Wave Hill and Lehman College collaborate to provide a summer job opportunity combined with academic studies in Basic Mapping Science, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Wave Hill’s Forest Project offers site visits to environmentally significant locations and oversees small work crews to prune or clear excess vegetation, plant native species, fortify hillsides, and repair woodland trails to prevent erosion along the Hudson River. Lehman College’s Department of Environmental, Geographic and Geological Sciences offers laboratory sessions and lectures by graduate students for three college credits, tuition-free.

Requirements
11th or 12th grade students who have completed the Plant Science Internship may apply. Students should
apply early to ensure the minimum number of participants needed to run this course. Application deadline is March 15, 2008.

Dates/Days/Hours
6/30 - 8/15, Tuesday - Friday, 9am - 4pm

Wages
$7.65/hr + 3 college credits free