American Elm Restoration Fellow (Youth Conservation Leadership Position) (remote)

Help Bring Back an American IconAmerican Elm Restoration FellowA Youth Conservation Research & Leadership OpportunityOnce known as America's greatest shade tree, the American Elm lined streets, shaded parks, and towered over forests across the continent. Then Dutch Elm Disease devastated the species, eliminating millions of trees and transforming landscapes throughout North America.Today, a pioneering partnership involving the University of Minnesota is helping answer an important question:Can disease-resistant American Elms once again thrive in natural forest settings?The Green Crew is seeking 23 exceptional youth leaders to serve as American Elm Restoration Fellows and help steward one of the first long-term field studies of its kind.This is not a typical volunteer position.As an American Elm Restoration Fellow, you will help care for and monitor a living collection of disease-resistant American Elms while contributing to a restoration effort that could help guide the future of American Elm conservation. You will become part scientist, part steward, and part conservation leaderhelping ensure that these trees survive, thrive, and continue to inform restoration efforts for years to come.Your MissionAs an American Elm Restoration Fellow, you will:Monitor the health and condition of disease-resistant American Elm treesTrack tree growth, survival, and overall performanceMaintain maps, records, and project documentationAssist with field monitoring and ecological observationsHelp coordinate volunteer stewardship activities at restoration sitesContribute data and observations that support ongoing conservation researchShare project findings with the Green Crew and communityHelp guide future restoration and stewardship effortsWhy You'll Love ItBecome part of a pioneering conser