February 5-9, 2007
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
-General Academic Information
-International
Programs
-Student Organization
-Workshop/Activity Information
-Scholarships
-Employment Opportunities
Internships/Seasonal
Jobs
Wildlife/Fisheries
Education & Interpretation
Forestry/Restoration/Conservation
Full time/Permanent
Positions
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GENERAL
ACADEMIC INFORMATION
Student Success Center Hours
Sue's walk-in hours: Mon.-Thurs.
1-2:30pm. Quick questions only!
CNR Student Success Center (CNR 180) is open Mon.-Fri. 8-4:30pm.
!Treehaven
Information Meeting
Mon., Feb. 12 at 5pm in CNR 170.
This is the one and only information meeting for
all students that need to attend Treehaven for this coming summer. It is highly
recommended you attend if possible.
Dates for Treehaven: Session 1: May 20--June 29 Session 2: July
8--Aug. 17
!Application
To The CNR
Students who have completed 45 cr. and have a 2.00 GPA in major must
apply for formal acceptance into the College of Natural Resources. Application
forms are available in CNR Student Success Center (CNR 180).
The deadline for applications is Feb.
16.
Tutoring for Biology and NR Classes
NEW
Biology and Natural Resource class tutoring begins next week, Feb. 5. The cost
is only $10 for the semester and you can sign up for as many tutoring groups as
you like. To find out more information or to sign up, go to Room 018 in the
basement of the LRC or click on the title to view the website.
Lost and Found
NEW
A silver beaded necklace was found on the floor of the stairwell last Tues. It
has two small turquoise stones on either side of the pendant. Please stop by CNR
100 to identify the pendant and clasp if it is yours.
EENA Bake Sale
NEW
Stop by the EENA bake sale on Wed, Feb. 14 and grab a sweet for your sweetheart
on Valentine's Day. We will also be selling fresh fruit and baked goods.
Ribbon Cutting for NEW CNR Study Area
NEW
Students are invited
to attend a ribbon cutting officially opening the new student study area in the
CNR Central Lobby (by the lizards) on Wed, Feb. 7 at 11am. Please join CNR
Dean Christine Thomas, L&S Dean Lance Grahn and UWSP Chancellor Linda Bunnell as
we celebrate this new student centered space. Stop by for a cookie and relax in
one of the comfy chairs!
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INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
Peace Corps Recruitment and
Information
When: Feb. 14
Location/time:
Information table: 12:30-1:30pm, West Lobby of the CNR
Information Session: 5:30-6:30pm, CNR 352
www.peacecorps.gov/
Study Abroad Scholarships Available for all UWSP Students
Apply today if you are planning to travel summer, fall or winterim 2007! IPSE
(International Programs Scholarship Endowment) scholarships are now available
for all programs beginning in the summer of 2007. These are given to UWSP
students based on several factors, but merit, rather than need, is a hallmark
for these scholarships. UWSP continuing students are strongly encouraged to
apply. Deadline for all 2007 programs is March 15, 2007 -- ACT NOW. Details and
application (http://www.uwsp.edu/studyabroad/).
CNR students can contact Bobbi Kubish (CNR 174) if you have additional
questions.
Phi Kappa
Phi Honor Society Study Abroad Scholarships
Have you
wanted to travel internationally? Are you looking for extra money to do so? Do
you have between 30 and 90 credit hours earned, and a GPA of at least 3.5? If
you answered yes to these questions then be sure to check out the Study Abroad
Grant (due February 17, 2006). Annually, fifty $1,000 grants are awarded
by Phi Kappa Phi and last year three UWSP students won. You DO NOT have to be a
member to apply but read their website for qualifications carefully. One
condition is that the study abroad program must be taken between May 1, 2007 and
June 30, 2008 (European Seminar would apply!). Check out the Phi Kappa Phi
website for more information:
http://www.phikappaphi.org/Web/Scholarships/. Stop by my office or email
with any questions: Bobbi Kubish, CNR 174;
bkubish@uwsp.edu.
Need International
Resources?
Stop by the CNR International Programs Office (CNR 174) to check out
international resources such as books (e.g. International Jobs: Where They are
and How to Get Them; A Life Inspired: Tales of Peace Corp Service; Costa Rica
and Mexico/Belize travel books; Tropical Nature; Timber, Tourists, and Temples;
Rainforest Remedies; Children�s books from other countries), videos and DVDs on
the Peace Corp Masters International Program, or for information on UWSP or
other international programs. If you have ideas for reference materials please
contact Bobbi Kubish,
bkubish@uwsp.edu.
