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Earth Systems Science, Inc.
This page last updated: 28 Dec 2004
Persons interested in getting certified as a National Wildlife Federation Habitat Steward Volunteer can get more by enrolling in GEOG 10, Human Impact on the Environment at Pasadena City College for Spring 2005. The class is taught by Prof. Gregory Lee, a full-time faculty member and certified NWF Habitat Host / Steward.
The combined GEOG class and Habitat Steward Volunteer training is ideally suited for any person working with youth and a local environmental organization. Concerned citizens and local area neighborhood residents can also benefit from the training. This is a very practical hands-on course that seamlessly moves classroom theory to real world application to your own backyard, neighborhood, and local area park.
In the past 14 years, Mr. Lee has engaged his students in a variety of community service activities using the Geography lessons at Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook; Cesar Chavez Community Garden (with LA Conservation Corps, EcoAcademy) Death Valley National Park; Mercado La Paloma (with Esperanza Community Housing Corp.); Exposition Neighborhood; Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area; Manzanar National Historic Site; Santa Monica National Recreation Area; various TreePeople community / school and mountain tree planting activities; villages in the Tha Ko subdistrict of Chiang Rai Province, Thailand. Mr. Lee successfully conducted the first two NWF Habitat Steward Volunteer workshops ever held in the greater Los Angeles area.
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Prerequisite(s): None. A world survey through time of the role of humans in the modification of the natural environment. Topics include human impact on plants, animals, soils, landforms, oceans, the atmosphere and global systems. Total of 54 hours lecture.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
Grading: Letter Grade or Credit/No Credit
Notice: Prospective students should check for updated Geog. 10 class information on this website in the “Our Pages”, “Discussion Area”, “Newsletter”, and “Calendar” sections. You can contact the instructor by posting a message to the Discussion Area of the class website.
Students have an option to waive one unit exam by completing the National Wildlife Federation Habitat Steward Volunteer certification training. This involves 24 hours of hands-on training and performing volunteer community service environmental work (50 hours within one year of completing training). Only the certification training is required for the waiver of the unit test.
Deadline to apply online for Spring 2005 only: January 21, 2005
Apply on-line at http://www.cccapply.org/Applications/California_Community_College/apply/Pasadena_City_College.html
Deadline to apply in person for Spring 2005 only: February 11, 2005
Application Information at http://lancerlink.pasadena.edu/outside.html
The maximum class size is limited to 40. Registration / enrollment is on a first-come-first-served basis. So sign up NOW!
Use the hotlink at the bottom of this page for Participant Preparation Information.
Registration: Download the Habitat Steward Application form (see hotlink at the bottom of this page), complete it, enclose $35 registration fee (make money order or check payable Earth Systems Science, Inc.) and mail to: ESSI, Dept. HS Spring 2005, P O Box 8042, Van Nuys, CA 91409-8042.
Dates/Places: The training will be interspersed with the GEOG 10 lessons throughout the Spring 2005 term (starting 14 Feb to 9 Jun) totaling 24-hours of training. Training details are yet to be arranged but will be supplemental to the GEOG 10 class.
Habitat Steward Training will be limited to a maximum of 30 persons. Applicants should be highly motivated individuals to assure optimum success in completing projects and recruiting/training others in the neighborhoods and communities of the greater Los Angeles area and beyond.
Those not selected for this workshop will be placed on the alternates / waiting list for use to fill last-minute cancellations. The waiting list will be used for selecting trainees for another session being planned for Fall 2005.
Use the hotlink at the bottom of this page to sign up for future training sessions. Send us your name, address, phone, e-mail address. If you don’t have e-mail, send us a postcard with this information to ESSI, Dept HS, PO Box 8042, Van Nuys, CA 91409-8042
Description: Habitat Stewards (HS) serve as mentors in the community and assist with creating or restoring wildlife habitat with individuals, schools, employers or others.
NWF volunteers are to conduct themselves in accordance with the NWF Volunteer Handbook. (Use the NWF Volunteer Handbook hotlink below to see a copy.)
Qualifications:
Interested in gardening, wildlife, the outdoors/environment, natural history, or nature. Add to this a love of life and the optimism and courage to make a difference.
Enjoy working with people of all ages in a culturally diverse environment. We want people who care and are willing to share their knowledge, time, and concern/love for the environment with others AND being open to learning from others, too.
Highly motivated and committed to environmental protection and sustainability for the health and well-being of the Earth and its inhabitants. (Note: During the training, you will be expected to certify your own Backyard Wildlife Habitat as a "homework" practicum.)
Effective communication skills especially in using common terms instead of technical jargon.
Additional Points: These are NOT required, but greatly enhance your chances of selection:
Internet access and proficiency with e-mail and web reference research. (You will get hands-on computer lab time during your training.)
Knowledge of local native plants a big plus. (You will get training in this area.)
Familiar with your local neighborhood.
[Note: At this time, ESSI is particularly interested in training Habitat Stewards to serve in two areas in Los Angeles: neighborhoods near USC—Figueroa/Exposition Blvd area, and neighborhoods near Crenshaw/Exposition Blvd. (Expo Neighborhood) area and the Baldwin Hills area. (Use the hotlink to the Expo Neighbors Environmental Group to learn more about this project.) This is not a geographic selection criteria as trainee applicants from all parts of LA will be considered.]
Multilingual ability/skills a plus (especially Spanish; other languages as needed).
Trainees with a list of potential habitat projects and community contacts for rapid start-up habitat projects. (Use the hotlink to Urban Wildlife Habitat Programs to see what types of projects an be done.)
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