From vpaulman at hampshire.edu Mon Nov 1 07:39:20 2004 From: vpaulman at hampshire.edu (Vanessa Paulman) Date: Mon, 1 Nov 2004 08:39:20 -0400 Subject: [ESSP] Biodiesel at the same price as regular diesel? Message-ID: Dear Friends, This past week has seen a surge of national interest in biodiesel as a result of the passage of the biodiesel tax bill. Once in effect this bill will help lower the price of biodiesel nationwide. For more information read below. Have a great weekend and don?t forget to vote this Tuesday, November 2nd. Best regards, Josh Tickell Author, From the Fryer to the Fuel Tank email: tickell at biodieselamerica.org Headliner: Biodiesel Tax Break Passes On Friday October 22nd President Bush signed the Jobs Bill that ensuring a federal excise tax credit of 1 penny per percent of biodiesel blended with petroleum diesel. National Biodiesel Board?s Joe Jobe says all biodiesel consumers will benefit from this legislation including those in tax-exempt markets, like school districts. Credit goes to Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Senator Blanche Lincoln (D-AR), Congressman Kenny Hulshof (R-MO) for their work on ensuring this bill passed the senate. Further info at http://www.biodiesel.org/news/taxincentive/ Biodiesel News Items: Toyota Gives $20 Million in Grants for Clean School Buses Toyota Motor Corporation announced its plans to provide $20 million in grants to fund 3,000 school bus retrofits. Although the grants are not necessarily for biodiesel buses, some funding may be available to projects that propose a blend of biodiesel and ultra low sulphur diesel. To see if you could qualify visit http://cleanbusesforkids.com/forms.html and be quick as applications have to be in by 14th November. Youth Action Group Shows the Way The Energy Action youth group have initiated a petition to encourage political leaders to support various forms of Energy Independence, including biodiesel. Nearly 19,000 students have signed the petition and have hosted over 280 action events to support their mission. Check out their upcoming plans at http://www.energyaction.net/ Piedmont Cooperative Potluck Piedmont Biofuels Cooperative is showing the way for cooperatives across the country. They have a special potluck event tonight (Friday 29th November) The Piedmont group host regular biodiesel courses and workshops and are now offering internships for those who are interested in learning all about grassroots biodiesel production. Check out their site at http://biofuels.coop/ and if you are in the area get in touch with them. Congratulations to Colorado Rocky Mountain School Congratulations to the Colorado Rocky Mountain School. After reading ?From the Fryer to the Fuel Tank? the staff and students at this Carbondale school began making their own biodiesel. That was over 12 months ago. Since then the group has built their own biodiesel processor and have been making quality biodiesel from collected grease to use in the school truck. The schools? biodiesel collective also hosts excellent educational conferences on campus. For further info visit http://www.crms.org/ If you have a news story that you would like to share with the Biodiesel America members please let us know by emailing us at news at biodieselamerica.org Keep checking in at http://www.biodieselamerica.org for regular biodiesel news updates -- Vanessa Paulman Center for Science Exploration Hampshire College phone: (413) 559-5792 fax: (413) 559-5438 Adele Simmons Hall #132 http://ScienceExploration.hampshire.edu From vpaulman at hampshire.edu Mon Nov 1 13:27:26 2004 From: vpaulman at hampshire.edu (Vanessa Paulman) Date: Mon, 1 Nov 2004 14:27:26 -0400 Subject: [ESSP] Fwd: [Job]Forest Service/Maine Message-ID: > >Maine Conservation Corps Maine Forest Service >Learn about Wildland Firefighting and the Wildland Urban Interface! > >The MCC is recruiting five AmeriCorps members to serve with the Maine Forest >Serve as locations throughout Maine. One Project Coordinator will serve >from February 15, 2005 to December 15, 2005 and will be based in Augusta. >The four (4) members in Field positions will serve from April 4, 2005 to >September 30, 2005 and will be based in Rangeley, Gray, Jefferson, and >Lee/Lincoln. > >Benefits: >Living allowance >Health insurance >AmeriCorps Education Award upon successful completion of the term of service >Basic Fire fighter courses (S-130 and S-131) at the Maine Wildfire Academy >in June; other excellent training, professional development, and networking >opportunities. >MAINE WILDFIRE SAFETY PROGRAM These MCC members will serve with the Maine >Forest Service on a wildland firefighting and community education program >designed to minimize wildfire risk to Maine communities. Members will >assist Forest Rangers with community outreach, education, recruiting and >training volunteers, and identifying and mapping areas of wildfire risk. >Members will learn about wildfire suppression methods, attend the Maine >Wildfire Academy, and will partner with other AmeriCorps programs and >community groups on projects related to public safety, working with >volunteers, and emergency response. After receiving their wildland >firefighting Red Cards members will be trained to assist with fire >suppression efforts throughout the state. > >Qualifications: >Associates Degree required/Bachelors degree preferred with minimum 15 credit >hours of natural science. >Ability to communicate effectively in both writing and public forums. >Valid Class C Maine drivers license. >Ability to work well with others in team setting and adjust schedule when >necessary. >Ability to manage time and work independently when required. >Interest in wildland firefighting and basic suppression techniques. >Ability to conduct independent research on WUI issues. > >Preferred Skills: >Familiar with GPS/GIS Mapping programs. >Familiar with Arc View, Powerpoint, Microsoft Word, Lotus Smartsuite and >Excel. > >For more information about these positions or to request an application >contact the Maine Conservation Corps C at 207-287-4931 (800-245-5627 in >Maine only) or by email at corps.conservation at maine.gov. > >The application is available to download from the Maine Conservation Corps >website (log on to www.mainecareercenter.com, click on the "job seekers" tab >then click on the MCC logo on the right). Send completed applications to >Brenda Webber, Recruiting Assistant, Maine Conservation Corps, 124 State House >Station, Augusta ME 04333-0124. > >_______________________________________________ >CorcJobSeekers mailing list >CorcJobSeekers at lists.hampshire.edu >http://lists.hampshire.edu/mailman/listinfo/corcjobseekers -- Vanessa Paulman Center for Science Exploration Hampshire College phone: (413) 559-5792 fax: (413) 559-5438 Adele Simmons Hall #132 http://ScienceExploration.hampshire.edu From vpaulman at hampshire.edu Mon Nov 1 13:27:42 2004 From: vpaulman at hampshire.edu (Vanessa Paulman) Date: Mon, 1 Nov 2004 14:27:42 -0400 Subject: [ESSP] Fwd: [Job]Conservation Corps/Maine Message-ID: >MAINE CONSERVATION CORPS >Team Leaders >2005 > >The Maine Conservation Corps is dedicated to outdoor recreation and >conservation projects, volunteer opportunities, conservation education, and >developing career and leadership skills in young people. MCC engages teams >throughout the State of Maine. > >Projects range from community projects in Maine?s larger towns to very remote >sites on the Appalachian Trail, and other remote areas. > >Benefits: $400 -$450 per week ? dependent on qualifications and experience; >Health Insurance; AmeriCorps Education award (if eligible) $1250 ? $2362 >Typical duties: >Teach and lead an MCC crew doing trail construction, renovation, erosion >control or wildlife habitat projects throughout the State of Maine * Provide >leadership, training and development for corps members and volunteers engaged >in service projects * Complete reports, evaluations and time sheets in a >thorough and timely manner * Coordinate food planning, equipment, tools, and >transportation for a team of 6 people * Camp in tents and live cooperatively >with team members during service sessions * Drive teams to and from Project >sites in vans and trucks. > >Training: >Trail skills ? including stone cutting, rigging, stone and timber construction >* Wilderness First Aid * Crew Management * Instruction and experience with >Outdoor Leadership * Chainsaw Skills and Safety Certification. > >Dates: >May 2 to August 12, 2005 >May 2 to November 5, 2005 > >Requirements: >Minimum of two seasons of trail work experience with at least one season in an >outdoor leadership role * Ability to teach trail skills * Previous experience >using power tools and building rock structures * Must be in good health and >physically fit with a clean driving record * Job requires a sense of humor and >the ability to maintain a safe and enjoyable >work environment under challenging >conditions * Must be at least 18 years old, and >a US Citizen * Must be able to >motivate and work with people of all ages and backgrounds. > >Application Deadline: January 31, 2005 > >For information and application: >Brenda L. Webber >Maine Conservation Corps >124 State House Station >Augusta ME 04333 >207-287-4931 >(In Maine 1-800-245-5627) >corps.conservation at maine.gov > >The State of Maine actively supports diversity >in the workplace and is an equal >opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged >to apply. > >_______________________________________________ >CorcJobSeekers mailing list >CorcJobSeekers at lists.hampshire.edu >http://lists.hampshire.edu/mailman/listinfo/corcjobseekers -- Vanessa Paulman Center for Science Exploration Hampshire College phone: (413) 559-5792 fax: (413) 559-5438 Adele Simmons Hall #132 http://ScienceExploration.hampshire.edu From vpaulman at hampshire.edu Tue Nov 2 09:15:18 2004 From: vpaulman at hampshire.edu (Vanessa Paulman) Date: Tue, 2 Nov 2004 10:15:18 -0400 Subject: [ESSP] Fwd: [Job]Garden Manager/New Hampshire Message-ID: > > >GARDEN MANAGER. 02/05-10/05. Mng the organic certified mkt vegetable and herb >gardens, teach/supervise staff, assist w/ community activities, organize the >farmers mkt stand. Req seed to seed gardening exp. Resume/ltr to The >D Acres of >New Hampshire, PO Box 98, 218 Streeter Woods Road, Dorchester, NH 03266; >www.dacres.org. App ddl 11/17/04. (from 10/01/04 issue) > >_______________________________________________ >CorcJobSeekers mailing list >CorcJobSeekers at lists.hampshire.edu >http://lists.hampshire.edu/mailman/listinfo/corcjobseekers -- Vanessa Paulman Center for Science Exploration Hampshire College phone: (413) 559-5792 fax: (413) 559-5438 Adele Simmons Hall #132 http://ScienceExploration.hampshire.edu From vpaulman at hampshire.edu Tue Nov 2 09:16:30 2004 From: vpaulman at hampshire.edu (Vanessa Paulman) Date: Tue, 2 Nov 2004 10:16:30 -0400 Subject: [ESSP] Fwd: [Job]Marine Science Instr./Avalon, CA Message-ID: a job some of you may be interested in... > > >MARINE SCIENCE INSTRUCTOR. Teach marine sci pgrms to 4th-12th grade students. >Req BA/BS Biology/rel field, excel water skills. Pref teach exp, Lifeguard/ >First Aid/CPR certs. Resume/ltr/refs to Program Director, Catalina Island >Marine Institute (CIMI), PO Box 796, Avalon, CA 90704; fax 310-510-0685; >www.guidediscoveries.org; jchace at guideddiscoveries.org. > >_______________________________________________ >CorcJobSeekers mailing list >CorcJobSeekers at lists.hampshire.edu >http://lists.hampshire.edu/mailman/listinfo/corcjobseekers -- Vanessa Paulman Center for Science Exploration Hampshire College phone: (413) 559-5792 fax: (413) 559-5438 Adele Simmons Hall #132 http://ScienceExploration.hampshire.edu From vpaulman at hampshire.edu Wed Nov 3 08:11:43 2004 From: vpaulman at hampshire.edu (Vanessa Paulman) Date: Wed, 3 Nov 2004 09:11:43 -0400 Subject: [ESSP] Friday lunch Message-ID: Sustainability Lunch this Friday, November 5 noon - 1:30 p.m. in Cole, Room 333 Prof. Bob Rakoff speaks on Farmland Preservation Join us for a delicious lunch and a thought provoking presentation -- Vanessa Paulman Center for Science Exploration Hampshire College phone: (413) 559-5792 fax: (413) 559-5438 Adele Simmons Hall #132 http://ScienceExploration.hampshire.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Deerfield, MA 01373-1119 >>> >>>(413) 665-7100 >>> >>>fax: (413) 665-7101 >>> >>>toll free: (866) 965-7100 >>> >>>email: cheri at buylocalfood.com >>> >>>www.buylocalfood.com >>> > > -- Vanessa Paulman Center for Science Exploration Hampshire College phone: (413) 559-5792 fax: (413) 559-5438 Adele Simmons Hall #132 http://ScienceExploration.hampshire.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: 3f2a5f00.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 10162 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: 3f2a5f1a.