Megan Hanson

mhanson8@uoregon.edu
555 Stafford Ct, Eugene Or 97405
541.636.4000
Objective
To increase environmental literacy through utilizing direct experience in the natural environment as a
medium for learning
Education
University of Oregon (Fall 2014 Current)
Environmental Science Degree

University of New Orleans (Spring 2014 Summer 2014)
Gabon Field Study
Lane Community College (Fall 2011 Winter 2014)
Environmental Science Associates Degree
University of New Mexico Taos (Fall 2005, Fall 2007 Spring 2009)
Liberal arts education
ICADSCosta Rica (WinterSpring 2001)
Sustainable Agriculture and Development
Pitzer College (Fall 1999 Winter 2000)
Liberal arts education
Work and Life Experience
Herbal Junction and A Nice Food Company, Eugene, OR (July '09 Current)
Managed small crews and coordinated events
Communicated with customers by phone, email and in person
Student Naturalist, Lane Community College, OR (March '13 June '13)
Planted native species and weeded invasive species on campus
Cared for the greenhouse plants: water, fertilize, natural pest control
Tracked the phenology of the red flowering current and recorded weather data
Americorps Intern (Jan '06 May '06)
Designed and implemented curriculum for middle school students
Worked on a team of young emerging leaders
Skills and Qualifications
UO Environmental Leadership Program participant
Certified by the Pacific Learning Tree in teaching environmental curriculum
Familiar with ecosystems and plant identification
Wilderness First Aid Certified
Experience driving large vans and groups long distances