Nursery and Restoration Service Learning - WWWAt — Watsonville Wetlands Watch

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Opportunity Summary 

Native Habitat Restoration with Watsonville Wetlands Watch (WWW)! Nursery propagation and management, planting native plants, urban forestry, trails, weed management, watering plants.

1-2 service learners

Opportunity Training 

Onsite training in native nursery propagation, tree care, invasive weed management, and ecological restoration.

Weekly check ins, time tracking, feedback will be provided.

Additional risk specific to this opportunity 

KNOWN HAZARDS: This placement requires working with hazardous materials, heavy equipment, construction equipment, heights, or heavy machinery.

Students may work in the native plant nursery with cleaning and disinfecting agents such as bleach. Our organization occasionally works on projects where heavy equipment such as tractors, bulldozers, and excavators are used.  Students will receive safety training pertaining to these potential risks associated with their duties.

 

Also, we may take photos for our website, social media, or other promotion.

Opportunity Application Instructions 

To inquire about this opportunity, contact:

Stephanie Rios
Director of Education Programs
stephanie@watsonvillewetlandswatch.org
831-728-1156 ext 6

 

Program 
Service Learning
Location Type 
On-site
Location 
Watsonville, CA
United States
Students required to have a personal vehicle 
No
Fees students may incur with this opportunity 
No Fees will be incurred by students
This opportunity provides some form of compensation 
No
Opportunity Availability 
Ongoing