[Sust-mar] FBC Newsletter

Tue Jun 3 16:37:28 EDT 2014

Upcoming events, reviews, job descriptions and more!

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** We're gearing up for Summer!
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The trees have finally budded up here in Glassville, and the garlic is poking its way through the straw of our raised bed garden. The sun is now more constant than not, and we're comforted to find that there are as many blackflies at our new site as there were in Knowlesville - hmmm...
But enough about us - what are your Summer plans!? What's in your garden!? What's on your BBQ!?
We're practically bubbling over with excitement at the things we have coming up in the next few months, and we hope we'll get to share a bunch of them with you! Read on, read on, to check out what we've been up to as well as our upcoming events!

** Project Webfoot
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Falls Brook Centre is excited to partner with Ducks Unlimited once again this year to deliver wetland education to local grade 4 students.
Throughout May and June Falls Brook Centre will welcome more than 600 students to explore our new site, learn about wetlands and all the amazing creatures that live in them.
Falls Brook Centre believes strongly that outdoor, hands-on education is important and effective. Having students to our site to learn about wetlands gives them a wetland experience which is fun and educational.
So, if you see a bunch of muddy kids getting off the bus, you know where they've been! Remember Falls Brook Centre is open Mon-Fri 9-5. Come on by and have your own wetland adventure!

** Internship Opportunities
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Falls Brook Centre is looking for a Renewable Energy Intern and a Biodiversity Intern each for eight-week positions this summer! These paid internships run from July 7 – August 29 on-site at Falls Brook Centre in Glassville, NB. In addition to job-specific tasks, interns will also have the opportunity to learn about how an NGO functions, gain experience in organic farming practices and natural building techniques, and work alongside each of our programme coordinators on different projects throughout the summer. Individual job descriptions follow, for more information contact Rosamund by email: rosamund at fallsbrookcentre.ca (mailto:rosamund at fallsbrookcentre.ca) or call the office at 506.246.1114.

Applicants must have finished high-school or university/college classes by the start-date of the internship, and be planning on starting at/returning to a post-secondary institution in the fall. Preference will be given to local students, as well as those students studying in the internship fields, but all are encouraged to apply by sending a cover letter, resume and three references to rosamund at fallsbrookcentre.ca (mailto:rosamund at fallsbrookcentre.ca) . Applications will be reviewed on a rolling bases until suitable candidates are hired.

Wetlands & Biodiversity Assistant:
Reporting to the Restoration Coordinator, the Wetlands & Biodiversity Assistant will be responsible for assisting in the implementation of:
* On-site wetlands and biodiversity demonstration development in conjunction with FBC staff and external partners
* On-site monitoring and cataloging of species
* Educational infrastructure development
* Development of educational materials
* Delivering educational programming to the public

Renewable Energies Assistant:
Reporting to the Renewable Energy Project Coordinator, the RE Assistant will assist in the delivery of on- and off-site workshops open to the public, as well as provide assistance for a major FBC infrastructure up-grade, which would include:
* Assisting in the research, acquisition and installation of renewable energy systems
* Climate change adaptation educational events & other pedagogical activities
* Documenting the retrofitting process
* Assisting with Renewable Energy Hub case studies throughout North-Western New Brunswick

** Employment Opportunity
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** Falls Brook Centre - Education Coordinator
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Application deadline: We will be accepting applications on a rolling basis until June 21, 2014
Approximate start date: July 8, 2014

Description
Falls Brook Centre has an opening for a highly motivated, self-directed person to run Falls Brook Centre’s Education Program. We are looking for someone who has creative drive to approach education in a holistic way that can meet the needs of different age groups and levels of experience.  This position will involve working directly with schools and community groups in our four program areas: biodiversity, renewable energy, organic agriculture and thriving communities.

We are looking for someone who has hands on and theoretical knowledge of local sustainability issues and solutions.  Teaching experience and/or training is an asset.  S/he is a quick and eager learner, can handle several tasks at once, and can work with others to develop innovative workshops and programs that work in and out of the classroom.  From broad direction on a project, s/he can discern priorities, establish tasks to be done, carry them out with minimal supervision, and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

Education Program
* Outreach to schools and local community groups
* Deliver educational programming in classrooms
* Build upon and facilitate current educational programs
* Promote and facilitate field trips at FBC
* Produce downloadable educational materials based on current activities
* Work closely with program coordinators to develop new educational workshops and materials.

Administration
* Managing project budgets
* Grant Writing
* Project monitoring and evaluation
* Reporting

Falls Brook Centre Site
* Assist with Falls Brook Centre events
* Assist with day to day running of the site

Skills
* Bilingual essential
* Excellent Communication Skills (written and oral)
* Classroom management and group facilitation experience
* Computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite, social media)

This is a full-time position with a preferred start date in early July.  Fluency in French is essential and Spanish is an asset.  The Education Coordinator must be comfortable working in a rural office environment as part of a small multi-disciplinary team.

