{"id":17477,"date":"2017-07-13T14:21:20","date_gmt":"2017-07-13T19:21:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/?page_id=17477"},"modified":"2025-05-12T14:51:44","modified_gmt":"2025-05-12T19:51:44","slug":"experiential-learning-opportunities-in-environmental-studies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/experiential-learning-opportunities-in-environmental-studies\/","title":{"rendered":"Experiential Learning Opportunities in Environmental Studies"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-modular-content-collection><div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Experiential learning opportunities are key when investigating careers in environmental studies, whether internships, job shadows, or informational interviews. Below is a list of locations where St. Olaf students have completed environmental experiential learning activities since 2000. Use this list to get started and to spark your creativity \u2013 there are numerous organizations not mentioned here that may also offer opportunities!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/experiential-learning-opportunities-in-environmental-studies\/#Organizations\">Organizations where Oles have interned in the past<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/experiential-learning-opportunities-in-environmental-studies\/#General\">General Search Resources<\/a><br \/>\n<a title=\"Experiential Learning Opportunities by Major\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/experiential-learning-opportunities-by-field\"><em>Return to Experiential Learning Opportunities by Major &gt;&gt;<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>C<strong>ategories of organizations include:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/experiential-learning-opportunities-in-environmental-studies\/#comorg\">Community-based Organizations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/experiential-learning-opportunities-in-environmental-studies\/#intl\">International Environmental Organizations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/experiential-learning-opportunities-in-environmental-studies\/#natcent\">Nature Centers &amp; Zoos<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/experiential-learning-opportunities-in-environmental\/#sfa\">State &amp; Federal Agencies<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a id=\"Organizations\" name=\"Organizations\"><\/a>Organizations where Oles have interned in the past<\/h2>\n<h4><a id=\"comorg\" name=\"comorg\"><\/a>Community-based Organizations<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/biodesign.asu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Located in Tempe, AZ.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cannonriverwatershedmn.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cannon River Watershed Partnership<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Local environmental program.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cemstone.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cemstone<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Environmentally sustainable concrete company in Mendota Heights, MN.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cleanwisconsin.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Clean Wisconsin<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Environmental advocacy group located in Madison, WI.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/eastvoldfurniture.com\/#palm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Eastvold Custom Woodworks<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Independent company in St. Paul, MN.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.foresightdesign.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Foresight Design Initiative<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Organization in Chicago, IL that takes action and fosters dialog on sustainable innovation.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.centerforsustainableliving.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Northfield Center for Sustainable Living (CSL)<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Non-profit organization.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ntier.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Northern Tier National High Adventure Base<\/a>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Boy Scouts of America\u2019s organization\u00a0located in the Great Northwoods<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.oceanmammalinst.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ocean Mammal Institute<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Non-profit research organization in Pennsylvania.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.organicgrown.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Organically Grown Company<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Organic agriculture organization on West coast.<\/li>\n<li>ReNew Northfield\u00a0\u2013 Ecologically-friendly construction company.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.simpleharvestfarm.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Simple Harvest Farm Organics<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Sustainable and local\u00a0harvesting hands-on opportunities.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seedsfarm.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SEEDS Farm and Northfield Area Learning Center\u00a0<\/a>\u2013 Local YMCA agriculture organization<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.co.steele.mn.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Steele County Environmental Services<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Environmental office in Owatonna, MN.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schoolofstdominic.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">St. Dominic Elementary School<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Northfield school environmental studies opportunities.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/naturallands\/stogrow\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">STOGROW<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Student run community initiative at St. Olaf.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theaterofthesea.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Theater of the Sea<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Marine animal park located in Islamorada, Florida.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tlcminnesota.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Transit for Livable Communities<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Non-profit transportation organization in St. Paul, MN.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wec-ct.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Washington Environmental Council<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Activist organization in Seattle, WA.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><a id=\"intl\" name=\"intl\"><\/a>International Environmental Organizations<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aramarkentertainment.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Aramark Sports and Entertainment\u00a0<\/a>\u2013 Delivers a wide range of innovative solutions to more than 150 premier sports facilities<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ari.ac.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Asian Rural Institute<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Training center for rural community leaders in Northern Japan.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aenz.aut.ac.nz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Earth &amp; Oceanic Sciences Research Institute (AUT)<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Located in New Zealand.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.laanitarainforestranch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Finca La Anita Rainforest Ranch\u00a0<\/a>\u2013 Environmental internship on a Costa Rican ranch<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fbuecuador.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fundacion Brethren y Unida (FBU)<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Non-profit Ecuadorian NGO.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.laanitarainforestranch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">La Anita Rainforest Ranch<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Educational eco-tourist resort located in Costa Rica.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.peacecoffee.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Peace Coffee<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Organic coffee company based in Minneapolis, MN.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.planetdrum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Planet Drum Foundation<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Internships located in San Fransisco, CA and Ecuador.