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Gain experience in a variety of habitat restoration activities including shoreline stabilization, invasive species management, and native plant propagation!  NEIWPCC is seeking a seasonal intern to assist the Hudson River National Estuarine Research Reserve (HRNERR) stewardship team in the field and office. This intern will work alongside full-time staff to assess, protect, manage, and restore priority Hudson River Estuary habitats, including shorelines, tidal wetlands, and submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) beds. For all tasks, ample training will be provided. Responsibilities will be delegated with the goal of developing the intern’s skillsets and knowledge to provide a valuable experience. What You’ll Do Implement, monitor, and adaptatively manage habitat restoration and enhancement projects. Support water quality, vegetation, and wildlife monitoring in upland, tidal wetland, shoreline, and shallow water habitats. Monitor and maintain greenhouse and nursery plants....

Are you passionate about wildlife conservation and large mammals? Join our research team in a breathtaking 27,000-hectare South African game reserve — home to giraffes, 17 species of antelope, and two of the Big Five — for an immersive conservation internship. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful conservation work while gaining field experience in a spectacular environment. Project Overview: This internship provides hands-on involvement in giraffe monitoring and broader wildlife research. While you will work largely independently, you will receive guidance, supervision, and support from experienced researchers. Your efforts will contribute to understanding giraffe populations, behaviour, and habitat use. Key Activities: Monitor giraffe populations: Identify and catalogue individual animals by building detailed identification kits using GiraffeSpotter, assess male-to-female ratios, and contribute to long-term population monitoring. All...