Located on the Lake Michigan shore an hour east of the Chicago area, this Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore contains dunes, beaches, bogs, marshes, prairie remnants, oak savanna, woodland, forest, and historic buildings. The surrounding area is urban, rural, and industrial. You will work with a team of 4 and 1 Project Leader, focusing on restoring native vegetation in wetlands. You will learn wetland restoration techniques and be given the opportunity to teach other volunteers your skills. You may also have the opportunity to work with other park staff on special projects as they arise. The work will be completed in varying and often challenging environmental conditions.
Daily activities will include applying herbicide, removing shrubs and trees using a chainsaw, planting native plants, collecting seed, monitoring and recording planting data, and invasive plant removal. Other duties assigned as necessary.
Job requirements: Chainsaw and invasive plant removal experience.
Project Duration: 3 mos. 9/8/2011 - 12/6/2011
If you are interested in this position please email
Mike Stefancic Program Coordinator at mstefancic@thesca.org [1]