Archive of Emails Sent Out to ENVR Majors/Minors

Since students frequently ask about our numerous job/internship/event/volunteer emails long after they are sent out, we are cataloguing them here--in reverse chronology, from most-recent to oldest--for your reference.

Friday May 17 ACT Volunteers Needed

Subject: Hello ACT Volunteers! Are you interested in being a Beach Sweep volunteer this summer?
ACT has adopted a small bayside beach in Ocean City that we want to ‘sweep’ once each week all summer and track what kinds of trash is cleaned off the beach.  We plan to post this data in the fall, to raise awareness about plastic and trash pollution to our bays.

 As you have volunteered to help ACT in the past, we are reaching out to see if you would like to volunteer an hour or two each month to sweep this beach and record the data.   You might want to volunteer for one day a month, or several.  Please contact me, Kathy Phillips – Assateague Coastkeeper – at 443-235-2014 or this email address.  If you’re unable to volunteer this summer maybe you know someone you could refer us to?  Let me know, thanks! Last month ACT volunteers did a thorough clean up for this beach, removing all winter debris and storm debris.  It’s now ready for summer monitoring.

 There is an owner provided container at the site where he puts any plastic items he collects during the week.   You would count the items in that container, then sweep the beach and record all other debris and plastic you find that day and then put all debris, including what’s in the ‘plastic trash receptacle’  in a marked “Trash” container which the owner will move out to the street for disposal each week.  Or if you prefer, after you have counted all plastic items, you’re welcome to take the plastic with you to recycle at the Berlin or Walmart recycling centers.  (Sadly Ocean City does not recycle their plastic any longer.  All their ‘recyclables’ are trucked to PA and burned in an incinerator.)

 ACT will provide a “Swim Drink Fish” t-shirt, a clip board, data tracking sheets, plastic gloves and access to the fenced property.  We just ask that you make sure you lock the gate securely when you leave.

I’m hoping to set this project into motion next week (Memorial Day weekend, already!).   Hope to hear from you soon, thanks!

Kathy P.

 Kathy Phillips, Assateague COASTKEEPER

Executive Director - Assateague Coastal Trust  PO Box 731, Berlin, MD 21811     (O) 410-629-1538    (Mobile)  443-235-2014

 Monday May 13 Bike to Work Week events

Hey all,  Well I see that you late-risers slept through the Bike-SBY commuter workshop on the downtown plaza this morning! Here are a couple more cool bike-themed activities this week:

Tuesday, May 14, Evolution Brewpub, 6 pm Ribbon cutting/ dedication of Salisbury's first business-themed bike rack, part of a collaborative effort by Bike-SBY, Evolution Brewpub, and SU to make Salisbury more bicycle friendly. This bicycle rack was designed by SU students!

 Friday May 17, 7 am As part of Bike to Work Week, Bike-SBY will host a ride along the proposed Orange Route from SU to downtown. Meet at the SU tennis courts at 7 am Friday morning.

Hope to see you there!

Take care,

Mr Nelson

Friday May 10 Bike to Work Week

Hello All,

   As you can see below, bike-SBY will be hosting a variety of area activities for National Bike to Work (or school!) Week. The more people who show up for these events, the more powers-that-be are persuaded that area citizens really do want a bike-friendly community.

take care,  Mr Nelson   ENVR 

From: Bike-SBY [matt=bike-sby.org@nationbuilder.com] On Behalf Of Bike-SBY [matt@bike-sby.org]
Sent: Saturday, May 11, 2013 8:26 AM      To: William Nelson     Subject: Get ready for Bike to Work Week!

Friday May 10 Delmarva Discovery Center Internship

Hey all, Here’s a cool summer internship right down the road, and a reminder about a native plant sale this weekend— Take care, Mr Nelson

The Delmarva Discovery Center, a nonprofit cultural, historical, and natural learning center in Pocomoke, is looking for interns for credit or non credit students.

I am specifically looking for students who would intern within my husbandry and education departments and are comfortable  with a wide array of animals (snakes, turtles, frogs, fish, land and aquatic invertebrates) and possess knowledge or are willing to learn about aquarium care and maintenance for freshwater, brackish, and marine fish and invertebrates.

In addition, I run the education department and ideally I am looking for someone is interested in wildlife interpretation and public programming and summer camp opportunities; working with children to adults.

While, these are unpaid internships, we will work with students to obtain credits if required and since the center is rather small students will have the opportunity to have a lot of hands on experience, and will be able to deliver public programs and will have opportunities to work with me in collaboration with the National Park Service, Salisbury Zoo, Chincoteague Wildlife Refuge, NASA, as well as aquarists and herpetologists from leading zoos and aquariums.

Any interested parties can contact me by email at srubin@delmarvadiscoverycenter.org or can call me at 410-957-9933 x 104. Thank you.

Sarah Rubin Aquarist/ Wildlife Educator Delmarva Discovery Center

www.delmarvadiscoverycenter.org 410.957.9933 x 104

Tuesday May 7 Job at Pocono Summer Camp

Hello all,  Just received this from an SU grad, possible summer job in the mountains!

Take care, Mr Nelson

B'nai B'rith Perlman Camp is a co-ed, sleep away summer camp in the Pocono Mountains, and we are looking for someone to be our Nature Hobby Leader!

