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USFWS MAINTENANCE AND INFRASTRUCTURE FELLOWS PROGRAM

MOBILIZEGREEN YOUTH CONSERVATION CREWS

THIS PROGRAM UTILIZES QUALIFIED NON-PROFIT YOUTH- AND VETERAN-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS TO CARRYOUT APPROPRIATE NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, VOLUNTEER SERVICE AND EDUCATIONPROJECTS ON DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR LANDS THROUGH AUTHORIZED NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PROGRAMS.THIS PROGRAM UTILIZES QUALIFIED NON-PROFIT YOUTH- AND VETERAN-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS TO CARRY OUT APPROPRIATE NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, VOLUNTEER SERVICE AND EDUCATION PROJECTS ON DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR LANDS THROUGH AUTHORIZED NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PROGRAMS. BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE PRIVATE NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES QUASI-PUBLIC NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT YOUTH AND YOUNGADULT CAREER TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT, AND EDUCATION IN THE AREAS OF NATURAL AND OR CULTURAL RESOURCECONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT. INDIVIDUALS FAMILIES STUDENTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC WILL RECEIVE A BENEFITFROM THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXECUTION OF THESE PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS.

MOBILIZEGREEN WILL WORK WITH JOHN HEINZ NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE STAFF TO CONTINUE TO RUN A YEAR ROUND CONSERVATION SERVICE PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH. MOBILIZEGREEN WILL RECRUIT A PROJECT LEADER, CREW LEADERS, AND MEMBERS, WHO WILL WORK ON SCHOOL YEAR RESTORATION CREWS AND SUMMER CREWS AT JOHN HEINZ NWR STARTING IN FALL 2023 FOR ONE YEAR. OVER THE YEAR A TOTAL OF 39 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FROM THE LOCAL COMMUNITY WILL SERVE ON CREWS THAT WILL WORK ON A VARIETY OF PROJECTS IN AND AROUND THE REFUGE THAT WILL INCLUDE, HABITAT RESTORATION, TRAIL MAINTENANCE, BEAUTIFICATION, GARDENING, AND CARPENTRY. PROJECTS WILL BE COMPLETED UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF THE USFSW JOHN HEINZ TEAM AND WILL IMPROVE THE VISITOR EXPERIENCE AT JOHN HEINZ NWR AT TINICUM AND IN GREEN SPACES IN THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. INTEGRATED INTO THE PROGRAM WILL BE LESSONS AND FIELD TRIPS. LEADERS WILL USE THE JOHN HEINZ NWR AND MOBILIZEGREEN YOUTH CURRICULUM TO DESIGN AND DELIVER EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES IN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, CAREER DEVELOPMENT, DIVERSITY EQUITY AND INCLUSION, LEADERSHIP AND STEWARDSHIP. CREWS WILL ALSO PARTICIPATE IN OUTDOOR RECREATION ACTIVITIES IN AND AROUND THE REFUGE AND MAY INCLUDE A CAMPING TRIP.

THIS PROGRAM UTILIZES QUALIFIED NON-PROFIT YOUTH- AND VETERAN-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS TO CARRY OUT APPROPRIATE NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, VOLUNTEER SERVICE AND EDUCATION PROJECTS ON DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR LANDS THROUGH AUTHORIZED NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PROGRAMS. THIS PROJECT IS PART OF A SERVICE-WIDE SKILLS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING PROGRAM, WHICH WILL SUPPORT AND STIMULATE MAINTENANCE AND PRESERVATION TRADES AND SUPPORT WORK WHILE PROVIDING TRANSFERRABLE SKILLS AND AN ETHIC OF RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP TO PARTICIPANTS OF THE PROGRAM. BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE PRIVATE NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES QUASI-PUBLIC NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT CAREER TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT, AND EDUCATION IN THE AREAS OF NATURAL AND OR CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT. INDIVIDUALS FAMILIES STUDENTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC WILL RECEIVE A BENEFIT FROM THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXECUTION OF THESE PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS.

