P and R Taconic Park Comm
125 Phelps WayPleasantville , NY 10570
E-Mail: Rebecca.Policello@parks.ny.gov
Phone: (914) 631-1470 Ext: 106
Division/Unit: Taconic Region
Web Site:
http://www.nysparks.com
FORCES Monarch Intern (unpaid) (ID: 107323) for Summer 2019
Agency/Facility
Pleasantville , NY 10570
E-Mail: Rebecca.Policello@parks.ny.gov
Phone: (914) 631-1470 Ext: 106
School Affiliation
Pace University
Proposal Information
Description:
The FORCES Monarch Intern will primarily work to improve habitat conditions for Monarch butterflies by monitoring milkweed patches and removing invasive species. The Monarch Intern will also work to collect monarch eggs before field mowing, raise monarchs to release at the preserve, coordinate with monarch citizen scientists, survey for Black swallowwort, assist with forest plot data collections and create interpretive materials for invasive species awareness week. Interns will have the opportunity to: build communication skills, learn to identify native and invasive plants, and broaden their understanding of local ecology.
Skills:
Hands on field work
Data Collection
Public Outreach
Monarch Rearing
Record Keeping
Internship Areas: Environmental Conservation
Logistical Information
Payment? Unpaid
Number of Hours: 10 - 19
Location: Westchester
Number of Interns Needed: 1
Desired Candidate Profile
Preferred Standing Sophomore
Minimum Standing: Sophomore
Degree Concentrations: Agricultural Studies, Environmental Studies, Natural Science