Just a few pics from the training week. Sorry that the "curse" of rain was broken. Hopefully the 20% chance of rain early this week will materialize. Can you find the "smugs" in the background? Safe sampling to all of you!
Saturday, January 29, 2011
GCT Field Botanist Positions, Summer 2011
Field Botanist Positions, summer 2011, Grand Canyon Trust
Location: Eastern Arizona Strip, Northern Arizona (Kane and Two Mile Ranches)
Start date: Late April/Early May
End date: Mid/Late July
Schedule: This is a full-time temporary, non-benefits eligible position. Crews will work six eight-day field sessions, beginning in early May, with an eight days on (Wed.-Wed.), six days off (Thurs. – Tues.) schedule (10 hrs per day).
Salary: $14-$17/hr, depending on experience, plus per diem.
Application Deadline: February 11,2011
Job Description
GCT is hiring three-five field botanists and one crew leader to assist in data collection for a landscape-scale monitoring project on the eastern Arizona Strip. Duties include: *Identifying plant species
*Collecting ground plot measurements of vegetation and ground cover
*Organizing, storing and backing-up data collected in the field
Minimum Qualifications
*Experience in field identification of plants and experience with field monitoring/research *Strong work ethic, scientific integrity, and a strong sense of responsibility
*Current driver’s license and a good driving record
*Ability to follow data collection protocols
*Ability to work constructively with others
*Ability to hike long distances in challenging terrain in hot weather
*Experience and confidence living and working in primitive outdoor settings
Preferred Qualifications
*Bachelor’s degree in ecology, botany, or closely related field
*Knowledge of mountain and desert flora of the eastern Arizona Strip
*Experience operating 4WD vehicles in rough terrain
*Experience navigating in the backcountry using maps, compass, and GPS
*Wilderness First Responder or First Aid and CPR training
*Experience using plant keys to identify species
For more information on the Kane and Two Mile Ranches project, visit: http://grandcanyontrust.org and click on “Kane and Two Mile Ranches.”
For additional information or to apply, please contact Christine Albano, Kane and Two Mile Ranch Program Manager at 928- 774-7488 or calbano@grandcanyontrust.org.
Applicants: Please include a resume.
Location: Eastern Arizona Strip, Northern Arizona (Kane and Two Mile Ranches)
Start date: Late April/Early May
End date: Mid/Late July
Schedule: This is a full-time temporary, non-benefits eligible position. Crews will work six eight-day field sessions, beginning in early May, with an eight days on (Wed.-Wed.), six days off (Thurs. – Tues.) schedule (10 hrs per day).
Salary: $14-$17/hr, depending on experience, plus per diem.
Application Deadline: February 11,2011
Job Description
GCT is hiring three-five field botanists and one crew leader to assist in data collection for a landscape-scale monitoring project on the eastern Arizona Strip. Duties include: *Identifying plant species
*Collecting ground plot measurements of vegetation and ground cover
*Organizing, storing and backing-up data collected in the field
Minimum Qualifications
*Experience in field identification of plants and experience with field monitoring/research *Strong work ethic, scientific integrity, and a strong sense of responsibility
*Current driver’s license and a good driving record
*Ability to follow data collection protocols
*Ability to work constructively with others
*Ability to hike long distances in challenging terrain in hot weather
*Experience and confidence living and working in primitive outdoor settings
Preferred Qualifications
*Bachelor’s degree in ecology, botany, or closely related field
*Knowledge of mountain and desert flora of the eastern Arizona Strip
*Experience operating 4WD vehicles in rough terrain
*Experience navigating in the backcountry using maps, compass, and GPS
*Wilderness First Responder or First Aid and CPR training
*Experience using plant keys to identify species
For more information on the Kane and Two Mile Ranches project, visit: http://grandcanyontrust.org and click on “Kane and Two Mile Ranches.”
For additional information or to apply, please contact Christine Albano, Kane and Two Mile Ranch Program Manager at 928- 774-7488 or calbano@grandcanyontrust.org.
Applicants: Please include a resume.
Thank you everyone!
Dear all,
You did a wonderful job at the crew training. Thank you for all your enthusiasm, participation, suggestions, and patience. It was a fun week. Look forward to seeing you in the field and our end-of-season meet up!
Ophelia
Friday, January 21, 2011
A sign of days to come?
Today's medium-term forecast for Organ Pipe:
| Sunday Night  Mostly Clear Lo 38 °F | Monday Sunny Hi 70 °F | Monday Night Mostly Clear Lo 39 °F | Tuesday Sunny Hi 71 °F | Tuesday Night Mostly Clear Lo 41 °F | Wednesday Sunny Hi 71 °F |
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Julie
I am new to the desert proper though I've worked in arid places in Southern California and portions of Hawaii. I do however have an odd history with deserts in that the first night I camp in one, it always precipitates even if it is not the proper time of year. Consider yourself forewarned.
I started my botany career as a SCA intern at Channel Islands National Park which lucky for me translated into a NPS job at Santa Monica Mountains NRA (mtns behind Malibu). After a brief stint back home in Wisconsin at UW-Madison for a Masters, I was back botanizing on islands, this time in Hawaii.
While I love the flora of HI, I have to admit I was most excited about outrigger canoeing, which I started doing back in CA. The highlight of the year in HI was paddling in the Na Wahine O Ke Kai race from Molokai Island to Oahu Island (I'm 3rd from the front).
A motorized boat containing 4 additional paddlers escorts each canoe, making switches on the go every 20 minutes or so. Despite being a boat of novices, the 42 miles took us just under 7 hours, earning us 35th place out of 82 boats.
Leaving one love for another, I moved to Las Cruces, NM, in Oct where I've been painting our house and getting settled into desert live. I can't wait to meet you all and explore the Sonoran Desert! And don't forget your rain gear this week.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Study Area Map with Zones
Another map of the study area, broken down by zones. Basically, there are 8 zones and each team will be tackling one zone at a time. The tentative schedule is on the Crew Route Logistics spreadsheet.
Natalie Melaschenko
After Karen (one of our co-workers) threatened to write my bio for me, I thought I would beat her to the punch. I grew up in Ontario, Canada and after finishing my undergraduate degree, the first field job I was offered happened to be in New Mexico. Traveling around, I grew to love the Southwest. I've since worked in the Sonoran, the Mojave, the Colorado Plateau and finally in the northern reaches of the Great Basin where I did my Master's research. My graduate work focused on the impacts of cheatgrass on small mammals. After finishing, my partner and I decided we wanted to move back to the Southwest, and we are currently living in Los Alamos, NM (yes, home of the atomic bomb-weird town, but great outdoor access). I tried to find a somewhat humorous photo and ended up with me and Elvis in Vegas (and then reconsidered, but can't figure out how to change it). Looking forward to meeting everyone!
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