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Habitat Restoration Team Member

Apricot Lane Farms

Moorpark, CA | Full Time

$80k-104k (estimate)

3 Months Ago

Habitat Restoration Team Member

Apricot Lane Farms Moorpark, CA

$80k-104k (estimate)

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Apricot Lane Farms is Hiring a Habitat Restoration Team Member Near Moorpark, CA

Habitat Restoration Team Member

Apricot Lane Farms is a 234-acre organic & biodynamically certified farm integrated within a
reawakened ecosystem. As part of its commitment to farming regeneratively, Apricot Lane Farms
employs a small habitat restoration team to tend the farm’s biodiversity reserves. Under the
direction of Farm Management, the team maintains designated habitat areas, which are planted
with natives propagated on site in the nursery. Although the work is physically demanding and
field conditions vary, you will make a direct ecological impact every day. This position is a unique
opportunity to work with native plants to provide habitat for pollinators, beneficial insects and
wildlife in an agricultural setting.

Responsibilities:
Nursery work: seed collection & propagation of local native plants

Planting: along field margins & on slopes adjacent to orchards and pastures
Weeding: all done manually or mechanically (no herbicides). Mustard, Spurge, Castor

bean etc.

Irrigation: installation, monitoring, repair and maintenance
Pruning: done seasonally to promote plant health
Mulching: using trucks, pitch forks, and wheelbarrows
Bird Boxes: cleaned and maintained annually, data collected
Pond maintenance: manage cattails around pond margins, tend plant life on floating

islands (Ability to swim preferred for safety reasons)

Safely operate hand tools, power equipment, and farm vehicles
Assist with tool inventory and maintenance.
Interact harmoniously with colleagues and the public, including volunteers and visitors.
Occasionally respond to special requests for assistance with other projects on farm
Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications & Skills:
A passion for ecological restoration and plant life.

Degree in horticulture, botany, biological or environmental sciences OR two years of

relevant experience in habitat restoration, landscaping, ecology or related field

Knowledge of California’s native plant communities and the specific needs of certain

species

Ability to identify plants and make decisions based on their accurate recognition
Ability to perform heavy, physical labor (lift 50 lbs.), outdoors full-time in varying weather

conditions like Santa Ana wind events, heat waves, rain, (and beautiful days too)

Strong organization, communication, and problem-solving skills
Great work ethic: able to work efficiently, enthusiastically, and with a positive disposition
Value diversity and respect equity and inclusion for all staff, volunteers, and visitors.
Must possess valid Driver’s License

Experience working in a nursery is helpful
Knowledge of local birds, insects, and wildlife is a plus
Knowledge of aquatic ecosystems is valuable
Ability to take direction from supervisors as well as work independently is important.

Schedule:
Monday – Friday 6:30 am – 3 pm

Compensation & Benefits:
$ 22 - $24 / hour (DoE)