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 9508 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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From vjpNS at hampshire.edu Fri Nov 5 07:57:08 2004 From: vjpNS at hampshire.edu (vjpNS at hampshire.edu) Date: Fri, 5 Nov 2004 07:57:08 -0500 Subject: [ESSP] reminder ESSP lunch today Message-ID: <1099659428.418b78a464a8b@webmail.hampshire.edu> REMINDER: The Environmental Studies and Sustainability Program Lunch Series presents Bob Rakoff, Prof. of Politics and Environmental Studies "Current Issues in Farmland Preservation" TODAY - FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5 noon-1:30, Cole 333 Free lunch From vpaulman at hampshire.edu Mon Nov 8 07:46:09 2004 From: vpaulman at hampshire.edu (Vanessa Paulman) Date: Mon, 8 Nov 2004 08:46:09 -0400 Subject: [ESSP] Progressive Potluck Message-ID: here's an event -the first of hopefully several with this group, to unite people in the valley in sustainability, local foods, and such. =========== F.R.E.E.E. the Valley! A Progressive Potluck Are you interested in... Supporting the local economy? Caring for our environment? Working for social justice? Then come eat, meet and great with like-minded folks at the Food Roundtable for an Equitable and Ecological Economy! Monday November 22nd at 6:30pm Bangs Community Center Room 101 Downtown Amherst (Behind Rao's Coffee) Schedule: 6:30pm appreciative inquiry introductions, 7pm eat, 7:30pm announcements about your organization, more eating, 8-9pm socialize and network Please bring your own place setting and some food or drink to share. For more information & to RSVP contact: Megan at earthskyfirewater at gmail.com or call 413-253-0255 Co-sponsored by the Pioneer Valley Sustainability Network and the Earth & Sky Exchange. EarthSkyExchange.org & PVSN.org -- Vanessa Paulman Center for Science Exploration Hampshire College phone: (413) 559-5792 fax: (413) 559-5438 Adele Simmons Hall #132 http://ScienceExploration.hampshire.edu From vpaulman at hampshire.edu Mon Nov 8 09:04:19 2004 From: vpaulman at hampshire.edu (Vanessa Paulman) Date: Mon, 8 Nov 2004 10:04:19 -0400 Subject: [ESSP] Fwd: [Job]On-Board Educator/Hudson Rvr,NY Message-ID: interesting environmental education job... > > >Organization: Hudson River Sloop Clearwater > >Title: ON-BOARD EDUCATOR > >Description: The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater is seeking applicants for On- >Board Educator positions for 2005. Our very hands-on programs focus on Hudson >River ecology, history, and environmental advocacy, for an audience >of students >grade three to twelve. Schedule alternates between one week on the boat and >several days in the Poughkeepsie office. Duties include: Coordinate and lead >three-hour education sails on the Hudson River from Albany to New York Harbor. >Recruit and train weekly volunteers in environmental education and ecology. >Learn to operate and maintain small trawl net, plankton tow, and >other sampling >equipment. Coordinate program content with teachers and schools. Creatively >design curriculum to fit the talents of the crew and the needs of student >groups. Serve as a strong community member of the crew. Research and >development of new stations and displays. Attend seminars, classes, and other >staff development activities. > >Qualifications: Degree in natural science, education, or related field; >several years classroom or outdoor teaching experience; reasonable physical >condition; good public speaking abilities. Most of all, applicants need a >passion for teaching. Room and board is provided during time aboard >the vessel. >Professional level compensation is commensurate with experience; benefits >included. Positions start in March, 2005. The Clearwater educator is a nine >month position, with the option to extend to year-round. The Mystic Whaler >educator is a two-month position, from April to early June. (The >Mystic Whaler >is a schooner that partners with the Clearwater each spring. The education >programs are very similar.) > >Contact: Please contact Linda Richards, Education Director, by >December 25, >2004 at: Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, phone: (845) 454-7673 x 115; >112 Little >Market Street, fax: (845) 454-7953; Poughkeepsie, NY 12601; >Linda at clearwater.org; www.clearwater.org. > >Date Posted: 10/27/04 - 60 Day Search > >_______________________________________________ >CorcJobSeekers mailing list >CorcJobSeekers at lists.hampshire.edu >http://lists.hampshire.edu/mailman/listinfo/corcjobseekers -- Vanessa Paulman Center for Science Exploration Hampshire College phone: (413) 559-5792 fax: (413) 559-5438 Adele Simmons Hall #132 http://ScienceExploration.hampshire.edu From vpaulman at hampshire.edu Mon Nov 8 09:09:51 2004 From: vpaulman at hampshire.edu (Vanessa Paulman) Date: Mon, 8 Nov 2004 10:09:51 -0400 Subject: [ESSP] opps for sustainability students Message-ID: two interesting opportunities for NS or sustainability oriented students... Job in Sustainability: Project Associate, 50% time, for the Northeast Regional Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Professional Development Program (Northeast SARE PDP). Primary duties are to manage and provide staff support for the day-to-day functions of the Northeast SARE PDP office at the University of Connecticut. Minimum Qualifications: B.S. degree in agriculture, biology, related field, or equivalent, and knowledge of sustainable agricultural practices; willing to travel in Northeast region; motivated, self-starter with ability to follow through with attention to detail; excellent typing, office skills, and computer experience in Word, Excel, FileMaker Pro, and Power Point; ability to move and set up exhibit materials. Position is funded for one year with the expectation of continued funding for three years. Available immediately. Competitive salary and university benefits. Contact Tom Morris, University of Connecticut, 1376 Storrs Rd, Plant Science, Unit 4067, Storrs, CT, 06269; thomas.morris at uconn.edu. ====================================================== F.R.E.E.E. the Valley! -- A Progressive Potluck Are you interested in . . . Supporting the local economy? Caring for our environment? Working for social justice? Then come eat, meet and greet with like-minded folks at the Food Roundtable for an Equitable and Ecological Economy! Monday, November 22 6:30 to 9:00 pm Bangs Community Center Room 101 Downtown Amherst (behind Rao's Coffee) Schedule: 6:30 introductions 7:00 to 8:00 eating and announcements, updates 8:00 to 9:00 time to socialize and network If you can, bring your own place setting and some food or drink to share. For more information & to RSVP contact: Megan earthskyfirewater at gmail.com or call (413) 253-0255 Co-sponsored by the Pioneer Valley Sustainability Network: www.pvsn.org and the Earth & Sky Exchange: www.earthskyexchange.org -- Vanessa Paulman Center for Science Exploration Hampshire College phone: (413) 559-5792 fax: (413) 559-5438 Adele Simmons Hall #132 http://ScienceExploration.hampshire.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From vpaulman at hampshire.edu Tue Nov 9 10:56:32 2004 From: vpaulman at hampshire.edu (Vanessa Paulman) Date: Tue, 9 Nov 2004 10:56:32 -0500 Subject: [ESSP] conservation job Message-ID: Date: Mon, 8 Nov 2004 15:02:43 -0600 From: Kathryn Theiss Subject: BLM internship program through Chicago Botanic Garden MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Chicago Botanic Garden's Conservation and Land Management Mentoring Program Offered in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management and the National Parks Service Are you interested in conservation biology and natural resource management? Would you like to gain hands-on experience through a paid internship? Chicago Botanic Garden's conservation and land management mentoring program is seeking to place twenty outstanding college graduates for five-month paid internships to assist professional staff at Bureau of Land Management (BLM) state and field offices or National Parks. We are recruiting suitable applicants who have skills in one or more of the following areas: GIS, Insect ID, Forestry, Map and compass, Reptile ID, Soils/geology, Plant ID, Mammal ID, Fieldwork, Bird ID, Applied ecology, Technical writing, Species monitoring, Wetland ecology, Conservation policy, Archaeology, GPS, and Endangered Species Act. Each intern will receive training on the Endangered Species Act and related conservation issues at a one-week course. Travel and lodging for the course will be provided. After training, interns will be assigned to work with a mentor at priority BLM or NPS sites throughout the United States; most offices are in the western states. The stipend for the internship is $1650 per month. To apply, send a letter of interest, transcripts, resume, and 3 letters of recommendation to the address below by February 15, 2005. Applicants must have a visa authorized for employment in the United States of America. Interns will be selected by April 15, 2005. The training course is in late-May and internships begin immediately afterward. Dr. Lara Jefferson Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Road Glencoe, IL 60022 ljefferson at chicagobotanic.org Kathryn Theiss Research Intern Institute for Plant Conservation Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Road Glencoe, IL 60022 847-835-6972 847-835-6975 (fax) ktheiss at chicagobotanic.org -- Vanessa Paulman Center for Science Exploration Hampshire College phone: (413) 559-5792 fax: (413) 559-5438 Adele Simmons Hall #132 http://ScienceExploration.hampshire.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From vpaulman at hampshire.edu Tue Nov 9 16:44:20 2004 From: vpaulman at hampshire.edu (Vanessa Paulman) Date: Tue, 9 Nov 2004 16:44:20 -0500 Subject: [ESSP] cool internships for sust students Message-ID: > >thought some students might find this useful... >maryam > >C. Maryam Moody >413.559.5954 (school) >845.642.6569 (cell) >Box 0853, Hampshire College >893 West Street, Amherst MA 01002 >cmm03 at hampshire.edu > >---------------------- > >Today's Topics: > > 1. Eco-Village, summer, Dexter, OR (Sharon Friedner) > 2. Environmental Education, Summer, MD (Sharon Friedner) > 3. Environmental Education, Paid, DC (Sharon Friedner) > >Message: 1 >Date: Thu, 4 Nov 2004 09:00:18 -0500 >To: corcinternshipseekers at wonka.hampshire.edu >From: Sharon Friedner >Subject: [Intern] Eco-Village, summer, Dexter, OR > >-- >Lost Valley Eco-Village is offering internships=20 >in gardening, permaculture, and vegetarian=20 >cooking for summer, 2005 > >Wage/Salary: >Room and board only > >Days/Hours: >Summer 2005 > >Location: >Dexter, OR US > >Openings: >2 Gardening, 1 Land and Permaculture, 1 Cooking > >How to Apply: >=46or an application packet, send a letter or email=20 >describing yourself, your background, and what=20 >attracts you to the program. Please specify the=20 >program(s) you are interested in. Land and=20 >Permaculture: Tammy Davis Organic Gardening:=20 >Tammy Davis Vegetarian Cooking: Tammy Davis > >Start Date: >Land and Permaculture June 13, 2005 >Vegetarian Cooking June 13, 2005 >Organic Gardening March 1, 2005 > >When to Apply: >Open applications > >Company >Description: >Lost Valley is a dynamic, land-based educational=20 >center and intentional community with a=20 >commitment to learning and teaching about=20 >ecological, social, and personal sustainability.=20 >It is located on 87 acres in the foothills of=20 >Western Oregon's Cascade Range. Full-time=20 >residents currently number 17 adults and 4=20 >children. In addition to workshops and programs,=20 >it hosts conferences, retreats, and workshops=20 >presented by organizations that share its vision. > >There are several acres of gardens that grow a=20 >wide variety of vegetables as well as flowers,=20 >medicinal and culinary herbs, mushrooms, berries=20 >and tree fruits. We use only organic methods,=20 >combining elements of biointensive gardening and=20 >permaculture. We place a high value on=20 >sustainability, and emphasize hand labor. > > >Qualifications: > >Land and Permaculture Intern: Experience with=20 >permaculture principles and hands-on experience a=20 >must. The ability to take direction and manage=20 >projects without supervision is key. A=20 >willingness to work hard, keep commitments, and=20 >engage in the multi-faceted learning inherent to=20 >living communally round out the prerequisites. > >Vegetarian Cooking Intern: Natural joy and=20 >interest in cooking vegetarian foods is=20 >necessary. Practical experience cooking for=20 >groups is preferred. The ability to take=20 >direction and manage projects without supervision=20 >is key. A willingness to work hard, keep=20 >commitments, and engage in the multi-faceted=20 >learning inherent to living communally round out=20 >the prerequisites. > >Organic Gardening Intern: Experience in basic=20 >gardening skills necessary. Preference given to=20 >experience with organic practices. The ability to=20 >take direction and manage projects without=20 >supervision is key. A willingness to work hard,=20 >keep commitments, and engage in the multi-faceted=20 >learning inherent to living communally round out=20 >the prerequisites. > > > >Job Description: > >Land and Permaculture Intern: Works in=20 >coordination with our land steward and well known=20 >permaculture teacher, Rick Valley, designing and=20 >implementing land management activities=20 >including: orchard maintenance, eco-forestry,=20 >water conservation, and food production. Works in=20 >conjunction with the Eco-Village and Permaculture=20 >Certificate Program guiding and teaching=20 >students. This is a perfect opportunity for=20 >someone interested in learning to teach=20 >Permaculture. Our summer apprenticeship programs=20 >are aimed at empowering people with practical=20 >skills, awareness, and the confidence to live=20 >lives that are consistent with their values.