BB is hiring college and high school students for summer ‘23!
This year we will combine Arlington, Belmont, and Cambridge students into one session, where youth will travel/work around Arlington and Belmont on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and spend Wednesdays and Fridays in Cambridge for field trips, guest speakers, and entrepreneurship lessons. The program will run from July 5-August 11th.
We are hiring 2 college mentors and 16 high school students; 6 from Arlington, 6 from Belmont, and 4 from Cambridge MSYEP. If you are someone who wants to make an impact in your community, loves the outdoors, and wants to learn more about native plants our program is for you!
Biodiversity Builders℠ is…
Youth-driven environmental-enrichment
A paid work and learn summer program
A non-profit fiscally sponsored by Tiny Seed Project, Inc
Project-based, outdoor-intensive, collaborative, and FUN!
Biodiversity Builders℠ does…
Expose youth to nature and different ways to solve environmental and societal problems
Teach students to garden with intention
Give agency to youth in improving the health of pollinators, people, and the planet
Invest in area youth
Provide students with opportunities to explore nature and eco-careers, express concerns about natural world and their futures
Build confidence and provide solutions in making a difference to the health of our communities
Biodiversity Builders℠ pays students to…
Design and build native plant gardens of all sizes
Remove invasive plants that disrupt food webs and habitats
Run a business selling native plants and garden services to property owners
Feel represented by learning from different environmental community members
Have fun on environmental field trips to different conservation areas inside and outside of the city
Apply skills and individuality to a self-directed project
Share their experiences with peers and adults
Explore nature-based solutions to biodiversity loss, climate change, and environmental injustice
