Wildland Firefighter Training S-130/190

This is a great opportunity for students to receive training as a basic wildland firefighter. Many natural resource management agencies in Florida (and elsewhere) need employees that can assist in prescribed burning activities; S-130/190 is the first level of training required.

The training is 4 days in-person (plus 8 hours online) and will be held in Gainesville after the summer semester concludes (August 9-12). We only offer this course 1 time per year!

Current students with a valid student ID will receive a discounted registration rate of $75. 

See more information about the course, and register: https://2016-nata-s130-190.eventbrite.com

The S-130/190 training is the introductory course designed by the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) to train entry-level firefighters. Participants gain knowledge of the basic incident management organization, firefighting techniques, suppression equipment, safety, strategy/tactics, and fire behavior.

This course encompasses both field and classroom units, including a day-long field exercise and hands-on-training. Successful participants will receive their S-130, S-190, and L-180 certificates.

Please feel free to contact me with further questions. shelly.johnson@ufl.edu

Fall 2016 Course- Mosquito Biology

Irrigation Opportunity - Fort Myers

An exciting opportunity is available with Mainscape’s irrigation team. We currently have an opening for an irrigation operations manager in our Fort Myers location. This position is responsible for daily operations of the outstanding irrigation maintenance team under the direction of the regional irrigation manager.   Contact Jeff Snyder or submit an application at www.mainscape.com.

Jeff Snyder, CIC, CLIA, EPAWP, FWSAP, FCHP, BMPC
Director of Agronomy
Mainscape, Inc.
C: 239-438-5102
O: 800-481-0096
F: 239-597-4384

ESOL Summer School Programs Volunteers Needed!

Disney Professional Internship: Golden Oak Horticulture Internship

 Greetings from Disney Professional Internships!

We are currently looking for a Horticulture Intern to support our Golden Oak garden for an immediate start through January 2017. 
A little about Golden Oak: The goal of Golden Oak’s vegetable garden development project is to bring only the freshest ingredients into the restaurant all while educating the guest in the agricultural process. We utilize the talents of the Horticulture team at The Land at Epcot to follow their growing principles that have found great success over the past years for The Company.

Candidates must be enrolled in  school, or have graduated within the past six months to be eligible.

For more information and to apply for this internship, click on the following link: Golden Oak Horticulture Intern - Fall 2016

Big Island Farms 2016 Fall Internship

Big Island Farms, BITE, and World Sacred Gardens Would like to announce experiential internship opportunities available on our organic permaculture farm.

We are currently accepting interns for our FALL 2016 and beyond!

Big Island Farms is located on the tropical Hamakua coast of Hawaii’s Big Island, five miles from the breathtaking Waipio Valley and historic Honokaa Town. The strong local context lends BI Farms a culturally and biologically rich environment. Students will work in a structured work environment while be giving the opportunity to lead self-directed projects within their internship focus (listed below) facilitated by our staff and supported by research, design, and documented for presentation at the end of the semester.

Become an active participant in a conscious learning environment and express your passion through the BIF Internship Program.

We are currently accepting applications for Fall 2016, and Spring 2017!
Applications for Fall will be filling soon APPLY NOW.

Volunteer opportunity

Balance 180 Gymnastics & Sports Academy is a local non-profit organization that focuses on integrating children with varying abilities through sports. This summer we are running our third annual summer camp, and need volunteers that are excited to work with children with special needs!

Summer camp is a great learning experience for student volunteers and we would love to have pre-health students join us this year! All of our volunteers work 1-1 or 2-1 with the participating campers, in a wide range of activities including gymnastics time, crafts, and games. The athletes have a range of disabilities including Autism, Down Syndrome, ADD/ADHD, and Cerebral Palsy among others.

Camp will be offered from July 11th to July 29th and will be held Monday – Friday from 8 AM – 12:30 PM. Volunteers do not need to commit to all dates, however, we do ask that volunteers sign up in advance for the days they are available.

We are so excited to be offering an inclusive camp again this summer for children in the Gainesville community, and we hope that some of your students may be able to share in this wonderful experience! We would appreciate your help with spreading the word on this opportunity. Students who are interested in volunteering can email us at balance180summercamp@gmail.com.