Environmental Education in Winnebago County
Who We Are
Wild Roots Nature Center links people to nature through education and research. We promote awareness of the natural world, fostering respect, enjoyment and preservation now and in the future. Wild Roots is situated on Severson Dells, a 369-acre county forest preserve with four miles of trails through prairie, savanna, oak woodland, creek and pond ecosystems. We aspire to be the local leader in nature education and create meaningful experiences with and for all ages. Our team seeks to build community connections while fostering an inclusive and innovative workplace.
Your Role
Environmental Education AmeriCorps Volunteers support and lead environmental education field trips, camps, hikes, station-base programs, and more. Wild Roots encourages people of all backgrounds and social identities to apply.
Why You'll Love It
A living stipend of $22,495 and a federal education award of $7,395 after successful completion of service.
Car required. Reduced rent housing available $350 a month, including all utilities except internet.
Member Duties
Members support school field trip programs, after school programs, and public programs to help students and adults learn about local habitats, predator and prey interactions, food webs, animal and plant adaptations and basic ecology of the area. During the term of service, Members will receive training in all of the above topics, best practices in environmental education, group management, and have the opportunity to develop and try nature-based lessons and community programs of their own. We love to support members that want to try new and creative ways to connect people with nature.
Program Benefits
Health Coverage
Housing
Education award upon successful completion of service
Training
Living Allowance
Terms
Car recommended
Permits working at another job during off hours
Permits attendance at school during off hours
Service Areas
Environment, Education
Skills
Education
Leadership
General Skills
Teaching/Tutoring
Non-Profit Management
Youth Development
Writing/Editing
Environment
Communications
Conflict Resolution
Team Work
Public Speaking
First Aid
Community Organization
Contact
Andrea Wallace Noble
8786 Montague Rd
Rockford IL 61102
815-335-2915
andrea@wildrootsnaturecenter.org
wildrootsnaturecenter.org