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Green River Coalition Apr 15, 2025
We are looking for volunteers for our Earth Month activities! We welcome people of all ages, skills, and knowledge to come get involved with the coalition at our Riverview Park site in Kent, Washington (937 Hawley Rd, Kent, WA 98032) on Saturday, April 22nd from 10am to 2pm. Help remove invasive species and learn about our native flora, while having fun and building community! Snacks, tools, and friendly vibes will be available, so if you have ever wanted to help your watershed and learn more about ecology and the natural world, consider celebrating the Earth with us!
2025 WALPA STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS Apr 15, 2025
Student applicants must provide the following three items: A statement of research interests and career goals (maximum of 3 pages). The statement must explain why the proposed research is important to the field of limnology and/or lake management and include an itemized budget and budget justification that explains the intended use of the scholarship funds. A 1-2 page resume. Recent transcripts of all college/university course work (official copies not required). A letter of recommendation from the student’s academic advisor, should be sent as a PDF file. All applicants should send materials in a single Adobe Acrobat PDF file clearly identified by the applicant’s last name to William Hobbs, chair of the Scholarship Committee, at william.hobbs@ecy.wa.gov. For more information: http://www.w
NW Endowment Scholarship Apr 2, 2025
The purpose The NW Endowment Scholarship is to further the interest in educational studies of horticulture, botany, and ecology by providing annual scholarships for students who are enrolled in accredited institutions in the following fields and who are in need of financial assistance. Applications for the scholarship are available online at: http://www.nwfuchsiasociety.com. Download and complete application and email to: nwfs_scholarship@yahoo.com
Apply Now: 2025 WALPA STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS Mar 4, 2025
Applications due April 15, 2025 In 2025, the Washington Lakes Protection Association is offering two student scholarships. The Dave Lamb Memorial Scholarship to a graduate student for $1,000. The WALPA scholarship to an undergraduate student for $500. Both scholarships will also provide complimentary registration and a $200 travel stipend towards accommodation for each recipient at the annual meeting. See the WALPA webpage for more details. All applicants should send materials in a single Adobe Acrobat PDF file clearly identified by the applicant’s last name to William Hobbs, chair of the Scholarship Committee, at william.hobbs@ecy.wa.gov. Applications are due by 11:59 PM on April 15, 2025. The Scholarship Committee will contact applicants in May to let them know their app
Job Opening for Log Buyer & Log Scaler at Bosie Cascade Feb 26, 2025
Responsible for sourcing, negotiating and purchasing logs, standing timber and pulp wood chips from government, private or other agencies to ensure a stable supply of logs, stumpage and raw material to meet manufacturing objectives and region operating goals. Email Melanie Morrison your resume and cover letter at: MelanieMorrison@BC.com
Plant Pathology Research Assistant with WSU Puyallup Feb 20, 2025
Dear interested candidates, We are excited to share that we will soon be offering positions for the role of Plant Pathology Research Assistant with a start date in March, and we are reaching out to gauge interest from potential candidates. The primary responsibilities of the position will involve assisting with fieldwork for the Ornamental Plant Pathology Program, specifically related to plant health research. The position offers some flexibility, particularly for students. If you are interested in applying, and have not already, please send your resume along with a brief cover letter to cecilia.hanley@wsu.edu that outlines your relevant experience and any additional skills you feel would be important to note for this role. This will help us better understand how your background aligns
Natural Resources Scholarship is open! Feb 14, 2025
The scholarship is for vocational, technical, college, or graduate programs and can be awarded to high school seniors or return students attending a higher education program. Our Opportunity Internship Program allows forest and natural resource undergraduate and graduate students to explore potential forestry careers. Deadline is May 1st, 2025. For more information and to apply, here is the link: https://www.greendiamond.com/communities/scholarships
Muckleshoot Federal Corporation Now Hiring: Summer Youth Crew Lead Jan 28, 2025
Looking for a meaningful outdoor work experience for summer? Are you interested in learning more about land stewardship & natural resource skills in the fields of forest engineering, forestry, education, fisheries& wildlife? To apply, send your resume to: Lily Brod (lbrod@manulife.com) or Cinnamon Bear (cbear@manulife.com)
Society of American Foresters (SAF) is excited to announce the application opening for Certified For Jan 23, 2025
SAF's latest certification for Certified Forestry Technicians™ (CFT) provides the opportunity for those who are just starting their career in forestry or those with many years of experience to highlight their professional excellence and important role in implementing a forest management plan as the “boots on the ground”. You can find more information about the certification program and the application with the website bellow: https://www.eforester.org/Main/Certification_Education/Certified_Forester/New-Certifications/Main/Certification/New-Certifications.aspx?hkey=4b6811ba-6f14-4e42-bcc5-6c55a71a54de&utm_source=Society+of+American+Foresters&utm_campaign=cee327e3aa-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2025_01_17_02_31&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-cee327e3aa-521282577&mc_cid=cee327e3aa&mc_eid=3fd1034a6e
WSSAF Foundation Scholarship! Jan 17, 2025
