![]() ![]() This Front Yard Formal article by Scott Woodbury from the spring 2019 issue of the Missouri Prairie Journal is a companion to this plan, and contains photos of many of the featured plants. Native landscaping isn’t just for the back yard! If you want to establish a formal native shade garden for your front yard or other area, this plan can help you. If your growing conditions differ from those described here, please talk with a Grow Native! Nursery, garden center, or landscape designer about alternative native plants that will work for you. Visit for full job listing.Here are a few design ideas for smaller scale plantings using native plants. The Toledo Zoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, a drug and alcohol free workplace and offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Must have a valid drivers’ license and insurable by the fleet insurance carrier. This position is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and requires forty hours per scheduled work week. Must have an Ohio commercial pesticide applicators license or the ability to obtain one. Previous work with North American native plants preferred. Qualifications Minimum Training and Qualificationsīachelor’s degree in horticulture, landscape design, biology or related field and three to five years’ experience in horticulture, landscaping or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Works with supervisor and other Zoo staff to ensure the sustainability of Wild Toledo and other Zoo initiatives.ĭirects and trains part-time and seasonal employees working on Wild Toledo landscape initiatives. Performs public relations duties including speaking engagements, media interviews, conducting tours, fund raising events, etc. Participates, teaches and/or presents various educational programs and presentations for Zoo visitors, community and professional organizations to encourage the use of native plants in the landscape. Works with the Wild Toledo Coordinator to meet annual sales and growth targets for the Wild Toledo landscaping program. Utilizes traditional landscape design principles in the planning and construction of native plant landscapes. Promotes, plans and executes Wild Toledo landscaping jobs at residential, government and corporate sites.Ībility to communicate clearly and effectively with a diverse range of audiences while promoting Wild Toledo programs.Ĭollaborates with Creative Services to promote Wild Toledo programs through social media, direct interactions and community activities.Ĭreates biologically diverse and aesthetically pleasing landscape designs that meet customer and mission goals.įamiliarity with a broad range of native plant species and able to conceptualize their use in landscape designs.Ībility to utilize landscape design software to design native landscapes. Native Landscape Designer responsibilities include: This position promotes and creates ecologically diverse and aesthetically pleasing native landscapes for a diverse range of clients including home-owners and commercial properties. Responsible for the sale, design, implementation and management of Wild Toledo landscape installations. Works with Wild Toledo and Creative Services staff to effectively market the Wild Toledo program through social media and other marketing channels. Agency Toledo Zoo & Aquarium Location Toledo, OH Job Category Full time Positions Salary TBD Last Date to Apply Website Description The Native Landscape Designer manages the design and installation of native landscapes as well as promotion of the Wild Toledo program at the Toledo Zoo.
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