Iris Clearwater Email & Phone Number

Sandwich, Ma

Volunteer Coordinator - began by growing our Horticulture volunteer program from one regular volunteer and one weekly workday to over 70 volunteers and 4 weekly workdays - planning and accomplishing work in the gardens and greenhouse with varied groups of volunteers, and helping to organize volunteer social events to build connection and community. As of spring 2023, promoted to manage volunteers of the entire organization, welcoming and orienting volunteers, connecting them with… Show more Volunteer Coordinator - began by growing our Horticulture volunteer program from one regular volunteer and one weekly workday to over 70 volunteers and 4 weekly workdays - planning and accomplishing work in the gardens and greenhouse with varied groups of volunteers, and helping to organize volunteer social events to build connection and community. As of spring 2023, promoted to manage volunteers of the entire organization, welcoming and orienting volunteers, connecting them with opportunities to participate, and creating connection and community, making sure that they know they are valued and appreciated through tracking hours, presenting awards, direct communications, and special events.Design, plant and maintain gardens and containers with perennials and annuals including the Entry, Promenade, Auto Museum, Windmill Garden, McInnes Garden, Vegetable Garden, Herb Garden, and Bulb stream. One of three horticulturists managing the 60 acres of gardens.Propagate over 5000 plants of about 150 varieties annually in the greenhouse, most from seed.Supervise and manage interns (2-4 per week), and organize intern field trips. Decorate the grounds with lights and installations for Gardens Aglow. Show less

Conduct and map vegetation composition surveys of many habitat types including deciduous and mixed forests, scrub oak, sandplain grassland, and wetlands. Find historic populations of rare plants, do early detection for invasive plants and assist invasive plant removal and treatment, identify plants using dichotomous keys, use Trimble GPS units and compass navigation, monitor vernal pools, trap and research New England Cottontail rabbits and yellow spotted turtles, set up and maintain bat… Show more Conduct and map vegetation composition surveys of many habitat types including deciduous and mixed forests, scrub oak, sandplain grassland, and wetlands. Find historic populations of rare plants, do early detection for invasive plants and assist invasive plant removal and treatment, identify plants using dichotomous keys, use Trimble GPS units and compass navigation, monitor vernal pools, trap and research New England Cottontail rabbits and yellow spotted turtles, set up and maintain bat monitoring equipment, conduct radio telemetry, do aural and visual bird surveys, assist research on Lepidoptera, native bees, and other native flora and fauna on the reservation. Show less

Brisbane, Ca

Run native plant nursery propagating over 6000 plants of 200 species with volunteers and interns; Collect and treat seeds, cuttings, and divisions.Plan, recruit, and supervise site stewardship and restoration planting with volunteers in multiple habitat types; Remove invasive species; Run three weekly volunteer programs, work with large and small groups; Organize walks and tours for adults and school groups.Apply for permits, create proposals and reports, participate in… Show more Run native plant nursery propagating over 6000 plants of 200 species with volunteers and interns; Collect and treat seeds, cuttings, and divisions.Plan, recruit, and supervise site stewardship and restoration planting with volunteers in multiple habitat types; Remove invasive species; Run three weekly volunteer programs, work with large and small groups; Organize walks and tours for adults and school groups.Apply for permits, create proposals and reports, participate in interagency technical advisory group for habitat management of the mountain including county parks, USFWS, biological consultants, and contractors. Hire, train and supervise full and part time staff and interns; Record and track volunteer and staff hours; Create newsletter, Facebook, and online calendar postings; Take photos, create flyers, and give presentations. Show less

Camp Edwards, Bourne, Ma

• Vegetative community sampling using quadrat, relevé, transect, and point intercept methods in Eastern woodland, scrub and grassland ecologies; Conduct site assessments.• Locate and survey rare plant populations; Identify plants to species using dichotomous keys. • Radio telemetry mapping for the New England cottontail rabbit habitat usage. Monitor for vernal pools, Eastern box turtles, ruffed grouse, whip-poor-will, bats, and native bees.• Enter data and write… Show more • Vegetative community sampling using quadrat, relevé, transect, and point intercept methods in Eastern woodland, scrub and grassland ecologies; Conduct site assessments.• Locate and survey rare plant populations; Identify plants to species using dichotomous keys. • Radio telemetry mapping for the New England cottontail rabbit habitat usage. Monitor for vernal pools, Eastern box turtles, ruffed grouse, whip-poor-will, bats, and native bees.• Enter data and write reports; Use Trimble GPS, cameras, compass, maps, and other field equipment; Hike and drive rough terrain; Maintain equipment and vehicles. Show less

Woods Hole, Ma

Identify specimens using dichotomous keys, mount and label, participate in field trips and meetings, enter data.

