Tuesday, May 28, 2019
GEOG 256
The
maps on the flyer are from the lab homework for this course. There will
be a face-to-face version of this course in the fall, if the summer is not
convenient.
Thursday, May 23, 2019
Summer Volunteer Opportunities
Master Naturalist Volunteer Opportunities
This is a list of possible locations to find volunteer
and continuing education opportunities in the surrounding areas. Be sure to check the websites often as they
list their specific needs and programs.
This is not a complete list as there are many other avenues for
volunteering.
Boone County
Conservation District (BCCD)
603 N. Appleton Rd. Belvidere, IL 61008
Phone: 815-547-7935
BCCD- Restoration
Tuesdays
The BCCD Natural Resource Management Department is
looking for a few more hard working volunteers to join with other hard working
volunteers every Tuesday morning to help with habitat resto-ration projects.
This is a great learning experience and chance to work with some
“unforgettable” people. If you are interested or if you need more information,
email Josh Sage at jsage@bccdil.org
BCCD- Avid Birders
Sought for Surveying
BCCD is in search of avid birders to
assist staff in conducting surveys in our conservation areas! You do not have
to be an expert; if you have particular interest and knowledge in bird
identification, we’d be happy to have you accompany staff in the field for an
informal hike through high quality sites and project areas. All findings will
help guide habitat management therein. If you are interested, email Josh Sage
at jsage@bccdil.org.
Wild
Ones Rock River Valley
Nachusa Grasslands
Conservation and habitat restoration are part of Nachusa
Grasslands’ core mission and one of the preserve’s greatest needs. The work here is ongoing. Check out their list of opportunities.
Byron Forest
Preserve
Prairie
Preservation Society of Ogle County
Citizen Scientist
Topics:
Calling Frog Survey, Illinois Butterfly Monitoring Network, Illinois Odonate
Survey
http://www.naturemuseum.org/nature-and-science-in-action/citizen-science
DeKalb County Forest Preserve
Contact
for Stewardship: Al Roloff
815-751-5529
The DeKalb County Forest Preserve Land Stewards meet
every Wednesday morning at forest preserves to work on a variety of forest,
prairie and wetland restoration projects. For more information and to register
to help call Al Roloff.
Natural Resource Education
Center (NREC) – Russell Woods Forest Preserve, DeKalb County
Contact: Peggy Doty
DeKalb County Community Garden
(DCCG)
DCCG - Five Points
Food Forest
The Five Points Food Forest is located at Where Five
Points and Old State Roads meet just north of Route 64, north of DeKalb. It is
located on a dead end road there off of Five Points before you get to Old
State. It is five acres. We are planting perennials such as raspberries, hops,
asparagus, fruit and nut trees, etc. We will also be working with the DeKalb
Forest Preserve District to establish a small prairie there as well. We also
have a volunteer beekeeper there who leads bee-keeping workshops and we have
one or two hives going there.
DCCG – Walnut
Grove Prairie
DCCG has a farm located at 33600 Pearl Street just a 1.4
miles north of Kirkland. It is just about equal distance from Rockford as it is
from DeKalb. It is actually very close to Belvidere. It is on Pearl Street
which connects Route 72 and Cherry Valley Roads. The farm has two greenhouses,
a germination room, packing shed, a one-acre garden, small orchard, and a
10-acre section where we are restoring an Oak Savannah Prairie. On the farm
starting April 26, we sell bedding vegetable and flower plants, and then
later we will have u-pick vegetables. In regards to the MN we have a volunteer
prairie steward who has had years of experience out at Nachusa. He holds
regular volunteer workdays every Tuesday from 9am to noon. The volunteers will
be helping with getting rid of invasive plants, seeding and
planting prairie plant plugs, other prairie and natural habitat
restoration work.
Contact: Ron
Cress at 815-751-7291
Northwest Illinois
Audubon Society
Winnebago Forest
Preserve
Severson Dells
Nature Center
815-335-2915
McHenry County
Conservation District
I Think Green
(Youth Program)
This program engages youth in investigating how living
things interact with each other and with their environment. This program includes four tracks: 1) worms,
2) butterflies, 3) insects and 4) Nature Detectives – Birds. BDO Extension staff provide training for this
program. To learn more, contact your
county program coordinator.
U of I Extension Contacts:
Peggy Doty – psdoty@illinois.edu,
815-784-2000
Boone County – Judy Hodge hodg@illinois.edu, 815-544-3710
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Get Active!
- Bike to Work Day is May 17th!
Email pics of yourself and your co-workers biking to work to Cami (camil@kishymca.org) to earn a prize!
- The Urban Challenge event is coming to downtown
DeKalb. Meet at the Ellwood House Visitors Center at 12:30 pm
on Saturday, May 18th. Cool bandanas for all
participants and prizes too! http://www.dekalbparkdistrict.com/district-calendar/events/DeKalb-Urban-Challenge--Knowledge-Strategy-Adventure-3982047165
- Bike to the Park Day is on May 19th.
Email pics of you and your friends and family biking to the park to Cami (camil@kishymca.org) to earn a prize.