The Washington State Society of American Foresters (WSSAF) is now accepting scholarship applications from students pursuing a degree in forestry. The 2023-2024 scholarship is available to individuals who will attend full time during the 2024–25 school year in forestry program. The Foundation provides scholarships for forestry students and as a source of funds for other purposes related to forestry education. Website with link to application: https://forestry.org/wssaf-foundation-scholarship/
Wood Studies Scholarship Opportunity! Jan 12, 2025
The National Wood Flooring Association, located in St. Charles, Missouri, is continuing to offer a college scholarship that may be of interest you. They have one scholarship available for high school seniors and one for current college students. The NWFA Education & Research Foundation Wood Studies Scholarship is designed to promote the post-secondary study of forestry and forestry-related sciences. Each spring, this nonrenewable scholarship in the amount of $1,000 is awarded to one current high school senior and who will study forestry in an effort to advance and improve forestry practices for generations to come. They also offer the same scholarship for students currently enrolled in a forestry program. More information and applications can be found on their website: https://nwfa
Crop Systems Conference January 7th-8th Dec 13, 2024
The 2025 Conference will be a two-day event featuring presentations, research posters, and a trade show highlighting vital industry participants. Topics include nutrient management, pesticide management, alternative crops, and more! Link to register for the conference and get more information: https://www.directseed.org/general-3
Green Diamond Resource Company Natural Resources Scholarship Dec 13, 2024
Green Diamond Resource Company is excited to announce that applications for the Natural Resources Scholarship are now open! The purpose of this scholarship is intended to recognize and support individuals who plan to enter fields of study that will lead to the continued enrichment of the Natural Resources and related industries. This scholarship is for vocational, undergraduate, or graduate programs, and can be awarded to high school seniors or return students attending a higher education program. This scholarship supports students pursuing vocational, technical, college, or graduate programs in fields that enrich natural resources and related industries in the communities where we do business. Fields of study that are part of the Natural Resources industry can include: Accounting
Cavness Ranch Preserve Restoration Work Party Nov 22, 2024
We will be returning to Cavness to burn piles of Christmas trees! You folks have spent a few days this summer making piles of the trees, with the anticipation to burn when able this fall. And now is the time to burn them!! Come out to chat with our prairie lovin' community, hang around some burn piles, start and monitor some fires, and help create more with trees as needed. Spend the Tuesday before Thanksgiving with us around a fire, with a yummy lunch of baked potatoes to celebrate! Tuesday November 26th, 9:00am-3:00pm 2404 180th Ave SE. See you there!
Wolf Haven's Pat Dunn Memorial Prairie Restoration Party Nov 8, 2024
Volunteer for a planting day at Wolf Haven! Get in on the action of planting the thousands of plugs that we have into the ground. It is a perfect time to do so, because with all the rain we have been getting the plugs are sure to be watered in well and should establish quickly to the restored prairie. The day will be spent popping the young plants out of their containers, getting to have a up close and personal look with some our favorite native plants like cinquefoil, and then planting them in their home in the ground. After you plant these plugs, you can return to the Wolf Haven Prairie this spring or in years to come to enjoy the flowers from all your hard work :) Tuesday November 12, 9:00am-3:00pm Info Link: https://mailchi.mp/4ad914f6a740/volunteer-with-cnlm-on-730-or-9297270?e=5b94
New part-time WSU Pest Biologist I: Biological Weed Control Technician (Temporary) Oct 10, 2024
The Integrated Weed Control Project Director at Washington State University Extension is hiring one part-time, temporary Pest Biologist I: Biological Weed Control Technician. The Integrated Weed Control Project provides invasive weed management support to land managers through education and implementation of classical weed biocontrol. They are based at the WSU – Puyallup Research and Extension Centre but work across Washington State. This is an excellent position for students or new graduates who may be interested in invasive species management experience. This position will primarily focus on propagating knotweed and flowering rush and rearing knotweed psyllids under greenhouse conditions in Puyallup. The position description and application details can be found here: https://s3.wp.wsu.e
Green Diamond Resource Company Natural Resources Opportunity Internship and Scholarship Program Oct 2, 2024
Green Diamond Resource Company is excited to be posting the application for the Natural Resources Opportunity Internship and Scholarship Program. They are in their 9th year of being able to offer this amazing opportunity for students throughout the communities and states where they do business. If you have not heard about this program, the purpose is to expose students interested in forestry or natural resources and help them navigate, grow, and thrive in the profession. The program is intended for students who are currently pursuing academic degrees in an accredited college of forestry or natural resources and to help them achieve their academic goals. We strongly encourage qualified candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. Our hope is this experience will assist students in
PNW Research Station, Forest Monitoring and Assessment Program Forest Inventory and Analysis Jul 27, 2024
PLEASE REPLY BY JULY 30TH, 2024 If you are interested in this position and want to receive a notice when the Vacancy Announcement is posted, please complete this form and send it, along with a resume, to: Vic Anderson, daniel.anderson3@usda.gov or mail to 161 East 1st Street, Door 8, Anchorage, AK, 99501. Electronic submissions are preferred. This position will be advertised on the OPM USAJobs website www.usajobs.gov. Location: Anchorage, Alaska The Outreach Support Form will be emailed from the GRC Job Board email.