THE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION SPECIALIST WILL ASSIST THE REFUGE WITH MANY ACTIVITIES THAT BOTH CONNECT THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND PROVIDE THE CANDIDATE WITH PRIME CAREER EXPERIENCE. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO PLANNING AND PRESENTING ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR A VARIETY OF AUDIENCES, LEADING GUIDED WALKS FOR PUBLIC AUDIENCES OR SCHOOL GROUPS, USING VERBAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION TO ENGAGE THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, DEVELOPING OR REVISING LESSON PLANS, DESIGNING FLYERS AND PROVIDING SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT, AND ASSISTING IN OPERATION OF A VISITOR CENTER. THE CANDIDATE WILL ALSO GAIN TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION TO TEACH YOUTH OUTDOOR SKILLS LIKE FISHING, ARCHERY, AND KAYAKING. THESE EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES WILL BE HANDS ON, ENGAGING, AND CULTURALLY RELEVANT AND WILL UTILIZE RESOURCES IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND ENVIRONMENT. THE DUTIES OF THIS POSITION WILL SUPPORT REFUGE GOALS THROUGH PRESENTING PROGRAMS, FOSTERING PARTNERSHIPS, CO TEACHING AND LEADING.

THIS PROGRAM UTILIZES QUALIFIED NON-PROFIT YOUTH- AND VETERAN-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS TO CARRY OUT APPROPRIATE NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, VOLUNTEER SERVICE AND EDUCATION PROJECTS ON DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR LANDS THROUGH AUTHORIZED NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PROGRAMS. THIS PROJECT WILL SUPPORT UP TO FIVE INTERNS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE COLONIAL NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK (NHP) IN THE DIVISIONS OF RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP SCIENCE, AND VISITOR EXPERIENCE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. THE INTERNS WILL PARTICIPATE IN RESOURCE PROJECTS INCLUDING THOSE RELATED TO PUBLIC OUTREACH, NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, HISTORIC PRESERVATION, AS WELL AS CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION, WHILE HELPING TO DEVELOP YOUNG ADULTS INTO LEADERS WITH CAREER INTERESTS IN THE STEWARDSHIP OF NATIONAL PARKS. THIS PROJECT ALSO SEEKS TO FURTHER THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COLONIAL NHP AND REGIONAL HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES (HBCU)S TO PROVIDE YOUNG ADULTS WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR DEVELOPING CULTURAL AND NATURAL RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP SKILLS WHILE CARING FOR HISTORIC STRUCTURES AND NATURAL AND CULTURAL LANDSCAPES. BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE PRIVATE NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES QUASI-PUBLIC NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT CAREER TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT, AND EDUCATION IN THE AREAS OF NATURAL AND OR CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT. INDIVIDUALS FAMILIES STUDENTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC WILL RECEIVE A BENEFIT FROM THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXECUTION OF THESE PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS.

PROVIDE URBAN YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS INTERNS TO JOHN HEINZ NWR

BLM, MCINNIS CANYON NATIONAL CONSERVATION AREA MCNCA AND DOMINGUEZ ESCALANTE NATIONAL CONSERVATION AREA DENCA , COLORADO HAS AN OPPORTUNITY TO INTRODUCE YOUTH TO CAREERS IN THE BLM AND ITS MULTIPLE USE MISSION BLM STAFF INCLUDING ECOLOGIST, ARCHEOLOGIST, NATURAL RESOURCE SPECIALIST, WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST CAN PROVIDE WORK EXPERIENCE TO YOUTH FOR THEIR CAREER AND EDUCATIONAL BENEFIT THIS WILL BE ACCOMPLISHED BY PROVIDING THEM OPPORTUNITIES TO GAIN EXPERIENCE, LEARN ABOUT PUBLIC LANDS, FURTHER THEIR UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND BLM PROGRAMS, AND PIQUE THEIR INTEREST IN NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT CAREERS FROM THIS THEY WILL GAIN AN INCREASED APPRECIATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF OUR PUBLIC LANDS AND OF THE VALUE OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND ARE LIKELY TO BECOME LIFE LONG ADVOCATES FOR THOSE VALUES THIS OPPORTUNITY WILL BE FOCUSED ON SEASONAL WORK, FOR EXAMPLE WILDLIFE AND PLANT MONITORING, SURVEYS, SUPPORT FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT INTERN FOR JOHN HEINZ NWR