Additional GEM Ambassador Positions Open for Summer 2007
Two more Gem Ambassadors are needed! One
position is open in Guatemala and one more in China for the Summer
07. Guatemalan candidates should have a basic understanding of Spanish. Awards
are open to all declared CNR students and all travel costs are
covered! This is a great opportunity for anyone wanting international work
experience in a safe environment. For more information on ambassadorships and
applications visit:
www.uwsp.edu/cnr/gem/ambassador/index.htm
or contact Brian Kermath (brian.kermath@uwsp.edu)
or Bobbi Kubish (bobbi.kubish@uwsp.edu, (CNR
174). Applications are due Feb. 23, 2007 at 4pm to Brian Kermath via email.
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STUDENT
ORGANIZATIONS
SPEAK UP in SGA!
Hey CNR Students! EVERY WEEK SGA votes on
legislation that directly affects you as students! Let your CNR Senators know
how YOU feel and what YOU want. Check out our new board in the first floor,
south hallway of the CNR (right by the West Lobby). Share your thoughts and
opinions on the latest legislation and take time to express any concerns you
have for UWSP. We are here to represent you! Stop by and have your voice heard!
The Wildlife Society
SPRING SEMESTER
MEETINGS WILL BE AT 5pm. THIS IS A CHANGE FROM THE CURRENT TIME (5:30pm).
Our first meeting of the spring semester will be Jan. 30 at 5pm in CNR 170.
Women in Natural Resources (WiNR)
Sat, Feb. 3, 12-4pm Ice Fish at Izaak Walton
League Fisheree. Either come to fish or have a good time hanging out. E-mail
Maddie at mturn704@uwsp.edu by 5pm on Fri. if you want to come or have
questions.
Sat, Feb. 10, 8am-4pm SLEA Ice Fishing Derby guided by Team Beaver. All gear and
equipment provided, you just need a fishing license. More information to come.
UWSP Fire Crew
Welcome Back! Fire
Crew meetings are Thurs. at 6pm in CNR 170. Make sure you come check it out. The
Crew is holding its annual Spring Fire Class Feb. 28 through Mar. 4. If you want
to sign up check out our website - www.uwsp.edu/stuorg/fire or stop up in the
office (361A) and pick up a form. It's only $100 and you get all the training
you need to become a wildland firefighter. Any questions just ask an officer.
346-2897
Student
Law Enforcement Association
Our next meeting will be Mon,
Feb. 5 at 6pm in CNR 170. Dr. Robert Holsman (SLEA Advisor) will be speaking
about the research he is doing on Chronic Wasting Disease. New faces are always
welcome! This should be a very informative
meeting concerning one of the
top natural resource issues facing the State. Any questions contact Matt Groppi,
mgrop178@uwsp.edu
Society Of American
Foresters
NEW
Hey all
UWSP Pointers! Come join the Society of American Foresters every Thurs. night at
5pm in CNR 170. Join us every week to learn a new "tree of the week," get the
dates for all of our activities, or to enjoy one of the frequent speakers that
come to inform us of a variety of technologies, jobs, and innovations in the
forestry world. Hope to see you next Thursday!
Fisherjes
Society
NEW
Fisheries
Society meetings are in CNR 255 on Wed. at 5:30pm. Many projects are just
getting underway so now is the time to get involved. Everyone is welcome.
American
Water Resources Association (AWRA)
NEW
Atttention
Students! Come learn about the exciting projects taking place in AWRA including
the new Rain Garden project. Also, at this weeks meeting there will be an
exciting presentation given on water resources which members will be presenting
at their alma mater or local schools. Additionally, the state AWRA meeting in
Wisconsin Dells will be talked about. Secchi disks will be assembled after the
meeting again this week for those who can stay. Meetings are every Tues. at 5pm
in CNR 240. Pizza will be served!
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WORKSHOP/ACTIVITY INFORMATION
Outdoor EdVentures Events
http://www.uwsp.edu/centers/outedven/trips.asp
Spring Semester Resume Workshops
NEW
Resume Workshops have been scheduled for students in the above majors. All
sessions will be held in CNR 122 on the following dates and times:
Thurs, Feb. 1
7 to 9 PM
Mon, Feb. 5 7 to 9 PM
Wed, Feb 7 7 to 9 PM
Mon, Feb. 19 7 to 9 PM
Wed, Feb 21 7 to 9 PM
All sessions are identical in content, so students need to attend only one
program.
