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Life in the Wildlands episodes
- Starting Fire with Kaleena Lynde- Part 1
In this episode, Kaleena shares how she started her career in the Forest Service Apprenticeship Program and what it takes to gain an entry-level wildland fire position.
For more information on how Life in the Wildlands can help you achieve your outdoor dream job, visit us at www.lifeinthewildlands.org.
35 min - Outdoor Career Exploration with 10-Year Old Skyler ShufeltIn this episode, I share different outdoor careers that are available in conservation careers with the federal government with my son, Skyler Shufelt. He learns all of the interesting and fun things a variety of the jobs get to perform if he wants to pursue an outdoor career in the future.32 min
- A Career Veteran to Obtaining to A Dream Job in the Forest Service with Adam LeidyAdam Leidy takes us through how his military experience helped him reach his career with the Forest Service. Since our interview, Adam was able to get his dream job as a Recreation Officer! It’s worth a listen!21 min
- Living on the Edge to Help Those in Need with Moose Mutlow
Moose has been internationally active in the outdoors for more than 30 years as an instructor, guide and responder. Currently based in Yosemite National Park, he is the senior project director for NatureBridge, the largest provider of Environmental Education in the US National Park system. He has a long history of working in Search and Rescue and is a senior trainer for the National Park Service. Today he shares more details of what he does and a few examples of experiences that make it all worth such a fulfilling career.
28 min - Fishy Business with Aquatics Biologist Joe Chow
Joe Chow from the Mendocino National Forest discusses the job duties of an Aquatics Biologist, how he got started in his career and provides advice on how to pursue a biology career in the Forest Service.
34 min - The Glamour & Glitz of Being Forest Recreation Technician with Sereena King
What exactly does a Recreation Technician do? Sereena King explains toilets, trash and educating forest visitors, skills that she wouldn't have otherwise acquired, and why she loves this job. It's a fun job, but someone has to do it!
24 min - From Forest Service to Bureau of Reclamation, Katie Glick Gives Advice on Getting a Permanent Federal Position
Katie Glick talks about how she started an outdoor career with the Forest Service, shares inspiring stories, and provides advice for those that are seeking a position with the federal government.
39 min - Fighting Fire With Fire & Technology- Jesse Plummer Shares the Significance of Prescribed Fire
Jesse Plummer shares how fuels management promotes forest health, reduces fire severity and potentially helps to protect rural communities.
21 min - How Conservation Corps Programs Can Lead to a Paid Forest Service Position with Kean Strusis
Kean Strusis, former Youth Conservation Corps and American Conservation Experience Volunteer, shares how these experiences led him to paid position with the Forest Service.
28 min - What is like to be a Botanist? Chelsea Morgan Shares
Chelsea Morgan, a Botany & Range Specialist with the Forest Service, discusses the responsibilities of her position, her long journey to permanent employment and provides advice for those seeking a career with the Forest Service.
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About Life in the Wildlands
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Have you been interested in outdoor jobs and don’t know where to start? Or are you already a federal employee with an outdoor career that is struggling to make the next level in your career…
development? Each episode we will be meeting with outdoor professionals to discuss exciting opportunities with outdoor careers, share inspiring and fun professional experiences that got them hooked in an outdoor career, and provide advice to overcome the hurdles to employment in agencies such as the Forest Service and National Park Service.