=20 >Interns will be given opportunities to take part=20 >in Naka-Ima (a personal growth workshop), and the=20 >Eco-Village and Permaculture Certificate Program=20 >offered during the internship. > >Vegetarian Cooking Intern: Works in coordination=20 >with Lost Valley's kitchen coordinator and the=20 >Eco-village and Permaculture Certificate Program.=20 >Intern will plan and cook breakfast, and lunch=20 >for Permaculture Certificate Program students in=20 >out vegetarian certified kitchen. Our summer=20 >apprenticeship programs are aimed at empowering=20 >people with practical skills, awareness, and the=20 >confidence to live lives that are consistent with=20 >their values. Interns will be given opportunities=20 >to take part in Naka-Ima (a personal growth=20 >workshop), and the Eco-Village and Permaculture=20 >Certificate Program offered during the internship. > >Organic Gardening Intern: Works with Lost=20 >Valley's head gardener preparing soil, sowing=20 >seeds, planting, and harvesting food for the=20 >communities gardens and conference center. Our=20 >summer apprenticeship programs are aimed at=20 >empowering people with practical skills,=20 >awareness, and the confidence to live lives that=20 >are consistent with their values. Interns will be=20 >given opportunities to take part in Naka-Ima (a=20 >personal growth workshop), and select elements of=20 >the Eco-Village and Permaculture Certificate=20 >Program offered during the internship. > > This is an Equal Employment Opportunity > > >Contact: > > Tammy Davis > Internshipship Coordinator > LOST VALLEY EDUCATIONAL CENTER > 81868 Lost Valley Lane > Dexter, OR 97431 > 541-937-3351 ext. 118 FAX: 541-937-2243 >tammy at lostvalley.org >www.lostvalley.org > > >--__--__-- > >Message: 2 >Date: Thu, 4 Nov 2004 09:11:05 -0500 >To: corcinternshipseekers at wonka.hampshire.edu >From: Sharon Friedner >Subject: [Intern] Environmental Education, Summer, MD > > >-- > Environmental Education Summer Intern > >The Education Intern will assist CBF staff at one=20 >of the following residential island centers: Fox=20 >Island, Port Isobel, Smith Island, or the Karen=20 >Noonan Center at Bishops Head (see descriptions=20 >of these centers at http://www.cbf.org/education > >RESPONSIBILITIES >* Assist staff in all instruction of 3-day,=20 >2-night field experiences for 6-12th graders >* Assist staff in instruction of 3-day, 2-night teacher trips >* Assist with trip logistics, meals and program content/activities >* Plan and facilitate experiential and=20 >environmental education activities and/or=20 >restoration projects >* Lead educational activities and serve as=20 >a resource to the program participants >* Maintain the center, equipment, and gear >* Complete a "seasonal project" that will=20 >enhance the center and/or program >* Understand and convey the mission of the Foundation >* Be a role model for students and participants >* Create a fun, safe, experiential environment for all participants >* Teach others and learn from others during this unique experience > >NOTE: >Each trip varies in content but some of the common activities include: >Canoeing, marsh-mucking, night paddles or hikes,=20 >sunrise activities,=20 >fishing/seining/trawling/dredging, interviews=20 >with the community members of the area islands,=20 >meal preparation, art and journal activities,=20 >story-telling, skits, and some free time! > >The majority of our summer experiences are for=20 >classroom teachers. We also run extended (10-14=20 >days) experiences for middle and high school aged=20 >students. Depending upon the summer schedule,=20 >interns may assist in an extended student trip. >QUALIFICATIONS >Applicant must be a college student, or recent=20 >college graduate (students should have completed=20 >at least their first year of college to apply) > >Background in biology, ecology, education, marine=20 >science, or liberal arts helpful but not required. >Boat and water safety experience desirable. >Experience working with children. >=46lexible and willing to change. >Creativity, humor and self-confidence. >Energy, enthusiasm, and passion for students and the environment. >Must be willing to live in remote, rustic, and communal environment. >Willingness to commit 100% of energy to intense, outdoor lifestyle for summe= >r. >Strong desire to learn and to teach. >Desire and ability to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds. >Experience with tools, tractors, and completing small repairs would be helpf= >ul. >Knowledge of the natural and cultural history of the Chesapeake. >Knowledge of environmental issues facing the Bay (or a similar ecosystem). >Knowledge of state education standards for DC, MD, PA, VA helpful. > >Offering room and board. This is an unpaid=20 >internship. If still attending college, the=20 >internship may qualify for college credits. > > >To apply, please send resume, cover letter and=20 >contact information for 2 references by January=20 >10, 2005 to: > >Laura Burrell Baxter, Education Senior Manager >Chesapeake Bay Foundation >6 Herndon Avenue >Annapolis, MD 21403 >lbbaxter at cbf.org >The Chesapeake Bay Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. > >Last updated: November 03, 2004 > >Internship Category: >public speaking >Paid or unpaid: >Unpaid >Languages: >English >Start date: >May 20, 2005 >End date: >August 12, 2005 >Last day to apply: >January 10, 2005 >Organization: >Chesapeake Bay Foundation >Location: >Annapolis, Maryland, 21403, >United States >Phone: >443-482-2070 >=46ax: >410.268.6687 > > >--__--__-- > >Message: 3 >Date: Thu, 4 Nov 2004 09:14:27 -0500 >To: corcinternshipseekers at wonka.hampshire.edu >From: Sharon Friedner >Subject: [Intern] Environmental Education, Paid, DC > > >-- > Environmental Education Internship > >The DC Schoolyard Greening Consortium is looking=20 >for a full-time intern to help us achieve our=20 >mission. Duties and responsibilities will provide=20 >a variety of experiences and are described below. > > >SCHOOLYARD GREENING PROJECTS AND LEARNING STANDARDS >Research schoolyard greening programs and=20 >projects, regionally and nationally, identifying=20 >models with adaptability to D.C. and aligning=20 >schoolyard greening activities with learning=20 >standards. > >SGC WEB SITE >Assist with content development for the SGC web=20 >site. Topics include developing educational and=20 >technical resource pages for teachers. > >SGC SPECIAL PROGRAMS >Assist in the development of special programs=20 >designed to highlight schoolyard greening=20 >projects in DC and get more teachers involved.=20 >This may include developing teacher workshops and=20 >organizing our annual School Gardens tour, as=20 >well as other projects as opportunities arise. > >The intern will also be expected to attend=20 >Consortium meetings and aid in correspondence to=20 >members. > >QUALIFICATIONS >Applicants with coursework in education,=20 >environmental studies, landscape=20 >architecture/design, urban ecology, or a related=20 >field will be given first consideration. While=20 >interest in schoolyard greening is required, no=20 >specific past experience is necessary. Applicants=20 >must have proficiency with basic computer=20 >applications such as word processing programs,=20 >spreadsheets, and web-based applications,=20 >preferably in Windows and MS Office platforms.=20 >Applicants with web design experience and=20 >familiarity with Dreamweaver will be given=20 >special consideration. Applicants must have an=20 >ability to work both independently and as part of=20 >a team, demonstrating flexibility, organization,=20 >and confidence. > >DETAILS >Intern will work for the Consortium at the Casey=20 >Trees Endowment Fund office (1425 K St., NW).=20 >Work will primarily be indoors with occasional=20 >travel to District schools. Supervision will be=20 >provided by Casey Trees staff. > >Duration: January 17, 2005 - April 29, 2005, 35 hours per week > >Application Procedure: Send letter of intent,=20 >resume with relevant coursework, and 3 to 4 page=20 >writing sample to: > >Heather Langford >Casey Trees Endowment Fund >1425 K St. NW >Suite 1050 >Washington, DC 20005 >Attn: SGC > >Email: emailus at dcschoolyardgreening.org >=46ax: 202.833.4092 > >The position will remain open until filled. > >Compensation: $12.50 per hour > >The DC Schoolyard Greening Consortium is an Equal=20 >Opportunity Employer and employs without regard=20 >to race, sex, sexual orientation, religion,=20 >national origin, age, disability, or any other=20 >attribute not related to superior performance. > > >Last updated: November 03, 2004 > > > > >--__--__-- > >_______________________________________________ >CorcInternshipSeekers mailing list >CorcInternshipSeekers at lists.hampshire.edu >http://lists.hampshire.edu/mailman/listinfo/corcinternshipseekers > > >End of CorcInternshipSeekers Digest > >----- End forwarded message ----- -- Vanessa Paulman Center for Science Exploration Hampshire College phone: (413) 559-5792 fax: (413) 559-5438 Adele Simmons Hall #132 http://ScienceExploration.hampshire.edu From vpaulman at hampshire.edu Wed Nov 10 09:01:57 2004 From: vpaulman at hampshire.edu (Vanessa Paulman) Date: Wed, 10 Nov 2004 09:01:57 -0500 Subject: [ESSP] Fwd: Place-Based Education Message-ID: >>Principles and Best Practices of Place-Based Education Workshop >> >>You are invited to attend this full day workshop that will include: >>Goals of Place-Based Education (PBE) >>Ten Keys to Successful PBE >>Principles of Effective Partnerships >>Examples of Effective PBE in our region >> >>Date: December 14, 2004. >>Location: Hitchcock Center in Amherst >>Time: 9 to 4 >>Cost: $35 >> >>We are very fortunate to have Delia Clark coming to Amherst to share her >>vast knowledge and experience in Place-Based Education (PBE). Delia is the >>Director of Program Development for the Center for Place-Based Learning and >>Innovation in Woodstock, Vermont. She was also a co-founder and co-director >>of the Center for Place-Based Education at Antioch New England. >> >>I attended this workshop last June and was so impressed that the Hitchcock >>Center has allowed me to arrange to bring Delia here. The Hitchcock staff >>will be attending and we have room for 13 additional participants. We will >>accept the first 13 that send in their checks. Bring your lunch. We will >>provide drinks and snacks. >> >> >>To register please send your name, address and phone number along with your >>check for $35 made out to the Hitchcock Center. >> >> Hitchcock Center >>525 S. Pleasant Street >>Amherst, MA 01351 >>Attn: Micky McKinley >> >> >>Micky McKinley (Lycopod at crocker.com) > > >-- >Charlene > >******************************************* > >Charlene D'Avanzo >Professor of Ecology >Dean, School of Natural Sciences >Hampshire College >Amherst, MA 01002 > >Voice 413-5595569 >FAX 413-5595448 >Email - cdavanzo at hampshire.edu > >website: http://helios.hampshire.edu/~cdNS/ >TIEE: tiee.ecoed.net/ >Course website: http://ns.hampshire.edu/ns207/ > >********************************************** -- Vanessa Paulman Center for Science Exploration Hampshire College phone: (413) 559-5792 fax: (413) 559-5438 Adele Simmons Hall #132 http://ScienceExploration.hampshire.