Nantucket, Ma

• Do population surveys and vegetative community sampling using quadrat, relevé, transect and point intercept methods in grasslands, coastal scrub, and wetlands.• Locate, map, and survey occurrences of endangered plants, verify identification using dichotomous keys, collect seeds and field notes.• Plant native plants for site revegetation, water, flag, and weed around plantings; Grow native plants in nursery; Collect grass, shrub, and forb seeds by hand and with ATV mechanical… Show more • Do population surveys and vegetative community sampling using quadrat, relevé, transect and point intercept methods in grasslands, coastal scrub, and wetlands.• Locate, map, and survey occurrences of endangered plants, verify identification using dichotomous keys, collect seeds and field notes.• Plant native plants for site revegetation, water, flag, and weed around plantings; Grow native plants in nursery; Collect grass, shrub, and forb seeds by hand and with ATV mechanical seed harvester.• Remove invasive plants with hand tools, as a team, and independently; Assist with clip & drip herbicide application.• Radio telemetry tracking of turtles; Gull nest and horseshoe crab surveys; Soil samples; Install signs and fencing.• Use Trimble GPS units in the field to navigate, map, and record data; Transfer data with GPS Pathfinder Office and ArcGIS to be used for data analysis or map making; Conduct photo monitoring using GPS points and compass. Enter and check data using Excel.• Create educational materials for public outreach, write for the newsletter, co-lead educational nature walks.• Work outdoors in all weather; Hike long distances and through dense shrubs, poison ivy, marshlands and mosquitoes. Show less

South Bay Salt Ponds, Ca

• Over 500 hours in the field, identifying, counting, and recording behavior of 70 species of shorebirds and waterfowl on restored salt ponds, in the largest tidal salt marsh restoration project on the west coast. • Record bird locations using grids on aerial maps; Drive large vehicles on narrow levee roads in varied conditions. • Navigate transects by air for America’s cup waterbird surveys of San Francisco Bay. • Calibrate and take water quality measurements with… Show more • Over 500 hours in the field, identifying, counting, and recording behavior of 70 species of shorebirds and waterfowl on restored salt ponds, in the largest tidal salt marsh restoration project on the west coast. • Record bird locations using grids on aerial maps; Drive large vehicles on narrow levee roads in varied conditions. • Navigate transects by air for America’s cup waterbird surveys of San Francisco Bay. • Calibrate and take water quality measurements with mini-sonde; deploy into ponds using kayaks. • Assist as volunteer with bird nesting surveys, and Salt Marsh Harvest Mouse metal trap survey. • Enter data into Access database, and Excel. Show less

San Francisco, Ca

• Plan, install, and steward native plant areas demonstrating riparian, wetland, coastal scrub, grassland communities, and native plants for landscaping at a 3.5 acre organic food producing farm and orchard. • Coordinate and lead monthly volunteer workdays, planting and caring for over 90 species of native plants. • Teach volunteers about habitat value, plant identification, planting and invasive plant removal, tool use and safety. • Engage and educate farm visitors… Show more • Plan, install, and steward native plant areas demonstrating riparian, wetland, coastal scrub, grassland communities, and native plants for landscaping at a 3.5 acre organic food producing farm and orchard. • Coordinate and lead monthly volunteer workdays, planting and caring for over 90 species of native plants. • Teach volunteers about habitat value, plant identification, planting and invasive plant removal, tool use and safety. • Engage and educate farm visitors, create educational resources, self-guided tour, logo, signs, and website. • Member of 12-person farm management team; Participate in stakeholder meetings with agencies and neighbors Show less

