the foremost experts in the field.

Participants can apply for 1 up to all 4 of the Eco Practicum units, which are:
  • Growing Enough Food: The Role of Organic, Local Produce in the Global Food System (May 26-June 2)
  • Pets, Pests, Livestock: The Value, Role & Treatment of Animals (June 2-9)
  • Digging and Drilling: Using Fossil Fuels & the Hope/Hype of Renewable Energy (June 9-16)
  • This Land is Your Land: Natural Resource Management in an Age of (Over)Consumption (June 16-23)
Participants meet with representatives from over 30 organizations, including the NRDC, Greenmarket, Catskill Mountainkeeper, and National Park Service.  Participants will live at Camp Shomira, an educational campus located in the heart of the Catskills.  The facility has an on-site well, working farm, and derives 98% of its electricity from solar power.  Each day you’ll work on the farm learning new techniques, practicing small-scale animal husbandry, taking field trips to meet experts, and playing an active role in shaping the summer community.  It’s fun and it’s necessary, now more than ever.
 
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and the deadline to apply is April 1. For more info & to apply online, visit www.EcoPracticum.com
Best,
Eugenia Manwelyan
Program Director
Eco Practicum
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INTERNSHIP: Unpaid Internship with Muichic, an Eco-­friendly Jewelry Company in Burlington

Posted on March 12, 2013 by envs

Fun, creative unpaid internship with Eco-­friendly Jewelry Company

Logistics Associate (unpaid)
About Muichic:

Muichic is 100% natural, sustainable  & organic jewelry ethically handmade in Colombia out of the tagua seed. We are passionate about promoting Tagua as a sustainable alternative to ivory.

We were recently approved as members of the Fair Trade Federation, and are looking for ways to expand the reach of the environmental benefits of our jewelry.

We hope to build ties with well-­‐established organizations such as WWF and Conservation International through our Awareness Campaign, and continue to sell at arts and crafts fairs in the Burlington area.

Check out our jewelry and mission at http://www.muichic.com/

For more information about the position take a look at the job announcement: muichic internship-job description

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JOB: Watershed Stewardship Position at Paul Smith’s College, Adirondacks

Posted on March 12, 2013 by envs

Positions:  Full-time temporary (approximately 25) and part-time temporary (few) positions available.
Full-time (40 hours) – work all weekends plus 3 days per week (5 days per week total);
Part-time position works weekends, plus Thursday mornings.

Background & Mission of the Program:
The Watershed Stewardship Program (WSP) at Paul Smith’s College is a community-based program designed primarily to educate the public about aquatic invasive species (AIS) issues pertaining to specific watersheds. Stewards interact with visitors at boat ramps and perform watercraft inspections intended to prevent the transport of AIS. The WSP also fulfills research and service functions.

Steward locations:
Upper St. Regis Lake, Rainbow Lake, Lake Placid (boat launch), Saratoga Lake, Tupper Lake, Raquette Lake, Fulton Chain of Lakes, Cranberry Lake and other lakes. Some stewards will be based in the west-central Adirondack area; others based in Saranac  Lake-Lake Placid area.

Term of appointment:  
May 20 – August 25, 2013 (14 weeks); 1 additional week until Labor Day required, depending on employee’s fall semester school schedule (15 weeks grand total).

Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Public education and natural/cultural history interpretation.
2. Perform watercraft inspections; remove AIS.
3. Data collection and analysis: recreational use patterns, AIS removal.
4. Service projects: exotic AIS mapping and control, operation of boat wash station, trail maintenance, etc.
5. Report writing.
6. Stewards will spend most of your days outdoors, in all weather.

General Qualifications:
1. Completed or pursuing a degree in natural resources, biology, environmental studies, science, or a related field.
2. Capable of performing duties independently and proactively.
3. Strong verbal communication, writing, and environmental interpretation skills.
4. Ability to work in inclement weather, both on and off the water.
5. Meet the College’s standard for effective medical coverage during the period of this appointment.
6. Experience operating and navigating small watercraft preferred.
7. Capacity to carry and maneuver up to 50 pounds and perform other strenuous activities preferred.