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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That said I >>know that Larry is taking a year off from the class, this January >>term, and perhaps our course might fill a vacancy for this year. >>Larry and I had also discussed the possibility of collaborating in >>some way in coming years on parts of the course and I hope we can >>continue the conversation. >> I have attached to this e-mail a PDF file containing a flier detailing >>our course in Winter Ecology. If you feel this might be of interest to >>your students and does not conflict with your own offerings please feel >>free to distribute it as you see fit. If you have any questions please >>contact me. >> >>Thanks for your time. >> >>-Rick >> >> >>**************************************** >>Richard Morrill >>Associate Director >>The Center Northern Studies at Sterling College >> >>Sterling College >>Craftsbury Common, VT 05827 >>802.5867711 x164 >>802.586.2596 fax >>rmorrill at sterlingcollege.edu >> >>www.sterlingcollege.edu/cns/ >>**************************************** >> >> > > >-- >Charlene > >******************************************* > >Charlene D'Avanzo >Professor of Ecology >Dean, School of Natural Sciences >Hampshire College >Amherst, MA 01002 > >Voice 413-5595569 >FAX 413-5595448 >Email - cdavanzo at hampshire.edu > >website: http://helios.hampshire.edu/~cdNS/ >TIEE: tiee.ecoed.net/ >Course website: http://ns.hampshire.edu/ns207/ > >********************************************** > > -- Vanessa Paulman Center for Science Exploration Hampshire College phone: (413) 559-5792 fax: (413) 559-5438 Adele Simmons Hall #132 http://ScienceExploration.hampshire.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Exact duties depend on interests and >skills, but could include harvest management, field crew supervision, tractor >work and maintenance, CSA marketing and administration, selling at a farmers >market, and greenhouse management. Minimum of two seasons of production >vegetable farming required, as well good communication skills and a desire to >take on managerial responsibility. > >Full-time, year round. Salary: $425/week plus medical insurance, pension, and >housing stipend or seasonal housing (no central heating) in an on-farm >apartment to be shared with seasonal workers. > >For more information, contact Sam Hammer at (860)653-5554 or >sam at holcombfarmcsa.org >Pictures and more info at http://www.holcombfarmcsa.org/ > > >_______________________________________________ >CorcJobSeekers mailing list >CorcJobSeekers at lists.hampshire.edu >http://lists.hampshire.edu/mailman/listinfo/corcjobseekers -- Vanessa Paulman Center for Science Exploration Hampshire College phone: (413) 559-5792 fax: (413) 559-5438 Adele Simmons Hall #132 http://ScienceExploration.hampshire.edu From vpaulman at hampshire.edu Wed Nov 10 15:33:13 2004 From: vpaulman at hampshire.edu (Vanessa Paulman) Date: Wed, 10 Nov 2004 15:33:13 -0500 Subject: [ESSP] Fwd: [Job]Proj.Coord.Farm-to-School/Hartford, CT Message-ID: >PART-TIME POSITION OPENING: >PROJECT COORDINATOR SCHOOL MEALS FROM CONNECTICUT FARMS PROJECT > >The Connecticut Department of Agriculture >Marketing Bureau, in partnership with >the Connecticut Department of Education, has worked over the past five years >encouraging school districts to buy locally grown products. Interest and >momentum for farm-tocafeteria programming has >grown steadily across the state. >As of 2004 there were 20 farmers providing >fresh fruits and vegetables to more >than a dozen school districts: among them: Avon, Berlin, Enfield, Farmington, >Hartford, Meriden, South Windsor and West Hartford. > >Through a new grant received from the Federal State Marketing Information >Program, the CT Dept. of Agriculture is seeking >a part-time Project Coordinator >to lead the School Meals from Connecticut Farms >project. The principal outcome >of the project will be an increase in the direct sale of local farm products >to schools in Connecticut. The project will assess challenges that farmers >and food service directors face, address >existing barriers, develop a strategy >to expand farm-toschool business links, and move toward the development of a >comprehensive, statewide program that will increase the availability of CT >grown products in school cafeterias. This project will permit vital >groundwork in farm-to-school programming, building on collaborative work >between the State Departments of Agriculture and Education. > >Project administration, funds management, office >space, and limited supervision >will be provided by the Hartford Food System, 191 Franklin Avenue, Hartford, >CT. Direct supervision of the Project Coordinator's work be provided by >Richard Macsuga of the Dept. of Agriculture. > >The Project Coordinator will be responsible for completion of all of the >activities of the School Meals from Connecticut Farms project, which will >include the following but are not considered all-inclusive and might be >adjusted as needed: >Activity 1 ? Summer Farm Tours. Schedule and coordinate 2-4 farm tours to take >food service directors on a tour of area farms to meet local growers and >discuss purchasing options. > >Activity 2 ? Winter Meet-up Event & Farm-to-School Resource Directory. >Coordinate a meet-up and related workshops at >an operating school cafeteria to >re-acquaint growers with school food service sites. In preparation for the >meet-up, produce a farm-to-school resource directory that will identify >willing participants in the program. > >Activity 3 ? Develop and Deliver Presentations. Develop 3 distinct >presentations regarding farm-to-school programming, one each for children, >food service staff, and school administrators/stakeholders. > >Activity 4 ? Develop and Produce Promotional Materials for Cafeterias. >Supervise the development and production of marketing materials that will be >on display in participating schools. This activity will require the use of >focus groups to identify a logo and effective communication messages. > >Activity 5 ? Feasibility Study. Conduct an economic feasibility study based on >formal data collection and surveys. The study will focus on the following >questions: ? supply and demand, ? potential agricultural products for >school food service ? food processing capacity, ? applicability of >regional cooperative models of distribution ? food service director >preferences and priorities ? grower preferences and priorities > >Activity 6 ?Produce a 3-year Plan for Farm-to-School in CT The 3-year plan >will include recommendations for funding, >initiatives, priorities, and goals. > >Qualifications: Bachelor's degree preferred. Strong research, organization >and communication skills, both written and verbal. Basic understanding and >interest in Connecticut agriculture and community food systems. Strong >interest and or experience working with school communities. Proficiency in >Microsoft Office applications, including Access and Power Point. The ideal >candidate will have excellent project management, outreach, and creative >skills--as well as--able to work both independently and collaboratively in >multiple settings. > >Salary: This is a part-time salaried position plus benefits, based on a >minimum of 12 months work for 3-4 days/week. >Salary range: $20,000 - $27,000 >Start date: November/December 2004 PLEASE SEND RESUME, COVER LETTER, AND 3 >REFERENCES NO LATER THAN NOVEMBER 19 TH, 2004. Send resume to: Jiff >Martin Food Policy Director Hartford Food System 191 Franklin Avenue >Hartford, CT 06114 > >_______________________________________________ >CorcJobSeekers mailing list >CorcJobSeekers at lists.hampshire.edu >http://lists.hampshire.edu/mailman/listinfo/corcjobseekers -- Vanessa Paulman Center for Science Exploration Hampshire College phone: (413) 559-5792 fax: (413) 559-5438 Adele Simmons Hall #132 http://ScienceExploration.hampshire.edu From vpaulman at hampshire.edu Fri Nov 12 14:52:32 2004 From: vpaulman at hampshire.edu (Vanessa Paulman) Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2004 14:52:32 -0500 Subject: [ESSP] sustainable living class at Umass Message-ID: UMass PLNTSOIL 290S SUSTAINABLE LIVING CLASS T/Th 4:00-5:15pm - Lecture & Discussion- 3 Credits Plus an Optional Honors Colloquium (open to all) on either Friday (11:15am-1:10pm or 1:25pm-3:20pm) or Monday (3:35-5:30pm) - 1 Credit Spring, 2005 Sustainable Living will introduce you to global challenges and practical alternatives for a more sustainable world. This class will help you make personal and professional decisions that support the quest for long-term sustainability.? <>For Five College Students?.. <> <><>Based on a recommendation from non-UMass students who took this class last spring, I have moved the lectures to later in the day and created a discussion section late on Monday to make it easier to take this course. Of course, you are invited to take either one of the Friday sections or not do the discussion group at all if this works better for you. For more information, see? http://www.umass.edu/umext/jgerber/sustliving.htm, or contact John Gerber at; jgerber at psis.umass.edu, call 545-5301, or stop by 210 French Hall for a chat. -- Vanessa Paulman Center for Science Exploration Hampshire College phone: (413) 559-5792 fax: (413) 559-5438 Adele Simmons Hall #132 http://ScienceExploration.hampshire.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From vpaulman at hampshire.edu Mon Nov 15 08:42:31 2004 From: vpaulman at hampshire.edu (Vanessa Paulman) Date: Mon, 15 Nov 2004 08:42:31 -0500 Subject: [ESSP] field course - wild rockies Message-ID: >Canyonlands of the Colorado Plateau > >Earn 12 semester credits studying, backpacking & kayaking in >southern Utah this spring! > >WILD ROCKIES FIELD INSTITUTE is offering a two-month, field-based >course, "Canyonlands of the Colorado Plateau", March 23-May 21 in >the stunning canyonlands of southern Utah! > >During this nine-week course students will intensively study desert >ecology, natural history, land use history, wilderness ethics, >Native American history and philosophy, geography, and current >environmental issues pertinent to the Colorado Plateau. Most of the >course will take place during wilderness travel on extended >backpacking trips, taking us into some of the most remote canyons in >the region. We will also kayak through Labyrinth Canyon and drive >across the Four Corner's region to meet local leaders, activists and >residents. We will journey through the slickrock canyonlands of the >Colorado Plateau exploring the red sandstone heart of southern Utah. >This is a fabulous opportunity for intellectual self-exploration and >to learn in the field, directly from the landscape and the myriad >communities of people who live there. > >Read more about the course at: >http://www.wildrockies.org/wrfi/trips/utah05.html > >12 semester credits from the University of Montana, transferable to >other colleges & universities: >Environmental Studies 395: 6 semester credits >Geography 351: 3 semester credits >Science 395: 3 semester credits > >Application deadline is December 20th. We will accept applications >after the 20th on a space-available basis. Obtain an application >at: http://www.wildrockies.org/wrfi/b4u.html > >For more information contact the Wild Rockies Field Institute at >(406) 549-4336, >wrfi at wildrockies.org, or visit us at www.wildrockies.org/wrfi > >Laurie Schlueb, Director > >Wild Rockies Field Institute >P.O. Box 7071 >Missoula, MT 59807 >(406) 549-4336 >wrfi at wildrockies.org >www.wildrockies.org/wrfi -- Vanessa Paulman Center for Science Exploration Hampshire College phone: (413) 559-5792 fax: (413) 559-5438 Adele Simmons Hall #132 http://ScienceExploration.hampshire.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From vpaulman at hampshire.edu Mon Nov 15 08:49:31 2004 From: vpaulman at hampshire.edu (Vanessa Paulman) Date: Mon, 15 Nov 2004 08:49:31 -0500 Subject: [ESSP] meeting about Biodiesel Message-ID: Meeting about biodiesel!!! Are you interested in alternatives to petroleum dependance, and finding local sustainable alternatives to diesel? Do you want to know what biodiesel is? Tuesday, November 16 Prescott House office 7:00 biodiesel basics 7:30 visioning biodiesel at Hampshire I'll be presenting information about the fuel at 7:00 and then describing my goals for hampshire and facilitating a discussion at 7:30. Biodiesel is a fuel made from vegetable oil that is very similar to diesel. You can use it in diesel engines without engine modification. It's mostly carbon-neutral, biodegradable, can be made organically, and can be made from waste restaurant grease. Come at 7:00 for a 1/2 hour introduction to the topic. If you know about it already, come at 7:30 for a discussion about what projects Hampshire could have relating to biodiesel. Here's the teaser: I would like to set up a cooperative that has a biodiesel processor to make fuel for the farm center, physical plant, diesel cars, local farmers, truckers in the area...anyone... and to have educational programming about renewable energy, biodiesel, car dependence, petroleum extraction issues, climate change related to fossil fuels, etc. Part of my div III is working on a project like this. I want to know what people in this community are interested in. Would this coop be exciting to anyone? Do you want to make biodiesel for yourself at about $0.60 per gallon for materials and energy inputs? Are you interested in alternatives to petroleum dependance, even if you aren't interested in a coop here? Come to the meeting. Prescott house office. 