Being a part of our staff, would mean living in a bunk with campers and being a part of their day to day activities. You would also be on our outdoor adventure team, leading the nature program! Every week, the campers get to choose hobbies that they want to participate in, and Nature is one of them. You would be responsible for putting together weekly agendas for the campers ranging from 7-15. We have a nature hut and a small garden that you would be able to utilize right next to the lake.

If you want to hear more about the program and what its like to work at Perlman Camp, please contact me at jacklyn@perlmancamp.org or visit our site at http://perlmancamp.org/all/staff.shtml

We look forward to hearing from you!

Jacklyn Grad Manager of Operations and Customer Experience  B'nai B'rith Perlman Camp 2020 K St. NW - 7th Floor
Washington, DC 20006 (p) 202.857.6663 (f) 202.697.5505 www.perlmancamp.org

Wednesday May 1 Md Sierra Club Summer Internship

Get involved with the Sierra Club!  Intern this Summer with the Maryland Chapter Office - Accepting Applications Now!

For information or to arrange internships please call and send a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to internships
@mdsierra.org. Please have your name in each document title and CC maryland.chapter@sierraclub.org. Hope to hear from you soon! More details CLICK HERE.

Laurel Imlay, Sierra Club Maryland Chapter Coordinator

Monday April 29 NY Job opportunity: Coordinator Needed at Sharpe Reservation: SCA Hudson Valley Alumni

Hey Alums, Here's a great-sounding job possibility up in the Hudson River Valley-- Take care, Mr Nelson

Program Coordinator Needed at Sharpe Reservation: The Fresh Air Fund

Job Description :The Fresh Air Fund's Sharpe Reservation is looking to hire a full-time Program Coordinator to work on our 2,300 acre site in Fishkill, NY. Sharpe Reservation serves as the site of The Fresh Air Fund's five summer camps as well as a year-round residential and day facility rental for community and school groups. The Program Coordinator will serve multiple roles throughout the year and responsibilities include:

•             Coordinate and book weekend and day groups visiting Sharpe Reservation throughout the year which includes communicating with potential groups to provide facility, programming and pricing information, leading site visits for potential groups and serving as the main contact for all inquiries and bookings.

•             Oversee and coordinate a comprehensive environmental program, teach and develop curriculum for the Sharpe Environmental Center and manage and train per diem staff.

•             Work with groups to develop programs and schedules that fit the learning standards and curriculum intent of the visit and maintain program supplies.

•             During camp sessions, conduct daily site inspections to ensure Department of Health compliance.

•             During the summer, act as a liaison with the Dutchess County Department of Health, the American Red Cross and our five summer camp directors to ensure all Health and Safety regulations are in place.

•             Maintain records and paperwork and conduct inspections for the USDA summer food service program.

•             Additional tasks and responsibilities as needed.

Job Requirements

•             Bachelor’s Degree in an environmental-related field, environmental science, outdoor recreation, biology, etc. required.

•             Minimum of two years of work at an environmental center, camp or other related facility.

•             Experience managing staff, developing schedules, booking groups and developing interactive programming preferred.

•             Ability to multitask, work independently, meet deadlines and problem solve.

•             Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends as necessary.

•             Desire to work with a diverse population of people.

•             Proficient in Microsoft Office.

•             Friendly, outgoing and organized.

•             The Fresh Air Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Please send cover letter and resume via e-mail to Tim Stanley at tstanley@freshair.org

Visit SCA Hudson Valley Alumni at:

http://jointhesca.org/groups/group/show?id=6475086%3AGroup%3A25814&xg_source=msg_mes_group

Wednesday April 24 "Building Resilience to Climate Change" by Dr. David Goshorn, Today at 6:00 PM

Salisbury University's Smart Growth Club (SGC) and the Wicomico Environmental Trust (WET) are pleased to invite you to attend the lecture:

Wed. April 24, 6:00 pm, Henson 103

Building Resilience to Climate Change: State of Maryland Policy

 and Practice.

By Dr. David M. Goshorn, Director, Office for a Sustainable Future ,Md Dept of Natural Resources

If you have any question, please e-mail me at (akali@salisbury.edu).

Amal Ali, Professor of Geosciences SU

Monday April 22 ESA/SGA/ENVR Earth Week Events PLUS two Sat events: Chino Farms BioBlitz--4/27/2013

Hello all Here's the most recent update on goings-on this week. Plus, please note Saturday's Arbor Day Celebration and Chino Farms Bioblitz-- Take care, Mr Nelson

4/22 Monday: Earth Day Celebration in Red Square, 11-2

                     -check out the 1 in 7 billion projects by ENVR 102 classes

                     -There will also be a Real Food Challenge table!

4/23 Tuesday: YERT movie in Devilbiss Hall 123, 6:30 pm 

4/24 Wednesday: Recycle Madness in Red Square, 11-3

 4/25 Thursday: "Do the Math" climate change movie in Devilbiss Hall 128, 7:00 pm 

4/26 Friday: ENVR Department Celebration! Tie-dye, burgers, potluck, and friends!  At the gazebo outside of Seagull Square, 11-2

4/27 Saturday: Arbor Day Celebration 2:30 p.m

    -Planting trees to increase the health of the Wicomico River.

