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Palouse Place-Based Education Program - Education 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 : Education crew members will receive training in place-based and environmental education, lesson and project plan development, Next Generation Science Standards, creativity, student engagement, and communication. 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 writing, outreach, project development, verbal and written communication, and effective teamwork. Americorps members will be regularly provided with opportunities to build leadership skills by rotating education 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 : Training ,  Living Allowance ,  Health Coverage ,  Education award upon successful completion of service . 
 
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas :
Children/Youth ,  Environment ,  Education . 
 
Skills :
Team Work ,  Teaching/Tutoring ,  General Skills ,  Environment ,  Education ,  Youth Development . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
Palouse Place-Based Education Program - Education Crew
Program Start/End Date
02/15/2025  -   12/31/2025
Work Schedule Part Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations IDAHO ,  WASHINGTON  
Languages
Additional languages a plus!
English
Accepting Applications
From  12/15/2024  To  02/15/2025 
Contact Shannon Collins
PO Box 977
Pullman   WA   99163
9417692925
scollins@phoenixconservancy.org
Listing ID 125223

       

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