Walt Emann

Experience

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  Kingsolver Lab at UNC Chapel Hill

  Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

  Summer Intern

  Assisted with research studying thermoregulatory behavior in tobacco hornworm lab populations under PI Joel Kingsolver. Performed experiments, recorded digital and infrared camera photos, collected and organized data, and helped to create writeups for posters and papers.

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  Selway Bitterroot Frank Church Foundation

  May 2022 - Aug 2022

  Wilderness Ranger Fellow

  Worked with crew leaders and members, youth volunteers, and U.S. Forest Service to monitor, clear, and maintain wilderness trails. Inventoried and monitored wilderness camp sites for trends in use and wilderness character, and performed maintenance and naturalization of sites and fire rings. Backpacked through primitive wilderness for up to 9 days, over rough terrain, in extreme weather, with necessary tools and equipment and a pack over 50 pounds. Communicated experiences by way of writing blog posts, sharing photos, meeting with local politicians and interested public, and undertaking individual passion projects. Show less

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  Stowe Electric Department

  Jan 2023 - May 2023

  Service Learning Project Consultant

  In partnership with Stowe Electric Department and residents of Moscow, VT, and with funds from Vermont Urban and Community Forestry, researched, designed, and ultimately executed a plan and installed infrastructure for the first iteration of a riverbank restoration and erosion mitigation project meant to be applicable to a town-wide issue.

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  Sourland Conservancy

  Aug 2023 - Dec 2023

  Stewardship Intern

  Planting and maintaining native tree and shrub species, installation of protective deer fencing and tree tubes, targeted manual control of invasive species, and collaboration with partnered parks and conservation organizations in the Sourland region.

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  Codman Community Farms

  Mar 2024 - now

  Market Garden Assistant