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Events

Nature Journaling- Virtual Event

Thursday September 22nd

11 a.m. to noon

Virtual, Zoom

Calling all nature lovers once again! Nature journaling is a great way to relax, be in the present moment and practice your drawing skills. Join fellow nature enthusiast Emily Yeatts via zoom on Thursday, September 22, from 11 a.m. to noon to learn nature journaling techniques, find a specimen to observe and make your first journal entry. Go to the OnTheSquareVA website https://dgs.virginia.gov/onthesquareVA/registration/event-registration/ for the zoom information. This class will be available to the first 100 people who join. Make sure to have a clean piece of paper or your favorite sketchbook and a pencil/pen.

https://dgs.virginia.gov/onthesquareVA/registration/event-registration/#:~:text=https%3A//us02web.zoom.us/j/81725107773

 

Jobs

Part-Time Positions at Lake Ridge Nursery

Live in the Woodbridge or Lake Ridge area? Lake Ridge Nursery is a family-owned small business. They are hiring for part-time positions for the upcoming fall season.

Requirements:
-able to lift 50 lbs minimum
-able to work weekends and holidays
-able to work outside
-good customer service

Starting pay is $11. No prior experience is necessary. Positions are seasonal.

Applications can be downloaded from our website at www.lakeridgenursery.net
Applications must be submitted in person.
Questions can be answered at 703-590-0178

Address: 3705 Old Bridge Road, Woodbridge VA 22192

Events, Horticulture Club Announcements

Horticulture Club First Meeting!

Horticulture Club is having its first meeting for the 2022-2023 school year! This meeting will include officer elections, social activities, food, drinks, and a free plant raffle of propagules from the greenhouse!

For more information about the club’s first meeting of the year, please contact Horticulturist Kyra Longacre in LS 103 or at klongacre@nvcc.edu for more details.

Hort club first meeting fall 2022

Internships, Jobs

Farm Apprenticeships- Oak Spring Garden Foundation Biocultural Conservation Farm

Do you have a passion for food production? Did this summer’s HRT 134 Food Production course start a passion you’ve yet to professionally explore? Well if so, Oak Spring Garden Foundation has the opportunity for you! Oak Spring Garden Foundation’s Biocultural Conservation Farm is now accepting applications for two (yes that’s right TWO!) full-time seasonal farm apprentices! This could be your opportunity to satiate an educational hunger while feeding others! This position is also eligible for HRT 297 Cooperative Education Credits, so if you’re still looking for something to fulfill this graduation requirement, look no further!

BCCF 2023 Farm Apprenticeships Description

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Internships, Jobs

Garden Specialist- Meadowlark Botanical Gardens

Want to work at one of NVCC Horticulture’s favorite local botanical gardens? Well now’s your chance! Meadowlark Botanical Gardens located in Vienna, VA is looking to hire a Garen Specialist! Many Horticulture Department Alumni have grown their careers here, and you could be next!

Garden Specialist- Meadowlark Botanical Gardens

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Internships, Jobs

Part-Time Junior Landscape Designer- Native Pant Landscape Design

This one’s for you Landscape Design specialization students! Native Plant Landscape Design is looking for a new hourly Part-time Junior Landscape Designer! So if you have a passion for native plants and design work, make sure you apply! This position can be utilized for your HRT 297 Cooperative Internship credit!

220731 NPLD JD Job Description

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Internships, Jobs

Part-Time Gardener- Green Spring Gardens

Are you looking for a part-time opportunity to grow your horticultural knowledge? Are you looking to work with some of the best in the business? Green Spring Gardens is hiring a part-time gardener and this position could make your educational dreams come true! This position can be used for HRT 297 Cooperated Education requirements as well as working under the direction of NVCC Horticulture Technology and Landscape Design alumni turned Green Spring Gardens Horticulture Resource Manager, Adam Bucher!

Green Spring_Part-time Gardener

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Events

Fourth Annual Northern Virginia Native Plants for Landscape Professionals Conference

Plant NOVA Natives is proud to announce the Fourth Annual Northern Virginia Native Plants for Landscape Professionals Conference!

https://www.plantnovanatives.org/aug-11-conference

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