We want your help to study the impacts of fire in Orange County!
About Our Fire Ecology Internship
As fires in California have become more common, they increasingly shape Orange County’s landscapes. We invite you to help Crystal Cove Conservancy, Crystal Cove State Park, Irvine Ranch Conservancy and the University of California Irvine study the impacts of fire in Orange County by joining us for the Fire Ecology High School Internship Program for the 2024-2025 school year!
Throughout the Fire Ecology Internship, high school students will collaborate with land managers to study the impact of fire on our ecosystems and soil biome. Interns will gain valuable experience in restoration, fire ecology, earth sciences, and land management in open spaces across Orange County. You’ll be able to help local land managers address real conservation challenges.
The 2024-2025 internship program will run from October 2024 through May 2025. The program will include in-person field days on Saturdays and virtual meetings over Zoom on Wednesdays after school.
How to Apply
- 9th-12th grade students attending high school in Orange County are eligible to apply. We are particularly seeking students interested in environmental science or environmental policy careers.
- To apply for the Fire Ecology internship, fill out this Google Form by Sunday, September 22nd, 2024. Short Interviews for qualified applicants are scheduled over Zoom from September 23rd to September 30th.
If you have questions about the Fire Ecology internship program, please contact georges@crystalcove.org for more information.
2024-2025 Program Dates
| Date | Location | Timeframe |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, October 19, 2024 | Crystal Cove State Park | 9:00 am-12:30 pm |
| Saturday, November 2, 2024 | Irvine Ranch Conservancy | 9:00 am-12:30 pm |
| Saturday, November 16, 2024 | UCI Lab | 9:00 am-12:30 pm |
| Wednesday, December 11, 2024 | Zoom | 4:00 pm-6:00 pm |
| Wednesday, January 15, 2025 | Zoom | 4:00 pm-6:00 pm |
| Saturday, January 25, 2025 | Crystal Cove State Park | 9:00 am-12:30 pm |
| Saturday, January 25, 2025 | UCI Lab | 9:00 am-12:30 pm |
| Saturday, February 22, 2025 | Irvine Ranch Conservancy | 9:00 am-12:30 pm |
| Saturday, February 22, 2025 | UCI Lab | 9:00 am-12:30 pm |
| Saturday, March 8, 2025 | Irvine Ranch Conservancy | 9:00 am-12:30 pm |
| Saturday, March 8, 2025 | UCI Lab | 9:00 am-12:30 pm |
| Saturday, March 22, 2025 | Crystal Cove State Park | 9:00 am-12:30 pm |
| Saturday, March 22, 2025 | UCI Lab | 9:00 am-12:30 pm |
| Wednesday, April 9, 2025 | Zoom | 4:00 pm-6:00 pm |
| Wednesday, April 23, 2025 | Zoom | 4:00 pm-6:00 pm |
| Wednesday, May 14, 2025 | Zoom | 4:00 pm-6:00 pm |
| Wednesday, May 28, 2025 | Zoom |
4:00 pm-6:00 pm |
We’d like to thank Edison International, California State Parks Foundation, Crystal Cove State Park, the Irvine Ranch Conservancy, and the University of California Irvine for their support. We couldn’t make this internship happen without their help.
Saturday dates are subject to change due to inclement weather.