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5 people are interested
Get your hands dirty! - Landscape Designer/Manager
ORGANIZATION: One Tree Sanctuary
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5 people are interested
Challenge your landscape knowledge and designs skills creating a workable, beautiful plan for people and animals alike to enjoy our farm sanctuary. oneTree sanctuary is a brand new non-profit dedicated to rescuing farmed animals and creating an integrated, sustainable permaculture landscape in the foothills due west of the Peninsula. We have a rough working plan for the land and are now looking for someone to provide the concrete details. This opportunity is available immediately and we are very open to giving creative license :) You'll be truly helping farm animal rescue and land conservation.
As our Landscape Designer/Manager you'll:
-- Be our lead expert for landscape design and management, with the opportunity to apply your creative and expert knowledge.
-- Work directly with the founder
-- Create a landscape design for various areas around the farm. During our Phase 1 of the sanctuary's build-out plan, you'll be focusing on the the greenhouse/chicken area and the sheep/orchard area.
-- Research and select the best plant species to incorporate in the design. You'll also be taking into consideration the animals being housed nearby.
-- Determine soil and water needs.
-- Create a supply list and plant list, as well as cost out all materials needed.
-- Create a budget for each design area.
-- Managing a crew of volunteers through every stage of the landscape project including -- clearing, soil preparation, and planting.
-- Learn about permaculture farming techniques and aquaponics.
Qualifications
-- Knowledge or skills to research plants suitable for California, appropriate for farm situation and area soils.
-- Interest in connecting animals, plants and people.
-- Able to donate 2-6 hours a week -- depending on stage of project.
-- Able to complete tasks/projects on time.
-- Ability to perform physical labor as reasonably required in the design landscape arena.
-- Ability to communicate effectively.
-- CA driver's license.
-- Must be 18 years old.
Join oneTree sanctuary's volunteer team and make a world of difference!
More opportunities with One Tree Sanctuary
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About One Tree Sanctuary
Location:
325 Sharon Park Dr, #449, Menlo Park, CA 94025, US
Mission Statement
One Tree Sanctuary was organized to rescue and provide sanctuary to farmed animals, and to educate the public on sustainable agricultural systems for the mutual benefit of animals, plants, and people.
Description
The primary activity of One Tree Sanctuary is to rescue, rehabilitate, and provide on-going care for abused and neglected farmed animals. The secondary, but equally important, activity is to incorporate these farmed animals into an agroforestry practice that integrates livestock, agriculture and forage production, and forest farming on the same land. Educating the public on this type of sustainable farming method that embraces compassion for farmed animals while also demonstrating the immense benefit created for all by the synergetic relationship between plants, animals, and people is the third key activity. Note that no animals will be culled for food production; rather, each animal will become part of a living system that fosters respect for all living creatures and promotes positive impact on animal welfare as well as the environment.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Rapley Ranch RdLa Honda, CA 94020
DATE POSTED
August 5, 2016
SKILLS
- Agronomy
- Habitat Restoration
- Landscaping
- Gardening
- Horticulture
- Farming
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Must be at least 18
- 2-6 hrs/week