To Apply:
Applicants may submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references.
Electronic submissions are strongly encouraged and should be sent in Word format to: employment@paulsmiths.edu
Mailing address: Recruitment Manager, Paul Smith’s College, PO Box 265, Paul Smiths, NY 12970.
Faxed to: (518) 327-6161.  Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Paul Smith’s College values diversity in the College community and seeks to assure equal
opportunity through its continued Affirmative Action program.
EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

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BEYOND UVM: Vermont 4000′ Summer Expedition

Posted on March 12, 2013 by envs

The VERMONT 4000’

BACK COUNTRY NAVIGATION + MULTI-DAY CANOE TRIP
LANDSCAPE INTERPRETATION + EDIBLE & MEDICINAL PLANTS
ANIMAL TRACKING + PRIMITIVE FIRE-MAKING

Who: Ages 18-25
When: May 27 to June 4, 2013
Where: 36 mile hike on The Long Trail plus a 36 mile paddle along the Winooski River and Lake Champlain
Cost: $1000. Scholarships available. Inquire for details

To register or for more information, please contact Teage O’Connor:
info@crowspath.org
(802) 860-7284
http://www.CROWSPATH.org

Four days in the mountains, four days on the river: from the top of Vermont to the shores of the lake. A naturalist adventure like no other.

This trip is based on the epic adventures of the great naturalists, taking inspiration from John Muir’s hikes along the craggy peaks of the Eastern Sierras and Mark Twain’s famous trips on the Mississippi River. We’ll devote equal time to natural history, primitive skills, and the pure enjoyment of being out in the wilds of Vermont. Our trip will take us to Mt Mansfield, the highest peak in Vermont, and then over 4000 scenic feet in elevation down to Lake Champlain, the lowest place in Vermont. Our days will be spent hiking, paddling, and learning primitive skills (like fire-by-friction), and natural history to develop a deeper understanding of the landscape of Vermont.

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JOB: VNRC seeks Natural Resource Planner

Posted on March 12, 2013 by envs

The Vermont Natural Resources Council (VNRC) has an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual with a minimum of 1-3 years of experience in land use and natural resources planning.

We are seeking a planning and outreach professional to support projects that address forest fragmentation and the loss of wildlife habitat and connectivity, which are important  issues affecting the viability of forestlands and ecosystem functions in Vermont. The projects are collaborations between two of our programs: Forests & Wildlife and Sustainable Communities, and the conservation planner will work closely with the directors of both of these programs.

Other partners in this work include the Vermont Department of Fish & Wildlife, Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation, Vermont’s regional planning commissions, and the partners of the Staying Connected Initiative.
This position is a temporary, one-year position, although an extension is possible depending upon funding. In addition, the position can be part time or full time depending on personal preference, qualifications, and available funding.

For a full job description, please visit vnrc.org or email Kate McCarthy.

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BEYOND UVM: Summer Field Course – Colorado Ecosystem Studies

Posted on March 12, 2013 by envs

— SUMMER 2013 CREDIT FIELD COURSE —
Colorado Ecosystem Field Studies
* Study, hike, & camp in the amazing foothills of the Rocky Mountains*

* Gain valuable career skills in hands-on ecosystem field research *

* Earn 3 undergraduate semester transfer credits *

* An opportunity to apply your classroom/textbook learning while immersed in an incredible Colorado ecosystem setting! *

* Accredited by the University of Montana at Missoula Environmental Studies Program – ENST 391 *

* Conducted by Ecosystem Field Studies – also offering a Caribbean Ecosystem Field Studies course in winter * 

—– Visit www.ecofs.org for all info —–

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EVENT: 7th Annual Vermont Organics Recycling Summit

Posted on March 12, 2013 by envs

7th Annual
Vermont Organics Recycling Summit

Managing Organics As A Resource:
Vermont Takes Up The Challenge

March 28, 2013
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Randolph Center, Vermont
Register at: http://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?EventID=1185555 
Hosted by
Vermont Agency of
Natural Resources
and
Composting Association
of Vermont

What action steps can Vermonters take to meet the organics diversion mandate in Vermont’s new Universal Recycling Law, Act 148? At this year’s Summit you will find out about successful programs and learn about opportunities for organics diversion, collection and composting that can work in your community and throughout the state.

Please Join Us!