THIS PROGRAM UTILIZES QUALIFIED NON-PROFIT YOUTH- AND VETERAN-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS TO CARRY OUT APPROPRIATE NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, VOLUNTEER SERVICE AND EDUCATION PROJECTS ON DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR LANDS THROUGH AUTHORIZED NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PROGRAMS. NATIONAL TRAILS INTERMOUNTAIN REGION (NTIR) HAS CREATED A YOUTH PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM VIRTUAL FELLOWSHIP POSITION TO DEVELOP AN INNOVATIVE AND ENGAGING DIGITAL JUNIOR RANGER PROGRAM TO CONNECT YOUTH WITH THE NATIONAL HISTORIC TRAILS ADMINISTERED BY THE OFFICE. THE FELLOW WILL BE EXPECTED TO SERVE A 38-WEEK TERM OF FULL-TIME REMOTE WORK (FUNDING TO SUPPORT TWO TERMS OF THIS LENGTH), GAINING MENTORSHIP AND EXPERIENCE IN INTERPRETATION EDUCATION PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, AND PARTNERSHIP WORK. BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE PRIVATE NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES QUASI-PUBLIC NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT CAREER TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT, AND EDUCATION IN THE AREAS OF NATURAL AND OR CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT. INDIVIDUALS FAMILIES STUDENTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC WILL RECEIVE A BENEFIT FROM THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXECUTION OF THESE PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS.

LEAD MAINTENANCE INTERN, JOHN HEINZ NWR

VISITOR SERVICES INTERN, JOHN HEINZ

THIS PROGRAM UTILIZES QUALIFIED NON-PROFIT YOUTH- AND VETERAN-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS TO CARRYOUT APPROPRIATE NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, VOLUNTEER SERVICE AND EDUCATIONPROJECTS ON DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR LANDS THROUGH AUTHORIZED NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PROGRAMS.THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC HEALTH (OPH) INTERN PROGRAM CREATES UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNDERGRADUATE OR MASTERS DOCTORAL-LEVEL STUDENTS TO GAIN A BROAD EXPERIENCE IN APPLIED PUBLIC HEALTH AS IT RELATES TO THE NPS AND ITS VISITORS. BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE PRIVATE NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES QUASI-PUBLIC NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT CAREER TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT, AND EDUCATION IN THE AREAS OF NATURAL AND OR CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT. INDIVIDUALS FAMILIES STUDENTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC WILL RECEIVE A BENEFITFROM THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXECUTION OF THESE PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS.

THIS PROGRAM UTILIZES QUALIFIED NON-PROFIT YOUTH- AND VETERAN-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS TO CARRY OUT APPROPRIATE NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, VOLUNTEER SERVICE AND EDUCATION PROJECTS ON DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR LANDS THROUGH AUTHORIZED NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PROGRAMS. THIS AGREEMENT PROMOTES LEADERSHIP, JOB TRAINING, AND DEVELOPMENT OF RESPONSIBLE CITIZENSHIP WHILE FURTHERING THE UNDERSTANDING, APPRECIATION, AND CONSERVATION OF NATIONAL PARKS. INTERNS WILL LEARN TO USE PUBLIC HEALTH APPROACHES TO IDENTIFY AND TARGET FACTORS THAT INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY, AND TAILOR INJURY PREVENTION STRATEGIES IN PARKS AND THEIR OWN COMMUNITIES. BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE PRIVATE NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES QUASI-PUBLIC NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT CAREER TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT, AND EDUCATION IN THE AREAS OF NATURAL AND OR CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT. INDIVIDUALS FAMILIES STUDENTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

MOBILIZEGREEN WILL WORK WITH PATUXENT NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE STAFF TO DEVELOP AND RUN A SUMMER CONSERVATION SERVICE PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH STARTING IN JUNE 2023. MOBILIZEGREEN WILL RECRUIT A CREW LEADER, AND 4 CREW MEMBERS, WHO WILL WORK ON AN 8-WEEK SUMMER CREW AT PATUXENT. THE CREW WILL WORK ON A VARIETY OF PROJECTS AT THE REFUGE THAT WILL INCLUDE: HABITAT RESTORATION THROUGH FENCE REMOVAL, BEAUTIFICATION, GARDENING, PAINTING AND LITE CARPENTRY. PROJECTS WILL BE COMPLETED UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF THE USFWS PATUXENT TEAM AND WILL IMPROVE BOTH WILDLIFE HABITAT AND THE VISITOR EXPERIENCE AT THE REFUGE. INTEGRATED INTO THE PROGRAM WILL BE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION LESSONS. THE CREW LEADER WILL USE THE MOBILIZEGREEN YOUTH CURRICULUM TO DESIGN AND DELIVER EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES IN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, DIVERSITY EQUITY AND INCLUSION, LEADERSHIP AND STEWARDSHIP. THE CREWS MAY ALSO PARTICIPATE IN OUTDOOR RECREATION ACTIVITIES IN AND AROUND THE REFUGE.

