Monthly Archives: September 2023

Internships, Jobs

Entry Level Urban Forestry- Fairfax County Government Urban Forest Management – Forest Pest Branch

Are you looking to make your way into the exciting world of urban forestry, but afraid you don’t know where to start? Well luckily, Fairfax County is looking to hire entry-level urban foresters like you! This short-term position will give you the opportunity to learn more about integrated pest management in an urban environment! Integrated pest management on this level can look like invasive species trapping, tree treatments, and mapping of at-risk specimens! If this interests you, don’t hesitate to apply!

FP CoOp Fall 2023

If interested, please send your resume by email to DPWESUFMDAdmin@faifaxcounty.gov by September 30, 2023

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Events, Horticulture Club Announcements

Fall Foliage Hike- Horticulture Club

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I know everyone’s been busy getting into the swing of things for the fall semester, but don’t get so busy that you miss the beauty all around you! Come join us this Thursday, September 21st at 10am in the parking lot of Red Rock Wilderness Overlook Regional Park!

We will be meeting on Edwards Ferry Rd by the Grainery/Stable Ruins and then hiking the White Trail.
https://www.novaparks.com/sites/default/files/maps/RedRockMap.pdf
The white trail is a 1.2-mile loop trail with an amazing view of the Potomac River and is rated as easy to moderate on AllTrails.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/virginia/red-rock-wilderness-overlook-regional-park
There has been some rain recently that may have washed out parts of the trail, if that is the case we will be taking the blue trail to the overlook as an out-and-back. Any changes to the intended route will be determined day of based on recommendations from NOVA Parks and their Rangers.

Horticulturist Kyra will be there leading the hike with their emergency backpack, but please remember to bring appropriate shoes, your own water, bug spray, and sunscreen.

We cant wait to frolic in the fall foliage together!

Events, Scholarships

MAC-ISA Annual Meeting-Student Scholarships

The Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture is hosting its annual meeting in Morgantown, WV and they want more students like you to attend and explore the exciting professional world of arboriculture! The best part is, they know that money can be tight when you’re paying for classes, so they have several scholarship opportunities for you to go for a reduced rate or free!

Not only that, but Student Membership to the MAC-ISA is FREE!! Yes, FREE! That’s a $60 savings! For those of you who don’t know, the MAC-ISA is our superstar hometown chapter of the ISA, and they’re the ones who help organize local events such as ISA Certified Arborist Certification Courses, Tree Climbing Competitions, Day of Safety! If I were still a student, I wouldn’t miss the opportunity to go to this amazing event and save some money.

Educational Sessions include:
Ecological Design & Management of our Urban Forests
Building a Resilient City of Trees in a Changing Climate
Structural Pruning Introduction
Safety 201 – Why all the Gadgets
SRT/MRS Climbing Systems
Practical Use of Drone in the Arborist Industry
Managing Large Tree Inventories
Emerging Insects & Diseases in the Mid-Atlantic,
Diseases of Oaks…and much more!

Plus if you’re already a certified arborist, some of these classes count as CEUs for recertification! You must be a member of MAC-ISA and currently enrolled in arboriculture, urban forestry, horticulture or related programs. Scholarship funds cover registration and two nights at the Marriott in Morgantown!

APPLY FOR THE ANNUAL MEETING SCHOLARSHIP HERE

As a professional organization, they also offer other scholarships for budding arborists, make sure to check them out here for more details on how you could possibly save some money on your classes and materials!

Remember:

Student Memberships are FREE. Sign up today.

Events, Horticulture Club Announcements

Horticulture Club Updates

Hello Horticulture Club!

We have had an exciting start to the semester so far!
On September 6th we had our first meeting of the semester where we voted for our new leadership members, decided on the dates for our Fall Schedule, and repotted plants to give away while we participated in NOVA Day! Here’s what you missed in case you couldn’t make it:

Our new club officers are:
-Melissa Whistleman (she/her) Club President
-AJ Maziarski (they/them) Club Vice Presdient
-Anne Tadayon (she/her) Club Secretary

Our Fall events are:
-Fall Foliage Hike: Thursday, September 21st @Red Rock Wilderness Overlook in Leesburg, VA. Meet in the parking lot at 10 am!
-Horticulture Haunt is BACK! Tuesday, October 24th from 4pm to 7pm, RSVP is required! No RSVP, No pumpkin! To RSVP please send an email to hortclubnvcc@gmail.com the  location is TBD based on the number of participants
-The Poinsettia sale is also back! 16 varieties of poinsettias will be available for sale from the campus greenhouse on November 21st for staff and students, and November 28th and 30th for the general public.
-End of the Semester field trip; Winter Walk of Lights at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens outside of Richmon, VA on Thursday, December 14th. RSVP required! To RSVP please send an email to hortclubnvcc@gmail.com. More details to come closer to the event

We will also be hosting planning meetings for Horticulture Haunt, the poinsettia sale, and the end-of-the-semester field trip. Please keep an eye on your emails and Hort Club’s social media for when those dates have been announced. In the meantime, if you have any questions or want more information, don’t hesitate to reach out via email (hortclubnvcc@gmail.com), DM(Instagram: @nvcchotclub Facebook: NVCC Horticulture Club) , or by contacting the club advisor Kyra Longacre (klongacre@nvcc.edu) for more information.

If you saw us at nova day and would like to become a member, you can sign up using the google form! https://forms.gle/od9bkEodbxyW4Ujs8 

Internships, Jobs

Part Time Gardener- Local Homeowner

Whether you’re looking to help build your experience, more work, or some part-time fun, this part-time gardener position could be exactly what you need! A local Homeowner in Alexandria VA has asked NOVA Horticulture for our help with some work in her garden. If you think this would be a good fit for you, don’t hesitate to reach out, because I know the opportunity will go quick!  You could use this for your HRT 297 Cooperative education experience if you still need it!

Part Time Gardener- Alexandria VA

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Internships, Jobs

Part Time Gardeners- Green Spring Garden

The fabulous Green Spring Garden that you know and love from Professor Dickson’s Plant ID courses, the same Green Spring Garden that is meticulously managed by a NOVA Horticulture Alumni, is looking to hire a part-time gardener! You’re in luck though! Not only are they hiring one part-time gardener, but they actually have 2 open part-time gardener positions! One is for 900 hours per year, which maths out to about 18 hours per week, and one for 1,560 hours per year, which maths out to about 30 hours a week. The pay and the positions are great especially if you’re still working your way through the program so do not hesitate to apply!

Green Spring_Part-time Gardener (both PT positions)

To apply: Send your resume to FCPAJOBS@Fairfaxcounty.gov.

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Jobs

Gardener- Arlington County Government

Are you almost finished with your degree and looking for an industry-relevant job? A new full-time opportunity is available from Arlington County Parks and Natural Resources! They are looking to hire a full-time gardener to help develop outdoor spaces for community enjoyment! Duties will include maintenance and preservation of historic gardens and public parks and relaying your horticultural knowledge to staff and the public.
This opportunity won’t last long, especially since the posting closes tomorrow at midnight! So don’t wait to apply!

Gardener Arlington County

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/arlington/jobs/4172044/gardener 

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