The Future Park Leaders of Emerging Change program (FPL) supports paid internships to be conducted by students currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program. FPL internships focus on emergent management issues arising from global drivers of environmental change. Proposed projects may address needs associated with the management of natural, cultural, or historic resources, park infrastructure, visitor use, or interpretation and education efforts in a future of novel, rapid, and/or large landscape change.
Please note that FPL is one of three internship programs administered by the Natural Resource Stewardship and Science Directorate. Internship opportunities are also currently available through the
Mosaics In Science and the
Geoscientists-in-the-Parks programs.
CARIBBEAN PARKS: Upcoming Roundtable
TUESDAY, December 10, 2019
1:00 PM EST | 11:00 AM MST | 10:00 AM PST
Join us for a special session focused exclusively on parks in the Caribbean Region* of the National Climate Assessment.
Invited Speakers & Panelists
Ernesto Diaz, NCA4 Caribbean Chapter Lead
Janet Cakir, Southeast Regional Office, National Park Service
*Please note that NCA4 regions are not synonymous with NPS regions. This image can help you determine the NCA4 region in which your park falls.
COMING SOON:
Interpreting Climate Change Virtual Course
The fine instructor team from the previous course offering
Date: TBA
Tues-Thur | 12pm-5pm EST | 9am-2pm PST
We're getting the band back together! The tenth offering of the Interpreting Climate Change Virtual Course will be held sometime in early 2020, exact dates TBD (likely February-April). This course provides an overview of the practical knowledge and skills that will enable interpreters to develop effective, engaging programs for both natural and cultural sites.
Classes occur through a distance learning, "virtual" classroom--each day will involve a schedule of WebEx plenary sessions, activities, and group discussions. Students will consider a range of engagement techniques such as audience-centered interpretation, skills for dealing with controversy, and presenting multiple perspectives. These and other techniques will be applied to an overview of climate science and audience research. Participants will engage in group discussions to share best practices, build confidence, and identify meaningful site connections.
Registration information will soon be available. Contact matt_holly@nps.gov to be notified when dates are chosen and registration goes live.
The Climate Change Response Program invites interested NPS employees, contractors, and volunteers to enjoy unlimited access to the Association of Climate Change Officers (ACCO) library of on-demand and live online training FREE for one full year. This opportunity affords participants unparalleled flexibility to customize training according to their needs and work around busy schedules.
Availability is limited and will be awarded strictly on a first-come, first serve basis. For instructions on how to register for this opportunity, please contact Larry Perez at larry_perez@nps.gov.
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