Daniel Collay

Executive Director, Friends of Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument. City Councilor, Talent Oregon

Talent, Oregon, United States

About

Experience

  • Executive Director at Friends of Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument
    Aug 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos

  • Willow-Witt Ranch (Full-time · 6 yrs 10 mos)
    • Director of Operations
      Sep 2021 - Oct 2024 · 3 yrs 2 mos

    • Farmer
      Jan 2018 - Jan 2022 · 4 yrs 1 mo

  • Program Coordinator at The Crest at Willow-Witt
    Jan 2019 - Sep 2023 · 4 yrs 9 mos

  • Ecological Restoration Crew Member at Ash Creek Forest Management, LLC
    Apr 2017 - Sep 2017 · 6 mos

    • Control noxious weeds through careful, precise application of herbicides using backpack sprayers. • Load, organize, maintain and deliver plants, equipment and tools to project sites in work trucks. • Plant 1200 trees and shrubs a day during planting season in all types of weather • Maintain native restoration sites using hand-tools and power tools such as chainsaws, large mowers, brush cutters and hedge trimmers, machetes, shovels, hoedads, etc.

  • Nursery Stock at Cornell Farm Nursery
    Oct 2016 - May 2017 · 8 mos

    • Assist customers in choosing plants and advise customers about appropriate care • Identify plant species and categorize by family and origin • Self-guide and problem-solve to accomplish work tasks and maximize efficiency • Cooperatively work as a team member to cultivate products and maintain inventory