Summer
Environmental Intern
Focus
this summer is on chemical monitoring. microorganisms, plant and soil biology;
and restoration. Commitment: must attend most of the meetings
and during the school year help with a restoration project with school
members. A total of 30 hour commitment that is eligible for Service
Learning or Community Service will include 3 hours during the school year to
work on a specific project.
| date and time | purpose |
| July 8 (Wed),9 (Thurs),10 (Fri) 9:30-3:30 (bring lunch Tule Ponds at Tyson Lagoon | chemical monitoring; microscope work, identification of microorganisms, basic environmental restoration, soil profiles |
| July 15,
Wednesday (9:30-12:30) California Nursery Historical Park, Niles |
Native Plants, identification, transplanting |
| July 22, Wednesday (9:30-12:30) Masonic Home Reforestation, Union City |
Planting trees - learn how reforestation using composting is underway in the Union City Hills. |
| July 29, Wednesday (9:30-12:30) Mission Creek, Mission San Jose |
Test water, evaluate the situation, restoration work |
| August 5, Wednesday (9:30-12:30) Irvington Creek, Irvington |
Test area, evaluate the situation, restoration work |