The Native Plant Corps has 5 teams throughout the country for the Summer 2012 Season, they are:
o Wetland Restoration Teams, Indiana Dune National Lakeshore, IN (PO-00119851 , PO-00119855)
Durations: Team 1 (6 mos.): 5/16/2012 -11/16/2012, Team 2 (3 mos.): 5/16/2012 - 8/24/2012
The team will be working in the parks’ numerous wetlands in the effort to restore native wetland habitats using various methods that include but are not limited to: planting native plants, collecting seed, applying herbicide, removing shrubs and trees, monitoring and recording planting data, and invasive plant removal; community outreach and educational activities. 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.
o Botany Revegetation Teams, Superior National Forest, MN (PO- No PO yet, No PO yet)
Durations: Team 1 and 2 (3mos): 5/16/2012 – 8/24/16/2012)
The team will focus on early detection and rapid response through inventorying, mechanical control methods, and GPS data collection. Responsibilities include invasive vegetation removal through mechanical and manual means; GPS data collection of invasive vegetation sites, treatments, and monitoring activities; community outreach and educational activities. Corps members may use hatchets, loppers, chainsaws, and other cutting tools. Members will work in remote and diverse terrain, camping and canoeing to all sites. The team will be working 8 days on and 6 days off. Experience camping and canoeing is required.
o Exotic Plant Management Team Saguaro National Park, Tucson, AZ (PO-00063744)
Duration: (6 mos.) 5/16/2012 – 11/16/2012
Teams will be tasked with exotic invasive plant mapping and removal using a variety of techniques, including pulling and use of herbicides; collect and enter data. This team will be carrying a pack up to 45lbs, in 100 degree heat, over uneven terrain, up steep slopes for up to 10hours a day. The team will need to be able to distinguish up to 20 different species of plants by their Latin and common name. This team will be working closely with other biological science techs on the Buffle Grass removal project on site. The team will be starting each day 5 am to avoid the heat of the day.
General Information:
o Teams consist of 3-6 members and 1 SCA Project Leader
o Extensive training will include: SCA member expectations, Wilderness First Aid, CPR, Leave No Trace, herbicide application, defensive driving, GPS, environmental education, botany, restoration methods, tools usage and safety, chainsaw usage and safety, any other necessary training specific to each project.
o Housing will be provided and vary depending on location
o Outreach and education is an important component to this position, and will include community activities and a mid-season project of your interest.
o As most sites are remote, it is strongly recommended (but not required) that team members bring a personal vehicle to use on their off-time.