  -WHERE: Port of Salisbury Marina (506 West Main Street, next to Brew River Restaurant)

-Bring friends, gloves, and gardens tools if you can.  Please wear weather appropriate clothing and closed toe shoes for your safety.  All are welcome to join to improve the Wicomico River and surrounding area.  Pre-registration is greatly appreciated.

Please contact JaLeesa Tate for more information at (410) 548-4860 or jtate@wicomicocounty.org

4/27 Saturday Chino Farms BioBlitz

The Maryland Biodiversity Project (http://www.marylandbiodiversity.com/) and the Chester River Field Research Station (CRFRS) of Washington College are co-sponsoring a BioBlitz on April 27th. The BioBlitz will be held on Chino Farms, located in northern Queen Anne's County along the Chester River. As one of the largest privately owned farms in MD, its 5,000+ acres encompass a wide diversity of habitats including a large warm season grassland, extensive river edge, a large lake, many ponds and Delmarva bays, mixed woodlands and lots of buffers surrounding the crop fields. The farm has been designated an Audubon Important Bird Area (IBA) and has received awards for its conservation practices. 99% of the farm is in conservation easements. Just over 700 species have been identified on the property to date.

This is a great opportunity to add to the distribution lists of species on the upper Eastern Shore. This area hasn't been studied as closely as other parts of the state. Numerous county records (and maybe even state records) are possible. For instance, in one season of native bee sampling 14 new Queen Anne's County records were documented. For more information on BioBlitzes in general see: http://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/blitz/

(Also from Bill Hubick and Jim Brighton:

Maryland Biodiversity Project (MBP) reaches 10,000 species!

If you haven't checked in at MBP recently, we recently hit a major milestone. For the first time ever, we have cataloged over 10,000 species of living thing in Maryland. This includes over 2,700 species with photographs from over 120 photographers and nearly 50,000 individual records. The goal of Maryland Biodiversity Project is to promote nature education and conservation by helping to build a vibrant general nature study community.

Check out Maryland Biodiversity Project: http://www.marylandbiodiversity.com

For daily natural history topics on their Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/MarylandBiodiversity )

Friday April 19 T Shirts and a busy week

Hey all,

YOU CAN PRE-ORDER T SHIRTS UNTIL FRIDAY, APRIL 26 and buy any remaining shirts at the picnic (THOUGH NOW WE HAVE A SET/LIMITED NUMBER OF EACH SIZE SO YOU’LL NEED TO HURRY)        ONLY $12--SEE MR. NELSON, HOLLOWAY 347

Other Big Doings next week—

Mon 4.22 11-2 pm ENVR 102 classes display their 1 in 7 Billion projects in Red Square

Tues 4.23: YERT director will come—talk to Green Floor 007 Pocomoke 4 pm (ENVR students invited); movie screening Devilbiss 123 @ 6:30 YERT (Your Environmental Road Trip): 50 States. 1 Year. Zero Garbage? Called to action by a planet in peril, three friends hit the road - traveling with hope, humor, and all of their garbage - to explore every state in America (the good, the bad...and the weird) in search of the extraordinary innovators and citizens who are tackling humanity's greatest environmental crises. As the YERT team layers outlandish eco-challenges onto their year-long quest, an unexpected turn of events pushes them to the brink in this award-winning docu-comedy. Featuring Bill McKibben, Wes Jackson, Will Allen, Janine Benyus, Joel Salatin, David Orr, and others. <http://www.yert.com/film.php>)

Thurs April 25 7 pm, Devilbiss Hall 128: Screening of Bill McKibben's divestment tour movie "Do the Math"

Fri April 26 11-2 pm gazebo outside of Seagull Square: ENVR picnic/t-shirt pickup & tie dye event. We’ll have burgers and dogs/etc—if you can help out by bringing a potluck dish, that would be great!   Take care, Mr Nelson, ENVR

Wednesday April 17 Upcoming Events: Native Plant Sale, Berlin Clean Up Day and Operation Medicine Drop

Hey all, For any of you who can plant some things around your apartment/want to get something cool and eco-friendly for Mother’s Day/want to get some native plants for home— Take care, Mr Nelson

From: Assateague Coastal Trust [mailto:development@actforbays.org]
Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 9:56 AM
To: William Nelson
Subject: Upcoming Events: Native Plant Sale, Berlin Clean Up Day and Operation Medicine Drop

Tuesday April 16 Interested in commuting by bike but concerned about safety? Read more!

Hey all,  Here’s a cool way to support Bike-Salisbury and learn more about bicycle commuting! Check it out—

Take care,  Mr Nelson

Monday April 15 Marsh planting/volunteer opportunites coming up

Hey All, Pickering Creek Audubon Center, which is just past Easton near Route 50, could really use our help for three different plantings @ Blackwater this spring.

Take care,  Mr Nelson ENVR Studies

We have three salt marsh planting dates at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge coming up this April and May.  Each is about 2.5 hours long and participants get pizza and a cool t-shirt or hat at the end.
April 20 - 9:30AM-12:00
May 11 - 9:30AM-12:00
May 30 - 5:00 PM-7:30 PM
Mark Scallion, Center Director, Pickering Creek Audubon Center
11450 Audubon Lane  Easton, MD 21601  www.pickeringcreek.org
410.822.4903

Make your mark
on the marsh!

