Prairie and Riparian Science Intern, Center for Natural Lands Management, Olympia, WA

The Prairie and Riparian Science Intern will provide essential support to our many ongoing experiments targeting effective restoration techniques for western Washington prairies and oak woodlands. In order to continue to improve prairie restoration and to reach our goal of high quality prairies that support a full suite of common and rare prairie species, much more information on how this ecosystem functions and how it responds to restoration treatments is needed.

The science intern will spend 75% of his/her time assisting staff with experimental research, the remaining 25% will be spent assisting staff with on-the-ground restoration practices, including propagating and planting native species. This intern can participate in a wide range of studies involving prairie pollinators, native seeding techniques, herbicide effectiveness, mycorrhizal inoculation and prescribed fire severity and effects.

This is an unpaid position, but is eligible for college credit.

Contact: Sarah Hamman, Restoration Ecologist, South Puget Program

Email: shamman@cnlm.org

Dates: Spring and Summer Quarters