These students interned at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Campus Garden, Urban Patchwork, and Oak Forest Community Garden.

鈥淚 am currently on my second contract with Pulaski Conservation District and work at the Urban Patchwork Garden where I get to work with chickens,鈥� said Megan Ruth Wilkins, a graduate student studying conflict management. 鈥淎long with nearly two dozen adult hens, there are plenty of feathers in my day鈥 help with the transport of the chickens to new homes, other community gardens, as well as our neighbors’ backyards.鈥�

In 2023, the Pulaski Conservation District offered grant funding to support existing internship program and to support community workshops in fall 2023 hosted by 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock鈥檚 Extended Education.

This summer, the seven students were placed at internship sites using Handshake, 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock鈥檚 online recruiting platform.

鈥淚n the past, I鈥檝e used apps and websites like Indeed or even Facebook to find jobs,鈥� said Audra Coffman, a biology major and intern at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Campus Garden. 鈥淭hey are riddled with scams, vague descriptions, and just all around difficult user interfaces. Handshake notified me whenever the garden application was live due to my preferences. I love the settings you鈥檙e able to apply and the reputable employers you find.鈥�

The partnership affords students the opportunity to receive hands-on learning in fields of their interest while also being compensated for their work.

鈥淚t鈥檚 been my favorite job to date, and even though it鈥檚 hard work at times, I get to do so many cool things and learn a lot along the way,鈥� Coffman said. 鈥淚 even get to express my creative side with painting signs and designing logos.鈥�

Every student at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock has access to Handshake and can . With Handshake, students can schedule interviews, sign up for career fairs, and receive personalized job recommendations.

鈥淯niversity Career Services uses Handshake to provide safe and equitable job opportunities for 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock students,鈥� said University Career Services Director Brittany Straw. 鈥淲e approved over 45,071 jobs for 13,274 employers last year and are pleased to use Handshake as a resource for the Pulaski Conservation District.鈥�

For additional information regarding internship opportunities or Handshake, contact University Career Services at careers@ualr.edu or 501-916-3021.

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This fall, a range of informative workshops will be offered to the public, providing valuable insights into various aspects of sustainable living. These workshops will cover beekeeping, food preservation, and soil health. The classes are funded in part by a grant from the Pulaski Conservation District.

Introduction to Beekeeping 

Instructor: Peter Stuckey

Date: Sept. 23, 2023

Time: 9 a.m. – Noon

Location: 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Donaghey Student Center Leadership Lounge (DSC 201A)

The “Introduction to Beekeeping” workshop will kick off the series. In this session, participants will delve into the fascinating world of beekeeping. Topics covered include the study of honey bee castes, the life cycle of honey bees, hive structures, honey production, types of honeybee hives, and a deep dive into the langstroth hive.

Harvest Bounty – The Art and Science of Food Preservation

Instructor: Margie Raimondo

Date: Oct. 7, 2023

Time: 1-4 p.m.

Location: Urbana Farmstead, 2400 Kerrie Drive, Little Rock

Preserving food helps to ensure that the food is full of flavor, lasts longer, and saves money. Participants will learn how to preserve food during their busy harvest so they can enjoy the garden bounty year-round, save money, and eliminate waste.

Principles and Practices to Build Soil Health

Instructor: Stephen Grace

Date: Nov. 4, 2023

Time: 12-3 p.m.

Location: 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Donaghey Student Center (DSC 201)

This workshop will present practical, cost-effective ways to improve soil health to promote optimal plant performance for a bountiful harvest. Attendees will learn about the fascinating world of soil biology and the vital importance of soil organic matter, how soil properties such as pH and nutrient binding capacity affect plant growth, why soil testing is important, and how to effectively use organic fertilizers and soil management practices to achieve optimal crop performance. This workshop is aimed at helping gardeners and small scale farmers achieve the best possible results.

All workshops are open to the public. Registration for each workshop is $15 or $30 to attend all three.

You can find more information and a registration link at the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock , or you can email garden@ualr.edu.

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The Earth Day celebration will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, April 20, in the Chi Omega Courtyard outside Ottenheimer Library. Meanwhile, an electronic recycling drive will take place in Lot 15.

Local vendors will be on hand with plants, recycling demos, and sustainability education. 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock鈥檚 Peter Stuckey will be giving beekeeping demonstrations featuring bees from the Campus Garden, and Dr. John Landosky, City of Little Rock’s bicycle and pedestrian coordinator, will speak about the bike infrastructure in Little Rock.

Back by popular demand, the Sustainability Committee and Entergy are giving away free light bulbs and smart power strips, while 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock will be giving away free ice cream.

鈥淚t makes everybody recognize how important sustainability is,鈥� said Toni Boyer, chair of the Building and Grounds Committee at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock. 鈥淓arth Day is a great way to learn more about sustainability, and underscore why it is important to the environment. It鈥檚 also a great way to get out and enjoy the beautiful weather in April.鈥�

Additional vendors include Arkansas Archaeological Society — Central Arkansas Chapter, Arkansas Archeological Survey, Arkansas Natural Sky Association, Beef Snob/Barham’s Ozark Beef, BriarUnbound, Calm+Confidence, Fauna Fabulous Flora Farm, Friends of Fourche Creek, Geri’s Jelly & Candy, Houseplant Collection, Keep Little Rock Beautiful, Natural State Recycling, Ozark Society – Pulaski Chapter, Porch Swing Farms, Purely Essential 4 Life, Sacred Earth Gifts, Southern Twisted Tea, 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Campus Garden, 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Career Closet, 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Career Services, and 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Wellness & Intramural Sports.

For more information, contact Toni Boyer at thboyer@ualr.edu.

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