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Mabelvale Garden Update »Mabelvale Garden Update This past week, Karl Heinbockel and fellow Delta Garden Study interns have had the opportunity to escape the fluorescent lights of the office and work in the bright sunshine at the Mabelvale Magnet Middle School gardens and greenhouse. In spite of the oppressive heat, there is still much to do to prepare for the coming school year at Mabelvale Magnet Middle School. We are removing the residue from last year's crops (and weeds!) and replacing them with a buckwheat cover crop to revitalize the soil. The buckwheat cover crop suppresses weed growth and once tilled in will add important organic material back into the soil. This allows new plants the ample nutrients necessary to blossom with great vigor. Healthy soil has been our focus this summer. In the fall, we will concentrate our efforts at producing a variety of food crops with the help of our students at Mabelvale! In the coming weeks, we will be continuing to clean up and organize the garden and greenhouse spaces so that this school year will be a great one for Delta Garden Study's showcase garden - Mabelvale!
FrontPage Article »See the Progress on our New Gardens! Don't forget to visit our Garden Schools’ webpages for pictures and stories about the progress of our new gardens. Liana, Kevin, Ryan and Cale have been busy developing their sites, planting a late summer garden, and getting to know their communities. Many thanks to all of their community members who have donated materials, equipment and labor!
About The Delta Garden Study »About The Delta Garden Study The Delta Garden Study is a $2 million research study funded by the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service designed to prevent childhood obesity and social risk behaviors, and improve academic achievement, in middle school children in the Delta and Central regions of Arkansas.

Garden Development Intern  

Direct Supervisor Title:  Garden Development Coordinator  

Minimum number of hours required:  80  

Job Description:  

Overview:  This position will work with the Garden Development Coordinator and the Garden Program Specialists to develop four new school gardens during Summer 2011. Delta Garden Study gardens will integrate organic gardens, greenhouses, rainwater harvesting systems, vermiculture, season extension and chickens into productive learning laboratories that the Garden Program Specialists can use to deliver the science based curriculum. This position will participate in project design, implementation and management of the new Delta Garden Study gardens. Three of the schools will be located in Northeast Arkansas. One will be located in Southeast Arkansas.

Responsibilities include: 

Assist Garden Development Coordinator in project design and implementation.  Research and assist in sourcing garden supplies and materials.  Other responsibilities include but are not limited to identifying resources available in respective communities, and strategizing how to deliver materials to job sites in most cost effective and efficient manner. This position will also assist Garden Development Coordinator to ensure that Garden Program Specialist have the tools necessary to keep records and to communicate that information effectively to headquarters in Little Rock.

Special circumstances:  This position will involve travel for site visits.  

Requirements:  All majors are welcome; however students with an interest in horticulture, agriculture, community development or business are encouraged to apply.  

Perks:  Although this is an unpaid internship, it provides the opportunity to participate in the groundwork for a state-wide network of school gardens, network within related areas, and participate in a dynamic team.   

How to Apply: To apply for one of our intern postings, please email Emily English at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it include the position you are interested in and why you would like to work with the Delta Garden Study, as well as, a coversheet and resume. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Emily English at 501-364-3390 OR This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  


Other unpaid internships: Farm to School Intern, Intervention Implementation Intern, Curriculum/Nutrition Intern,DGS Data Team Intern, Mabelvale Magnet Middle School Garden Internship, Website Developer Assistant.

 

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