7:00 for intro, 7:30 for planning meeting. If you can't make it, but want to talk/know more/help with my project, call me X5901, or email me afw01 AT hampshire DOT edu Aaron Wieler -- Vanessa Paulman Center for Science Exploration Hampshire College phone: (413) 559-5792 fax: (413) 559-5438 Adele Simmons Hall #132 http://ScienceExploration.hampshire.edu From vpaulman at hampshire.edu Tue Nov 16 11:52:04 2004 From: vpaulman at hampshire.edu (Vanessa Paulman) Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2004 11:52:04 -0500 Subject: [ESSP] Fwd: [Job]Natrl Science Ed/Colorado Message-ID: >Position: Natural Science Educator > >Organization: Gore Range Natural Science School > >Contact: Cindy Tibble >Email: cindyt at gorerange.org > >Description: The multi-faceted Natural Science Educator position is a full- >time, 15-month professional development program that focuses on leadership, >field science education, curriculum development and helping grow a reputable >nonprofit organization. Over the course of the first summer, Educators are >mentored by an outgoing class of seasoned Educators, and together are >responsible for preparing and teaching weeklong >youth natural science camps. By >fall, Educators are fully responsible for >planning, preparing and teaching K-12 >students a variety of field science topics such as stream research, geology, >forest ecology and winter ecology. Ranging from >one to five days, and sometimes >residential, programs are a vital supplement to >traditional classroom learning. >During the second summer Educators mentor the incoming class of Educators and >thereby round out their professional experience by providing critical >leadership and program coordination. > >Qualifications: Successful applicants will possess: >* BA/BS in science, education, or an environmental science-related field; >* outdoor and classroom teaching experience; >* current Wilderness First Responder and CPR certifications; >* working knowledge of conservation issues, >ecology and natural history of the >Rocky Mountains; >* and, fluency in Spanish (desired). > >Location: Eagle County (Vail), CO >Duration: 15 month position >Start Date: June 2005 >Hours: 40 hours/ week >Compensation: From June through August Educators receive a weekly stipend plus >housing. In September, Educator salary is $20,000 per year with no housing. >Other benefits include limited medical coverage, 4 weeks paid vacation, paid >holidays, sick leave, and a Vail/ Beaver Creek ski pass. > >Application Procedure: To apply send a completed application (available at >www.gorerange.org), cover letter, resume and list of three references to: > >Gore Range Natural Science School >P.O. Box 250 >Red Cliff, CO 81649 >(970) 827-9725 x15 >(970) 827-9730 Fax > > >_______________________________________________ >CorcJobSeekers mailing list >CorcJobSeekers at lists.hampshire.edu >http://lists.hampshire.edu/mailman/listinfo/corcjobseekers -- Vanessa ><(((?>`.???`?.\|/?.???`?.?><((((?>?`?.????`?.\|/?.???`?.?><((((?>? Vanessa Paulman Center for Science Exploration Hampshire College phone: (413) 559-5792 fax: (413) 559-5438 Adele Simmons Hall #132 http://ScienceExploration.hampshire.edu From vpaulman at hampshire.edu Tue Nov 16 11:52:19 2004 From: vpaulman at hampshire.edu (Vanessa Paulman) Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2004 11:52:19 -0500 Subject: [ESSP] Fwd: [Job]Asst Grower/Waltham, MA Message-ID: >Position: Assistant Grower (Seasonal FT, April-November 2005) > >Organization: Community Farms Outreach and Waltham Fields Community Farm > >Contact: Amanda Cather >Email: farmmanager at communityfarms.org > >Description: Community Farms Outreach/ Waltham Fields Community Farm seeks >assistant growers for the 2005 growing season. Seasonal, full-time positions, >April - November 2005 (31 weeks). > >Waltham Fields Community Farm (WFCF), a project of Community Farms Outreach >(CFO), is an educational and charitable farm >with a 250 member CSA. In addition >to growing produce for our CSA members, we supply vegetables to local soup >kitchens, shelters and food pantries,and local community food security >projects, and educate children and adults as to how and where their food comes >from. > >Assistant growers will take on significant responsibility on the farm and >participate in every aspect of organic production and distribution, including >greenhouse work, bed preparation, seeding and transplanting, weed control, >insect and disease control, soil management, irrigation activities, leading >volunteer groups, harvesting and CSA and produce donation distributions. > >Qualifications: At least one year of sustainable agriculture experience is >required. Experience in organic farming, using tractors and other farm >equipment, CSA and working with volunteers is >preferred, but enthusiasm for the >mission of the farm and willingness to learn and >take on responsibility are the >most important requirements for the position. > >Location: Waltham, MA >Duration: April-November 2005 >Start Date: April 1 >Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 60 hrs/week in high season >Compensation: Stipend of $450/week, 5 paid days off during the season plus >produce from the farm. Educational benefits >include attendance at CRAFT, a $100 >stipend for the NOFA summer conference, and first aid training. > >Application Procedure: Please send resume and letter of interest to Amanda >Cather, CFO-WFCF, 240 Beaver Street, Waltham, MA, 02452, or to >farmmanager at communityfarms.org. For more information about Waltham Fields >Community Farm or our parent organization, Community Farms Outreach, please >visit our website at www.communityfarms.org. >Please send cover letter and resume to > > > > > >_______________________________________________ >CorcJobSeekers mailing list >CorcJobSeekers at lists.hampshire.edu >http://lists.hampshire.edu/mailman/listinfo/corcjobseekers -- Vanessa ><(((?>`.???`?.\|/?.???`?.?><((((?>?`?.????`?.\|/?.???`?.?><((((?>? Vanessa Paulman Center for Science Exploration Hampshire College phone: (413) 559-5792 fax: (413) 559-5438 Adele Simmons Hall #132 http://ScienceExploration.hampshire.edu From vpaulman at HAMPSHIRE.EDU Wed Nov 17 08:56:33 2004 From: vpaulman at HAMPSHIRE.EDU (Vanessa Paulman) Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2004 08:56:33 -0500 Subject: [ESSP] Northeast Ecology and Evolution Conference Message-ID: Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2004 14:32:11 -0500 From: Carrie Schwarz Subject: Northeast Ecology and Evolution Conference (NEEC) Announcement Northeast Ecology and Evolution Conference 2005: The third annual Northeast Ecology and Evolution Conference (NEEC) will be held at The Pennsylvania State University (University Park, PA) on March 18-20, 2005. NEEC is a profession meeting organized by graduate students and post-docs to provide a forum for advanced undergraduates, graduate students, and post-docs to present their research in the form of a poster or talk. Poster and Talk topics from previous NEEC include animal behavior, biodiversity, biogeography, community ecology, conservation biology, development, ecosystems ecology, invasive species, invertebrate biology, marine biology, molecular ecology, molecular evolution, natural history, natural resources and management, paleobiology, philosophy of biology, plant sciences and mycology, population biology, phylogenetic methods, reproductive biology, speciation, systematics, and theoretical biology. The keynote speaker for the NEEC 2005will be Dr. Peter Kareiva. Dr. Kareiva has a very distinguished career in ecological research and presently serves as Lead Scientist for the Nature Conservancy. The title of his talk is Conservation struggles to mature from "reactive teenager" to "judicious adult": salmon, return on investment, and strategic priorities Abstract submission and early registration will begin on December 1, 2004. We will accept abstracts and early registrants until February 4, 2005 with late registration continuing until the day of the meeting. **If you would like more information please visit our website (http://www.ecology.psu.edu/neec), which will be updated periodically. -- Vanessa ><(((?>`.???`?.\|/?.???`?.?><((((?>?`?.????`?.\|/?.???`?.?><((((?>? Vanessa Paulman Center for Science Exploration Hampshire College phone: (413) 559-5792 fax: (413) 559-5438 Adele Simmons Hall #132 http://ScienceExploration.hampshire.edu From lad01 at hampshire.edu Mon Nov 15 10:36:53 2004 From: lad01 at hampshire.edu (lad01 at hampshire.edu) Date: Mon, 15 Nov 2004 10:36:53 -0500 Subject: [ESSP] events and chickens Message-ID: <1100533013.4198cd150724d@webmail.hampshire.edu> some interesting events, not to mention chickens peace laura *Activists Meeting* What:* A meeting to put together a website that can help network Five College and **New England activism.* *When:* Saturday, November 20th, at 2 PM. *Where:* Franklin Patterson Hall, Room 108, Hampshire College *Description:* The Five College area contains a great deal of activist potential. Unfortunately, much of this potential is lost due to lack of co-ordination within and between Colleges and community groups. A group of Hampshire and Five College students are working on a project to help network the activist groups in the area that share similar philosophical goals - specifically, through a website. Using the Five Colleges networking as a model, we would like to expand the project to include other parts of New England. We hope to create a neutral tool of communication that brings people together, crosses ideological lines and creates an actual activist community. We would like as many groups from the community to attend this meeting to start a conversation that will hopefully lay the grounds for a more cohesive activist community in the Five College area. Questions? Contact Ben Hueftle at bhh04 at hampshire.edu or Brendan McQuade at bim04 at hampshire.edu ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ? Dear Friends! Please join us for a very special, contemplative retreat -- an opportunity for us to be together, feel the miracle of life together, and reconnect with hope, faith and peace. People of all faith and non-faith perspectives are welcome! Please RSVP to Tina, tclarke at cleanwater.org , 413-549-6834. Healing the Earth; Healing Ourselves An evening retreat with the Rev. Dr. Margaret Bullitt-Jonas Sunday; November 21; 7-9pm First Churches Northampton, 129 Main St. This evening program is designed for: * People who seek to connect spirituality and religious faith with care for the Earth; * Anyone who feels angry, sad, or despairing about the future health and well-being of our children and planet; * Those who want, through prayer and action, to create a future in which children and all living creatures can thrive; * Burned-out activists who seek spiritual refreshment. The program is co-sponsored by the Environmental Taskforce of the Hampshire Interfaith Council, the Massachusetts Council of Churches and Clean Water Action. Previously offered at the Episcopal Divinity School in Cambridge, the retreat emerged from interfaith reflection on the connections between damage to our environment and health, child development, poverty, racism, and our desire to nurture ourselves and each other, and to respond in faith and hope. For more information about the issues bringing us together, see: www.healthytomorrow.org . For more information: Tina Clarke, Clean Water Action, 413/549-6834 (Amherst, MA) or tclarke at cleanwater.org ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------- AND..... *Are you interested in . . . Supporting the local economy? Caring for our environment? Working for social justice?