Send applications, including a cover letter, CV and two references to Greg Lynch: greg at fallsbrookcentre.ca (mailto:greg at fallsbrookcentre.ca)
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Falls Brook Centre is a leading education and demonstration centre that inspires people to work together using environmentally friendly practices to create thriving local communities.

** Breaking Ground...
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Check out our newest building on-site! This fine structure houses two composting toilets that produce nutrient-rich compost for trees and diverts liquids through a rizofiltration system.
Though we may say so ourselves - these are pretty classy loos!

A cross-section of our new composting toilet - plans prepared by EnerGreen

** Summer Lovin': A new twist on Trout!
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'Cause it's grillin' season!

Preheat your BBQ on high heat. Slash each trout with a knife, about ten times on each side. Each slash should be about 0.5cm deep. Rub the trout with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Stuff the cavities with plenty of chopped parsley and lemon slices. Place the fish side by side on a baking rack over a roasting tray, or wrap in aluminium foil.
Top the fish with lemon zest and place a lemon (halved) on the tray too. Dot the trout with butter and place it 15cm from the flame. Cook for around 6 minutes on each side until crispy and golden.
Squeeze the roasted lemon over the top of the fish and serve with a simple dandelion green salad (make sure you pick the young leaves!) topped with candied walnuts, cranberries, goat's cheese and a simple vinagrette.

** Check out our upcoming events!
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Join Tim Ambery of FBC and Wayne Groszko of the Community Energy Cooperative, as they walk you through how to size, select, and purchase the equipment and materials required for your own renewable energy system. Then get your hands dirty by doing a real install on the brand new composting toilet building on-site.
This workshop will be held on Saturday, June 7 from 1-5 pm. It is $30 per person and includes snacks and refreshments. Participants are asked to bring clothing that they can work outdoors in. Tools will be provided. All skill levels and ages are welcome.
To register contact Tim: tim at fallsbrookcentre.ca (mailto:tim at fallsbrookcentre.ca) or 506.246.1114

Join Falls Brook Centre’s Organic Agriculture Manager, Emily Shapiro, for a Raised Bed Gardening workshop, Saturday June 14^th, from 1 – 4 pm.
Learn how to construct, plant, and care for a raised bed garden in an urban or rural setting. Grow more plants in a smaller area with no need for tilling.
There is also the option for people to purchase a 4’x4’ or 4’x8’ wooden raised bed garden kit, produced locally by our neighbour, Graydon Dingee. 4’x4’ bed = $55, 4’x8’ bed = $85.
To register for the Raised Bed Gardening workshop, and to purchase a kit (if desired), contact Emily: emily at fallsbrookcentre.ca (mailto:emily at fallsbrookcentre.ca) or 506.246.1114. All ages and skill-levels are welcome.

Calling all nature enthusiasts! Falls Brook Centre is hosting a Summer Solstice Night Hike. Come and enjoy the great outdoors after the sun sets with a fun-filled, family friendly hike filled with the sights and sounds of nocturnal night life.
Saturday, June 21 at dusk, on-site at Falls Brook Centre. This is a free event - all are welcome.
To register contact Nathalie: nathalie at fallsbrookcentre.ca (mailto:emily at fallsbrookcentre.ca) or 506.246.1114

Falls Brook Centre will be partnering with Bisque & Biscotti in Bristol, NB on June 25^th from 6:30 to 8:00pm for a workshop on Kitchen Gardens. Learn the basics of starting a small backyard garden then plant some seeds to take home.  Enjoy the food, coffee and company at B&B, learn something new and bring seeds and plants to share and exchange!
To register or for inquiries call Sarah at Bisque & Biscotti at 506.392.6620

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And don't forget about FREE SCHOOL!

It’s that time of the year again and Falls Brook Centre is gearing up for our 6th Annual Free School! Join us for a weekend of teaching and learning, thinking and doing, voicing, dancing, music-making – and more!
As you well know, Free School isn’t really school at all. Education can happen anywhere, and it does. The Falls Brook Free School creates an open learning environment that promotes and encourages everyone to teach and learn. We have a wealth of knowledge in our communities and rarely have the opportunity to learn from our neighbours or share our own knowledge.

Workshops really are the highlight of Free School – and we’re looking for workshop leaders. Start thinking about the skills you have that you could pass on to others. We're also looking for musicians, artists and performers to round out what will be the best weekend of the Summer! For more information or to book your gig, contact Emily: ** emily at fallsbrookcentre.ca (mailto:emily at fallsbrookcentre.ca)
or call 506.246.1114

The rest of you - mark your calendars, book time off work, find a tent, a crew, a car and make plans to be here AUGUST 22-24! And make sure you 'like' us on facebook for reminders and updates!

Our mailing address is:
Falls Brook Centre
426 West Glassville Rd
Glassville, NB E7L 1W4
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