This one day event includes six workshops:

Building Infrastructure Town by Town: Low Tech Options

Maintaining Compost Quality

Case Studies of Successful Collections Programs

Reduction and Source Separation at Schools, Grocery Stores & Resorts

Heat Capture and Recovery from Composting

Compost and Climate Change: Using Compost to Sequester Carbon & Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

The day will also include two hands-on demonstrations: 
Compost Maturity and Quality
How to Set Up a Vermicomposting Bin
&
Vendors & Exhibitors

We are pleased to have Sally Brown, Ph.D. from the University of Washington as our Keynote speaker. Dr. Brown is a Research Associate Professor in the College of Forest Resources, a prolific writer, guest speaker, presenter, and a regular columnist for BioCycle.

If you are…a compost facility manager, researcher, engineer, contractor, landscaper, community leader, regulator, recycling or solid waste professional, policy maker, community volunteer, or educator with an interest in organics diversion, water quality, and soil health issues, please join us for a day of networking and learning on March 28th at Vermont Technical College, Randolph Center, Vermont.
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JOB: Intervale Conservation Nursery hiring Crew Members

Posted on February 21, 2013 by envs

The Intervale Conservation Nursery is an enterprise of the non-profit Intervale Center,
located in Burlington’s Intervale.  We grow over 30 species of native, locally sourced trees
and shrubs for conservation projects throughout Vermont. Our plants are grown in an
ecologically sound manner without the use of synthetic fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides. We work with landowners, farmers, watershed organizations, and government agencies to ensure that land and water resources are protected and enhanced for future generations.

Planting Services
We are Vermont’s only bare root nursery offering plants, technical assistance and comprehensive planting services. We provide labor, plant materials and plant protection to ensure excellent quality and high survival rates. Our crews operate in the spring and fall planting seasons.
 
Job Description
Crew members are hired in the month of March and work until planting projects are complete, usually lasting until June. This is a seasonal, full-time position.  Ideal candidates
will have some experience planting trees, love working outside, enjoy teamwork, and have a great attitude. This position requires travel and the ability to lift 50 pounds.

Please send resume and cover letter to Mike Ingalls, mikei@intervale.org

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BEYOND UVM: Program: Tahoe Baikal Institute Summer Environmental Exchange Program

Posted on February 21, 2013 by envs

The Tahoe Baikal Institute Summer Environmental Exchange (SEE) Program is an approximately 9-week long, experiential, place-based, watershed education and leadership development program hosted at Lake Tahoe in the USA and Lake Baikal in southern Siberia, Russia, as well as an optional trip to Mongolia, exploring the Selenga River, Lake Baikal’s upper watershed. The program’s primary themes are watershed protection, sustainable development, and cultural exchange.

Applications are currently being accepted, please go to tahoebaikal.org and click on the programs tab for more information.

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BEYOND UVM: Program: Eco Practicum deadline April 1st, Catskills

Posted on February 21, 2013 by envs
Just one year ago, we were collecting applications for the pilot year of Eco Practicum. Now, as we reach out to students once again, I am amazed at how far we have come in such a short time. What began as a small supplemental environmental education program has turned into one of the region’s most exciting summer opportunities for college students and recent graduates. Eco Practicum is funded by some universities, accredited by others, and has helped activate a new generation of environmental leaders by connecting them with the leaders of today.
Please help us spread the word and share this with students & faculty.
Eco Practicum is a summer program for college students & recent graduates. Part think-tank, part action-workshop, participants live on an environmental education facility in the heart of the Catskills and get the opportunity to farm, learn from peers, and meet with the foremost experts in the field.
Participants can apply for 1 up to all 4 of the Eco Practicum units, which are:
  • Growing Enough Food: The Role of Organic, Local Produce in the Global Food System
  • Pets, Pests, Livestock: The Value, Role & Treatment of Animals
  • Digging and Drilling: Using Fossil Fuels & the Hope/Hype of Renewable Energy
  • This Land is Your Land: Natural Resource Management in an Age of (Over)Consumption
Participants meet with representatives from over 30 organizations, including the NRDC, Greenmarket, Catskill Mountainkeeper, and National Park Service.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and the deadline to apply is April 1. For more info & to apply online, visit www.EcoPracticum.com
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