Ggnra - Presidio, San Francsico, Ca

• Participate in over 300 volunteer habitat stewardship programs. Plan and lead forty percent of these, with drop-in, corporate, school, religious and university group volunteers. Create a wide variety of program educational resources. • Directly manage 58 acres with supervisor of oak and willow riparian areas, coastal scrub, and dune ecologies including habitat for the federally endangered San Francisco Lessingia and other rare plants. Help supervise contracted work. • Plant… Show more • Participate in over 300 volunteer habitat stewardship programs. Plan and lead forty percent of these, with drop-in, corporate, school, religious and university group volunteers. Create a wide variety of program educational resources. • Directly manage 58 acres with supervisor of oak and willow riparian areas, coastal scrub, and dune ecologies including habitat for the federally endangered San Francisco Lessingia and other rare plants. Help supervise contracted work. • Plant and seed over 50 species of native plants. Identify and control invasive exotics with hand tools, tarping, brush-cutting, flaming, and assist with pesticide application. • Conduct rare plant population monitoring and plant surveys throughout Marin, San Francisco, and San Mateo counties; take GPS point data and record observations; participating co-author of 2011 Presidio Rare Plant Report. • Help redesign e-newsletter and initial use of Google calendar, map, and website for scheduling and coordinating. Show less

San Francsico, Ca

Green Hairstreak Butterfly Corridor: Lead community-based habitat restoration involving outreach, planning, preparing sites, planting, and invasive plant removal with homeowners, neighbors, and public agencies.Golden Gate Park White-crowned Sparrow Project: Partner with the first species-specific habitat restoration volunteer program in Golden Gate Park. Create flyers, web outreach, and assist at monthly volunteer workdays. • Mt. Sutro Stewards: Lead monthly volunteers in… Show more Green Hairstreak Butterfly Corridor: Lead community-based habitat restoration involving outreach, planning, preparing sites, planting, and invasive plant removal with homeowners, neighbors, and public agencies.Golden Gate Park White-crowned Sparrow Project: Partner with the first species-specific habitat restoration volunteer program in Golden Gate Park. Create flyers, web outreach, and assist at monthly volunteer workdays. • Mt. Sutro Stewards: Lead monthly volunteers in habitat restoration, engaging and educating participants. • Assist propagation at HANC Native Plant Nursery; Initiate Backyard Plant Nursery Network among volunteers. • Initiate and coordinate all aspects of sold-out Nature in the City Treks led by naturalists, attended by over 200 people. • Plan and realize special events and outreach, including sold-out first fundraiser, tabling at fairs and farmer’s markets. • Design and create publicity and educational materials for events, programs, monthly e-newsletter, and website. Show less

Oakland, Ca

• Recruit, interview, select candidates, and do administration for two programs: Building Performance and Energy Efficiency Program, year long certificate program of 70 Applicants, and 25 students. Physics for Building Science, National Science Foundation funded summer youth program of 100 Applicants and 30 Students. • Design flyers, conduct outreach and give presentations at public events, schools, agencies, and organizations. • Contact teachers and initiate… Show more • Recruit, interview, select candidates, and do administration for two programs: Building Performance and Energy Efficiency Program, year long certificate program of 70 Applicants, and 25 students. Physics for Building Science, National Science Foundation funded summer youth program of 100 Applicants and 30 Students. • Design flyers, conduct outreach and give presentations at public events, schools, agencies, and organizations. • Contact teachers and initiate partnership between Laney College and Green Programs in Oakland high schools. • Co-orchestrate first ever California Community College Energy Efficiency Symposium with over 200 participants. Show less

San Francisco, Ca

• Recruit, plan, and manage volunteer engagement of over 200 people throughout 18-month collaborative project. • Develop participation and partnership with 6 community groups in Oakland and San Francisco: Glide Memorial Church; Support for Families with Children with Disabilities; Mission Cultural Center; East Oakland Boxing Association; Street Level Health; and Young Asian Women Against Violence. • Compose and manage project schedule and budgets; Design website… Show more • Recruit, plan, and manage volunteer engagement of over 200 people throughout 18-month collaborative project. • Develop participation and partnership with 6 community groups in Oakland and San Francisco: Glide Memorial Church; Support for Families with Children with Disabilities; Mission Cultural Center; East Oakland Boxing Association; Street Level Health; and Young Asian Women Against Violence. • Compose and manage project schedule and budgets; Design website, logo, and outreach materials, and handle all online and printed outreach. Show less

Bfa, New Genres - Public Participatory Art; Awarded Merit Scholarship And Honors Studio

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