- There are a lot (and I mean a lot!!) of events and
activities going on as a part of LHDC’s Get Active Week. See
the full schedule here. https://www.livehealthydekalbcounty.org/get-active-week
Thursday, May 2, 2019
Nature Programs Facilitator - St. Charles Park District
To apply or for more information, visit: https://www.applitrack.com/stcharlesparks/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Part+Time+Nature
Location:
Hickory Knolls Discovery Center
Location:
Hickory Knolls Discovery Center
Land Steward Job with the Ice Age Trail Alliance
Location: Cross Plains, WI
Duration: Full-time, salaried
Deadline to apply: May 17, 2019
Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Working side-by-side with experienced Alliance staff and volunteers, successful applicants will assist with or lead the Alliance’s property monitoring and land management efforts. Specifically, the successful applicant will manage the Alliance’s LANDSCAPE land conservation software, communicate with landowners and volunteer monitors, mark property boundaries, write management plans, perform tasks within these plans, control invasive species, and assist with grant development and reporting. Successful applicants will be expected to lead youth and adult volunteer groups in stewardship activities including vegetative restoration and trail maintenance.
Start date: June 2019
Duration: Full-time, salaried
Deadline to apply: May 17, 2019
Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Working side-by-side with experienced Alliance staff and volunteers, successful applicants will assist with or lead the Alliance’s property monitoring and land management efforts. Specifically, the successful applicant will manage the Alliance’s LANDSCAPE land conservation software, communicate with landowners and volunteer monitors, mark property boundaries, write management plans, perform tasks within these plans, control invasive species, and assist with grant development and reporting. Successful applicants will be expected to lead youth and adult volunteer groups in stewardship activities including vegetative restoration and trail maintenance.
Start date: June 2019
Successful applicant must:
- Have a Bachelor’s Degree in biology, natural resources, land use management, forestry or other related field or related professional experience
- Be able to perform heavy lifting of weights up to 60 pounds
- The ability to work in extreme environmental conditions, including excessive heat and cold, biting and stinging insects, and steep terrain
- Have a current and valid driver’s license
- Be self-directed, highly motivated, flexible, and detail-oriented
To apply, visit: https://www.iceagetrail.org/land-steward/
Environment and Sustainability Iniatiatives Program Manager of Cook County
Cook County Department of Environment and Sustainability, for a Program Manager for environment and sustainability initiatives. Interested candidates can find out more and apply online at https://cookcountyil.taleo.net/careersection/100/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Director of the Department of Environment and Sustainability, manages environment and sustainability initiatives in the development,coordination, and implementation of various strategic plans and special projects. Coordinates all aspects of environment and sustainability programs, projects, and special initiatives from initiation through completion. Manages new initiatives and resource/tool development including grant writing. Promotes local, regional and strategic sustainability through the development, management and use of the Green Leadership Team and other local, regional and strategic initiatives. Coordinates oversight and technical assistance to sub-recipients or assisted business, local governments and residents. Participates in data collection and data submittal via the Set Targets Achieve Results (STAR) performance measurement initiative. Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree is required(Must provide original college/university transcript at time of interview).*
- Six (6) years of full-time professional work experience in environment or sustainability is required.
- Valid driver's license is required (Must provide proof at time of interview).
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Business, Real Estate, Urban Planning, Public Policy, Public Administration, Environmental Sciences, Architecture, Engineering or Finance is preferred
AmeriCorps Positions with Northern Illinois Food Bank
To apply and for more information, visit: https://solvehungertoday.org/about-us/join-our-team/
AmeriCorps VISTA Opportunities
AmeriCorps VISTA Opportunities
- Capacity Building: DeKalb | Winnebago | Kankakee
Work with the Food Bank’s Network Partners (food pantries, youth nutrition sites, soup kitchens, and more) - Community Engagement: Joliet | Park City | Rockford
Secure grants and engage the community - Senior Hunger: provide Nutrition Education to all Senior Grocery Program partners
- Communications: review and recommend enhanced communication strategies internally and with network partners
- Building Healthy Communities: bridging the gap to resources toward living healthy lifestyle
- Child Nutrition Ambassador: pilot two new programs for summer meals – Family Summer Markets at summer meal sites and The Meals on the Move mobile meals route at open park sites.
Stewardship Ecologist Job at Lake County Forest Preserves
For more information and to apply, visit: https://il-lakecountyforestpreserves.civicplushrms.com/careers/JobDetail.aspx?enc=QPQDKqwXNuJybHyCBjvzpwAgqvPWHgbX05eU4Wa0kUPvuRrLibRq6KVqRMr+giZT
Position Location: Libertyville, IL
Position Location: Libertyville, IL
Job Summary
The Stewardship Ecologist I is responsible for the oversight of the day-to-day operations of the volunteer stewardship, volunteer monitoring and native seed nursery operations. Responsible for the native seed program by growing/collecting native species, processing and storing seed, and the operation of the native seed nursery and greenhouse. Coordinates native seed collection, processing and dispersal to support department projects. Assists in volunteer program development, recruiting, development of training programs and materials, and mentors volunteers and support staff. Work schedule includes evening and weekend hours. Drives a motorized vehicle to travel to different locations. Performs tasks that will require walking, bending, stooping, standing, kneeling, climbing, reaching and sitting. Performs lifting tasks up to 50 pounds.
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Experience
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Completion of Bachelor’s Degree with emphasis in environmental science, botany, resource management or related field. Two years’ experience in native plant propagation, greenhouse operations and operation of a seed nursery and experience in volunteer programs and recruitment and natural areas management and monitoring. Knowledge of flora and fauna of northeastern Illinois, with particular emphasis in invasive and native plant species. Ability to identify species of native plants for accurate seed collection. Knowledge of standard methods, materials, tools and equipment used in natural areas management and restoration. Some knowledge of standard plant and animal monitoring methods. Willingness to regularly work on weekends to facilitate volunteers. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Ability to obtain an Illinois Public Applicator’s License within first 6 months of employment. Ability to obtain certificates in National Wildfire Coordinating Group wildland fire trainings I-100, S-130 & S-190.
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