HEALTHY PARKS HEALTHY PEOPLE FITNESS CHALLENGE - MISSOURI NATIONAL PARKS

MOBILIZEGREEN WILL BRING ON A BIOLOGY INTERN TO WORK AT THE JOHN HEINZ NWR FOR TWELVE (12) MONTHS. THIS POSITION WILL INTRODUCE THE CANDIDATE TO INVASIVE SPECIES MANAGEMENT, BIOLOGICAL MONITORING, AND HOW TO CONNECT PEOPLE TO NATURE. CANDIDATES WILL ALSO WORK WITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENTS AS NEEDED TO EXPLORE THE VARIOUS CAREERS IN THE US FISH WILDLIFE SERVICE. ADDITIONAL DUTIES LIKELY INCLUDE INVASIVE SPECIES ERADICATION (INCLUDING HERBICIDE USE AND EUTHANASIA) WORKING WITH VOLUNTEER GROUPS BIRD SURVEYS, BIRD HOUSE MAINTENANCE ACOUSTIC BAT SURVEYS BEE SURVEY DATA ENTRY REPORT PREPARATION TRAIL MAINTENANCE AND EDUCATING THE PUBLIC. THE INTERN WILL WORK CLOSELY WITH COMMUNITIES OFTEN UNDERSERVED AND UNDERREPRESENTED BY ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS. IN ADDITION TO ENGAGING STUDENTS FROM LOCAL SCHOOLS, THE INTERN WILL ALSO WORK WITHIN THE LOCAL PHILADELPHIA COMMUNITY TO ENGAGE AND BUILD TRUST WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND LEADERS ALIKE. THE INTERN WILL ENGAGE DIRECTLY WITH AUDIENCES OF ALL AGES AND BACKGROUNDS AND WORK ALONGSIDE A DIVERSE TEAM OF STAFF AND DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS.

THIS PROJECT WILL PLACE TWO SIX MONTH INTERNS FROM THE DREXEL CO-OP PROGRAM WITH A STRONG INTEREST IN NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT WITH THE JOHN HEINZ NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE. THE INTERNS PRIMARY DUTY WILL INCLUDE A CORE RESEARCH PROJECT THAT ALIGNS WITH REFUGE PRIORITIES AND STUDENT INTERESTS. THE CO-OP WILL ALSO INTRODUCE STUDENTS TO INVASIVE SPECIES MANAGEMENT AND BIOLOGICAL MONITORING. ADDITIONAL DUTIES MAY INCLUDE INVASIVE SPECIES ERADICATION (INCLUDING HERBICIDE USE); BIRD SURVEYS, BIRD HOUSE MAINTENANCE; BAT SURVEYS; BEE SURVEY; DATA ENTRY; REPORT PREPARATION; TREE MAINTENANCE; WORKING WITH VOLUNTEER GROUPS; AND EDUCATING THE PUBLIC.

THIS PROJECT WILL PLACE TWO SIX-MONTH INTERNS FROM THE DREXEL CO-OP PROGRAM WITH A STRONG INTEREST IN A NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT WITH THE JOHN HEINZ NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE. THE INTERNS' PRIMARY DUTY WILL INCLUDE A CORE RESEARCH PROJECT THAT ALIGNS WITH REFUGE PRIORITIES AND STUDENT INTERESTS. THE CO-OP WILL ALSO INTRODUCE STUDENTS TO INVASIVE SPECIES MANAGMENT AND BIOLOGICAL MONITORING. ADDITIONAL DUTIES MAY INCLUDE INVASIVE SPECIES ERADICATION (INLCUDING HERBICIDE USE); BIRD SURVEYS, BIRD HOUSE MAINTENANCE; BAT SURVEYS; BEE SURVEY; DATA ENTRY; REPORT PREPARATION; TREE MAINTENANCE; WORKING WITH VOLUNTEER GROUPS; AND EDUCATING THE PUBLIC.

