Land Stewardship & Restoration Ecologist – BadgerLand Foundation

Gathering Waters, Inc.; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

BadgerLand Foundation seeks a Land Stewardship & Restoration Ecologist to lead hands-on restoration at Wild Oaks Preserve, a joint effort with Driftless Area Land Conservancy. Approximately 75% field work (prescribed fire, invasive species control, vegetation management, seed collection and establishment, monitoring) and 25% planning, budgeting, reporting, and coordinating volunteers and contractors.

The role supports biodiversity, ecological sustainability, and community recreation and

Job description

Land Stewardship & Restoration Ecologist - BadgerLand Foundation

Join the BadgerLand Foundation team as a Land Stewardship & Restoration Ecologist. This hands-on position will help lead restoration and stewardship at Wild Oaks Preserve, jointly managed by BadgerLand Foundation and Driftless Area Land Conservancy.

Approximately 75% of the position will involve hands-on field work, including prescribed fire, invasive species control, woody vegetation management, mowing, native seed collection and establishment, ecological monitoring, and other land stewardship activities. Approximately 25% of the position will involve planning, coordination, research, documentation, and other desk-based work. This includes developing and updating land management plans, scheduling and prioritizing field activities, coordinating contractors and volunteers, documenting restoration progress, researching emerging restoration techniques, helping develop project budgets, and evaluating the effectiveness of management practices.

BadgerLand Foundation (BLF) is a small but growing nonprofit stewarding a new nature preserve in the Driftless region of Wisconsin called Wild Oaks (in partnership with the Driftless Area Land Conservancy). The organization is working to create wildlife biodiversity and ecological sustainability; to provide opportunities for recreation and education including trails, hunting, foraging, and other outdoor activities; and to support farming practices that improve soil health and water quality.