Garden Assistant
ORGANIZATION: National Park Service
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Tending the Garden
Use and maintain a wide variety of gardening tools, supplies and equipment to maintain the garden. Work may involve standing for extended periods, bending, kneeling and lifting supplies (up to 25 lbs). Responsible for species identification, labeling, planting, weeding, watering and pruning. If interested, work may also be done in the five-acre restored tallgrass prairie. Master Gardener certification preferred.
Giving Talks
Provides pre-established talks normally following a prescribed outline and requiring application of broad subject-matter knowledge of the features of interest peculiar to the site. Such talks include detailed and specific interpretation and explanation of the outstanding features of the site from the standpoint of historical or natural interest, the background of events; the facts, events, personalities and circumstances focusing on the importance of Fort Scott from 1842 - 1873. In addition, the talks…
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Location:
1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240, US
Mission Statement
The National Park Service preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. The Park Service cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and outdoor recreation throughout this country and the world.
Description
The U.S. National Park Service, www.nps.gov, cares for special places saved by the American people so that all may experience our heritage. We care for more than 400 national parks and help communities preserve their historic places and open spaces.
CAUSE AREAS
Arts & Culture,
Environment,
Sports & Recreation
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
Old Fort Blvd.Fort Scott, KS 66701
(37.839764 ,-94.7083 )
DATE POSTED
May 28, 2024
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
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REQUIREMENTS
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