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Chicago, IL, US

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Obtained plant identification skills and an understanding of each plants’ ecological importance as it pertained to the 154-acres of land managed in the Calumet region
• Gained an understanding of efficient methods for restoring ecosystems and treating invasive species by means of chemical, physical and mechanical methods, in addition to scouting and tracking invasive plants using.
• Organized collaborative working sessions between Audubon Great Lakes, Chicago Parks District… Show more
• Organized collaborative working sessions between Audubon Great Lakes, Chicago Parks District and the Forest Preserves of Cook County where we conducted herbaceous and woody invasive plant management
• Increased community involvement through the organization and facilitation of volunteer days aimed to remove invasive species and collect seeds Show less

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Led the development of a new compost system that integrates plant and food waste from 3 sites to meet sustainability goals and reduce waste
• Maintained two different aquaponics systems by feeding fish, cleaning out fish debris, and recording fish behavior, dissolved oxygen, temperature, nutrient levels, and pH
• Managed greenhouse and outdoor beds for research and food production by watering, recording soil temperature, pruning plants and removing pests using integrated pest… Show more
• Managed greenhouse and outdoor beds for research and food production by watering, recording soil temperature, pruning plants and removing pests using integrated pest management
• Sold produce at the local farmer’s market to provide fresh, local, and sustainably produced food to the surrounding communities
• Gave tours of the Institute of Environmental Sustainability to raise interest in the organization and promote sustainable living and agriculture in urban settings Show less