If you are planting forest buffers in Virginia we’d like to hear from you! The nonprofit Green Infrastructure Center is assisting the State Forester in determining whether and how we are capturing and recording stream buffer plantings towards helping meet Virginia’s Watershed Improvement Plan (WIP) for the Chespaeake Bay. We will also be convening a…

The Resilience Authority of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County (the Authority) is a newly created, quasi-governmental organization authorized to undertake, finance, manage, acquire, own, convey and support resilience infrastructure projects in the City of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County that mitigate the impacts of climate change for the general welfare or safety of the public….

Summary The Assistant Nursery Manager assists the Nursery Manager and conducts and leads in a wide range of duties common to a tree farm, including but not limited to: tree production – planting, staking, tying, pruning, fertilization, inventory etc.; grounds and facilities maintenance; equipment procurement, maintenance and related tasks. The incumbent is able to successfully…

Cacapon Institute seeks two Forestry Coordinators to work in the Eastern Panhandle and Potomac Basin of West Virginia.  The successful applicants must live (or plan to live) in their work area and work from home is encouraged but extensive travel is required. Apply immediately.  We will fill these positions ASAP. Email ci@cacaponinstitute.org with the subject…

Join in for a short webinar on invasive worms and plants.   The webinar is free and CEU’s are offered for SAF & ISA.  MD pesticide credits are available also.  Registration is required using this link: https://go.umd.edu/safspring

Summary The Horticulturist is responsible for the management and smooth execution of Casey Trees’ garden design, construction and installation programs on both public and private lands. This incumbent designs, schedules, installs and oversees installations of gardens year-round, responding to referrals from residents, local government, industry partners and others. The Horticulturist also coordinates spring, fall and…

DESCRIPTION Summary: The Crew Chief executes the day-to-day operations for all tree planting, care and related activities in the Tree Planting Department, including the management/oversight of Tree Planting Crew members and their daily tasks. The position is also responsible for use, maintenance, inventory and management of all vehicles, tools and equipment. The Crew Chief reports…

DESCRIPTION Summary The Tree Planting Crew performs a variety of field operations for all tree planting, care and related activities. This crew member should have a ‘roll up your sleeves’ attitude and enjoy working outside throughout the District. Our Tree Planting Crew works with internal/external stakeholders, including TP Arborists, other Casey Trees departments, community volunteers,…

DESCRIPTION The Managing Arborist manages Casey Trees’ Urban Foresters and oversees all year-round and seasonal programs requiring a high degree of volunteer/partner coordination, interaction, and support. The incumbent mentors subordinate staff in a variety of ways, such as identifying relevant educational and training materials, responding to technical questions, participating directly in training sessions, analyzing site…

Penn State Extension is offering the Woods in Your Backyard webinar series beginning January 27, 2021.  It teaches land stewardship through nine live, one-hour, online evening lectures that can be viewed on your home computer. Sessions run from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday nights for nine weeks.   All lectures are recorded and can…