sust-mar: 3 Positions: Market Gardener, Eco-forestry, Bldg. Maint. - Juniper Woods Retreat Center, Nova Scotia

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[as posted to GoodWork http://www.GoodWorkCanada.ca ]
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3 STAFF POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Market Gardener, Eco-forestry Worker, Building Maintenance
Juniper Woods Retreat Center
Buddhist Meditation - Guest House
Organic Farm and Eco-Forestry
Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Date posted to GoodWork: Apr 28, 2005
Application deadline: Asap/May 15
Start date: May 15, 2005

Juniper Woods Retreat Center offers a rural, ecologically 
based community living experience. Here, the participants 
have the opportunity to learning organic farming, rural 
living skills and eco-forestry. A regular schedule of 
Buddhist meditation and study is offered and there is 
also an extensive dharma library for staff members use. 

Compensation is private room, board and stipend for part-
time hours. Possibility for full time hours with increased 
stipend to match. Individuals should be able to follow 
instructions and take pride in a job well done. A sense of 
good craftsmanship in all our work creates an inspiring 
community atmosphere.

Juniper Woods Retreat Center has the following 
3 staff positions available:

Market Gardener, organic method

Gardener will take responsibility to work in the various 
stages of planting, cultivating and harvesting vegetables on 
a 3/4 acre garden with assistance from other community 
members. This produce is used for our guests and residents 
and also is sold at a local farmer's market. We follow the 
commercial  grower's approach outlined in the books of 
Eliot Coleman along with the application of basic plant 
science. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual 
who would like to have the experience of community self 
sustainability in food production.

Building maintenance and house painting

A chance to be of service to the community and take 
responsibility for the care of buildings. Access to a full 
wood shop for individual projects comes with this position.

Grounds and Eco-forestry worker

We manage our forest based on the highest standards 
of restoration forestry in our selection cutting and tree 
planting program. This job involves cutting and stacking 
logs, farm tractor operation in the woodlot, trail making 
and general work on the property. Individual must be 
physically fit and safety oriented. Opportunity to learn 
the essential principles of sustainable forestry management 
by working with knowledgeable people in a community 
environment. We are working diligently in our woodlot 
to develop alternatives to the detrimental practice of clear 
cutting.

TO APPLY:

For further information contact Charles Marrow at Juniper 
Woods Retreat Center: (902) 644-3731 or by email at 
drala@ns.sympatico.ca

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[GoodWork Editor adds... topical links, resources & opportunities:

Juniper Woods Retreat Center, Nova Scotia
http://www.google.ca/search?q=%22Juniper+Woods+Retreat%22+%22nova+scotia%22

Organic & Ecological Gardening Links, Tips, Resources
http://www.planetfriendly.net/organic.html#gardening

Eco-Forestry Links, Organizations, Resources
http://www.planetfriendly.net/forests.html

Buddhist Meditation
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddhist_meditation
http://www.google.ca/search?q=%22buddhist+meditation%22

Faith, Environment & Action
http://www.planetfriendly.net/living.html#faith

Barrs Corner, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia
http://ca.maps.yahoo.com/maps_result?csz=barrs+corner+NS
http://www.google.com/Top/Regional/North_America/Canada/Nova_Scotia/Counties/Lunenburg/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nova_Scotia

Ecological Retreats and Learning Centres 
http://www.planetfriendly.net/learn.html
http://www.planetfriendly.net/wwoof.html
http://www.planetfriendly.net/living.html#travel2
Community & Ecovillages
http://www.planetfriendly.net/community.html

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