April 20 - 9:30AM-12:00
May 11 - 9:30AM-12:00
May 30 - 5:00 PM-7:30 PM

Join us for a salt marsh planting at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge. Lunch will be provided. Call the Pickering Creek Audubon Center office today to reserve your spot!

Website: pickeringcreek.org    Facebook: www.facebook.com/pickeringcreek   Phone: 410-822-4903

Monday April 15 Summer Courses at the MD Institute for Applied Environmental Health

(see Mr Nelson for attachments if interested or email Maurice Roque, below)

Hey all, Here are some summer courses that might interest you-- Take care, Mr Nelson

The Maryland Institute for Applied Environmental Health at the University of Maryland will be teaching multiple environmental health courses over the Summer 2013 terms. These courses may be of interest to your students or members, as many of them are online and can be taken by individuals who are not currently enrolled in the University of Maryland, College Park.

 Please help us in our efforts to advertise these courses by disseminating the attached information to your students.

The application deadline for Non-UMD students is May 20, 2013 for the first summer session.

Any questions can be directed to Maurice Rocque, Coordinator, at mrocque@umd.edu<mailto:mrocque@umd.edu>.

Thank you,  Katherine Leppert   Maryland Institute for Applied Environmental Health School of Public Health University of Maryland, College Park

Friday April 12 Seagrass Update & Oyster Help request

Hey all,  Here’s a quick update re the eelgrass seed harvesting from The Nature Conservancy down in the Virginia barrier islands and a request for volunteers to help establish oyster beds in early May.  Take care, Mr Nelson ENVR

 From: Jennifer Dalke [mailto:jdalke@tnc.org]   Subject: Seagrass Update: Oyster Help 

Good Afternoon—The theoretical seagrass schedule should be available at the end of this month and dates will become clearer in early May. Stay tuned and share the seagrass website with your friends! We have another big project coming up that I thought you might be interested in—we need 40-50 volunteers to help set 6,000 Oyster Castles on the Eastern Shore, see attached photo.

Six—eight volunteers are needed these dates (we only have 4 people total signed up so far):

 ·         Fri, May 3: 8 a.m.

·         Sat, May 4: 9 a.m.

·         Sun, May 5: 10 a.m.

·         Mon, May 6: 11 a.m.

·         Tue, May 7: 11:30 a.m.

·         Wed, May 8: 12:30 p.m.

·         Thur, May 9: 1 p.m.

Deployment of 6,000 Oyster Castles

Eastern Shore near Machipongo, VA (Boxtree Farm)

DATES SET (plan on working 3-4 hours)—see above

The Nature Conservancy is using oyster castle blocks to raise the surface of an old, dead oyster reef to allow it to become functional oyster habitat that will be capable of keeping up with sea level rise.  We are in need of 6-8 volunteers each day to move 30 pound oyster castles pieces for 3-4 hours each day. This is labor intensive work that requires volunteers to spend most of the day outside, on the water, sometimes in knee to hip deep water, with a firm bottom composed of loose shell. Most importantly, volunteers must be able to repeatedly move 30 pound oyster castle pieces all day. You will need to bring your own hip waders or water shoes that will stay on in sticky mud. Volunteers will meet at Boxtree Farm and travel a short distance by boat to the site of deployment. All work is weather dependent and we will have a call in system to confirm if the workday is a “go” or “no-go” each day. Please contact Jen Dalke, volunteer program manager, at jdalke@tnc.org or 434-951-0572 (w) or 540-335-1302 (c) if you are interested.    Thanks for your help with both OYSTERS and SEAGRASS.      Jen

 Thursday April 11 ACT NEEDS YOU - Beach Clean Up and Coast Kids volunteers needed now!

Thursday April 11 rescheduled/re-offering of ENVR 205 and ENVR 305

Hello all,  Some of you have had a frustrating time figuring your schedules for the coming fall after we had to close out one section of ENVR 205 and one of ENVR 305. We’re pleased to announce that we can now re-offer both sections—at different times, and most likely in different rooms—with a terrific professor. Ivan Young, whom some of you may know from the wonderful English classes he has taught here, has offered to take on our classes. He brings a wealth of experience to the task, including a background in both biology and in the humanities. He’s well-versed in things environmental, is passionate about poetry and—and I can say this from having had the pleasure of working with him for a number of years—is a superb teacher.  Here’s the nuts and bolts: 

ENVR 205.001 will be offered MWF 12-12:50. It’s in Gullnet now—just says room TBA and staff now, but we’ll soon find a room and have Mr Young’s name added as prof. You can go ahead and sign up (if it’s your time).

ENVR 305.002 will be offered MW 2-3:15. It is not in Gullnet yet (it’s a little more complicated, and I’ll have to work with the Registrar’s office tomorrow), but know that the class will be available and should be ready for you to sign up by tomorrow afternoon or Monday at the latest. The exact topic name is still being fine-tuned but will entail exploring concepts of self and the literature of the environment; way cool, I’d say!