* Then come eat, meet and greet with like-minded folks at the Food Roundtable for an Equitable and Ecological Economy! Monday, November 22 6:30 to 9:00 pm Bangs Community Center Room 101 Downtown Amherst (behind Rao's Coffee) Schedule: 6:30 introductions 7:00 to 8:00 eating and announcements, updates 8:00 to 9:00 time to socialize and network If you can, bring your own place setting and some food or drink to share. For more information & to RSVP contact: Megan at earthskyfirewater at gmail.com or call (413) 253-0255. Co-sponsored by the Pioneer Valley Sustainability Network (www.pvsn.org) and Earth & Sky Exchange (www.earthskyexchange.org) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The time is nearing for my move from the Valley to North Carolina, and I am looking to find a home for my chickens. I will be leaving the Valley by November 30, but more likely a week before that, so I am looking for someone who could take them IMMEDIATELY! I have 4 brown hens, 3 whites, one rooster who is devoted to protecting the hens, and one little month-and-a-half old white chick whom I hope is a hen but I don't know just yet. (Two roosters in a flock is one rooster too many.) My ideal of a new caretaker for the flock would be someone who can take them all, who has open land that they can run around on, and who will not eat any of them. They give between 3 and 6 eggs a day, depending on the season and amount of sunlight, so hopefully this would be enough food to keep hungry eyes off the rooster and the hens. Also, a few of the hens are broody at times, which means that they pretty much decide when it's time to have some more chicks around. If you choose to let them keep the eggs they start sitting on, you could increase the flock as you wish. If you have never had chickens in your life, I encourage you to at least consider it. I have loved having them as a part of my daily life, and the give-and- give relationship with them (you feed and care for them, they feed you) is something beautiful to experience. Ever since becoming their caretaker, I have not been able to understand how chickens ever were labeled a "boring" animal. They are fascinating to be around: they communicate with each other, the flock has its own dynamics, and their way of being on the land is lovely. Also, all of these birds were raised in the absence of their parents, and seeing how they know to care for their little ones is painfully beautiful to watch. The rooster is a model of living in the moment in the way that he attends to their surroundings and anything that might pose a threat to them, and he has a very particular "churgle" that he makes when he finds choice little bugs for them to eat (he always gives his bugs to the hens)! If you would like to take them, please let me know soon. If you know anyone who might want them, PLEASE send them this email! And if you want them and don't have a coop yet, I could give a LITTLE bit of time in helping to build one, but it might be tough to do in such a short amount of time. But at any rate, let me know and we'll see if we can figure something out. Thanks, and peace. Sarah Hamill sarah hamill From vpaulman at hampshire.edu Wed Nov 17 16:07:28 2004 From: vpaulman at hampshire.edu (Vanessa Paulman) Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2004 16:07:28 -0500 Subject: [ESSP] bird ecology course this spring Message-ID: BRAND NEW 100 LEVEL COURSE - JUST POSTED THE BEHAVIORAL ECOLOGY OF BIRDS ON THE HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE CAMPUS Steve Johnson, a UMass graduate student, will be teaching this course next semester. Since we just go it on the hub, please tell first year students about it. -- Vanessa ><(((?>`.???`?.\|/?.???`?.?><((((?>?`?.????`?.\|/?.???`?.?><((((?>? 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Sample projects: Rehabilitate the Appalachian Trail Build accessible walking paths Improve hiking trails on Maine's coast Develop trails with boardwalk bridges in wetland areas Construct ski touring trails MCC crews: *Live in some of Maine's most beautiful places. *Learn outdoor living skills, and further discover our natural environment. *Build experience and develop contacts in the field of Natural Resources. *Improve fitness through rugged and satisfying outdoor service. *Help maintain and restore Maine's Park and Public Lands Qualifications: Have the ability to live and perform strenuous work under challenging conditions, have the desire to learn and serve with others to make a difference, be at least 18 years old, and must be a US citizen. Benefits: $225 per week and health insurance $1250 or $2360 AmeriCorps education award if eligible Dates: May 15 to November 5, 2005 For information and application: Recruiting Department Maine Conservation Corps 124 State House Station Augusta ME 04333 207-287-4931 corps.conservation at maine.gov Application Deadline April 1, 2005 The State of Maine actively supports diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. From vpaulman at hampshire.edu Mon Nov 22 11:43:52 2004 From: vpaulman at hampshire.edu (Vanessa Paulman) Date: Mon, 22 Nov 2004 11:43:52 -0500 Subject: [ESSP] Reclaiming Local Food Markets - Dec. 1 Message-ID: Ever shop at a farmers market? Plant a home garden? Wonder where your food comes from? You're not alone. Amidst concerns about genetically modified foods, mad cow disease, and urban sprawl, people everywhere are swarming farmers markets, reforming fast food chains, and declaring independence from the global vending machine. Eat Here shows why eating local can be better for your health, for farmers, and for the planet. CISA - Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture and Hampshire College's Environmental Studies and Sustainability Program and the Local Foods Initiative invite you to meet Worldwatch Institute author Brian Halweil as he discusses his book and local responses to the globalization of our food supply. Wednesday, December 1, 2004 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. East Lecture Hall Franklin Patterson Hall Brian Halweil, a Senior Researcher, joined Worldwatch in 1997 as the John Gardner Public Service Fellow from Stanford University. At the Institute, Brian writes on the social and ecological impacts of how we grow food, focusing recently on organic farming, biotechnology, hunger, and rural communities. Most recently, he describes the evolving local food movement in Eat Here: Reclaiming Homegrown Pleasures in a Global Supermarket. Brian's work has been featured in the international press, and he recently testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations on the role of biotechnology in combating poverty and hunger in the developing world. Brian has traveled extensively in Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, and East Africa learning indigenous farming techniques and promoting sustainable food production. Before coming to Worldwatch, Brian worked with California farmers interested in reducing their pesticide use, and set up a 2-acre student-run organic farm on Stanford campus. He writes from Sag Harbor, NY, where he and his wife tend a home garden and orchard. -- Vanessa ><(((?>`.???`?.\|/?.???`?.?><((((?>?`?.????`?.\|/?.???`?.?><((((?>? Vanessa Paulman Center for Science Exploration Hampshire College phone: (413) 559-5792 fax: (413) 559-5438 Adele Simmons Hall #132 http://ScienceExploration.hampshire.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From vpaulman at hampshire.edu Tue Nov 23 09:02:01 2004 From: vpaulman at hampshire.edu (Vanessa Paulman) Date: Tue, 23 Nov 2004 09:02:01 -0500 Subject: [ESSP] Fwd: [Job]Farm Manager/N.Carolina Message-ID: >Farm Manager Position > >Maverick Farms (www.maverickfarms.com), an educational non-profit organization >whose mandate is to preserve family farmland as >a public resource and reconnect >local food networks, is seeking qualified applicants to serve as Farm Manager >for the 2005 growing season (April-October). Maverick Farms, located in Valle >Crucis, North Carolina, produces specialty salad greens and vegetables on >approximately 2 acres for sale to local >restaurants, at the Farmers Market, and >for use in their monthly Farm Dinners Series. >Applicants should have knowledge >of organic methods of planting, experience with succession planting of greens, >sustainable faming practices, and a desire to be involved with a cutting-edge >organization that is a community resource and a >pioneer of revaluing the family >farm as part of the community. Candidates should have experience on a working >farm, knowledge of community-oriented >organizations, a dynamic personality, and >be willing to work closely with the Maverick Farm?s Board of Directors. > >Benefits include on-site room and board (private >room and excellent food) and a >small stipend salary that will commensurate with experience. > >Please mail statement of interest and resume to info at maverickfarms.com or >Maverick Farms, 410 Justus Rd., Banner Elk, NC 28604. Phone: 828-963-4656. > >_______________________________________________ >CorcJobSeekers mailing list >CorcJobSeekers at lists.hampshire.edu >http://lists.hampshire.edu/mailman/listinfo/corcjobseekers -- Vanessa ><(((?>`.???`?.\|/?.???`?.?><((((?>?`?.????`?.\|/?.???`?.?><((((?>? Vanessa Paulman Center for Science Exploration Hampshire College phone: (413) 559-5792 fax: (413) 559-5438 Adele Simmons Hall #132 http://ScienceExploration.hampshire.edu From vpaulman at hampshire.edu Tue Nov 23 09:41:00 2004 From: vpaulman at hampshire.edu (Vanessa Paulman) Date: Tue, 23 Nov 2004 09:41:00 -0500 Subject: [ESSP] Fwd: internships Message-ID: >IRVINE NATURE CENTER >NATURAL CONNECTIONS SUMMER FELLOW >Intern/Extern > >Number Date Type Wage >102516837 11/18/2004 Intern/Extern $8.50/hour > >Start Openings Location Hours >N/A 1 Stevenson, MD June - August 2005 > >Company Description >Irvine Nature Center's urban ourtreach project, Natural Connections, trains >high school student volunteers to lead fun and interesting, hands-on nature >actvities with young children in Baltimore City Public Schools. During the >summer, Natural Connections teaches hands-on nature activities to children at >Baltimore City recreation centers. > >Job Qualifications >Enthusiasm for teaching and working with children; ability to work as part of >a team; good communication skills; strong organizational skills; your own >transportation. > >MAJORS: Natural sciences, education, social work, or related field. > >Job Description >As part of the Summer Fellowship Program, college interns serve as project >leaders for teams of high school students. The purpose of the Program is to >offer high school students opportunities to conduct research on environmental >issues of interest and maintain schoolyard habitat projects installed during >the school year at Baltimore City public schools. Train high school students >to conduct nature activities with elementary school students. Serve as 'site >leaders' facilitating schoolyard maintenance. Assist high school students with >science research projects. Teach children at recreation centers. Supervise >program delivery/manage teaching materials. > >Contact Kristy Streett >IRVINE NATURE CENTER >Natural Connections Program >8400 Greenspring Avenue >Stevenson , MD 21153 >410-484-2413 >410-484-3573 FAX > >--__--__-- > >Position: Alaska Conservation Internships-14 Various Opportunities > >Organization: Alaska Conservation Foundation >Contact: Lorraine Guyer or Julie Jessen >Email: acfinfo at akf.org > >Description: The Alaska Conservation Foundation's Conservation Internship >Program (CIP) offers a wide variety of paid summer internship positions at >Alaska conservation organizations and government agencies. Internship >candidates compete for assignments in organizations involved with >environmental/resource management, habitat protection, advocacy, policy >implementation, land and park management, marine conservation, and >wildlife and endangered species protection. Students participating in this >program are provided with a unique opportunity to gain appreciation of >Alaska's natural environment, to further the conservation mission of ACF (and >other conservation organizations), and to reinforce broader national support >for protecting Alaska's extraordinary intact ecosystems. > >Qualifications: Undergraduate and graduate college students currently enrolled >in an accredited college in the United States. ACF is an equal opportunity >organization. Alaska Natives/Native Americans, women, and minorities sharing >the internship program goals are encouraged to apply. Interns are selected >based upon their completed applications, resume, letters of reference, and >communication between the host organization and ACF. > >Location: Alaska-various >Duration: 12 weeks >Start Date: May/June >Hours: 35-40 hours/week >Compensation: Interns are paid $4,000 over the 12 week internship period (less >employee share of payroll taxes) and are reimbursed up to $1,000 for travel >expenses to/from host organization site. >Application Procedure: Application materials can be downloaded from ACF's web >site at www.akcf.org/grants/internships.htm > >Please let us know that you saw these internships advertised at Orion's >website. > >--__--__-- > >The Food Bank > >The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, Inc. >97 North Hatfield Road >PO Box 160 >Hatfield, Massachusetts 01038 >tel 413 247 9738 fax 413 247 957 > >INTERNSHIP POSITION AVAILABLE > >TITLE: NUTRITION INTERN Part-time 10-20 hrs/week > >DESCRIPTION: The Food Bank is seeking a Nutrition Intern to support >development of nutrition and wellness workshops, and