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rootsandshoots.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Roots and Shoots<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Global environmental program with programs in hundreds of countries.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yanapuma.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Yanapuma Foundation\u00a0<\/a>\u2013 Sustainable Development\u00a0internships in Ecuador<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><a id=\"natcent\" name=\"natcent\"><\/a>Nature Centers &amp; Zoos<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dodgenaturecenter.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dodge Nature Center<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Located in West Saint Paul, MN.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mnzoo.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota Zoo<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Zoological internships in Apple Valley, MN.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rbnc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">River Bend Nature Center<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Educational &amp; leisure nature center located in Faribault, MN.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/naturallands\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">St. Olaf Natural Lands<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 700 acres of campus natural lands.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.threeriversparks.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Three Rivers Park District<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Natural resources park system in suburban Minneapolis, including Lowry Nature Center and Gale Woods Farm.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wildlifesciencecenter.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wildlife Science Center<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Includes both wildlife management and education programs in Forest Lake, MN.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wolf-ridge.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Located in Finland, MN.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><a id=\"sfa\" name=\"sfa\"><\/a>State &amp; Federal Agencies<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dnr.state.mn.us\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Department of Natural Resources<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Variety of internships in each state\u2019s department.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pca.state.mn.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota Pollution Control Agency<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Pollution control issues in St. Paul, MN; formally Minnesota Office of Environmental Assistance<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.niehs.nih.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Institute of Environmental Health Studies<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Health Institute in North Carolina.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nps.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Park Service<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Choose from dozens of National Parks across the U.S.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.extension.umn.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">University of Minnesota Extension Service\u00a0<\/a>\u2013 Locations across MN on environment topics.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">U.S. Forest Service<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Manages public lands in national forests and grasslands.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">US Environmental Protection Agency\u00a0<\/a>\u2013\u00a0\u00a0Governmental agency concerned with the American environment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a id=\"General\" name=\"General\"><\/a>General Search Resources<\/h2>\n<h4><strong>Internship Postings<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/internships\">Where To Look- Piper Center Internship Search Resources<\/a><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Specific Internship Postings<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ecojobs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Environmental Careers Opportunities<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sustainablebusiness.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SustainableBusiness.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.treehugger.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Treehugger.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.esa.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ecological Society of America<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gcseglobal.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Council for Science and the Environment<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.idealist.org\/en\/?sort=relevance&amp;type=INTERNSHIP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Idealist.org internships<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Professional Organizations<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><em>These organizations provide information, networking, and additional training opportunities and may offer student memberships at a discount.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aehsfoundation.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Association for Environmental Health and Sciences<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.awra.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">American Water Resources Association<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/midwestrenew.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Midwest Renewable Energy Association<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.solarenergy.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Solar Energy International<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cleanpower.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">American Wind Energy Association<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sej.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Society of Environmental Journalists<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/files\/2013\/08\/Tips_from_the_professionals.pdf\">Tips from Alumni in Environmental Careers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Links<\/strong><em>\u00a0which provide additional information beyond internships in the following areas<\/em>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications\" href=\"http:\/\/whatcanidowiththismajor.com\/major\/agricultural-leadership-education-and-communication\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Architecture\" href=\"http:\/\/whatcanidowiththismajor.com\/major\/architecture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Architecture<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Construction Science\" href=\"http:\/\/whatcanidowiththismajor.com\/major\/construction-science\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Construction Science<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Environmental Studies \/ Science\" href=\"http:\/\/whatcanidowiththismajor.com\/major\/environmental-studies-science\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Environmental Studies \/ Science<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Food and Agricultural Business\" href=\"http:\/\/whatcanidowiththismajor.com\/major\/food-and-agricultural-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Food and Agricultural Business<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Food Science\" href=\"http:\/\/whatcanidowiththismajor.com\/major\/food-science\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Food Science<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Forestry\" href=\"http:\/\/whatcanidowiththismajor.com\/major\/forestry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Forestry<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Geology\" href=\"http:\/\/whatcanidowiththismajor.com\/major\/geology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Geology<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Plant Biology\" href=\"http:\/\/whatcanidowiththismajor.com\/major\/plant-biology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Plant Biology<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a title=\"Experiential Learning Opportunities by Major\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/experiential-learning-opportunities-by-field\"><i>Return to Experiential Learning Opportunities by Major &gt;&gt;<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Experiential learning opportunities are key when investigating careers in environmental studies, whether internships, job shadows, or informational interviews. 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