  We hope this alleviates the scheduling stress that some of you have been feeling—and we welcome Mr Young to our ENVR faculty!   take care, Mr Nelson

Tuesday April 9 ENVR t shirts

Hey All,  Quick reminder—if you want an ENVR t shirt, stop by, fork over the $12, and reserve one—this week, by Friday! We’re basing the number of shirts we order on your response, and if not-too-many students come by we’ll order not-too-many shirts. Then when the shirts DO come in and those who preordered are wearing their tye-dyed artistic creations and soaking up all the attention from fellow SU students, you’ll say, “Dang! I should have ordered a shirt when I had the chance!” and we’ll say, “Oh, waaah.”  Mr Nelson   ENVR Studies

ORDER YOUR SHIRTS BY FRIDAY, APRIL 12!  ONLY $12--SEE MR. NELSON

Tuesday April 9 Nat Wildl Fed. Fellowship extension and Ches Cons Corp program

Hey All,  Two opportunities of note— Take care, Mr Nelson ENVR

The National Wildlife Federation's Campus Ecology Program is seeking applications for its 2013 Campus Climate and Emerging Leaders Fellowship program. Since 2000, NWF has awarded over 150 fellowships to students across the country working on projects ranging from campus-wide energy audits to implementing sustainable forestry practices. Fellows gain practical experience in the conservation field and firsthand knowledge of the challenges and opportunities inherent in conservation efforts. Applications will be accepted through April 14.

Chesapeake Conservation Corps Program Seeks Volunteers for Class of 2014

The Chesapeake Bay Trust is proud to announce solicitations for volunteers for the 2013-14 Chesapeake Conservation Corps, a program that provides service-learning opportunities and green job training for young people through environmental and energy conservation projects. This initiative, supported by the Trust, Constellation Energy, and the state of Maryland, pairs young adults with organizations that provide hands-on environmental, leadership, and technical training opportunities for a one-year term of service.

The Chesapeake Bay Trust anticipates placing 20-25 Corps Volunteers in Host Organizations throughout Maryland for one year terms of service, with service to begin August 27, 2013. Individuals will be between the ages of 18 and 25 years at the time of enrollment. Corps Volunteers will receive stipends of $15,500 per year plus health insurance, administered by the Trust.

Click here to fill out an application to be a Chesapeake Conservation Corps volunteer. DEADLINE TO APPLY: APRIL 19.

Click here to view a list of potential Host Organizations. Applicants are encouraged to contact potential Host Organizations with their resume during the application period. For any questions about becoming a volunteer or about the Chesapeake Conservation Corps, contact Tara Baker, 410-974-2941, ext. 102.  (this info is available at http://www.cbtrust.org/site/c.miJPKXPCJnH/b.6185161/k.3657/Chesapeake_Conservation_Corps.htm )

Tuesday April 9 Big Doings This Week: Alpha Sigma Tau Green Day Wed, OC Beach Cleanup & Chamber of Commerce S'by Cleanup Sat

Hey all, Here are three worthwhile activities this week, one Wednesday and two Saturday. Get involved! Take care, Mr Nelson

This Wednesday from 12-2 Alpha Sigma Tau girls are hosting a "Green Day" in Red Square!  They want to spread the word on re-using safe water bottles instead of repeatedly buying plastic bottles.  Buttons will also be given out. 

They are interested in becoming a GREEN sorority and want our help!  

Please visit the table or help out for a little! àSee Jillian Parisi jp81329@gulls.salisbury.edu for more information.

OCEAN CITY BAYSIDE BEACH SWEEP:

On Saturday, April 13^th, the Assateague Coastal Trust is hosting a Bayside Beach Sweep in conjunction with Ocean City’s Annual Spring Clean-Up. At least 4-5 volunteers are needed to record and remove debris washed up on a particularly litter-heavy bayside beach in OC. The Sweep will begin early in the day (specific details to follow) and will last about 4-5 hours. Data from the Sweep will be compared to subsequent data collected from the same site throughout the summer. At the end of the summer, the ACT's intern will analyze the cumulative data.

If volunteers would like to use this opportunity for service hours, the Assateague Coastal Trust will provide proper documentation. Burritos from Chipotle will be provided to volunteers for lunch!! If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Kathy Phillips at coastkeeper@actforbays.org or ACT’s Salisbury University intern, Lauren Tercero at lt33312@gulls.salisbury.edu. 

THE GREAT SALISBURY CLEANUP-Saturday, April 13, 2013

It's not too late to get in on the action.  The GREAT SALISBURY CLEANUP is this Saturday, April 13, 2013, from 9 a.m. to noon. Individuals can still participate and/or your help by forming a team of friends to volunteer to work together for 3 hours cleaning up.  We'd love your help to eliminate litter from our community.  We have ESBLN taking care of the Zoo, Boy Scouts handling the City Park, Salisbury Youth Advisory Council cleaning up Lake Street, and Girl on Top of the World helping in the Church Street area.  These are just some of the folks helping to clean up our City.  If you want to help, let us know ahead of time so that we can be prepared or if it is last minute, report to 200 Naylor Street ready to join a team.  For more information call 410-749-0144. 