provide recipes, food=20 >demonstrations and nutrition/cooking classes for low-income people. Reports to >the Nutrition Coordinator. This assignment is based at The Food Bank warehouse >and office in Hatfield, MA > >BACKGROUND: The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts (The Food Bank) is a non >profit organization headquartered in Hatfield, Massachusetts, whose mission is >to distribute food to those in need in the four counties of western >Massachusetts and to work with our community to end hunger. The Food Bank >procures and distributes 6 million pounds each year of surplus food to a >network of 400 emergency food and shelter programs and human services >organizations in Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, and Berkshire counties. The >Nutrition Program aggressively promotes nutritious use of Food Bank foods to >our members through product taste testing events; providing recipes and >cooking demonstrations. > >ACTIVITES will include: >1. Assisting with food demonstrations and product taste tests at The >Food Bank shopping warehouse and in the community >2. Finding or creating low cost, culturally appropriate recipes for >food demonstrations >3. Assisting the Nutrition Coordinator to create new and innovative >workshops by doing research (often over the internet) >4. Creating props, activities, and recipes for nutrition workshops. >5. Researching and/or writing articles for Food Bank publications > >REQUIREMENTS: > Candidates should have experience with nutrition education and >cooking. Familiarity with traditional African-American and Puerto Rican >foods, a plus. > Research skills, including web-based research > Ability to communicate with people from a variety of professional, >cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Conversant/literate in Spanish a plus. > Interest in hunger relief, nutrition and wellness. > Public health experience desired > Reliable transportation > >BENEFITS: The Food Bank is unable to offer a stipend for this internship. We >offer reimbursement for mileage for field work. This internship will >demonstrate the student's ability to apply research, nutrition education and >cooking skills to affect behavioral change in a real life setting. > >POSTING DEADLINE: Applications accepted from Nov 15, 2004 until position is >filled. Internship is available Dec 1-2004-March 1, 2005 and June 15, >2005- August 15, 2005 > >The Food Bank is committed to diversity and highly encourages people of color >to apply. Please send resume to: Kate Albrecht, Volunteer Coordinator, The >Food Bank, PO Box 160, Hatfield, MA 1038 or KateA at foodbankwma.org. > >Kate Albrecht >Salvage Coordinator >The Food Bank of Western, Mass. >413-247-9738 > >--__--__-- > >TOWER HILL BOTANIC GARDEN > >Garden Interns: > >Three seasonal positions available in 2005. Interns will assist in the >maintenance of diverse perennial, vegetable, woody ornamental and woodland >gardens on 132 picturesque acres. These include a Systematic Garden and >Orangerie, an orchard with 119 varieties of heirloom apples, a newly created >woodland garden, Wildlife Pond, and field and woodland trails. Interns will >gain valuable experience in a variety of general landscape/garden tasks >including planting, pruning, trail maintenance, weed identification >and removal, watering and mowing. > >These positions are open from April through September of 2005. Hours are 7:30 >A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Sunday through Tuesday or Tuesday through Saturday. Interns >earn $7.50 per hour and are responsible for finding their own housing and >transportation. Preference will be given to students who have completed >course work in horticulture, landscape design, botany, or related fields. >Experience with grounds maintenance equipment, including mowers, >trimmers, rototillers, trucks and tractor, is helpful but not mandatory. > >To request an application packet, call 508-869-6111 ext. 39. Applications >will be accepted until April 1, 2005. > >Or mail inquiries to: >Worcester County Horticultural Society >Attention: Horticultural Secretey >11 French Drive, P.O. Box 598 >Boylston, MA 01505-0598 > >Phone: 508-869-6111 ext. 39 >FAX: 508-869-0314 >general e-mail: thbg at towerhillbg.org > >--__--__-- > > Dear listserve subscribers, please accept my apologies. When I posted the >following listing, I did not realize their website had not been updated. >Although I got the text from the website, they actually sent us new >information in the mail. I have updated the posting below. Please note that >the deadline is February 1, 2005, and that the stipend has been raised to >$3,500. The most recent application materials are in my office if any of you >are interested in applying now. I assume that they will be updating their >website soon. Again, please accept my apologies. > >Yours, >Sharon > >--__--__-- > >UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH IN MOLECULAR BIOSCIENCES >http://www.bmb.colostate.edu >COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY >SUMMER 2004 [JUNE 1ST THROUGH AUGUST 6TH] > >PROGRAM DESCRIPTION >The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Colorado State >University, with financial support from the National Science foundation, >offers qualified undergraduates an opportunity to pursue independent research >projects in biochemistry and molecular biology. Student research projects >include analyses of gene expression, chromatin structure/function, >characterization and manipulation of proteins, molecular architecture of the >cell, molecular biology of tumor viruses, molecular bases for differentiation >of neurons, molecular mechanisms of ion channels in heart muscle contraction, >protein folding and structure/function, and developmental mechanisms. A >capsule description of these and other projects is attached. For a more >complete description, visit our Web site (http://www.bmb.colostate.edu). On >our Web site, click Undergraduate on the left side menu bar and then click the >REU program link on that page. Alternatively, you can click on the pull down >menu at the top center under "apply" and go directly to the REU page. Students >will be involved in exciting and interesting projects at the very edge of our >current knowledge in these areas. They will learn how to formulate and test >hypotheses, how to problem-solve and >troubleshoot, and how to use state-of-the- >art techniques and instrumentation including NMR and Xray crystallography. A >significant number of participants in this program have published the results >of their projects in scientific journals. The ten-week summer program places >the student with a faculty mentor in whose lab the student's research project >will be pursued. The student participates fully in the life of the mentor's >lab. In addition, there are informal meetings of all program participants to >exchange information on the research being done and to discuss areas of >biochemistry/molecular biology that are of particular interest and excitement. >There are also weekly meetings at which various scientists describe the latest >advances in their own research or career opportunities in biomedical or >biotechnology fields. Informal evening or weekend social, recreational, and >cultural events with program participants and faculty provide for >relaxation. The summer experience is capped by a mini-symposium at which >program participants present a poster/report on their project and receive >certificates of completion for the program. Participants are also encouraged >to apply for the International Internship, usually conducted in the following >summer (see enclosed information; an application will be made available to >those chosen for the REU Program). > >STIPENDS, TRAVEL AND LIVING ALLOWANCE >Students receive a stipend of $3200 for the ten-week summer program. In >addition, the program provides double-occupancy modern dormitory >accommodations, a full meals plan, and a travel allowance of up to $350. The >costs of some optional planned recreational activities [e.g. whitewater >rafting] are borne by the student. > >REQUIREMENTS FOR AND METHOD OF APPLICATION >Students seeking a summer research fellowship should have completed, at a >minimum, college chemistry through organic chemistry and one year of college >biology by the end of the Spring 2004 term. A minimum cumulative grade point >average of 3.0 is required. Students who will graduate at the end of the >Spring 2004 term are not eligible for this program. Participants must be >either U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. or its possessions >(NSF requirement). >To apply for the fellowship, complete and send the application form postmarked >by February 2, 2004 to: > >Summer Undergraduate Research Program >Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology >Colorado State University >Fort Collins, CO 80523-1870 > >Alternatively, an on-line application form is available on our Web site at >http://www.bmb.colostate.edu > >If you have questions call 970-491-5602 or e-mail at reubiochem at colostate.edu. >You can also visit our departmental web site at www.bmb.colostate.edu. > >--__--__-- > >The Chester Summer Scholars Program >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >http://www.metrohealth.org/general/foundtn/csspack.asp > >The Edward M. Chester, M.D. Summer ScholarsProgram awards fifteen collegiate >undergraduate students the opportunity to spend ten weeks over the summer in >clinical laboratory research settings at MetroHealth Medical Center. A $2,000 >stipend is awarded to each scholar. > >Established in 1981, The Chester Summer Scholars Program is an opportunity for >pre-medical and scientifically-oriented students to explore the potential for >a career in medical research or academic medicine. The program has become >nationally recognized. Students from over forty colleges and universities >across the United States have participated in this innovative program. > >Scholars are assigned to a MetroHealth medical staff researcher who has >developed the project on which the Scholar will work and who will supervise >the progress of the Scholar's learning experience. > >Scholars spend the better part of each weekday participating directly in the >research project activity. There are also opportunities for observation of >surgery, hospital rounds, and other experiences at MetroHealth that are an >integral part of the program. At the end of the ten-week experience, the >Scholars are required to prepare a project report for presentation. > >A 1986 Chester Summer Scholar was a recipient of a Time College Achievement >Award from Time Magazine. A 1987 Chester Summer Scholar was published in the >Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation as a result of research done during >her summer program. A Fulbright Scholarship was awarded to a 1995 Chester >Summer Scholar. The majority of Scholars go on to medical school and pursue a >career in medical research or academic medicine. > >For further information see the application information page and/or contact: > >Edward M. Chester, M.D. Summer Scholars Program >Division of Neonatology >Bell Greve 2nd Floor >Attention: Francis Brownlee >2500 MetroHealth Drive >Cleveland, Ohio 44109-1998 > >Amy Dwyer-Shute >Phone: (216) 778-5637 >E-Mail: adshute at aol.com > >--__--__-- > >ACES conducts an intensive Summer >Naturalist Internship program that trains >and employs 14 naturalists each year. >This program has been recognized by the >Princeton Review as one of America's top >100 internships. Summer Naturalists >receive valuable education, training, and >experience while they conduct >environmental education programs and >natural history interpretive tours. These >programs take place at Hallam Lake >Nature Preserve, Aspen Mountain, >Snowmass and at the Maroon Bells. >Other duties include providing care and >maintenance for the indoor plants and >animals, the indoor trout stream, and our >non-releasable birds of prey. All >naturalist interns receive a stipend of >$125/ week, FREE housing in the town of >Aspen, and free enrollment in at least one >Adult Naturalist Field School course. All >application materials can be accessed >on our website @ http://www.aspennature.org > >Last updated: November 17, 2004 > >Paid or unpaid: >Paid >Languages: >English >Start date: >June 06, 2005 >End date: >September 05, 2005 >Last day to apply: >March 1, 2005 >Organization: >Aspen Center for Environmental Studies >Location: >Aspen, Colorado, 81611, >United States >Phone: >970-925-5756 >Fax: >970-925-4819 >_______________________________________________ >CorcInternshipSeekers mailing list >CorcInternshipSeekers at lists.hampshire.edu >http://lists.hampshire.edu/mailman/listinfo/corcinternshipseekers > >C. Maryam Moody >413.559.5954 (school) >845.642.6569 (cell) >Box 0853, Hampshire College >893 West Street, Amherst MA 01002 >cmm03 at hampshire.edu -- Vanessa ><(((?