Garrett Chisholm

Stewardship Coordinator at Huyck Preserve and Biological Research Station
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(386) 825-5501
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  • Spanish Limited working proficiency
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Credentials

  • Game of Logging 1
    Soren Eriksson
    Jun, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • National Incident Management System
    FEMA
    Jan, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Mental Health First Aid USA
    National Council for Behavioral Health
    Apr, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Apprentice Sawyer
    Maine Conservation Corps
    Apr, 2019
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Huyck Preserve and Biological Research Station
    • United States
    • Research Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Stewardship Coordinator
      • Jan 2020 - Present

      Responsible for carrying out the Preserve’s land management operations. Implements the Preserve’s Invasive Species Management and Monitoring Plan in order to protect key areas of the Preserve from invasive plants and forest pests. Monitors the land at the Preserve, with an emphasis on the trail system and property boundaries. Uses GIS to help inform land management and land protection decisions. Trains and coordinates seasonal land stewardship staff.

    • Maintenance Assistant
      • Jun 2020 - Nov 2020

      Assisted the Buildings and Grounds Supervisor with various projects, including: lawn mowing, weed trimming, chainsaw work, equipment maintenance, facilities maintenance, and trail structure building.

  • Maine Conservation Corps
    • United States
    • Environmental Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Environmental Steward
      • Jan 2019 - Nov 2019

      Served as an Environmental Steward with the Maine Conservation Corps at Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park. Responsible for conducting maintenance, restoration, and stewardship of the 5-mile park trail system and facilities. Entrusted with researching, developing, and presenting trail-side interpretive programs and posters. Tasked with engaging with the community to raise awareness about the trail-based educational, recreational, and volunteer opportunities at the park. Served as an Environmental Steward with the Maine Conservation Corps at Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park. Responsible for conducting maintenance, restoration, and stewardship of the 5-mile park trail system and facilities. Entrusted with researching, developing, and presenting trail-side interpretive programs and posters. Tasked with engaging with the community to raise awareness about the trail-based educational, recreational, and volunteer opportunities at the park.

  • Monhegan Associates Inc.
    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Forestry Management Crew Member
      • Oct 2018 - Nov 2018

      Tasked with rehabilitating Monhegan’s delicate trail system while retaining the natural landscape. Responsibilities included: restoring bog-bridges, cleaning water bars, manually removing invasive plant species, and clearing trails of any debris.

    • Outreach Intern
      • Jun 2018 - Nov 2018

      Created a more engaging online presence for MAI, both through their website and their Spring and Fall newsletters. Interfaced with and lead volunteer groups to maximize the positive impact of their forest stewardship efforts, as well as fostered a sense of responsibility to Monhegan’s Wild Lands. Supported the planning of MAI events and fundraising activities as requested. Performed work on MAI trail and ecology initiatives.

  • Town of Williston, Vermont
    • Government Administration
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Conservation Planning Intern
      • Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

      Assisted the Williston Conservation Planner with a wide variety of environmental planning projects, including water quality sampling, GIS data entry and mapping, trail restoration and maintenance, and park stewardship. Completed a geospatial database for wildlife sightings in Williston, VT. Performed office tasks such as organizing town documents and files. Assisted the Williston Conservation Planner with a wide variety of environmental planning projects, including water quality sampling, GIS data entry and mapping, trail restoration and maintenance, and park stewardship. Completed a geospatial database for wildlife sightings in Williston, VT. Performed office tasks such as organizing town documents and files.

  • Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront
    • United States
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Conservation Legacy Program Intern
      • Jan 2017 - May 2017

      Developed and launched the Conservation BTV Newsletter as well as supported the Master Naturalist program and student breakout groups. Developed and launched the Conservation BTV Newsletter as well as supported the Master Naturalist program and student breakout groups.

Education

  • University of Vermont
    Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Environmental Studies
    2014 - 2018

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