 Monday April 8 Bike-SBY Bike Swap This Weekend, Native Plant Sale in May

Hello all, This weekend Bike Salisbury is hosting a bike swap in the parking lot of the Evolution Brewery (info below).   Attached you’ll also find information about the Assateague Coastal Trust’s native plant sale, to be held in Berlin the day before Mother’s Day.   Take care,  Mr Nelson  ENVR Studies

Monday April 8 from Career Services Internship Alert Digest:

Hey all,  Here are a few internship possibilities for the summer— Take care, Mr Nelson

Laboratory & Field Technician.   Hourly  T0374V  VIMS - Eastern Shore  Eastern Shore Laboratory – 135100.  The Virginia Institute of Marine Science’s Wachapreague Office has up to 5 openings for Temporary Laboratory and Field Technician positions. These positions will work during the summer months (May through August). The primary purpose of this position will be to assist with research projects on scallop restoration, aquaculture environment interactions and the effects of oyster reefs on….  https://jobs.wm.edu/postings/13173

VIMS Summer Aide-possible internship in Eastern Shore Laboratory .  Summer.   Hourly  T0364V  VIMS - Eastern Shore  Eastern Shore Laboratory.  The Virginia Institute of Marine Science’s Wachapreague campus has up to two openings for Summer Aide applicants. These positions are temporary and will work during summer months (June through August) and perform simple manual tasks in support of research operations both in laboratory and outdoor field setting during short boat trips. https://jobs.wm.edu/postings/13175

Blackwater Paddle & Pedal Adventures.  Summer.  Address: 4303 Bucktown Road, Cambridge, MD, 21613.  http://www.blackwaterpaddleandpedal.com/ Contact Person: Susan Meredith/Owner-Manager.  bppadv@gmail.com Phone: 410-901-9255.  Description Of Internship: Interns will be biking, kayaking and hiking. Also you will be guiding tours on the fore-said equipment doing Nature tours relating specifically to Dorchester County and Underground Railroad tours relating specifically to Harriet Tubman and Anna Ella Carroll. You also will be required to clean, do minor repairs to the bikes and kayaks. You will need to be able to drive a truck with a trailer or boat in tow. Qualifications: Interns will need ACA accreditation, DNR Maryland Boaters Safety Course, CPR and first aid. If you do not have any of these accreditations we could possibly arrange group classes if enough people were interested. You must be friendly and out-going and enjoy serving others. Tourism is a service oriented industry. Interns must be physically fit and be able to lift kayaks and bicycles several times daily. Interns majoring in physical education, history, education or biology may find this opportunity rewarding. Application Procedures: Please send your resume by mail or email. Pay: 7.25 + tips.  Questions Comments: We are looking for happy, energetic people who are willing to work outside in the heat of summer while entertaining lots of new people! Blackwater Paddle & Pedal Adventures operates out of the Bucktown Village Store, site of the first known act of defiance in the life of UGRR Conductor Harriet Tubman. Our tours are certified by the National Parks Service UGRR Network to Freedom therefore you will be trained by us to be able to perform as a guide for this service

 Friday April 5 Another new course offering of interest

BIO 490-10: Topics in Primatology            Tu & Th 9:30-10:45am (lecture); Th 12:00-2:30pm (lab)

This first time SU course offering will be an introduction to the field of primatology taught by  Dr. Reema Persad-Clem.    We will explore non-human primate diversity, behavior, ecological context, and evolution, including interactions that non-human primates have with other species and various roles they play in the larger ecological community. Despite the fact that over half of all known primate species are threatened with the possibility of extinction, our genetic next of kin are routinely displaced from their habitats, hunted for meat and captured for trade. We will consider how non-human primates in captivity have filled a variety of controversial roles, including becoming entertainers, companions and research subjects. We will discuss the impending non-human primate extinction crisis, including specific in-situ conservation strategies and tactics e.g. impacts (both positive and negative) of primate field research, eco-tourism, as well as ex-situ approaches e.g. captive breeding programs. Lastly, we will examine the implication of primatology's role in understanding our own species.

This course includes a lab and a Saturday field trip to the National Zoo, D.C.

Pre-requisite:  Zoology. (Other pre-requisites e.g. PSY 301 and ANTH 102 may be considered, pending instructor approval).

Friday April 5 ENVR t shirt offer--but you have to act fast!

Get a soon-to-be-priceless, First Edition ENVR T shirt!

Support your department, show that you care, and join the cutting edge of fashion!

We’re going to order a batch of shirts emblazoned with Steve Roger’s winning design and hand them out at our first-ever ENVR GREENfest picnic on Friday, April 26. There you’ll be able to tie dye your shirt and turn this already cool item of clothing into a true work of art.

We need to know how many of each size to order (and will also need to pay for the shirts!), so if you are interested, bring $12 (check or cash) to Mr Nelson in Holloway 347, by Friday, April 12.

