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Someone in a gardening group I’m in responded to my post about mice & squirrels digging in my garden. Maybe this can help folks here struggling with vermin in their compost piles

“These animals have very sensitive noses. They hate strong smells and avoid them.

I put down cotton balls soaked in peppermint oil around my garden. I use a peppermint spray on the walls of my raised beds (carefully avoiding spraying my plants themselves). I replace the cotton balls every few weeks, re-spray after every rain.

I think you could do this with many oils including cedar or eucalyptus or any strong scented oil.

Bonus: my garden always smells like mint without having to plant it!”

Maybe this could be helpful to you? If you’ve tried it, please report back!

This is a dynamic operation and this is a dynamic role! We provide training for many essential skills and functions related to grain milling, production and processing. Join us if you’re excited to learn, do many different things in a day, work hard and well with others, and make good food happen.

https://chimacumgrain.com/jobs

The position starts at 16-20 hours per week, with an hourly wage of $23-26/hr depending on experience. We do not provide health benefits.   PTO/sick leave offered per WA state guidelines.

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My opinion: the lack of healthcare offered by the Granary is disappointing and unsurprising. This little company likely operates right at the edge of going out of business most months & is a labor of love.

I don’t work at the granary. I just heard that a local company has a job opening.

Job openings at Center Valley Animal Rescue!

Come join our fun, dynamic crew here at CVAR! We are currently hiring both animal care and office positions and can’t wait to integrate new team members.

Office adoption specialist -

Our Office Team plays a dynamic and rewarding role (we're not like other offices!) When we asked our staff what they love most about working here, the overwhelming answer was the opportunity to help animals find their forever homes!

Beyond facilitating adoptions, our office team is the first point of contact for our community. They answer a wide variety of phone calls and assist with everything from wildlife emergencies and spay/neuter clinic information to general animal care questions and community resources. (It keeps you very entertained!) Every day is different, making this the perfect position for someone who enjoys helping people, solving problems, and making a meaningful impact for animals and the community!! This position also requires multi tasking, and working in a sometimes loud and distracting environment.

Animal care - Our Animal Care Team has the opportunity to work with a wide variety of animals, including exotic, domestic, and farm animals. Every day brings something new! This is a hands on position that includes cleaning enclosures, preparing and feeding meals, and monitoring the health and well being of each animal in our care.

One of the most rewarding parts of this role is watching frightened or neglected animals learn to trust people again. Building those relationships and seeing an animal's confidence grow makes a lasting impact, not only on the animals, but on the people who care for them. This is the perfect position for someone who is compassionate, hardworking (not afraid to get dirty) and passionate about making a difference in the lives of animals!

If you’re interested in either of these positions and have experience working with animals, then please send in a cover letter and resume to the following email:

Office@centervalleyanimalrescue.org

We can’t wait for you to join our team!

The Maryland Just Power Alliance is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Climate Equity Policy Fellow to join the Climate Equity and Healthy Homes team as part of a two-year Climate Equity Policy Fellowship program. 
The primary goal of the Climate Equity Policy Fellow position is to provide policy support and analysis while receiving training, mentoring, and coaching opportunities through programming aimed to develop expertise in equitable climate and clean energy policy and leadership.

The target starting salary for this position is $65,000-$72,000 per year, depending on experience. Please note this role will require some evening and weekend hours.

https://www.mdjustpoweralliance.org/careers

Zero Waste Specialist city of Gainesville Florida

https://cityofgainesville.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Careers/job/Zero-Waste-Specialist\_6558

This is technical and administrative work coordinating implementing Zero waste programs including curbside, commercial, and multifamily recycling, food waste diversion, and yard trash programs. This position assists in the management solid waste and recycling collection contracts and education about ordinances relating to solid waste.

This position responsible for advancing sustainability education and outreach in the Denver-metro area and  supporting community relations efforts.  

