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Job Opportunity: Natural Lands Intern with Benefits at Winterthur

Job Opportunity: Natural Lands Intern with Benefits at Winterthur

JOB TITLE: Natural Lands Intern with benefits Jan-Oct 2017 JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Will gain knowledge and hands-on experience working with environmental projects in fields, streams/ponds, wildlife and woodland areas. The intern will have the opportunity to work with the Horticulture staff responsible for implementing proper management practices, exploring new practices, and maintaining outlying areas throughout Winterthur. Housing available on site. JOB REQUIREMENTS: Minimum education: Enrolled in an accredited Conservation program, Natural Resource Management program, or has successfully completed related curriculum. Minimum…

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Pesticide CEUs for the 2016 Annual Meeting

Pesticide CEUs for the 2016 Annual Meeting

Here is an up-to-date list of the Delaware pesticide CEUs available for the 2016 Annual Meeting: Aquatic (5A) – 3 credits Right-of-Way (06) – 3 credits   Sign-in sheets will be available after the last presentation. Conference Agenda   [sgmb id=”1″]

A Call to Action: 2016

A Call to Action: 2016

“The NISC Management Plan is a call to collective action. It enables us to know where to place our priorities and where to invest in the future. The threats invasive species pose to American assets and security warrant an urgent response backed by the full commitment of NISC and its partners.” Visit

ALERT: Emerald Ash Borer is CONFIRMED in Delaware

ALERT: Emerald Ash Borer is CONFIRMED in Delaware

From Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) Facebook page: “A destructive, invasive beetle that kills ash trees, the emerald ash borer (EAB), has been confirmed in Delaware, making it the 28th state to have found the insect. The statewide impact is expected to be minimal, as ash trees make up only around two percent of Delaware’s tree stock and the state has been preparing for more than a decade. “Because this was not unexpected, we have been working for several years…

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Forest Stewardship Program Webinar Series: Pollinator Habitat. September 21, 2016

Forest Stewardship Program Webinar Series: Pollinator Habitat. September 21, 2016

Forest Stewardship Program Webinar Series Pollinator Habitat Create & enhance pollinator habitat Pollinator conservation resources Regional case studies Create native seed banks Presented by: Mace Vaughan, Xerces Society John Proctor, Forest Service September 21, 2016 2-3:30 PM EST https://usfs.adobeconnect.com/fsp100/