Triangle Land ConservancyPINES Program
Triangle Land Conservancy's (TLC) Pathways Into Natural Environments and Science program (PINES) helps…
Knightdale High School sophomores and juniors · Spring semester, February to May; PINES meets weekly for two hours on Monday afternoons and biweekly for Stewardship Wednesdays, with monthly weekend trips and · Free
From triangleland.org/our-work/conservation-in-action/pines ↗About this program
Knightdale High School students explore opportunities in the conservation and natural resources fields.
Students will learn about careers in conservation, build relationships with TLC staff and board members, and engage in learning experiences focused on the four benefits to the community of land conservation: safeguarding clean water, protecting natural habitats, supporting local farms, and connecting people with nature.
TLC will also learn from PINES students through their perspectives on important issues affecting our communities.
Questions
Is PINES an internship?
PINES is a fellowship program, meaning there is an explicit focus on learning and participant growth. PINES seeks to equip students with knowledge and skills that can be applied to future careers, education, or projects. This program is an opportunity that students can include in college applications, but it will also count as work experience for students looking to gain hands-on skills. We can also work with participants to count PINES hours towards internship credit requirements.
Do you get paid for participating in PINES?
Yes! Students receive a stipend of $1,500 paid throughout the semester. Attending all required meetings and field trips totals to 100 hours during the spring semester.
What if I don't feel qualified to apply to PINES?
Any student at Knightdale High School with an interest in nature, environmental science, or the outdoors is qualified to apply. The PINES program exists to introduce and help people further explore these interests. We do not expect you to have much or any previous experience. All that matters is that you are interested and excited to learn!
Can I use PINES to fulfill my KAES internship requirements?
Yes! However, to meet the minimum 120-hour requirement for KAES, you will need to attend every Stewardship Wednesday meeting along with the base PINES meetings on Mondays (PINES only requires two Wednesdays per month.)
Details
- Who
- Knightdale High School sophomores and juniors
- When
- Spring semester, February to May; PINES meets weekly for two hours on Monday afternoons and biweekly for Stewardship Wednesdays, with monthly weekend trips and
- Cost
- Free
