Lev Groves

Committed and collaborative early career professional in the field of ecological restoration.

Field Specialist at EarthCorps (2025-01 – Present)

Field restoration specialist working on invasive plant removal and native plant establishment in diverse ecosystems

• Identified and removed invasive plants in diverse ecosystems
• Planted and maintained native plants in diverse ecosystems
• Operated hand & power tools
• Worked collaboratively in a small team
• Completed complex restoration projects over periods of several weeks

Urban Forestry Crew Member at Northwest Youth Corps (2024-09 – 2024-12)

Crew member focused on ecological restoration in forest, wetland, and prairie ecosystems with community engagement

• Identified and removed invasive plants in forest, wetland, and prairie ecosystems
• Planted and maintained native plants in forest, wetland, and prairie ecosystems
• Operated hand & power tools in service of ecosystem maintenance & restoration
• Worked collaboratively in a small team
• Engaged local community in forestry & ecological restoration

Campaigner at Environment Massachusetts (2019-05 – 2019-07)

Campaign coordinator focused on environmental advocacy and community engagement

• Collaborated positively with peers and other staff members to maintain friendly, supportive, and cooperative work atmosphere
• Educated about campaign
• Petitioned community & representatives in service of campaign

Vegetable Harvester at Hampshire College Farm (2017-09 – 2022-05)

Farm worker responsible for vegetable harvesting and farm maintenance

• Harvested fruits and vegetables by hand
• Dug and planted seeds, and transplanted seedlings by hand
• Repaired farm buildings, fences, and other structures

B.A. in Environmental Policy – Hampshire College (2018 – 2022-05)