>`.???`?.\|/?.???`?.?><((((?>?`?.????`?.\|/?.???`?.?><((((?>? Vanessa Paulman Center for Science Exploration Hampshire College phone: (413) 559-5792 fax: (413) 559-5438 Adele Simmons Hall #132 http://ScienceExploration.hampshire.edu From vpaulman at hampshire.edu Mon Nov 29 09:38:02 2004 From: vpaulman at hampshire.edu (Vanessa Paulman) Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2004 09:38:02 -0500 Subject: [ESSP] Reclaiming Local Food Markets - Dec 1 Message-ID: Ever shop at a farmers market? Plant a home garden? Wonder where your food comes from? You're not alone. Amidst concerns about genetically modified foods, mad cow disease, and urban sprawl, people everywhere are swarming farmers markets, reforming fast food chains, and declaring independence from the global vending machine. Eat Here shows why eating local can be better for your health, for farmers, and for the planet. CISA - Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture and Hampshire College's Environmental Studies and Sustainability Program and the Local Foods Initiative invite you to meet Worldwatch Institute author Brian Halweil as he discusses his book and local responses to the globalization of our food supply. Wednesday, December 1, 2004 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. East Lecture Hall Franklin Patterson Hall Brian Halweil, a Senior Researcher, joined Worldwatch in 1997 as the John Gardner Public Service Fellow from Stanford University. At the Institute, Brian writes on the social and ecological impacts of how we grow food, focusing recently on organic farming, biotechnology, hunger, and rural communities. Most recently, he describes the evolving local food movement in Eat Here: Reclaiming Homegrown Pleasures in a Global Supermarket. Brian's work has been featured in the international press, and he recently testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations on the role of biotechnology in combating poverty and hunger in the developing world. Brian has traveled extensively in Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, and East Africa learning indigenous farming techniques and promoting sustainable food production. Before coming to Worldwatch, Brian worked with California farmers interested in reducing their pesticide use, and set up a 2-acre student-run organic farm on Stanford campus. He writes from Sag Harbor, NY, where he and his wife tend a home garden and orchard. -- Vanessa ><(((?>`.???`?.\|/?.???`?.?><((((?>?`?.????`?.\|/?.???`?.?><((((?>? Vanessa Paulman Center for Science Exploration Hampshire College phone: (413) 559-5792 fax: (413) 559-5438 Adele Simmons Hall #132 http://ScienceExploration.hampshire.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From vpaulman at hampshire.edu Mon Nov 29 09:50:15 2004 From: vpaulman at hampshire.edu (Vanessa Paulman) Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2004 09:50:15 -0500 Subject: [ESSP] research position Message-ID: Date: Sat, 27 Nov 2004 10:15:46 -0600 From: Navin Ramankutty Subject: POST-M.S./POST-B.S. RESEARCH POSITION IN GLOBAL CHANGE/LAND USE MAPPING POST-M.S./POST-B.S. RESEARCH POSITION IN GLOBAL CHANGE/LAND USE MAPPING 100% Time (40 hours per week), plus benefits The Center for Sustainability and the Global Environment (SAGE) has a vacancy for a Research Intern position, available to start as soon as possible, to assist in our efforts to map the geographic patterns of global agricultural land use and land cover. The position will be ideal for a post-master?s or post-bachelor?s level student seeking a full-time position. The work will involve the integration of remotely-sensed land cover data with agricultural census data from around the world, to develop global maps of croplands, pastures, major crops, irrigation, fertilizer application rates, etc. The employee will work with a research scientist and several undergraduate students to design and maintain agricultural census databases; download, manipulate, and analyze global remotely-sensed data, and improve upon the statistical methods developed by SAGE to integrate remotely-sensed data with agricultural census data. The successful candidate will have excellent quantitative and analytical skills. Applicants with degrees in Environmental Studies, Geography, Ecology, or Atmospheric Science are ideally suited for this position. Experience working with environmental data, including both spatial data (remote sensing or otherwise) and socio-economic data would be beneficial. In addition, the candidate would ideally have experience in database management, spatial analysis using GIS, as well as some experience with statistical methods. Some experience with UNIX platforms, as well as the use of FORTRAN programming will also be a plus. Candidates should have good written and oral communication skills. In addition, candidates should be able to work well independently, to interface with undergraduate students, and under the direction of senior staff. The level of the appointment is 100%, and will initially be for a year. The position may continue longer based on performance and continued funding. The annual salary will be $30,000. The position comes with the full health-care benefits associated with Research Intern positions. To apply, please submit an application letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three references by email to: Navin Ramankutty Center for Sustainability and the Global Environment (SAGE) Gaylord Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies 1710 University Avenue Madison, WI 53726 Email: nramanku at wisc.edu Please use the following subject line in your email: RESEARCH INTERN APPLICATION Questions? Please email: nramanku at wisc.edu. No phone inquiries please. Review of applications will begin on Dec 15 and continue until the position is filled. The University of Wisconsin is an EEO/AA Employer M/W/D/V. ------------------------------ End of ECOLOG-L Digest - 26 Nov 2004 to 27 Nov 2004 (#2004-292) *************************************************************** ----- End forwarded message ----- -- Vanessa ><(((?>`.???`?.\|/?.???`?.?><((((?>?`?.????`?.\|/?.???`?.?><((((?>? Vanessa Paulman Center for Science Exploration Hampshire College phone: (413) 559-5792 fax: (413) 559-5438 Adele Simmons Hall #132 http://ScienceExploration.hampshire.edu From vpaulman at hampshire.edu Tue Nov 30 14:48:31 2004 From: vpaulman at hampshire.edu (Vanessa Paulman) Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2004 14:48:31 -0500 Subject: [ESSP] Fwd: [Job]Research Global Change/WI Message-ID: >POST-M.S./POST-B.S. RESEARCH POSITION IN GLOBAL CHANGE/LAND USE MAPPING >100% Time (40 hours per week), plus benefits > >The Center for Sustainability and the Global Environment (SAGE) has a >vacancy for a Research Intern position, available to start as soon as >possible, to assist in our efforts to map the geographic patterns of >global agricultural land use and land cover. The position will be >ideal for a post-master?s or post-bachelor?s level student seeking a >full-time position. The work will involve the integration of >remotely-sensed land cover data with agricultural census data from >around the world, to develop global maps of croplands, pastures, major >crops, irrigation, fertilizer application rates, etc. The employee >will work with a research scientist and several undergraduate students >to design and maintain agricultural census databases; download, >manipulate, and analyze global remotely-sensed data, and improve upon >the statistical methods developed by SAGE to integrate remotely-sensed >data with agricultural census data. > >The successful candidate will have excellent quantitative and >analytical skills. Applicants with degrees in Environmental Studies, >Geography, Ecology, or Atmospheric Science are ideally suited for this >position. Experience working with environmental data, including both >spatial data (remote sensing or otherwise) and socio-economic data >would be beneficial. In addition, the candidate would ideally have >experience in database management, spatial analysis using GIS, as well >as some experience with statistical methods. Some experience with UNIX >platforms, as well as the use of FORTRAN programming will also be a >plus. Candidates should have good written and oral communication >skills. In addition, candidates should be able to work well >independently, to interface with undergraduate students, and under the >direction of senior staff. > >The level of the appointment is 100%, and will initially be for a year. The >position may continue longer based on performance and continued >funding. The annual salary will be $30,000. The position comes with >the full health-care benefits associated with Research Intern >positions. > >To apply, please submit an application letter, resume, and the names >and contact information of three references by email to: > >Navin Ramankutty >Center for Sustainability and the Global Environment (SAGE) >Gaylord Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies >1710 University Avenue >Madison, WI 53726 >Email: nramanku at wisc.edu > >Please use the following subject line in your email: RESEARCH INTERN >APPLICATION > >Questions? Please email: nramanku at wisc.edu. No phone inquiries please. > >Review of applications will begin on Dec 15 and continue until the >position is filled. > >The University of Wisconsin is an EEO/AA Employer M/W/D/V. > > > > >_______________________________________________ >CorcJobSeekers mailing list >CorcJobSeekers at lists.hampshire.edu >http://lists.hampshire.edu/mailman/listinfo/corcjobseekers -- Vanessa ><(((?>`.???`?.\|/?.???`?.?><((((?>?`?.????`?.\|/?.???`?.?><((((?>? Vanessa Paulman Center for Science Exploration Hampshire College phone: (413) 559-5792 fax: (413) 559-5438 Adele Simmons Hall #132 http://ScienceExploration.hampshire.edu From vpaulman at hampshire.edu Tue Nov 30 15:51:05 2004 From: vpaulman at hampshire.edu (Vanessa Paulman) Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2004 15:51:05 -0500 Subject: [ESSP] speaker on local food markets - Wednesday Message-ID: RECLAIMING LOCAL FOOD MARKETS AUTHOR AND RESEARCHER SPEAKS ABOUT THE EVOLVING LOCAL FOOD MOVEMENT AROUND THE WORLD Wednesday, December 1, 2004 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. East Lecture Hall Franklin Patterson Hall Sponsored by the Local Foods Initiative, the Environmental Studies and Sustainability Program and CISA - Communities Involved in Sustaining Agriculture Ever shop at a farmers market? Plant a home garden? Wonder where your food comes from? You're not alone. Amidst concerns about genetically modified foods, mad cow disease, and urban sprawl, people everywhere are swarming farmers markets, reforming fast food chains, and declaring independence from the global vending machine. Eat Here shows why eating local can be better for your health, for farmers, and for the planet. CISA - Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture and Hampshire College's Environmental Studies and Sustainability Program and the Local Foods Initiative invite you to meet Worldwatch Institute author Brian Halweil as he discusses his book and local responses to the globalization of our food supply. Wednesday, December 1, 2004 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. East Lecture Hall Franklin Patterson Hall Brian Halweil, a Senior Researcher, joined Worldwatch in 1997 as the John Gardner Public Service Fellow from Stanford University. At the Institute, Brian writes on the social and ecological impacts of how we grow food, focusing recently on organic farming, biotechnology, hunger, and rural communities. Most recently, he describes the evolving local food movement in Eat Here: Reclaiming Homegrown Pleasures in a Global Supermarket. Brian's work has been featured in the international press, and he recently testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations on the role of biotechnology in combating poverty and hunger in the developing world. Brian has traveled extensively in Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, and East Africa learning indigenous farming techniques and promoting sustainable food production. Before coming to Worldwatch, Brian worked with California farmers interested in reducing their pesticide use, and set up a 2-acre student-run organic farm on Stanford campus. He writes from Sag Harbor, NY, where he and his wife tend a home garden and orchard. -- Vanessa ><(((?>`.???`?.\|/?.???`?.?><((((?>?`?.????`?.\|/?.???`?.?><((((?>? Vanessa Paulman Center for Science Exploration Hampshire College phone: (413) 559-5792 fax: (413) 559-5438 Adele Simmons Hall #132 http://ScienceExploration.hampshire.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: