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Howard EcoWorks is hosting a 20% off sale on native plants at their nursery, Seeds of Change, now until 11/23/24! Use code: EOSS20 Available online or in store.
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Join Howard Ecoworks on Wednesday, 11/20 from 12:00 – 1:00pm during your lunch hour to hear from our Tree Expert, Zsuzsanna Cooke who will be presenting: From Sapling to Survivor- How to Keep Trees Healthy and Thriving. This webinar is provided in-part by Chesapeake Bay Trust. Join us for Part 1 of this Tree Care…
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Date: Saturday 12/7/24 Time: 10 am – 12 pm Address: 14270 Burntwoods Rd, Glenwood, MD, 21738 (Note: the driveway is directly across from Brantly Rd) Recently, Howard EcoWorks acquired a new property in Glenwood, MD – Holly Hills (Learn More Here). We’re asking for volunteers to help us with sprucing up the property. Activities involved: -Clean…
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We are seeking volunteers to aid us in the production of seed products such as seed packet and seed bombs which feature native plants. This activity is open to all ages, however we ask that adults supervise their children. Date: Thursday 11/14/24 Time: 11 am – 1 pm Location: Howard EcoWorks, NPC Building 9770 Patuxent Woods Dr, Columbia,…
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JOB DESCRIPTION: Senior Crew Leader Regular, Full-Time Reports to: Landscape Foreman Job Overview: A Senior Crew Leader will be an essential part of the Howard Ecoworks team in leading the Senior Crew in the implementation of environmental services including the installation of conservation landscapes, tree installations, rain gardens, and more. The Ecoworks Senior Crew…
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Americorps Program Leader 1 year position with potential for extension Employer Howard EcoWorks (EcoWorks) is a non-profit organization in Columbia, MD. EcoWorks’ mission is to empower communities and diverse workforces to respect and restore our natural systems for future generations. Reports to: Executive Director Job Overview: The Americorps Program Leader (APL) will lead on developing…
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The UpLift program at Howard EcoWorks provides training in domain skills such as construction techniques for environmental restoration projects, identifying native and non-native plants, and proper tool usage and care. As a workforce development program, the UpLift program includes a structured professional development curriculum to prepare participants best for their careers’ next steps providing industry…
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The UpLift program at Howard EcoWorks provides training in domain skills such as construction techniques for environmental restoration projects, identifying native and non-native plants, and proper tool usage and care. As a workforce development program, the UpLift program includes a structured professional development curriculum to prepare participants best for their careers’ next steps providing industry exposure events…
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A Senior Crew Leader will be an essential part of the Howard Ecoworks team in leading the Senior Crew in the implementation of environmental services including the installation of conservation landscapes, tree installations, rain gardens, and more. The Ecoworks Senior Crew is responsible for the delivery of the Rent-an-EcoCrew service which involves client interaction and…
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A Senior Crew Member will be an essential part of the Howard Ecoworks team in leading the implementation of environmental services including the installation of landscaping projects such as conservation landscapes, tree installations and rain gardens. The Ecoworks Senior Crew is responsible for the delivery of the Rent-an-EcoCrew service which involves client interaction and project…
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Title: Seeds of Change Nursery Manager Reports to: Operations Director Status: Part-time or Full Time, including occasional evening and weekend work JOB DESCRIPTION: The Seeds of Change Nursery Manager oversees all aspects of the Seeds of Change nursery operation and program located at the Howard County Corrections facility in Jessup, MD. EcoWorks…
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Hailing all native plant enthusiasts! Get your mom some flowers for her garden on Saturday 5.11.24, just in time for Mother’s Day! Get 10% when you use code PLANTMOM24 online or in-store during checkout. Seeds of Change is a native plant nursery located in Jessup, MD. We specialize in plants from the Mid-Atlantic region, perfect…
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JOB DESCRIPTION: EcoAmbassador Job Overview: The goal of this program is to empower youth leaders to promote principles of environmental stewardship and waste reduction in Howard County communities. This program is supported by funds from the Plastics Reduction and Environmental Protection (PREP) Grant. EcoAmbassadors will be responsible for the development and delivery of one…
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Springtime is a great opportunity to give the nourishment your trees need. Dive in for this special hour with our arborist, Andrés, and become confident in caring for your trees. Register for this free event online! About our speaker: Andrés Ovalle is the Conservation and Restoration Director at Howard EcoWorks. He earned his degree in…
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READY Crew LeaderSeasonal, Full-Time Reports to: Landscape Foreman Job Overview: A READY Crew Leader is responsible for leading a team of crew members to provide environmental services, including the installation and maintenance of landscaping projects such as conservation landscapes and rain gardens, in addition to performing maintenance and assessments of stream restoration sites, removing debris from waterways,…
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Ready Crew Member Job Description: A READY Crew Member will be an essential part of the team in providing environmental services, including the installation and maintenance of landscaping projects such as conservation landscapes and rain gardens, performing maintenance of stream restoration sites, removing debris from waterways, and more. Crew Members work in teams under the direction of…
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Marketing Assistant 10 Months Seasonal Position Full-Time: Monday – Friday, Occasional Evening & Weekends Reports to: Marketing, Communication, and Outreach Coordinator Job Overview: Howard EcoWorks is hiring a Marketing Assistant to support in the management of marketing operations for Howard EcoWorks. The Marketing Assistant will support the development of content for the website, social media,…
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Nursery Assistant 10 Months Seasonal Position Full-Time: Monday – Friday, Occasional Evening & Weekends Reports to: Nursery Manager Job Overview: The Nursery Assistant provides operational support for Howard EcoWorks Seeds of Change native plant nursery located at the Howard County Department of Corrections. Seeds of Change is an environmental and workforce development initiative that provides opportunities…
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Volunteer with us during Spring Break for debris and invasive plant removal throughout Howard County. During Spring Break: 3/25 – 3/29 2024 Multiple locations, dates, and times to select from. Click on link to form to view details. Howard EcoWorks is a 501(c)3 nonprofit whose mission is to empower communities and diverse workforces to respect…
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Volunteer with us during Spring Break for debris and invasive plant removal throughout Howard County. During Spring Break: 3/25 – 3/29 2024 Multiple locations, dates, and times to select from. Click on link to form to view details. Howard EcoWorks is a 501(c)3 nonprofit whose mission is to empower communities and diverse workforces to respect…
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Volunteer with us during Spring Break for debris and invasive plant removal throughout Howard County. During Spring Break: 3/25 – 3/29 2024 Multiple locations, dates, and times to select from. Click on link to form to view details. Howard EcoWorks is a 501(c)3 nonprofit whose mission is to empower communities and diverse workforces to respect…
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Volunteer with us during Spring Break for debris and invasive plant removal throughout Howard County. During Spring Break: 3/25 – 3/29 2024 Multiple locations, dates, and times to select from. Click on link to form to view details. Howard EcoWorks is a 501(c)3 nonprofit whose mission is to empower communities and diverse workforces to respect…
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Volunteer with us during Spring Break for debris and invasive plant removal throughout Howard County. During Spring Break: 3/25 – 3/29 2024 Multiple locations, dates, and times to select from. Click on link to view details. Submissions are now closed. We are leaving this information available for those who signed up and want to view…
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Join us for an evening of education and community involvement. Howard EcoWorks is opening its doors for the public to learn more about our programs, services, and how they can be involved in environmental sustainability and conservation. Learn from our knowledgeable and dedicated staff members and our guest speaker, Lauren Hubbard, native plant expert. In…
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UPLIFT Crew Member Seasonal, Full-Time or Part-Time Reports to: Crew Leader Job Overview: An UpLift Crew Member will be an essential part of the team in providing environmental services, which mostly consist of forest restoration work, maintaining established stream restoration projects, manual removal of invasive species, reinforcing tree shelters, collecting litter from sites, and…
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We’re hosting our 5th Annual Watershed Makeover and we need volunteers! Join us in a volunteer effort to beautify neighborhoods throughout Howard County, MD through trash removal, invasive plant management, and more! Locations to Select: APPLICATIONS & RESEARCH LAB 12 PM – 2 PM 10920 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042 PARKING: At School DOWNTOWN…
At Howard Ecoworks, our mission is to raise $5,000 for Giving Tuesday to support our work in empowering communities through conservation and restoration actions. Our current goal is to plant 1,750 trees and install 12,500 square feet of conservation landscaping in and adjacent to urban, underserved areas in the Baltimore region through 2024. Through this effort, we will enhance…
Native plants 40% off at Seeds of Change Nursery in Jessup, MD. Take advantage of these fall savings to get native perennials in the ground before the frost comes in. Sale last between 11/6/23 – 11/11/23 Use code: FALL4SAVINGS40 online and pick up at nursery by 11/11/23. Or come to our nursery location to shop directly…
Celebrate Seeds of Change at our Grand Re-Opening! Sale! Take 20% off native plants exclusively at this event. Seeds of Change has had tremendous growth during 2023 and we want to celebrate that with you! Come celebrate our growth with a ribbon cutting ceremony, food, beverages, and guests organizations. Meet with fellow gardeners and plant…
Environmental Sustainability Intern Temporary, Hybrid Reports to: Executive Director Job Overview: The Environmental Sustainability Intern supports an impactful climate change mitigation project under a Transform Howard Innovation Grant. Through the end of June, 2024, this project will aid EcoWorks in bringing together a unified approach for forest, stream and soil management that maximizes carbon storage,…
Early Fall Sale! 10% Off Entire Purchase, at our Plant Nursery, Seeds of Change, in Jessup. Exclusively on Saturday, 9/9/2023 From 9 am to 1 Pm 10% Off Coupon Applies At our Nursery Location Only Select from a wide variety of Native Plants New Plant Available: Blue Lobelia! Flowers in Bloom: Blue Lobelia, Red Cardinal Flower, Purple…
UPLIFT Crew LeaderSeasonal, Full-Time or Part-Time Position Reports to: Landscape Foreman Job Overview: An UpLift Crew Leader is responsible for leading a team of several field employees to provide environmental services, which will mostly consist of forest restoration work maintaining established stream restoration projects- manual removal of invasive species, reinforcing trees shelters, collecting litter from…
UPLIFT Crew Leader AssistantSeasonal, Full-Time or Part-Time Position Reports to: Crew Leader Job Overview: The UpLift Assistant Crew Leader supports the Landscape Foreman and Crew Leader in leading a team of several field employees to provide environmental services, which will mostly consist of forest restoration work maintaining established stream restoration projects- manual removal of invasive…
UPLIFT Crew Member Seasonal, Full-Time or Part-Time Reports to: Crew Leader Job Overview: An UpLift Crew Member will be an essential part of the team in providing environmental services, which will mostly consist of forest restoration work maintaining established stream restoration projects- manual removal of invasive species, reinforcing trees shelters, collecting litter from sites, and…
Job Description: Seasonal Part-Time Nursery Assistant Reports to: Conservation and Restoration Director The Nursery Assistant provides operational support for the Howard EcoWorks Seeds of Change native plant nursery located adjacent to the Howard County Corrections facility. Seeds of Change is an environmental and workforce development initiative that provides opportunities to in-mates, receiving education, and developing…
Howard EcoWorks is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that works to empower communities and diverse workforces to respect and restore our natural systems for future generations. We are hosting a biochar burn at Church of the Resurrection, 3175 Paulskirk Dr, in Ellicott City on 2/18 beginning at 11am (rain date 2/25). The burn is expected to last for 2-3 hours. Volunteers are invited…
Learn about job opportunities, summer jobs for youth, volunteer opportunities, projects, partnering opportunities, native plants and more! Howard EcoWorks is an environmental nonprofit that promotes workforce development and restoration of our natural systems for future generations. This open house will have on-the-spot interviews, as well as presentations about programs, services and biochar – RSVP for…
Howard EcoWorks is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that works to empower communities and diverse workforces to respect and restore our natural systems for future generations. – On January 16th 2023, Martin Luther King Day, community members will gather in groups to provide service to our local environment through beautification and improvement efforts. We will be providing service to locations…
Full-time Reports to: Executive Director Job Overview: The Communications and Outreach Coordinator supports the entire Howard EcoWorks team for business lines, programs and events by communicating with the public while centering inclusion and equity to yield diverse audiences, program participants and staff. This role builds mastery in growing the organization through customer, donor and public relations. …
UPLIFT Crew Leader Assistant Seasonal, Full-Time or Part-Time Position Reports to: Crew Leader Job Overview: The UpLift Assistant Crew Leader supports the Landscape Foreman and Crew Leader in leading a team of several field employees to provide environmental services, which will mostly consist of forest restoration work maintaining established stream restoration projects- manual removal…
UPLIFT Crew Member Seasonal, Full-Time or Part-Time Reports to: Crew Leader Job Overview: An UpLift Crew Member will be an essential part of the team in providing environmental services, which will mostly consist of forest restoration work maintaining established stream restoration projects- manual removal of invasive species, reinforcing trees shelters, collecting litter from sites, and…
Job Overview: The Assistant Crew Leader supports the Landscape Foreman and Crew Leader in leading a team of several field employees to provide environmental services, including the installation and maintenance of landscaping projects such as tree plantings, bayscapes, and rain gardens, performing maintenance and assessments of stream restoration sites, removing debris from waterways, and more….
A Crew Member will be an essential part of the team in providing environmental services, including the installation and maintenance of landscaping projects such as tree plantings, bayscapes, and rain gardens, performing maintenance and assessments of stream restoration sites, removing debris from waterways, and more. With direction from their Crew Leader, Assistant Crew Leader, and…
READY- Restoring Environment And Developing Youth Be a part of Howard Ecoworks’ Summer READY Program- have a positive impact on your local environment while having fun, and making friends! JOB DESCRIPTION: READY Crew Leader Seasonal, Full-Time Position Reports to: Landscape Foreman Job Overview: A READY Crew Leader is responsible for leading a team of several field employees to provide environmental…
READY- Restoring Environment And Developing Youth Be a part of Howard Ecoworks’ Summer READY Program-have a positive impact on your local environment while having fun and making friends! JOB DESCRIPTION: READY Assistant Crew Leader Seasonal, Full-Time Position Reports to: READY Crew Leader Job Overview: The Assistant Crew Leader supports the Landscape Foreman and Crew Leader in leading a team…
READY- Restoring Environment And Developing Youth Be a part of Howard Ecoworks’ coveted Summer READY Program- make a difference in your local environment while having fun and making friends! JOB DESCRIPTION: READY Crew Member Seasonal, Full-Time Position Reports to: Crew Leader Job Overview: A Crew Member will be an essential part of the team in…
Howard EcoWorks warmly invites you to join us for our Annual Biochar Burn on April 22nd from 3:30-6:00 pm Spend a fun and relaxing evening by the fire at Freetown Farm, Columbia while you learn: How EcoWorks transforms donated Christmas trees into biochar, a valuable soil amendment that sequesters carbon What’s biochar and its many…
JOB DESCRIPTION: Environmental Sustainability Intern Temporary Position Reports to: Executive Director Job Overview: The Environmental Sustainability Intern supports an impactful climate change mitigation project under a Transform Howard Innovation Grant. Over the next year, this project will aid EcoWorks in optimizing the addition of climate change mitigation to its existing stormwater mitigation and workforce development efforts….
UpLift Assistant Crew Leader Seasonal, Full-Time or Part-Time Position Reports to: Crew Leader Job Overview: The Assistant Crew Leader supports the Landscape Foreman and Crew Leader in leading a team of several field employees to provide environmental services, including the installation and maintenance of landscaping projects such as tree plantings, bayscapes, and rain gardens, as…
UpLift Crew Member Seasonal, Full-Time or Part-Time Position Reports to: Crew Leader Job Overview: A Crew Member will be an essential part of the team in providing environmental services, including the installation and maintenance of landscaping projects such as tree plantings, bayscapes, and rain gardens, as well as performing maintenance and assessments of stream restoration…
Howard EcoWorks is hiring crew members to join UpLift to make dreams of a sustainable future a reality. About this event UpLift is a 10-month workforce development program where EcoWorks offers its participants pathways to employment in the green jobs industry while providing environmental services to local communities. Gain opportunities in job training and certifications,…
JOB DESCRIPTION: UpLift Crew Leader Seasonal, full-time position Reports to: Landscape Foreman Job Overview: An UpLift Crew Leader is responsible for leading a team of several field employees to provide environmental services, including the installation and maintenance of landscaping projects such as tree plantings, bayscapes, and rain gardens, as well as performing maintenance and assessments of…
Howard Ecoworks is now hiring for it’s 2022 Uplift Crew. Season runs from March-December 2022. Multiple positions available for crew member, assistant crew leaders, and crew leader. Please see our website for details on each position and to fill out an application form today! Job Overview: Uplift Crew Member A Crew Member will be an…
Do you have a passion for the environment, enjoy working outdoors, and leading others? We have the perfect fit for you! Howard Ecoworks is hiring a Crew Leader for our Winter 2022 Uplift Crew. Please review the job description listed below. If you are interested in applying, please follow this link to submit your application:…
Hello! Howard EcoWorks is hosting events at multiple locations throughout Howard County on January 17th to improve the environmental conditions of our watershed. Volunteers will have the opportunity to remove garbage and invasive species from local spaces and may have the chance to complete other environmental activities. On this MLK Day of Service take your…
Swing by our native plant nursery located behind the Howard County Department of Corrections in Jessup, MD to get some great deals on plants that are both beautiful and beneficial to the environment! Plus, our Nursery Manager will be giving an insightful 30 minute talk at 10 AM about wild flower meadow establishment. Your contribution…
Job description UpLift Crew Member Position Available! Reports to: Crew Leader Job Overview: This is an opportunity to gain experience with environmental restoration work. Howard EcoWorks also provides training in various soft-skills as well as coaching to give one a leg-up on finding a job in the environmental industry. Crew Members work in teams of 2-7 under…
Howard EcoWorks is hosting a Native Plant Sale and Open House on Saturday, September 25th, from 9 AM to 1 PM. Swing by our plant nursery located behind the Howard County Department of Corrections in Jessup, MD to purchase some plants that are both beautiful and beneficial to the environment! Your contribution will support our…
Description: As a Crew Member, you will work under the direction of the Landscape Foreman to construct and maintain rain gardens and conservation landscapes around Howard County. Crew Members also engage in other environmental work such as tree plantings, tree maintenance, invasive plant removals, stream clean-ups, and more. Crew members are provided hands-on training in…
Please read the entire job description and requirements. Then complete the application. Description: Crew Members work on a crew under the direction of the Landscape Foreman to construct and maintain rain gardens and conservation landscapes around Howard County. Crew Members also engage in other environmental work such as tree plantings, tree maintenance, invasive plant removals,…