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3 people are interested
Gardener at Environmental Education Center
ORGANIZATION: Somerset County Park Commission Environmental Education Center
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3 people are interested
Project: Maintenance of EEC gardens/landscaping
Job Description: Responsible for helping to maintain the various gardens and landscaping around the EEC
Qualifications: prior gardening experience a must; applicant must have completed high school; ability to lift and move potted plants, hoses, wheelbarrows, soil and compost; familiarity with use of spades, trowels, pruners, loppers, bow saws, etc.; ability to work independently, able to take direction and make wise decisions.
Responsibilities and Tasks: Must be able to identify and remove non-native/invasive species; deadheading of native and ornamental species; determine watering needs and amounts for individual gardens; transplant natives or ornamental species properly; plant (from pots) native or ornamental species properly; routinely clean up debris from surrounding trees and shrubs; transport and carefully place mulch in gardens; must be aware of proper safety protocol including proper footwear. Additional tasks to be fulfilled as needed.
Requirements of the Job: Assignment shall be from late March until early October. Location: various gardens at the EEC. Time required: 2-3 hours per day, 2 times per week between Sunday and Thursday. Training will be provided.
Supervision: Field supervision by Maria Rossi, Naturalist. Other staff members may also provide supervision.
Comments: Applicant must be able to get along with and communicate with others while working in the gardens.
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About Somerset County Park Commission Environmental Education Center
Location:
190 Lord Stirling Rd, Basking Ridge, Bernards Township, NJ 07920, US
Mission Statement
The Enviornmental Science Department is dedicated to stimulating awareness and understanding of the natural world in order to foster a sense of responsibility for its care.
Description
The Somerset County Park Commission Environmental Education Center is located within Lord Stirling Park, in the Basking Ridge section of Bernards Township, and is nestled within 425 acres of the western portion of the Great Swamp Basin of the Passaic River. The variety of habitats of floodplains, swamps, rivers, intermittent streams, marshes, meadows, and natural and man-made ponds, fields, and forests provide homes for diverse plant and animal populations in this environmentally sensitive park. All are within walking distances of the multi-faceted building. The Great Swamp Exhibit, a swamp vivarium, and an environmentally based library are located within the Center itself.
The area was once home to Paleo-Indian groups, the Lenapes, and even a Major General of the Continental Army, Lord Stirling. Recent history, in 1960’s, includes a landmark accomplishment when grassroots citizens group and conservation groups rallied to protect the precious wetlands from becoming an international airport. Consequently, 2,600 acres of land were presented to the Department of the Interior to create the core of the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge; the property adjacent to the SCPC Environmental Education Center.
Diverse opportunities abound at the Center. Come hike the 8-½ miles of trails on your own or register for one of the multitude of programs - there are experiences available for all ages! The building is open year round, except for major holidays, 9am to 5pm.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
190 Lord Stirling RdBasking Ridge, NJ 07920
DATE POSTED
June 15, 2016
SKILLS
- Landscaping
- Environmental Science
- Gardening
- Botany
- Horticulture
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- 6 hours per month
- Knowledge of gardening