Nature Reserve Intern

Forest Park Forever is hiring a Nature Reserve Intern for a summer position in St. Louis, MO. The role involves hands-on experience in ecological restoration and management within a 194-acre nature reserve. Interns will participate in activities such as native species identification, exotic species control, and trail maintenance, gaining knowledge of Missouri flora and urban natural ecosystems.
Nature Reserve Intern Forest Park Forever is seeking a Nature Reserve Intern for a summer position in applied land and restoration management. The position is located within the Forest Park Nature Reserve, 194 acres of old growth forest, reconstructed savannah, prairie, wetland, and waterway habitat in St. Louis City. The internship provides instruction and hands-on experience in ecological restoration and applied management. Working directly with the Nature Reserve Stewards and Nature Reserve Technicians, interns will assist the restoration and management of urban natural ecosystems. Daily natural resource activities will include native species identification, exotic species control, seed collecting, promoting new vegetative material, trail maintenance, and flora surveys along with other duties. The Intern will develop a working knowledge of Missouri flora. The Intern will also gain experience in the creation and maintenance of high-quality natural communities in an urban setting us...