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Fox Haven Learning Center uses its beautiful natural campus of woodlands, streams, farmland, orchard, barn, and dairy parlor for educational programs for adults and children. Fox Haven’s classes encompass a wide range of topics spanning foraging for wild edible foods, gardening, cultivating mushrooms, herb production, and cooking classes, to personal health.  Fox Haven’s Learning Center proudly continues to provide the region’s first Fresh Herb Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. With pick-up locations and hands-on classes offered in Frederick, Baltimore, and D.C., we strive to engage and educate a broad audience on the uses of herbs.

Our primary opportunities for students to engage in an internship experience with us are working directly with the farm team and working with our program coordinator/marketing manager. 

• Working on the farm might include tasks such as climate-smart bed/soil prep, planting, harvesting, maintenance, and compost management. The intern/volunteer can also facilitate any research projects that we have the capacity to host.
• Working with our program coordinator/marketing manager might include graphic design, social media content, marketing tasks, being present to ensure programs run smoothly, and doing outreach events.

Website: Fox Haven Organic Farm

Lab Ops Technician II - Job Description and Application

Dr. Cheng Huang is from McDaniel's Biology department at McDaniel will be serving as a guest lecturer at McDaniel Budapest this Spring and will be instructing two courses: 

• BIO-1T01: Genetics and You

4 Credits

Pre-requisite: none

Using a combination of Genetics textbook and genetics books for the lay audience, Genetics and You teaches the foundation of modern genetics, and then uses this foundation to explore and evaluate community and societal issues that modern genetics and genetic engineering has encountered, issues that are directly relevant to you.

• BIO-2208: Molecular Pathology

4 Credits

Pre-requisite: BIO-1117: Topics in Biology*

Fulfills: Biology Major Group A course

Using a combination of primary research literature in the field, scientific presentations, and textbooks, Molecular Pathology teaches the foundation of genetics and cellular mechanisms, and then uses this foundation to investigate and understand the key molecules that underlie human diseases.

(No lab)

(This is a Biology major course at the 2000-level.  Students must have completed Bio-1117 in order to be allowed into this course.  Pre-requisites cannot be waived, unless directly approved by Dr. Huang)

*BIO-1117 Topics in Biology (4 Credits)
This course is the second introductory course in the Biology major. In it, students will continue to explore the principles of biology established in the first semester course, but within the narrower focus of a topic that varies by instructor. Besides mastering course content, students will also develop some of the skills of successful scientists, such as critically reading scientific literature, learning the basic conventions of writing in biology, or interpreting experimental data.

Note:Hood College has affiliation agreement with McDaniel College. Two virtual info sessions about the program coming up in September.

About the Organization 

Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge (TCWR) is a GFAS-accredited non-profit sanctuary dedicated to rescuing abused, abandoned, and unwanted big cats. Located in the beautiful Ozark Mountains of Northwest Arkansas, our refuge provides a lifetime home for over 100 rescued animals, including tigers, lions, bears, and more.

Position Overview 

We are seeking self-motivated and passionate individuals for a full-time, six-month internship. This physically demanding role offers an incredible opportunity to gain hands-on experience in exotic animal husbandry. Interns are crucial members of our team and must have a strong desire to provide the highest standard of care to our animal residents. The ideal candidate is observant, able to keep detailed records, and works well both independently and as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities

•  Animal Husbandry: Provide daily care for a variety of species including Tigers, Lions, Cougars, Black Bears, Brown Bears, Leopards, Servals, Bobcats, a Jaguar, and a Hyena.
• Public Education: Inform the public about our resident species and the big cat crisis inthe United States.
• Habitat Maintenance: Ensure animal safety through daily exhibit checks, routinelandscaping, clearing underbrush, and providing creative animal enrichment.
• Diet Preparation: Prepare specialized diets with prescribed supplements, maintain high standards of food quality and hygiene, and monitor each animal's food intake and waste output.
• Health Monitoring: Maintain detailed daily records of animal behavior, appetite, and health to quickly identify and report any signs of illness or abnormality.
• Rescue Support: Assist with preparations for animal rescue operations as needed.

Qualifications

• A degree in Zoology, Biology, or a related field is preferred.
• Relevant experience in exotic animal husbandry may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Must be highly self-motivated, observant, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical work in varying weather conditions.
•  Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Compensation & Benefits

•  A weekly stipend of $100.
• Free on-site housing is provided for the duration of the internship
• Housing Amenities: Heat, A/C, paid utilities, full bath, kitchen, washer & dryer, TV and internet service.

Internship Schedule (Spring 2027 Session)

• Positions Available: 15
• Internship Duration: 6 months
• Start Date: February 1, 2027
• Application Deadline: November 1, 2026

How to Apply
Interested candidates should email a cover letter, resume, and two (2) letters of recommendation by the deadline to:
Emily McCormack
Animal Curator
Email: emily@turpentinecreek.org