If you have questions, please
call Mike Pagel at
346-3226 or 346-4557.
Undergraduate Research Information
Interested in undergraduate research?
Follow this link to learn more about undergraduate research and the faculty and
staff who are interested in working with you.
http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/research/symposium/
Student Research Symposium
There is a call for abstracts for the student research symposium both here at
the CNR and at the state level. Please click on the respective links for more
information. CNR symposium abstracts due Feb. 23.
CNR Student Research Symposium
UW State Research Symposium
Summer Camp &
Recreation Fair
Are you
looking for a fun-filled adventure that pays in the summer? Consider working at
a summer camp! The annual WI Camps Summer Job Fair will be taking place from
10-3 on Tues, Feb. 6. Wander on over to the lobby of the Noel Fine Arts Center
and
check out some great camps! Many jobs are available, so don't miss
out! Questions? Contact Megan at
mfuhr761@uwsp.edu.
CNR Career Fair
NEW
The 10th annual CNR Career Fair will take place on
Thurs, Feb. 15 from 10am-3pm in the 1st floor lobbies of the CNR Building. Over
30 employers will be present to provide information on summer jobs, internships
and permanent positions. Stop by with your resume and see what positions are
available. A list of expected employers will be in next weeks Reporter!
Schmeeckle Weekly Special
10% off on all games and puzzles this week!!!
Red-shouldered Hawk Workshop for Volunteers
NEW
Do you
want to learn how to survey for a state threatened hawk? Do you want to conduct
your own survey this spring? Click on the above title to find out more about
this great opportunity! This workshop is open to the public! No previous
experience required!
NR 795 Spring Seminar Schedule
NEW
Check out the list of graduate student seminars. These would be great to attend
for those thinking about graduate school or anyone interested in the seminar
topics.
Treehaven Classes and Workshops
Check out some of the many programs offered at Treehaven this
winter!!!
Wolf Ecology
Workshops
Experience shared
learning with other wolf enthusiasts while tracking and studying in the
classroom and field. You will experience actual tracking and a nighttime howling
survey.
WHEN: 6pm Fri. through lunch Sun., Feb. 2-4, 2007 or Feb. 17, 2007.
WHERE: UWSP-Treehaven, Tomahawk.
INSTRUCTORS: TWIN Staff.
FEE: Full Package $170 includes all meals, lodging & instruction; Commuter
Package $120 includes 2 meals & instruction. NOTE: Excellent undergraduate and
graduate credit opportunity. Registrations due Jan. 26 for the Feb. 2 class and
Feb. 9 for the Feb. 17 class.
Introduction to
Wolves
This wolf
workshop will provide the latest information about the timber wolf in Wisconsin.
Participants will learn about wolf ecology and society, pack structure,
predator-prey relationship, and about the past, present, and future of the wolf,
including the myths and misunderstandings. Weather and time permitting, some
tracking may be done so don�t forget to bring your boots.
WHEN: Sat. 10am - 2pm, Feb. 17, 2007 or March 24, 2007.
FEE: $35. NOTE: Includes lunch. Registrations due Feb. 9 for the Feb. 17 event
and Feb. 23 for the March 2 event.
Fly Tying &
Trout Stream Entomology
This favorite
workshop will introduce you to: basic fly tying techniques, tools and materials,
trout stream invertebrates, stream ecology, resource ethics, and theories on
hatch matching and fly presentation. You�ll have loads of fun learning to tie
common, effective fly patterns for trout at a fraction of the cost!
WHEN: 7pm Fri.-lunch on Sun, March 2-4, 2007.
INSTRUCTORS: Gary Glennon, Stu Nelson, and Jeff Dimick, UWSP.
FEE: Weekend Retreat Package: $180. Includes 5 meals, lodging-2/room,
instruction and materials; Commuter Package: $130. Includes Sat. lunch & dinner,
Sun. lunch, instruction, and materials; Kids under 18 Package: $126 with adult
package; includes 5 meals, instruction, materials, and free lodging with adult
package. (3 kids packages per adult package). NOTE: Excellent opportunity for
one undergraduate credit. Registration due Feb. 23, 2007.
Leave-No-Trace
(LNT) Trainer / Backpacking
Learn LNT
wilderness ethics by way of practical application on an overnight
backpacking/camping adventure and become an LNT Trainer. Participants will be
able to teach others about LNT principals.
