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Half a century ago, scientists believed the last black-footed ferrets—the only ferrets native to North America—had gone extinct. Today, their recovery marks one of the most hopeful conservation stories of the 20th and 21st centuries. In a free Smithsonian webinar, discover how this endangered species rebounded with Paul Marinari, a retired biologist with the Smithsonian’s…
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Join us on January 31st between 10am-1pm in Gaithersburg, Maryland to learn how salt affects our health and freshwater ecosystems, what’s being done, and how we can support local efforts to reduce road salt use. During the event we will hear from regional expert speakers, monitor the local waterways in Gaithersburg, Maryland for road salt…
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Butterfly House Description: The butterfly house is a seasonal (open to the public July through September) exhibit providing a close-up, educational experience on the natural history and life cycle of butterflies. It showcases 20+ species of native butterflies and their host and nectar plants. We emphasize the importance plant-animal relationships in nature as well as…
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Organization: St. Mary’s River Watershed Association (SMRWA) Title: Communications and Administrative Manager Location: Lexington Park, MD Job Type: Part-time (32 hours a week); not benefits eligible Compensation: $24 to $28 per hour (based on experience) About SMRWA: The St. Mary’s River Watershed Association is a small, community-centered nonprofit whose mission is “to protect, improve, and…
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Position Description: Summer Programs Assistants (SPA) are trained to work and assist with specific summer programs and will work with learners of all ages. The SPA will assist with the implementation and facilitation of our Road Scholar Intergenerational Summer Camp. This can include serving as a teaching assistant, leading camp activities, performing customer service duties,…
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The Choose Clean Water Coalition (CCWC) is seeking a qualified contractor to create and facilitate a training series centered on the fundamentals of storytelling and communication. The contractor will develop a series of trainings focused on three main subjects: foundations of storytelling, Communication 101, and knowing your audience. The final deliverables will include a training…
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The Urban Agriculture Specialist is a part-time, limited-term position that supports urban agricultural practices for communities and individuals in need of technical assistance and resources, such as land, water, and tools to grow fresh, healthy food. This position works in partnership with the Agricultural Water Quality Specialist and reports to the Executive Director. This is…
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Roots for Resilience: Strong Roots for a Changing Landscape is a new Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Initiative designed to help Maryland’s Lower Eastern Shore adapt to the challenges of climate change by enhancing nature’s ability to store carbon and buffer climate impacts. Through tree planting, coastal habitat restoration, and community engagement, the Initiative will…
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Development Manager Join our passionate and dynamic team as Development Manager and contribute to the protection and restoration of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers. Apply today and be part of the mission to safeguard this invaluable natural resource for generations to come. The Potomac Riverkeeper Network (PRKN) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting and…
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About the Alliance The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay (Alliance) is a regional nonprofit organization whose vision is clean streams and rivers flowing through resilient landscapes, cared for by the people who live, work, and play in the Chesapeake Bay watershed; and whose mission is to bring together communities, companies, and conservationists to improve our…