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Jeb Polstien – 2016 O’Neil Conservation Steward
Jeb Polstien Selected for the North Shore Land Alliance’s Inaugural College Internship Program. We are excited to welcome Jeb to the 2016 O’Neil Conservation Steward Program. He is part of the very first group of students in this initiative. Jeb is a junior in the Environmental Studies department at Bowdoin ColÂlege. Last summer he was a stewardship intern for the Land Conservancy of New Jersey where he learned many of the skills needed to excel at the Land Alliance. He has led outdoor education camps and spent a term in India studying urban agriculture. About the William C. and Joyce C. O’Neil Conservation Steward Program Thanks to the Joyce C. and William C. O’Neil Charitable Trust, North Shore Land Alliance launched a formal internship program. Through this competitive program, qualified college students gain valuable conservation-related skills, including writing management plans for preserves, mapping trails, organizing volunteer and fundraising events, managing invasive plants, installing a woodland trail at Wawapek and educating the public about conservation. Contact Us! To learn more about the O’Neil Conservation Stewards summer internship program, visit us online at www.northshorelandalliance.org/oneil-stewards/ or contact us at 516-922-1028 or info@northshorelandalliance.org.
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Susquehanna University Student Ryan Wilk Give a Hand at Shore Road Sanctuary
Susquehanna University Student Ryan Wilk Interns at Shore Road Sanctuary If you visit our Shore Road Sanctuary in Cold Spring Harbor one morning this summer you’ll have a good chance of running into Ryan Wilk watering new plantings and keeping invasive plants under control. Ryan graduated last year from Susquehanna University with a Bachelor of Arts in both International Studies, with an emphasis in Sustainable Development, and Creative Writing. His well-rounded background includes research into bald eagle habitats and sustainable farm systems. His completion of an Eagle Scout project in high school is another highlight in his experience. Contact Us! To learn more about the North Shore Land Alliance official college internship program, please visit www.northshorelandalliance.org/oneil-stewards/ or contact us at 516-922-1028 or info@northshorelandalliance.org
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2015 Summer Intern Rebecca Robbins Assists with James Preserve Management Plan
2015 Summer Intern Rebecca Robbins Assists with James Preserve Management Plan Rebecca Robbins Becca grew up in rural Vermont where she fell in love with undisturbed forests and pristine waterways. She received her Masters Degree in Ecological Landscape Design and Planning from The Conway School and has worked on projects surrounding regenerative design, community planning and conservation. She lives in Brooklyn and works for urban landscape design groups. Becca is working currently with Amanda Furcall on a management plan for the James Preserve. Contact Us! To learn more about the North Shore Land Alliance official college internship program, please visit www.northshorelandalliance.org/oneil-stewards/ or contact us at 516-922-1028 or info@northshorelandalliance.org
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Northeastern University Student Harrison Tanchuck Interns with the Land Alliance to Help Manage Invasive Plants
Northeastern University Student Harrison Tanchuck Interns with the Land Alliance to Help Manage Invasive Plants Harrison Tanchuck Harrison came to us almost fresh off the boat from Greece and Norway. He had been WWOOFing with World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms in Paros, Greece this past spring, working independently in an organic garden to build knowledge in sustainable agriculture and soil enrichment. Having now completed his sophomore year at Northeastern University, where he is a candidate for a Bachelor of Science in Civil & Environmental Engineering, his love of travel comes through loud and clear in his resume; in addition to Greece he has studied in Brazil, Spain and Holland. This summer he is helping to manage invasive plants at Louis C. Clark and James Preserves in Old Brookville and giving Amanda Furcall much appreciated assistance at Iselin Preserve. Contact Us! To learn more about the North Shore Land Alliance official college internship program, please visit www.northshorelandalliance.org/oneil-stewards/ or contact us at 516-922-1028 or info@northshorelandalliance.org
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Connecticut College Environmental Studies Student Juliette Lee Joins Land Alliance as Summer Intern
Connecticut College Environmental Studies Student Juliette Lee Joins Land Alliance as Summer Intern Juliette just completed her freshman year at Connecticut College where she is majoring in Environmental Studies. Prior to Connecticut College, she attended Deerfield Academy where she was active on the Sustainability Action Plan Committee and was an Environmental Proctor – serving as a liaison between the Environmental Committee and the student body. In addition to her environmental interests, she is a member of the Connecticut College Swimming and Diving team and a member of the Student Activities Council. Juliette joined the Land Alliance team this past June and jumped right into helping out with the annual Fore the Love of the Land Golf & Tennis Outing. She will continue to help with fundraising events and will assist with the reaccreditation project as well as field work at the Wawapek and 95 Shore Road preserves. Contact Us! To learn more about the North Shore Land Alliance official college internship program, please visit www.northshorelandalliance.org/oneil-stewards/ or contact us at 516-922-1028 or info@northshorelandalliance.org
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