Alfred Sollami Scholarship OPEN NOW May 4, 2024
Alfred Sollami knows how tough it can be to learn about money in college because he went through it himself. He learned a lot about the difficulties students face when studying finance. In 2023, he created the Alfred Sollami Scholarship to help students with money problems and help them reach their school goals. Scholarship Name: Alfred Sollami Scholarship Scholarship Amount: $1,000 Application Requirements: Currently enrolled students (graduate and undergraduate) Application Process: Write a 300 to 500 word essay answering the, "What is one effective way to overcome the financial crisis?” Application Deadline: October 30th, 2024 Essay Submission: Submit essay at https://AlfredSollamiScholarship.com/
Resource Assistants Internships Apr 11, 2024
The Resource Assistants Internship is a rigorous and immersive, paid internship for individuals who are interested in conservation, natural and cultural resources, research and development, or other careers. The program engages students, recent graduates, and underrepresented populations helping the Forest Service to attract and retain a diverse and inclusive workforce and carry out mission-critical work. More info and application directions: https://www.fs.usda.gov/working-with-us/careers/resource-assistants-internships
Steel Wheel Farm Tour Apr 5, 2024
Come to Steel Wheel Farm for a FREE tour, and learn about the importance of cover crops to improve soil health and protect natural resources. Reserve a spot here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/farm-tour-cultivating-cover-crops-at-steel-wheel-farm-tickets-824115811577?aff=newsletter
Center for Natural Lands Management Apr 5, 2024
Have you hear of the nonprofit organization, Center for Natural Lands Management (South Puget Sound Region)? They do work in restoration, rare species, prescribed fire, manage a native plant nursery, and more. Read about these projects here: https://www.cnlm.org/south-puget-sound/ OR contact their volunteer coordinator here: https://www.cnlm.org/donate-get-involved/volunteer-opportunities/
Career Inspiration Mar 20, 2024
Still picking a path for your career? Check out some of these areas within natural resources, and click on the picture to get more specific job ideas: https://jobs.naaee.org/careers
Mobilize Green Fellowship Feb 28, 2024
Mobilize Green is offering a 26 week fellowship with pay and housing for conservation-minded individuals interested in opportunities to work in maintenance. Check out more info here: https://www.mobilizegreen.org/fws-maintenance-application
AIES Scholarship - apply by 3/1/24 Feb 21, 2024
The American Indian Endowed Scholarship (AIES) helps students with financial need who have close social and cultural ties to an American Indian community in Washington State. More info and application here: https://wsac.wa.gov/american-indian-endowed-scholarship
Sallie Mae Scholarship Sweestakes Feb 21, 2024
If you're enrolled in college, you can enter to win $2,000! Application and info here: https://www.salliemae.com/scholarships/types/college-students/
SFI Scholarship - apply by april 1st Feb 19, 2024
The Sustainable Forestry Initiative is offering a scholarship for continuing college level students. Link here: https://www.wasfi.org/scholarships
Unique Job Opportunity for Private Landscape/Gardening Help in Auburn Feb 19, 2024
An elder couple is looking for student(s) help in the upkeeping of their property near Bingaman Pond. The property has a forested area, grassland, pond, orchard, berry crops, and many perennial plants to tend to. The elder gentleman is a horticulturist that would love share his lifetime of information and even some hourly pay for student help to upkeep the grounds. Contact Jessyka for more information, and she can help put interested students in contact with the couple seeking help.