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

•    Create a tour program for WM’s Aurora-based facilities to educate on sustainability features and impacts. Identify stops on the tour and the associated talking points. Create processes to promote, schedule and host tours and gather post-tour feedback. Build the program integrating best practices from across WM sites in North America. 

https://emcm.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/WMCareers/jobs/preview/2350758/?keyword=Recycling+coordinator+&mode=location

Hi everyone. I (M29) have lived in central New Jersey for my entire life. This is where my family is and I’m comfortable here, but I’ve been looking for a change. I enjoy the different seasons, the quiet suburbs, and easy to access to anything I can think of.

Recently I began interviewing for a job in Santa Rosa, CA. I can honestly say that I really want the job because I like the company, I’ve been following them for about 7 years, but the distance from NJ has been overwhelming to me. Since I don’t really know anything about Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, or California in general I was just hoping to get some insight about the area. Also, where do people sign up for tennis classes/clinics in Northern California?

Thank you!

Jefferson County is seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Voter Registration Coordinator to support the Auditor’s Office in administering free, fair, and transparent elections. This position is responsible for all aspects of voter registration and assists with election preparation and operation, including absentee ballots, training of election workers, operation of poll centers, and voter outreach programs. The Voter Registration Coordinator is a key member of the team that ensures the accuracy, security, and integrity of the voter registration and election processes in Jefferson County.

https://www.co.jefferson.wa.us/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=102&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=Voter-Registration-Coordinator-431

Has anyone had luck with mosquito control in the greenhouse ?

Is this something you face regularly?

I’m contemplating putting in Venus fly traps and pitcher plants next year but I suspect they might not be as voracious as needed.

Last year I put all the spiders I found in the house out in the greenhouse and didn’t see many mosquitos. The purpose last year was aphids (which did not work).

We do have frogs but they’re not easy to catch and I’m not sure they’d thrive in the greenhouse.

Environmental Outreach Coordinator https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=88c98010-aa81-453d-a520-789a95022ee5&ccId=19000101\_000001&jobId=624382&lang=en\_US

develop a strategic and targeted approach to conducting public outreach and education throughout our service areas.

Identify waste reduction, reuse, and recycling opportunities for residents, businesses, complexes, schools, and special events and develop and implement tailored programs to increase diversion.

https://careers.molsoncoors.com/us/en/job/38387/Sustainability-Specialist

Owns data management for enterprise sustainability data (aka non-financial data), including the comprehensive carbon emissions inventory model, through collection procedures, analyses, trouble-shooting, documentation and validation controls, and collaboration across BUs, regions and functions. 

$70k-$90k

Example: She’s never interested in anyone but herself.
I try to ask more questions of my friends & remember the answers.

Example: He’s always on his phone when he’s with the group.
I try to keep my phone in my pocket unless I’m alone.

Example: That couple bickers all the time in front of us.
I try to express my appreciation in front of our friends.

Trying to learn vicariously what I might be doing that’s just as irritating to others.

Omg I’m about to drown my kale shooting these buggers off the leaves with water.

I’m trying neem oil too but the wee beasts are back again the next day.

Any long-lasting tips??

Thank you!!

Job Description
Job Overview:
APTIM's Sustainability team is currently seeking San Francisco based zero waste specialist to support our waste minimization team for public and private sector clients. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years demonstrated experience working on solid waste related issues including zero waste, waste minimization, sustainable materials management, organic waste diversion, and recycling.

https://austintexas.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/COA\_Careers/job/ARR-Program-Manager-I--Furniture-Reuse-Warehouse-\_JR104393

The ARR Program Manager I will oversee the development and day-to-day operations of a reuse warehouse, focusing primarily on the reuse of furniture for the purpose of assisting people transitioning out of homelessness.

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Environmental Science and Compliance Section Manager to lead and oversee environmental compliance operations within a complex and highly regulated solid waste system. This leadership position is responsible for advancing scientific understanding and operational excellence related to storm water, wastewater, leachate, air quality and environmental management while ensuring full compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations governing active and closed landfill operations.  

https://www.governmentjobs.com/jobs/5406562/environment-science-compliance-section-manager/