WHEN: Mon. 9am-3pm Tues, May 21-22, 2007.
INSTRUCTOR: Jim Joque, UWSP.
FEE: $65. NOTE: Includes meals, campsite & gear (except backpack, sleeping
bag/pad & personal items). Excellent opportunity to earn one undergraduate
credit. Registrations due May 14, 2007.
2007 Forestry Banquet
Tickets will be sold for the 2007 Forestry Banquet in the CNR West Lobby from
Wed, Jan. 31 through Fri, Feb. 9 or at the Society of American Foresters
meetings at 5pm on Thur. in CNR 170. Costs will be $13 for students and $18 for
professionals. The banquet will be held at the Elks Lodge #641 in downtown
Stevens Point located at 1132 Clark Street (HWY 10 East). There is plenty of
parking near the Elks Lodge. Contact Steve Kaufman (skauf521@uwsp.edu) for
directions. The evening's events will begin with a social hour at 6pm in the
Elks Lodge, followed by the dinner/speaker, beginning at 7pm. This year's
speaker will be a representative from the Wisconsin DNR Forest Health Department
who will be giving a talk on the Emerald Ash Borer, specifically about its
affects on all the different forestry emphasis. Entertainment will then follow
the speaker.
SLEA�s 2007
Ice Fishing Derby
NEW
Come join us on McDill Pond on
Feb. 10 from 8am-3:30pm. We will have plenty of door prizes and prizes for
largest fish (Northern Pike, Bass, and Panfish). Tickets will be $5 each with
food and beverages available for sale. Any questions contact Matt Groppi,
mgrop178@uwsp.edu
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SCHOLARSHIPS
*Click on
title for application and more information
$1000-National Rifle Association (NRA) Wildlife
Management/Conservation Scholarship for Women
Deadline:
Feb. 15
Botanical Club of Wisconsin John Thomson Research Award
The Botanical Club of Wisconsin will be offering a
$500 award to students doing research on Wisconsin's non-cultivated plants.
Click on title for the award announcement and more information. Deadline for
proposals is Feb. 15.
Buckridge Scholarship
$1000 Scholarship
Eligibility and Criteria:
Applicants must be:
�Natural
resource major of junior or senior status in good academic standing. Preference
to students of junior status (2006-07
academic year), but senior applicants will also be
considered.
�Students
must submit an essay of approximately 500 words
expressing his or her knowledge and insight about the importance of
small woodlands in our lives. Scholarship selection
will be based primarily on the overall quality of this written essay and its
ability
to communicate the theme.
�Student-candidate�s
overall academic performance and related extracurricular involvement may also be
considered (i.e., research,
student organizations, community service, etc.).
�ESSAY
DEADLINE FOR 2007 AWARD: FEB. 17, 2007
Submit essays via e-mail in MS Word format to: Sue
Kissinger in the CNR
Student Success Center at
Sue.Kissinger@uwsp.edu
NOTE: In preparation for the essay, applicants are
encouraged to use as a reference one or more of the following resources:
��The
Buckridge Chronicles: Sketches From Oak Ridges and Glacial Valleys� by Dick
Hall.
Copies of the book are
available for checkout at the UWSP Library; or the book can be purchased online
at www.wistiger.com (sale
proceeds help to fund future Buckridge Scholarships)
��From the
Woodlot� column by Dick Hall, in The Country Today (statewide weekly rural
newspaper published in Eau Claire, WI)
�Booklet titled �A
Farmer�s Guide to Woodland Management� by Dick Hall, available at most DNR
forestry field offices.
Aldo Leopold Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: Feb. 18, 2007
Truman D. Picard Scholarship Program
Must be enrolled in a Native
American Tribe or Native Alaska Corporation and interested in natural resources.
Deadline: Mar. 23, 2007, 5pm
Izaak
Walton League of America National Conservation Scholarships
NEW
Deadline: Apr. 1
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
*For
job descriptions and application process, click on title of job (it will link
you to a PDF).
Employment Links
Links to every
conservation/environmental management state agency for all 50 states and the
District of Columbia which usually post job opportunities (including seasonal
jobs and internships) put together by Mike Pagel from Career Services. There are
176 agencies linked along with 161 employment pages.
http://www.uwsp.edu/career/Science.htm
Environmental Education/Interpretation Jobs
Many job
opportunities are available! Visit
www.uwsp.edu/cnr/schmeeckle/interp/jobs/ for more information.