Deborah Lambert memorial Scholarship - Apply May 1st 2024 Feb 7, 2024
If you're enrolled for fall 2024, check out your eligibility for this scholarship! https://swananw.org/scholarships/
Undergraduate Scholarships Feb 5, 2024
Did you graduate from a high school in King County? Are you graduating in 2024 with an AAS and continuing on to complete a BAS? You may be eligible for a scholarship! Check out full list of eligibility criteria here: https://aauw-seattle.org/what-we-do/college-scholarships
Internships with The SCA Jan 30, 2024
The Student Conservation Association (SCA) has just posted a lot of internships spread across the county. Many offer housing and a living stipend, and don't forget to ask if they can have a flexible start date due to school if applicable. See intern offers here: https://myjobs.adp.com/scacareers/cx/job-listing
Federal Workforce Recruitment Program Jan 29, 2024
The Federal Workforce Recruitment Program provides registration for differently abled (according to Schedule A: https://www.wrp.gov/wrp?id=kb_article&sys_id=4f73086bdb7c730048d576708c9619e1) students and recent grads to be put into a hiring pool that managers within Federal agencies can access. If this may apply to you, visit the following website to learn more and register by 8/26/24: https://www.wrp.gov/wrp?id=student_landing_page
AAUW Seattle Scholarship - King County Highschool Graduates Jan 24, 2024
If you graduated from high school in King County and are in the BAS program at Green River College, apply by April 15, 2024. More info and application here: https://aauw-seattle.org/what-we-do/college-scholarships
Win a Scholarship by Contacting a Decision-Maker Jan 24, 2024
Enter to win a $1,000 scholarship by sending an advocacy letter to you elected official urging more funding for STEM education and programming. Must be between ages 13-25 and US citizen. Complete by March 31, 2024. Details here: https://www.dosomething.org/us/campaigns/be-an-advocate-for-stem-education?&utm_source=scholarship_featured&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=scholarships.com_2023_11
Guaranteed Income Program for Indigenous Pregnant People Jan 23, 2024
Are you Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, Native American, Alaska Native, or Indigenous to Turtle Island? Do you live in King County, Pierce County, or on the Tulalip Reservation? You may be eligible to receive $1250 a month no-strings-attached throughout your pregnancy until your child's third birthday! Hummingbird Indigenous Family services is piloting the first guaranteed income program to exclusively serve Indigenous communities in the United States. Apply here: https://www.hummingbird-ifs.org/programs/nest/nest-applicants
FREE (for students) Habitat Steward Training Virtual Workshop Jan 10, 2024
Join the National Wildlife Federation for free wildlife habitat training workshop. Held Tuesday evenings, virtually. Link here: https://habitatstewardsnwf.brownpapertickets.com/
Scholarship and Internship Program Jan 10, 2024
CAPAL (Conference on Asian Pacific American Leadership) is recruiting students and recent grads with an interest in natural resources for an internship in the USFS and USDA Research Service. Link here (click orange banners to apply): https://www.capal.org/site/2018/09/04/scholarship-internship-program/
SCHOLARSHIP for Woman-Identifying Students Jan 9, 2024
WWIN (Washington Women in Need) scholarship just opened for the 2024-2025 school year! Apply by April 18,th 2024. Link here: https://wwin.org/star-scholars/
Port Blakely Forestry Operations Intern Jan 5, 2024
Summer forestry intern position available in Tumwater, WA! Applicants should send resume and cover letter to HR@PORTBLAKELY.COM. A full job description can also be made available upon request. The Forestry Operations Intern will learn from company foresters and assist with a variety of projects.
Updated Job Board Pages Dec 14, 2023
Hello Everyone, I am happy to announce on behalf of the development team from Software Development Cohort 17 that the updated page is officially live! Thanks to Sam in the Natural Resources Department for being our point of contact for this project. Thank you all for the opportunity. Sincerely, Natural Resources Job Board Team
Temporary Summer Hires - SPI Nov 8, 2023
Sierra Pacific Industries is a HUGE employer, with summer temp field positions in multiple areas of natural resources (forestry, botany, wildlife) already open for hiring next summer. Positions are open in 14 different states including WA and OR. Search their website here: https://www.spi-ind.com/Employment
Bird Community Science Volunteer Nov 8, 2023
Bird Community Science Volunteers survey the bird species that use the various habitats of Oxbow. Volunteers work together to perform monthly surveys from April through August. You’ll work alongside our core group of experienced volunteers, who can help boost your birding capabilities from good to GREAT! Ideal volunteers should have some birding experience, including the ability to identify common birds of Western Washington by sight and/or sound. Volunteers should be able to commit 3-4 hours per month and be prepared to wake up early! Oxbow will host a training in February 2023, so please sign up early to get on our list of interested volunteers. Link here: https://www.oxbow.org/get-involved/volunteer/

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