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Julie McLaughlin

Julie McLaughlin

EnviroCorps Team Member

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Project manager, conservation collaborator, botanist, plant ecologist, restoration ecologist, firebug

  • Education

    • University of Michigan

      2013 - 2015
      Master of Science (MS) Conservation Ecology; Environmental Informatics

      Activities and Societies: Conservation Ecology Track Leader

    • University of Michigan

      2003 - 2007
      B.A. Program in the Environment, Art History

      Activities and Societies: Alternative Spring Break, Camp Davis, UM Biological Station • Graduated with 3.5 GPASpecialized in self-developed academic program on Environmental Justice• Course work completed in Environmental Law, Environmental Justice, Environment and Inequality, Environmental Ethics, Biology, Chemistry, Toxicology, Economics, Statistics, Geology, Ecology,Ornithology, and Global Change

    • University of Michigan

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      Master of Science - MS Conservation Ecology

  • Experience

    • AmeriCorps

      Sept 2007 - Aug 2008
      EnviroCorps Team Member

      * Partnered full-time with The Nature Conservancy of Indiana for restoration and management of naturalareas, including invasive species removal, prescribed burns, planting and seeding• Worked with multiple field stewards in six regions throughout the state• Entered treatment data for over 15 TNC sites using Microsoft Excel and Word• Organized volunteer information using Microsoft Access, and used this database to publicize volunteerevents• Received extensive training in team-building, volunteerism, sustainability, and environmental education Show less

    • City of Boulder

      Apr 2009 - Nov 2010
      Integrated Pest Management Technichian

      *Worked as part of a team on noxious weed removal in prairie, wetland, and forest lands throughout 40,000acres of Open Space and Mountain Parks• Navigated and collected treatment data using ArcMap on handheld Trimble GPS units• Entered data and created maps using ArcGIS software• Logged daily tasks and treatments using Microsoft Excel and Access• Led restoration projects with over 30 volunteers• Identified and removed over 20 non-native plant species• Salvaged, collected seed from, and planted over 15 native plant species Show less

    • Boulder County

      Apr 2011 - Oct 2011
      Park Ranger

      Seasonal Caretaker/Park Ranger for Boulder County Parks and Open Space. Duties included weed management, trails, patrol and enforcement of rules and regulations.

    • The North Face

      Jun 2013 - Oct 2014
      Sales Associate/Exploration Guide

      Never Stop Exploring! Getting the inside scoop on the newest and best in outdoor gear and apparel, working with a great team who knows how to work hard and play hard!

    • Nichols Arboretum

      Aug 2013 - Mar 2015
      Lead Resident Caretaker

      • Oversees a team of 4 other caretakers involved in:* Leading volunteer ecological restoration workdays for native planting and invasive removal• Maintaining natural areas, grounds and trails, including tree removal, trail maintenance, snow shoveling• Educating visitors and enforcing regulations• Certified to use tractor, trailers, gators, golf carts, chain saws, power mower, weed whipper, and other various power and hand tools.

    • Matthaei Botanical Garden

      Sept 2013 - Sept 2014
      Great Lakes Gardens Intern

      Planting, weeding, seed inventory, mapping, and invasive removal in native gardens representing ecosystems throughout Michigan.Leading Native Plant Volunteer Workdays once a week.

    • University of Michigan

      Sept 2014 - May 2015
      Research Assistant

      Collecting tree ring data on native deciduous species to analyze the effects of urban land-use and climate change on edge and interior forest patches.

    • The Nature Conservancy

      May 2015 - May 2018
      High Divide Headwaters Preserve Manager and Land Steward

    • Southeast Michigan Land Conservancy

      Jul 2018 - May 2022
      Stewardship and Outreach Manager

    • Michigan Natural Features Inventory

      May 2022 - Jun 2024
      Botanist

    • Huron-Clinton Metroparks

      May 2024 - now
      Natural Resources Coordinator

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Type II Firefighter

      Jan 2007

    • Wilderness/Remote Location First Aid

      Wilderness Medicine Associates
      Mar 2023

    • Certified Pesticide Operator

      Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development
      Aug 2018

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Huron River Watershed Council
      Huron River Watershed CouncilAssociated with Julie McLaughlin

    • Secretary

      Issued by Michigan Botanical Society - Huron Valley Chapter on Jan 2023
      Michigan Botanical Society - Huron Valley ChapterAssociated with Julie McLaughlin

    • Prescribed Burn Volunteer

      Issued by City of Ann Arbor on Feb 2021
      City of Ann ArborAssociated with Julie McLaughlin

    • Volunteer Naturalist

      Issued by City of Boulder on Feb 2009
      City of BoulderAssociated with Julie McLaughlin

    • Activist

      Issued by Montana Human Rights Network on Oct 2015
      Montana Human Rights NetworkAssociated with Julie McLaughlin