Internships/Seasonal Jobs
Assateague Island National Seashore Summer GIS Positions
Assateague Island National
Seashore seeks to hire a GIS Technician to work in the Natural Resource
Management Division during Summer 2007. The position will be full-time for 12
weeks between May and Aug. 2007, with the possibility of continued part-time
work in the fall. Send form OF-612 (available at
http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/forms.asp) or resume (to include
information required on form OF-612), contact information for two references,
college transcripts (unofficial is acceptable), and documentation of full-time
student enrollment to:
Courtney Schupp
Assateague Island National Seashore
7206 National Seashore Lane
Berlin, MD 21811
Courtney_Schupp@nps.gov
Deadline: Feb. 26
Summer Research
Opportunities in Environmental Sciences and Engineering at Clarkson
University
Sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF)
Deadline: Mar. 1
Kansas
State University Undergraduate Research Position
This is a 10 week program researching grassland ecology at Konza
Prairie Biological Station. Included is housing, 3 credits for a grassland
ecology course, and a $4,000 stipend. If interested, send an application before
Mar. 1, 2007.
South Dakota DENR GIS/Geologist Seasonal Assistant
Open until filled.
Summer Camp Employment
NEW
Spend
your summer
camping, teaching
outdoors, swimming and having FUN with youth and teens. Make a difference, gain
experience and earn a great wage!
YMCA Camp Glacier Hollow is looking for
enthusiastic, dedicated and responsible people to fill these staff positions:Resident
and Day Camp Counselors/Naturalists, Program Coordinators, Waterfront Director,
Adventure Trip Staff and Cooks. Positions will be filled as experienced
applicants are identified. Any questions email
pmatthai@spymca.org.
Conservancy of
Southwest Florida Internship Positions
Various positions available to work in environmental education
and wildlife research. Click on the title to access the web site and go to the
internships page to view openings.
Grand Teton Lodge
Company Positions
Check out the many positions available at this beautiful lodge in Wyoming.
Conservation on the Land
Internship Program
Many positions are available through this
internship program. All internships provide practical, on-the-job experience for
college students in areas such as resource management, wildlife/wetlands
management, water quality and nutrient management. Check the website often for
updates on new internships.
Marsh-N-Stream Summer Kayak Guide
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Wildlife/Fisheries
Northern Minnesota and Wisconsin Breeding Bird
Research Assistant
Three field research assistants are needed for
conduct point counts, marking survey locations, data entry, and
vegetation sampling in northern Minnesota and Wisconsin from May 25-mid July. To
apply send letter of interest, resume, and names, addresses, phone numbers, and
e-mail addresses of three (3) references to:
Jim Lind, Natural Resources Research Institute
5013 Miller Trunk Hwy.
Duluth, MN 55811
or e-mail to jlind@nrri.umn.edu
Open until filled.
USFWS Temporary Seasonal Biological Science Positions
Deadline: Feb. 2
Biological Fisheries Technician
NEW
This is a temporary fisheries position located in California. To view the job
announcement, click on the title.
Deadline: Feb. 8
Iowa DNR Natural Resource Aid Positions
NEW
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
will be hiring Natural Resource Aides to work as a team on an on-going multiple
species inventory and monitoring program. Job duties include using a variety of
techniques to collect information on birds, mammals, amphibians, reptiles, fish,
butterflies, dragonflies, and mussels on public and private lands. Some
positions start work in Mar, others in May, and positions are 3-8 months in
length. Pay is $9.73 - $10.70/hr. To be eligible for the job, you should have or
be pursuing a Bachelor of Science Degree in Wildlife Ecology, Biology, or
related natural resource field. To Apply - send or email a cover letter and
resume by February 9, 2007 to:
Angi Bruce, IDNR, 57744 Lewis Road
Lewis, IA 51544
Angi.Bruce@dnr.state.ia.us (712)769-2587
Illinois Natural History Survey Assistant Creel Clerks
The creel clerk will interview anglers, weigh, measure, and
identify fish in possession of anglers and record data relating to harvest,
effort, and expenditures by anglers. Qualifications needed are at least two
years of college education with training in fisheries or related field,
familiarity with Lake Michigan sport fish, and a valid drivers license as well
as access to a car. Ability to interact with the public is strongly preferred.