Friday April 5 Maryland Institute for Applied Environmental Health Summer Course Advertisement

Hey all, If anyone’s looking for summer classes— Take care, Mr Nelson

 From: Katherine Leppert [mailto:kal603@terpmail.umd.edu]
Sent: Thursday, April 04, 2013 1:52 PM
To: Maurice Rocque
Subject: Maryland Institute for Applied Environmental Health Summer Course Advertisement

Good afternoon,
The Maryland Institute for Applied Environmental Health at the University of Maryland will be teaching multiple environmental health courses over the Summer 2013 terms. These courses may be of interest to your students or members, as many of them are online and can be taken by individuals who are not currently enrolled in the University of Maryland, College Park.
Please help us in our efforts to advertise these courses by disseminating the attached information to your students.
The application deadline for Non-UMD students is May 20, 2013 for the first summer session.
Any questions can be directed to Maurice Rocque, Coordinator, at mrocque@umd.edu.
Thank you,  Katherine Leppert  Maryland Institute for Applied Environmental Health
School of Public Health   University of Maryland, College Park

Friday April 5 course offering of interest

Hello all,  Here’s a new ENVR-related course offered by the PSYC department for the coming fall—

PSYC 495 Selected Topics in Psychology: Psychology and Global Climate Change

T/Th 12:30-1:45

Co-taught by Dr. Maier, Walter and Whitehead, this seminar will explore the various ways in which psychological factors relate to the phenomenon of global climate change. We will explore issues that pertain to the cause of, mitigation of, and adaptation to recent changes in the earth’s climate, with consideration of relevant beliefs, attitudes, stress/emotion, behavior, and socio-political factors. In addition to discussion of assigned readings, students will have the opportunity to actively learn about relevant issues outside of the classroom. Junior/senior status is suggested.

Thursday April 4 Job Opportunity in NC

Hey all, Here’s an organic farm/community job—Picard’s Mountain Eco-Institute--running from April-October in NC. If you click on the “we’re hiring” link http://pickardsmountain.org/home/now-hiring you’ll get all of the specifics—Good luck, Mr Nelson  ENVR

Wednesday April 3 Conowingo Dam Meeting in Cambridge Apr 17

Hello All,

    As you may know, recent discussions regarding new stormwater/runoff Watershed Implementation Plans have been sometimes contentious, with people asking “Why should we spend our money cleaning up our little corner of the Bay when issues surrounding the Conowingo Dam play a much larger part in the picture?” On Wednesday, April 17, The Nanticoke Watershed Alliance is sponsoring a discussion/meeting about exactly that. The meeting will take place right down the road, in Cambridge. It’ll be a great opportunity to learn a lot in a hurry—experts representing a wide range of points of view form the panel—and broaden your knowledge base about this timely and important issue. Put it on your calendars—

    On another note, without mentioning names, one of our ENVR profs (Dr Surak) informed me that I had been skunked by the Kryptonite lock article in Grist.  All I can say is, I HATE APRIL FOOLS! Thought I had left that silliness behind in middle school—and even made sure not to read any online screeds on Monday to avoid just such things—but didn’t realize that particular article had been posted Monday.  Grrr.

Take care,

Mr Nelson

From: Shelly Baird [mailto:shellybaird@nanticokeriver.org]
Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2013 12:56 PM
To: Shelly Baird
Subject: Partner Role in the Conowingo Dam Meeting

Dear Partner in Conservation,

As I approach one year with the Nanticoke Watershed Alliance, I remain committed to re-engage our Partners in Conservation and utilize this diverse partnership effectively for collaboration and constructive dialogue. An upcoming example of this collaboration is the Conowingo Dam meeting (see below & attached).

Your involvement is needed to make this conversation possible! Please help us with the following 3 requests:

1.      Promote this meeting to your organization, staff, members, partners, etc.

2.      Attend the meeting on April 17^th (see below). If you have not already, let us know if you plan to attend.

3.      Participate in the discussion. Following the panelists presentations, the audience will submit written questions to be asked by the moderator.

*NWA Partner questions will be given priority. If you have questions in advance, please send them to shellybaird@nanticokeriver.org.

Thank you for your partnership and support. As always, let us know if we can help your organization in any way. We look forward to seeing you on the 17^th.

Have a nice afternoon,

Shelly Baird

Shelly Baird, Executive Director

Nanticoke Watershed Alliance

PO Box 111, Vienna, MD 21869

410-430-3273

 Wednesday April 3 Read Green Festival

Hello All,   Interested in environmental stewardship?  Want to meet nationally and internationally recognized authors and illustrators who are exploring important “green” topics of interest to young people?  Then attend SU’s “Read Green” Literature Festival!

At 6 p.m. Thursday, April 4, 14-year-old Olivia Bouler, author of Olivia’s Birds: Saving the Gulf, delivers a keynote talk in Holloway Hall Auditorium. She has garnered national attention from CNN, The Today Show, MSNBC, the Disney Channel and others for the inspirational book she created to help the birds impacted by the 2010 Gulf Coast oil spill. National Green Earth Book Award winning authors also speak and sign books.  

At noon on Friday, April 5, Eliot Schrafer, author of Endangered, will speak in TETC 226

At 1 pm on Friday, April 5, Phil Hoose, author of Moonbird, will speak in TETC 226

At 5 p.m. Friday, April 5, the Green Earth Book Awards are officially presented at the Ward Museum, in conjunction with an opening reception for an art and photography exhibit featuring illustrations by the winners and Bouler.  Among those recipients attending are:

·         Eliot Schrefer, author of the National Book Award finalist Endangered, the tale of a girl working to save a group of bonobos,

·         Loree Griffin Burns, author of Citizen Scientists, and

·         National Book Award winner Philip Hoose, author of Moonbird, an examination of extinction through a celebrated shorebird. 

Given by The Nature Generation, the prize is the country’s first to honor those who promote environmental stewardship in youth literature and it is an honor for SU to host this event.  Also participating are science writer Melissa Stewart and Icelandic writer Andri Snær Magnason, who directed a documentary about Iceland’s environment and was featured in the Oscar-winning documentary Inside Job.    

