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Saturday, September 21, 2019, 10 am to 2 pm - Join the Friends of Patuxent as they celebrate the magnificent pollinators of North America. See biologists and volunteers tag monarch butterflies. Discover how domestic and native bees sustain your environment. Join a guided nature walk. Children and family fun activities. Please click on the link below for more information and free registration. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ pollinator-festival-2019- registration-66800436905    This notice is provided by Friends of Patuxent Wildlife Research Center and Refuge. Please visit our webpage ( http://www.friendsofpatuxent. org ) for more information on our programs and activities. 

KCB Oyster Holdings is located in Lottsburg, Virginia and produces oyster larvae and seed from December through September. This is a seasonal, full-time job. This is a unique opportunity to commercially produce oysters and develop a research/breeding program to improve hatchery performance. Primary responsibilities: Brood stock management and maintenance Algae culture Spawning and larvae culture Cultchless seed setting Filtration maintenance Basic qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a science related field Good work ethic and self-motivated Ability to work variable hours, including weekends in rotation Ability to work independently and multi-task Communicate effectively with other employees Ability to perform record keeping and organize results Preferred qualifications: Prior hatchery knowledge Ability to adaptively manage Problem solving/troubleshooting Ability to conduct research experiments Interest in seawater chemistry and oyster breeding Salary negotiable and health benefits inc...