GREEN IOWA MAHASKA

LAND AND WATER STEWARDSHIP

HOST SITE LOCATIONS:

WILLIAM PENN UNIVERSITY

201 TRUEBLOOD AVE.

OSKALOOSA, IA 52577

MAHASKA COUNTY SWCD

2503 TODD ST.

OSKALOOSA, IA 52577

OSKALOOSA PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

804 S D ST.

OSKALOOSA, IA 52577

MAHASKA PARTNERSHIP/OSKALOOSA WITH GREEN IOWA

Land and Water Stewards AmeriCorps is a state-wide program dedicated to restoration and conservation of Iowa's native habitats and natural resources. Here in Oskaloosa, we are working toward creating a greener community with our supporting partners at the City of Oskaloosa, William Penn University, and the Mahaska County SWCD (Soil & Water Conservation District).

Interested in working for Green Iowa AmeriCorps?

Check out our Boots on the Ground blog for more information on Summer and Full-Time Positions!

CURRENT MEMBERS AND PARTNERS

Sara kneeling in William Penn's Pollinator Garden

Sara Aguilar

Sara is serving her second term as a 2021-22 Green Iowa AmeriCorps Coordinator. She is originally from Pella, Iowa and has a passion for working outside. She received 3 degrees in Agriculture, Theology, and Spanish from Dordt University. Sara is interested in soil science and how to improve farm management practices.

Michaela Henke

Michaela is serving her first term as a 2021-22 Green Iowa AmeriCorps Member. She is from Norwalk, Iowa and graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in Biological & Pre-Medical Illustration. She is excited to learn more about the best practices to keep Iowa’s natural habitats clean and thriving for all organisms within them during her time with AmeriCorps.

Debbie Stevens

Debbie is the Career Services Coordinator at William Penn University. She is serving as the Host Site Director for Green Iowa Americorps in Oskaloosa.

Myriam Lafreniere-Landry

Myriam leads the Muchakinock Creek Watershed Project for the Mahaska County Soil and Water Conservation District, intending to improve the health of this stream. She encourages and helps watershed residents implement good conservation practices by providing them with financial and technical assistance. Myriam studied agriculture and plant sciences at Laval University in Quebec City. She has been working in conservation since her graduation in 2005. When she is not busy trying to improve life on Planet Earth, she enjoys gardening, cooking, and traveling.

Joy Van Wyngarden

Joy is the newest South Skunk & Cedar Creek Project Coordinator as of 2021. Her goal at this job is to better Iowa water quality and to promote and implement good agricultural practices to help both the Iowan farmer and the natural ecosystems of the area. She is from rural New Sharon, Iowa and grew up on a row crop farm. She graduated from Iowa State University with a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Communication.

Sean Murphy

Sean works as an Engineer Technician for the City of Oskaloosa coordinating infrastructure projects throughout the city. These infrastructure projects primarily include pavement, storm sewer, and sanitary sewer improvements. He has been working with the Green Iowa Members to provide resources and guidance for the collection of storm water data in the city, primarily for erosion in streams and gullies in the city.

Marsha Riordan

Marsha is the Vice President of Advancement for William Penn University. She oversees the Green Iowa AmeriCorps – Mahaska County Partnership fundraising.

Sophia Murphy

Sophia is serving Green Iowa AmeriCorps as one of our wonderful summer members. She's originally from Knoxville, Iowa and moved to Ottumwa to study at Indian Hills Community College. There she is working towards an Associates of Applied Science in Geospatial Technology. Sophia enjoys hiking, bonfires, and just generally being outside, so she's thrilled to be working for GIA this summer!

Bryan Torres

Bryan is another one of our 2021-22 Green Iowa AmeriCorps summer members here at WPU. Bryan grew up in East Hampton, Connecticut and will be entering his senior year at Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Indiana this fall. He is majoring in Geography along with a Meteorology minor. The uniquity of Iowa's ecosystems fascinates him and he enjoys sharing his love for conservation with others.

Lawson Morris

Lawson is another one of Oskaloosa's three Green Iowa AmeriCorps summer members. He's an Oskaloosa native and a rising senior at Oskaloosa High School. He's seeking to deepen his knowledge of Environmental Studies before studying it in college. Lawson enjoys running, playing soccer, and having fun outdoors with his friends and family!

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See What's in the Works

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CONTACT US

For other questions and comments email GreenIowaOskaloosa@gmail.com

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