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Palouse Place-Based Education Program - Restoration Crew
 
 
 
The beautiful prairie that once covered the rolling hills of the Palouse is almost completely lost, with less than 1% remaining. Restoring Palouse Prairie is crucial to prevent further losses in biodiversity and ecosystem services. The biggest challenges to restoration are limitations in public land, plant materials, and funding; but perhaps most importantly a lack of public awareness. Even among lifelong residents, very few know what the Palouse Prairie is. Given that less than 1% remains intact, this is perhaps unsurprising, as opportunities to see it are few and far between. This is especially unfortunate for children growing up in the Palouse, who have few opportunities to spend time in nature and develop an ecological sense of place. Connecting with nature is vital for childhood development and education, particularly for developing the capacity to form ideas, think critically, and spark creativity, as well as for physical and mental health. Sadly, even among parents trying to ensure that their children have these vital opportunities, few know where to find these "wild" spaces, and many feel they have to leave the region to find them. Limited public access to such spaces is an especially problematic obstacle for lower-income families, and Whitman County has one of the highest poverty rates in Washington State. To address this problem, we need projects that increase public access to both native areas and relevant educational resources. The Phoenix Conservancy’s AmeriCorps Palouse Place-based Education Program aims to achieve this through a unique combination of education and conservation service work. A team of education-focused members will develop and help implement Palouse Prairie related educational materials for K-12 teachers, while a team of restoration-focused members will install “Pocket Prairie” outdoor classrooms on public school campuses and restore prairie habitat on other public lands.
 
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Member Duties : Restoration crew members will participate in in-field restoration and greenhouse training sessions, including restoration planning, installation and maintenance protocols, and field safety. AmeriCorps members on both crews will also receive training to build valuable skills for working in conservation, restoration, and related science careers. These include principles of ecological management, plant identification, invasive species control, conservation planning, technical report writing, education and outreach, project development, verbal and written communication, and effective teamwork. Americorps members will be regularly provided with opportunities to build leadership skills by rotating field crew lead duties each week and leading project plan development. Members may also have opportunities to assist with project development with The Phoenix Conservancy's national-scale project (Great Plains prairie) and global-scale project (Madagascar rainforest).
 
Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Training ,  employment opportunities after service ,  Health Coverage ,  Housing ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Living Allowance . 
 
Terms :
Car recommended ,  Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Environment ,  Community Outreach ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Children/Youth ,  Neighborhood Revitalization . 
 
Skills :
Team Work ,  General Skills ,  Trade/Construction ,  Environment . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
Palouse Place-Based Education Program - Restoration Crew
Program Start/End Date
01/15/2025  -   01/14/2026
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  99
Program Locations WASHINGTON ,  IDAHO  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  12/15/2024  To  01/15/2025 
Contact Shannon Collins
PO Box 977
Pullman   WA   99163
9417692925
palouse@phoenixconservancy.org
www.phoenixconservancy.org
Listing ID 125114

       

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