Walt Emann

Walt Emann

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    B.S. in Natural Resource Ecology

  • Education

    • Round River Conservation Studies

      2021 - 2021
      Conservation

      Backpacked through southern Arizona conducting wildlife and ecology field research along the U.S.-Mexico Border. Surveyed springs ecosystems, monitored wildlife cameras, conducted vegetation, habitat, and dark sky surveys, analyzed data, and presented findings to partner organizations Sky Island Alliance and International Dark Sky Association. Enrolled in 15 credits of coursework over the three month program.

    • University of Vermont

      2021 - 2023
      Bachelor of Science - BS Natural Resource Ecology
  • Experience

    • 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.

    • 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

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • Codman Community Farms

      Mar 2024 - now
      Market Garden Assistant
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Wilderness First Responder

      Aerie Backcountry Medicine
      Jun 2022
    • Adult/Child CPR & AED

      Aerie Backcountry Medicine
      Jun 2022
    • Crosscut Bucking Sawyer

      U.S. Forest Service
      May 2022
    • Epinephrine Auto-Injector

      Aerie Backcountry Medicine
      Jun 2022