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NC State Conservation Camp Scholarship

Hello High School Teachers and Scout Leaders across Wake County! Wake District’s Board of Supervisors invite high school students to apply for a full $475 scholarship to attend Conservation Camp at NCSU this summer!  The 2012 Resource Conservation Workshop is … Continue reading

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Food Corps Jobs for HS Graduates

Hello High School Teachers and Scout Leaders across Wake County!  Here’s a unique 1-year PAID service learning opportunity for any of your current or former students who are HS graduates and age 18 by August 13, 2012. Food Corps is … Continue reading

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Volunteers for the Envirothon

NC District Supporters, Employees and Partners, Thanks to everyone who has replied to previous request calling for volunteers for the NC Envirothon event on April 20-21, but we still need A LOT more help! PLEASE talk to your co-workers, colleagues … Continue reading

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Calling all Conservation Artists!

Here’s two contests to whet your creative juices for designing a T-shirt about the wonderful work our volunteers do in cleaning up our watersheds! NC BIG SWEEP DESIGN CONTEST (FALL 2012) Create a design for the 2013 NC Big Sweep: … Continue reading

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Spring Big Sweep!

Calling all volunteers who value clean water!  Eleven sites are looking for helping hands to clean creeks, streams, lakes and wetlands across Wake County.  Litter cleanups are scheduled for seven consecutive Saturdays in seven different Wake County towns, beginning on … Continue reading

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Wiley Elementary’s Garden & Grounds Day

SAT., MARCH 3, 2012     *****    9am – NOON Hello Middle and High School Volunteers in Wake County!  (Adults welcome too.)  Here’s an opportunity for earning Community Service hours by helping a local school spruce up their outdoor classroom!  Please bring … Continue reading

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2012 NC Science & Engineering Fair

Hello Volunteers across Wake County!  Here’s an opportunity to judge the 2012 NC Science & Engineering Fair on Sat., March 24th at Meredith College. Judges attend a brief orientation at 8:00 am to be divided into judging groups, judge science … Continue reading

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FREE Fun With Fungi This Summer

Hello Wake County High School APES and Biology Teachers!  Here’s a great opportunity to have “FREE fun with fungi” this summer in the Triangle area.  Three wonderful days in the lab and woods exploring fungi, complete with a $500 stipend! … Continue reading

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Science in the Summer Program

Yet another great summer employment opportunity for Wake County high school students.  A chance for teens to earn $$$ while sharing their love of science with younger kids at libraries and community centers!  Here’s the Application. *ONLY 12 TOTAL POSITIONS … Continue reading

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EPA “Sense of Water” Contest for 2012.

Here’s a chance to enter a creative contest and share the wonder of nature with one child or many children! 2012 is the 40th Anniversary of the Clean Water Act.  In honor of this milestone, EPA has renamed its annual … Continue reading

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