The positions available are from Apr. 1-Sept. 30 and offer $9-11/hr depending on
qualification. To apply, please send cover letter, resume, copy of transcript
(unofficial), and names, addresses and phone numbers of three references to:
Human Resources Office, PRF #1483
Illinois Natural History Survey, 1816 S. Oak St.
Champaign, IL 61820
Tel: 217-244-4592, Fax: 217-333-4949
hroffice@inhs.uiuc.edu
Electronic applications are preferred.
Deadline: Feb. 15
Direct technical questions to Dr. Sergiusz Czesny, 847-872-8677, czesny@inhs.uiuc.edu
Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge 2007 Internships
Deadline: Feb. 16
Minnesota DNR Shallow Lake Intern
NEW
Deadline: Feb. 16
Short-tailed Hawk Field Researcher
Deadline: Feb. 23
MinnAqua Summer Internships
Minnesota DNR, Division of Fish and Wildlife
Deadline: Feb. 23
Seney NWR Waterbird Internship
Deadline: Feb. 24
Bird Surveyor Positions
Three surveyors are needed from Apr. 1-May 11, 2007 to conduct
morning transect surveys to detect migrant landbirds during spring migration
near Yuma, Arizona. Applicants must be able to identify western birds by sight
and sound. All positions will assist with data entry and any additional research
activities. All individuals are required to work 6 to 7 days a week, have the
ability to work and live well with others, and tolerate heat and biting insects.
Pay rate will be $1,500/ month. Housing and a food stipend will be provided.
Send letter of interest (including available dates), resume, and phone numbers
and email addresses of 3 references to Dr. Richard Fischer, U.S. Army Engineer
Research and Development Cntr., 3713 Glenmeade Rd., Louisville, KY 40218; or
preferably by email:
Richard.A.Fischer@erdc.usace.army.mil. Applications will be accepted until
positions filled.
Five surveyors are needed from Mar. 24-May 7, 2007 to conduct morning and
afternoon transect surveys during spring migration on Fort Polk in western
Louisiana. Applicants must be able to identify eastern birds by sight and sound.
All positions will assist with data entry and any additional research
activities. All individuals are required to work 6 to 7 days a week, have the
ability to work and live well with others, and tolerate heat and biting insects.
Pay rate will be $1,500/ month and housing will be provided. Send letter of
interest (including available dates), resume, and phone numbers and email
addresses of 3 references to Emily Cohen, 118 College Dr. Box 5018, Dept. of
Biological Sciences, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS 39406
or by email: emlcohen@hotmail.com. Applications will be accepted until positions
filled.
Calder Summer Undergraduate Research (CSUR) Program
Fordham University and the Louis Calder Center - Biological Station is offering
paid research opportunities for undergraduate students to gain research
experience in a variety of biological field studies. The
2007 summer program will run from
May 29 through Aug. 17, 2007.
Applications
are due in our office no later than
Mar. 1, 2007.
Isle
Royale Summer Internship
Deadline: Mar. 1
White-tailed Hawk Field Research Assistant
Minocqua Wildwood Park Summer Internships
Peatland Bird Survey Technician
UW Stevens Point
is seeking 3 summer field technicians to assist a graduate student with research
on passerine bird communities of peatlands in Wisconsin. Duties will include
conducting bird point counts and sampling vegetation at study sites
statewide. Desirable applicants must have experience with point count surveys
and eastern bird identification (both audio and visual). GPS navigation,
topographic map reading skills, and ability to use a compass also are
necessary. Experience identifying wetland and/or peatland vegetation and forest
measurement techniques are a plus. Must be able to travel extensively and work
alone in early mornings and under rigorous field conditions. Interns would be
paid $12/hr and would work throughout Wisconsin from mid-May through July 15.
Travel and lodging expenses will be paid. Interested applicants should send
(email or regular mail) letter of interest, resume/CV with references, and
contact information to:
Stephanie B. Zolkowski
Graduate Research Assistant
College of Natural Resources
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
800 Reserve Street
Stevens Point, WI 54481-3897
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Education & Interpretation
Wisconsin Lions Camp Summer EE Positions
Raptor Education Group, Inc. Summer Internship
Deadline: Feb. 16
Jefferson County Park Ranger Intern
Jefferson County Conservation Board is looking for a park ranger intern
to assist in the maintenance of nine county parks. Duties include collection of
camping fees, monitoring shelter and cabin rentals, enforcement of park rules
and regulations, general park maintenance, assist Naturalist in environmental
education programs, and assist in forestry and vegetation management and trail
construction. Position starts when student is available in May and terminates in
early Sept. On-site housing will be provided in a Jefferson County Park. Salary
will be $6.75-7.50/hr. To apply, pleased submit cover letter and resume to:
Dennis Lewiston, Director
Jefferson County Conservation Board
2003 Libertyville Rd.
Fairfield, IA 52556
Tel.: 641-472-4421
Deadline: Mar. 15
CWES
job openings for summer 2007!