All events are free and the entire campus community is invited.  There’s much more, including events throughout the day on Saturday. For more information and a complete schedule, visit www.salisbury.edu/readgreen or call 410-543-6030.

Katie Martin  Public Relations Specialist  Salisbury University

Wednesday April 3 Bake Sale Today (Food for Stomach) and Development of Interest (Food for Thought)

Good morning all, If you have an appetite, here’s a chance to get some goodies and support a sister group:

The BioEnvirons Club will be having a bake sale today in the Henson Plaza starting at 11:00 a.m.  All profits will be given to Horse Lovers United!  This is a non-profit organization composed of dedicated horse lovers which find homes for abandoned race horses and unwanted horses which typically have medical problems. They have helped to find homes for over 1500 horses since 1992 and need donations in order for them to continue spreading the love!                          Thanks for your support, BioEnvirons Club

I’m also passing along a bit of news that may be worth following and discussing as you develop your own world views—This morning NPR reported evidence that unknown hackers—individual, not government sponsored cyberattacks—have penetrated various North Korean government websites and disrupted service, protesting NK’s threats of nuclear war. One supposedly left a message saying (I’m paraphrasing here) “You like abuses of power? Here’s ours.”  While the unfolding conflict between NK and the west may seem to be a purely political issue (though one could argue that nuclear war will qualify as an environmental problem), this incident can also be seen as an act of civil protest—of individuals going outside the rules of law and diplomacy to try to change the course of government. It’s a new tool, and it crosses national boundaries, but one could see it as a contemporary example of civil disobedience, which has a long history in many cultures.

 Remember the ancient Chinese curse—“May you live in interesting times.”  Take care,  Mr Nelson

Tuesday April 2 Lots of ENVR-Related Activities

Hey all, Here are a number of great things to do and see this week and next: Take care, Mr Nelson, ENVR 

1)     Teach English Abroad Workshop: Have an adventure, begin your career!

Thursday, April 4, 2013 at 4:00-5:00 pm in the Career Services Office (GUC 133)

Come hear about MANY different kinds of Teaching English Overseas programs available as a JOB for YOU:

·         Some extremely competitive

·         Opportunities exist ALMOST in every country

·         Particular programs pay good and offer benefits

Why would you want to do this?

·         It is typically only a 1 year commitment

·         It allows you to do a (another) “study abroad”

·         It lets you expand your international understanding and credentials

·         It typically “gives” you another credential-Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certificate          

·         It is an adventure

Dr. Brian Stiegler, Director of SU’s Center for International Education will talk about many options including SU’s own Teach for the World - English in Cuenca, Ecuador or Anqing, China.  Dr. Becky Emery, Director of Career Services will also have some additional tips.

*To sign-up for this workshop, go to eRecruiting and login-search the Calendar by Workshops-select the workshop of your choice and sign-up.  If you have trouble call (410-543-6075) or email us at careerservices@salisbury.edu .

2)      On Friday, April 5^th, the Henson School, the Department of Environmental Studies, the Fulton School, the Seidel School, Seagull Century, and the Nature Generation are pleased to sponsor talks by award-winning authors Elliot Schrefer and Phillip Hoose.

Elliot Schrefer is the author of Endangered, The Deadly Sister, The School for Dangerous Girls, Glamorous Disasters, and The New Kid. Schefer is a contributor to The Huffington Post and a reviewer for USA Today. He has been profiled in Newsweek, New York magazine, and WWD, among other publications. Endangered is the recipient of the 2012 Green Earth Book Award in the Young Adult Fiction Category, and a finalist for the National Book Award.  His talk will take place at 12:00 PM in TETC 226, The Curriculum Resource Center.  A reception will take place at 3:00 PM in the Frederick Room in the Commons.

Phillip Hoose is the widely-acclaimed author of books, essays, stories, songs, and articles, including Hey, Little Ant, The Race to Save the Lord God Bird, National Book Award Finalist We Were There, Too! Young People in US History, and National Book Award winner Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice.  At 1:00 PM, in TETC 226, he will speak about his latest book, Moonbird (2012), which received the Young Adult Nonfiction Green Earth Book Award.  The book follows the life of one Red Knot Rufa, an endangered shorebird whose migration brings it through the Eastern Shore

Both authors are on campus as part of the Green Earth Book Awards, Children's and Young Adult Literature Festival, and the Read Green Conference.  For more information, please visit http://faculty.salisbury.edu/~elbond/childlitfestival.html.

For more info contact Kristen Paul, STEM Coordinator, Henson Science Hall 201D, Office:  410-677-5368

3)      Climate Change – A Series of Films & Lectures:  SU's Smart Growth Club (SGC) and the Wicomico Environmental Trust (WET) are pleased to invite you to attend the following public events:

The Climate Wars, BBC Documentary -- Thursday (April 11) at 6:00 pm  Room # HS 243

Maryland & Climate Change  By Dr. David M. Goshorn, Director, Office for a Sustainable Future, Md Dept of Natural Resources  Wednesday (April 24^th) at 6:00 pm Room # HS 103

If you have any question, please e-mail Dr. Amal Ali  at (akali@salisbury.edu).