HORTICULTURE/LANDSCAPEHORTICULTURE/LANDSCAPEGARDEN CARE Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History We need volunteers to help care for our Garden Learning Center, which demonstrates ecological landscaping. For 2-3 hours a month, volunteers will weed, wipe down signs, and water or add new plantings as needed. This is a terrific way to get outside, learn how to maintain an eco-friendly garden and meet people with similar interests. Contact Jaime Karaszewski: (831) 420-1168 or [email protected] Posted 1/26/11GARDENING VOLUNTEER- Santa Cruz Mission State Historic ParkOur grounds overlook downtown Santa Cruz to the Ocean. Several historic gardens and fruiting trees require maintenance including a native plant garden, a mission era neophyte garden, a Victorian flower garden, and more. Gardening experience welcome but not required. Training will occur as needed. The park’s hours of operation are Thursday – Saturday, from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. We are on public bus lines. This small historic park in the center of town features the oldest building in Santa Cruz, an adobe that was built by Ohlone and Yokut Indians during the Mission era. The building served as housing for neophyte families (California Indians who had been baptized in the mission.) The park and museum tell the story of the mission era through the lens of the California Indians’ experience. CONTACT INFORMATION: Julie Sidel, 831 425-5849. email (intermittent) [email protected] posted 1/20/11HABITAT RESTORATION VOLUNTEERThe Resource Conservation District of Santa Cruz County (RCDSCC) is a local non-profit/special district that is looking for volunteers to help out on periodic field work days. Volunteer duties are primarily field work aimed at removing exotic invasive species followed by revegetation with native plants and possibly helping with our outreach and education efforts. This would be a great way for those interested in the environmental conservation and education fields to get real-world, hands-on experience. For more information please contact the RCDSCC,Nicolas Viveros ([email protected]), John Morley ([email protected]), 831-464-2950 ext.26, http://www.rcdsantacruz.org/. POSTED 1/7/11GARDEN CARE Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History We need volunteers to help care for our Garden Learning Center, which demonstrates ecological landscaping. For 2-3 hours a month, volunteers will weed, wipe down signs, and water or add new plantings as needed. This is a terrific way to get outside, learn how to maintain an eco-friendly garden and meet people with similar interests. Contact Jaime Karaszewski: (831) 420-1168 or [email protected] Posted 1/26/11ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION INTERN Live Earth Farm Discovery Program From April through November the Live Earth Farm Discovery Program offers Field Trips at Live Earth Farm in Watsonville. Live Earth Farm is a 100 acre, organic, family run, CSA farm. Field 1Trips are designed to teach students about organic farming and sustainable food systems as they impact the local environment and community. Tours include interaction with our many farm animals and tasting of fresh fruits and vegetables. Interns will learn about the farm and organic farming practices in order to share such information with students who visit the farm. Interns must be available on Monday, Wednesday and/or Friday mornings and must commit for one full season. For more information call or e-mail Jessica at: 831-728-2032, [email protected] posted 1/28/10VOLUNTEER AT THE DELAVEAGA ELEMENTARY LIFE LAB GARDEN! Help transform the DeLaVeaga Life Lab into a beautiful, productive garden where students can learn about science, gardening, nutrition and environmental awareness. Possible projects include: - Planning and planting crops in our raised beds- Planning and planting thematic gardens (tropical, native, herb, butterfly, etc)- Garden maintenance- Creation of compost piles and worm composting-Starting seeds in our greenhouse- Creating and teaching science, gardening, environmental awareness, or nutrition lessons to K-5 students- Designing and implementing garden art projects- Replacing raised beds-Working on obtaining garden grants and donated materials- Organizing and/or participating in fundraisers-Organizing and/or participating in work parties Monday – Friday from 9:00 – 12:30 if interested in working with students, more flexible hours are available if you are interested in other activities. Our garden isvery large and has lots of potential. We have 24 18’x4’ raised beds, 10 fruit trees, a shaded outdoor teaching area, and a greenhouse. The garden needs lots of love – please come give it some! Please contact Liz @ 831-345-3060 [email protected] 11/09INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY AT CCOF – ORGANIC CERTIFICATION We accept applications every 6 months. Duration: 6 months Description: Our interns are an integral part of CCOF, a premier certification agency and promoter of organic since 1973. In addition to earning credit and building their resumes, interns receive basic organic certification training, gain experience working in a professional office environment, have the opportunity to focus on a project in their area of interest and develop jobs skills to take with them into future careers. After a basic training in organic certification, interns should expect to split their time between specialized projects and everyday office tasks. Interns set their own schedules, but are expected to commit at least six months with CCOF, working 12-15 hours per week. Upon completion of 240 hours, graduates will be awardedthe Organic Intern Training Program Certificate. Internships include: ‘Certification 101’ Training; marketing, education, advocacy and fundraising projects; work experience with a premier organic certification agency; field trips to organic farms and producers; the CCOF certificate of program completion and the chance to make an organic difference. To Apply: Download the application at: http://ccof.org/intern.php#howtoapply. Email it along with a resumeto [email protected] or drop it by 2155 Delaware Ave., Suite 150, Santa Cruz, CA 95060.