The Central Wisconsin Environmental Station is now accepting
applications for the 2007 summer camp positions. This year we are looking for a
Summer Camp Director, Assistant Director, Health Care Counselor, and 8
Counselor/Naturalists. Spend this summer on Sunset Lake building your resume
with a challenging and rewarding experience that will leave you with memories
that last a lifetime. For complete job descriptions, visit our website at
http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/cwes.
Schmeeckle
Employment Opportunities !!!
Schmeeckle Reserve is looking to hire enthusiastic students with
work-study for both Office Staff and Maintenance Staff positions during the
Spring '07 semester! If you are interested please visit the Schmeeckle website
at
www.uwsp.edu/cnr/schmeeckle/jobs/ and click on "current job openings" to
fill out an application on-line.
Vermont Youth Conservation Corps Openings
The VYCC has many openings to lead
conservation and education programs for the summer. Visit the website at
www.vycc.org to check it out or call 1-800-639-8922 ext. 200 if you have any
questions.
Hiawatha National Forest Summer Internships
Interpretation Intern Information and Application
Visitor Services Intern Information and Application
Open until filled.
Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Education Intern
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Forestry/Restoration/Conservation
Timber Management Seasonal Positions with Bridger-Teton National Forest
Job Announcement/Information
OF-612 Application
FS-6100-05 Application
OF-306 Declaration
Upper Michigan Land Management and Wildlife Services
Forestry Position
Peninsula State Park Invasive Species Intern
Natural Resource Inventory and Monitoring
Intern
The Nantucket Conservation Foundation, Inc. is seeking to hire
two motivated, self-reliant individuals to assist the staff of its Department of
Science and Stewardship with inventorying and monitoring natural communities and
species on its properties. Projects include vegetation monitoring, plant
inventories, and population studies. If interested, please submit a cover
letter, resume, and three references to:
Karen C. Beattie, Science & Stewardship Manager
Nantucket Conservation Foundation, Inc.
Post Office Box 13
Nantucket, MA 02554-0013
kbeattie@nantucketconservation.org
Deadline: Jan. 31
Douglas County Forest Inventory Positions
Deadline: Feb. 2
National
Association of State Foresters (NASF) Internship
Deadline: Feb. 15
Minnesota Division of Forestry Summer Internships
Contact Richard Geesey at
rgeesey@uwsp.edu, 715-346-4160 or CNR 367
to set up an interview on Fri., Feb. 16.
Forestry Student Trainee Position
NEW
Deadline: Feb. 28
Summer Field Research Assistant
The University of Minnesota is looking for students to do field
research on prairie plants, especially Echinacea angustifolia, the
narrow-leaved purple coneflower. Deadline to apply is Mar. 9.
Forest Ecology Internship Opportunity
The Forest Landscape and Ecosystem Ecology Laboratories is conducting an
evaluation of how coarse woody debris and
canopy gaps influence the long-term productivity,
biodiversity, and carbon and nutrient cycling of the northern hardwoods forest
and are looking for an intern. Click on the title to learn more. To apply, send
1) a cover letter describing prior experience/skills, topic preferences, and
dates available; 2) resume, and 3) contact information for three references to:
Jodi Forrester
University of Wisconsin-Madison
1630 Linden Dr., 120 Russell Labs
Madison, WI 53706
jforrester@wisc.edu
South Dakota Forestry and GIS Interns
Forest Health Intern
Urban Forestry Intern
GIS Intern
Conservation Intern
Web Page Intern
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Full-time/Permanent Positions
Davey Tree Expert Company Forestry Data Collector
Davey Tree Expert Company Pole Tester
NEW
Indiana DNR Forester (Resource
Specialist)
Deadline: Jan. 31
Besse Forest Products Group Log Yard Supervisor
Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division Wildlife Biologist
NEW
Deadline: Feb.
15
Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association Manager
Positions
NEW
Deadline: Feb. 16
Minnesota DNR Entry Level Forestry Positions
Deadline: Mar. 9
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