BLM-MOBILIZEGREEN DHA-RAI INTERNS

MOBILIZEGREEN WILL BRING ON A VISUAL INFORMATION AND CULTURAL RESOURCES INTERN TO WORK WITH THE NORTHEAST REGIONAL OFFICE IN HADLEY, MA FOR SIX (6) MONTHS. THIS POSITION WILL SUPPORT THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE S NORTHEAST REGION VISITOR SERVICES AND CULTURAL RESOURCES TEAM IN THE EDITING, DEVELOPMENT AND REVIEW OF DIGITAL MEDIA TO IMPROVE THE VISITOR EXPERIENCE, INCREASE AWARENESS OF REFUGES, AND ENSURE OUR VISITORS FEEL WELCOME. THIS WOULD INCLUDE THE DESIGN AND CREATION OF INTERPRETIVE PRODUCTS, SUCH AS BROCHURES, FLYERS, FACTSHEETS, SIGNAGE, AND OTHERS AS ASSIGNED. THIS UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY WOULD ALSO INCLUDE MAP CREATION IN ARCGIS. THIS POSITION WOULD PROVIDE ARCHAEOLOGICAL SUPPORT BY DIGITIZING ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE AND SURVEY AREA SHAPEFILES AND ENTERING ASSOCIATED DATA.

36-WEEK MAINTENANCE INTERN

MOBILIZEGREEN YCC CREW

MOBILIZEGREEN, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE AT THE PATUXENT NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, WILL RUN A YOUTH CONSERVATION CORP PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM WILL CONSIST OF 4 HIGH-SCHOOL AGED YOUTH, OR CREW MEMBERS, FROM THE MD AREA, ALONG WITH 1 CREW LEADER PARTICIPATING IN A VARIETY OF PROJECTS AT THE REFUGE THAT WILL INCLUDE: HABITAT RESTORATION THROUGH FENCE REMOVAL, BEAUTIFICATION, GARDENING, PAINTING AND LITE CARPENTRY. THEY WILL BE WORKING 30-35 HOURS A WEEK, FROM MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FOR THE 8 WEEK PROGRAM. INTEGRATED INTO THE PROGRAM WILL BE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION LESSONS. THE CREW LEADER WILL USE THE MOBILIZEGREEN YOUTH CURRICULUM TO DESIGN AND DELIVER EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES IN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, DIVERSITY EQUITY AND INCLUSION, LEADERSHIP AND STEWARDSHIP. THE CREWS WILL ALSO PARTICIPATE IN OUTDOOR RECREATION ACTIVITIES IN AND AROUND THE PATUXENT REFUGE. THE GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO GIVE YOUTH THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK WITHIN THEIR OWN COMMUNITIES, WHILE PROVIDING THEM A FOUNDATION OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, AND AN INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL-RELATED PATHWAYS.

THIS PROGRAM UTILIZES QUALIFIED NON PROFIT YOUTH AND VETERAN SERVING ORGANIZATIONS TO CARRY OUT APPROPRIATE NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, VOLUNTEER SERVICE AND EDUCATION PROJECTS ON DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR LANDS THROUGH AUTHORIZED NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PROGRAMS THE FOCUS OF THIS PROJECT IS TO ASSIST NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NPS TO IMPLEMENT AND EVALUATE THE NPS WELLNESS CHALLENGE, PHASE 2, AND TO SUPPORT THE HEALTHY PARKS HEALTHY PEOPLE PROGRAM IN A STRATEGIC APPROACH TO SUPPORT ADOPTION AND EXPANSION OF THE NPS WELLNESS CHALLENGE BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE PRIVATE NON PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE NON PROFIT ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES QUASI PUBLIC NON PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT CAREER TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT, AND EDUCATION IN THE AREAS OF NATURAL AND OR CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT INDIVIDUALS FAMILIES STUDENTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC WILL RECEIVE A BENEFIT FROM THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXECUTION OF THESE PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS

BLM MOBILIZEGREEN - ENGAGING YOUTH IN NATURAL RESOURCES STEWARDSHIP