10+ Outdoor & Nature Job Ideas with NO degree!

[@AustinFL]

2:15 Wildlife and Fisheries Tour Guide 3:17 Conservation Corps 4:18 Fish and Wildlife (Game) Warden 4:57 Invasive Species Technician 5:48 Spill Prevention/Response Officer 6:49 Wildlife Photographer & Videographer 7:48 Forestry Technician 8:12 “Wildlife Guardian”/Human-Wildlife Conflict Officers 9:12 Wildland Firefighter 10:04 Agricultural Sector

[@serfera369]

You knew we'd be here, and you did your thing. Thank you. ❤

[@1kidnamedfinger]

2:15 is where the list starts

[@jasonfate]

W man

[@carloscordova7873]

Gracias senor 😊

[@philtwowheels]

If I were young again, I would seriously consider not going to college / university. Unless it's for a science degree you're wasting time. Get out and work in the field you love and you'll never look back. Training can be provided on the job and really the universities and colleges are charging too much for the eduction they deliver. Also if almost everyone has a degree they become worthless.

[@MachaBREATH]

🫵🏻👹 yes

[@0Amour0Musique0]

Yeah it’s just hard when some jobs rule you out for not having the degree despite being competent and willing to learn. It’s like a scam ugh.

[@gradeabrandon186]

You cannot get any reasonable pay without a degree

[@christinahe838]

This is so true and so sad that I spent all my money and time on college but still can't find a job.

[@AromaGod912]

💯💯✅️☑️✔️🎯

[@ehz4641]

I never been happy with my jobs but what I’ve always loved is visiting new landscapes working with nature and traveling the world 🌍

[@arczi9233]

im 24 and i wish i could do something like this, i never finished my degree and now working job that dont mean anything. I wish i could live an adventure and maybe find new spicies and live life to the fullest as you said travelling, working with nature and using human senses most of the time

[@luenanda4432]

@@arczi9233I’m 22 and feel stuck as hell, wanting to adventure and experience new things, want to use my senses like you said but I also think we’re still kinda young and can definitely still start over or at least start to move where we want to go. Good luck hope you explore to your hearts content

[@falonhafoka8719]

I did the California Conservation Corps highly recommended for people ages 18-26. Life-changing experience amazing opportunities they offer a lot of housing for people who are from out of state. A lot of resources are for getting you hired on with government agencies! Highly reccomend!

[@generic9117]

I just signed up for it to hopefully get a start into a career tied with nature. could you tell me what your experience was like?

[@Mavro-jq5pz]

@@generic9117how’d it go?

[@tyler6494]

How did it go?​@@generic9117

[@tyler6494]

How did it go? ​@@generic9117

[@kukukakikakakkukaku]

Is it also available for people from another country?

[@karencoe5555]

Hi Kristina - I just wanted to let you know that it is not only the young that you are inspiring. I am 60 years old and have always dreamed of working in nature, but sometimes life just happens and you lose sight of your dreams. Thank you for posting this video because it has really made me think about the work I wish to do for the rest of my life and what I can do to help our environment. Thank you so much and keep up the good work!

[@kristina_lynn]

Wow, thank you!

[@Inadace]

You inspired me! Don't give up, you can do anything it all starts within!

[@noelduffey2395]

Much the same story here. Now in my mid 40s and completely fed up in my current job. Looking for a change and this video is has definitely got me thinking . Thanks Kristina for posting this and your other videos. 🙂

[@aedrdeaslzr8955]

I just got accepted in Forestry Technician Program!

[@kristina_lynn]

Congrats!

[@KNOWLEDGEREINGS]

Hey I was wondering how do I get a job as a forestry technician?

[@ArbitraryLifestyle]

Whereabouts and when do you start?

[@Rillikual]

Congrats! Hope you are finding it fulfilling while making your best efforts reciprocated

[@judyives1832]

Congrats!!

[@emna773]

I do seasonal serving rn for the summer and winter seasons- do it!! You get free housing (sometimes reduced), a meal plan, and make good money outside of national parks-though this does depend on location. I usually can pull $200-600 a shift depending, the most I’ve made is around $900 after tip out working 3:30-11:00 and serving 6 of those hours the rest side work. Average I’d say is $250-$400 but it depends on job and location. On your off days you go hiking and exploring beautiful nature and often get massive discounts on local attractions. Like $20 for whale watching in Alaska compared to $220, or free snorkeling in the gulf twice. You only work about 10 months of the year depending and can make $35-$55k easily. I usually only work 30-35hours weekly and make plenty money to sustain myself. It’s also common for couples to travel seasonally for work. Please look into it, even as a summer job it is so rewarding and lucrative for the work and your coworkers are all chill as hell nomad adventure types.. like please look into it

[@lynz]

wow please share more info !!

[@cristianwill3254]

Long time watcher first time commenter here! As a college student trying build up my resume this video was EXACTLY what I was looking for. Thank you for helping to inspire and teach myself and countless others about outdoor and environmental careers, your channel was everything I needed when deciding to pursue a degree in Environmental Biology!!

[@gokulkrishna4011]

Did u take it

[@akisiat]

This video was the reason why I joined the California Conservation Corps. I was up until 2am trying to find a way to make my dreams come true. I joined April 2023 I’m so grateful for the experience. Thank you so much.

[@kristina_lynn]

Thank you so much for sharing that! That's so meaningful to me that I was able to help. How was the experience?

[@akisiat]

​@@kristina_lynn My year was spent at the Fortuna Center and it was a pretty amazing experience. You learn a lot about teamwork, become more aware of the environment, and you gain a lot of strength physically and mentally. They teach us skills that can passed on to future endeavors. But it was not a perfect experience. I also dealt with harassment and discrimination from certain staff members just to keep it vague. It took a great toll on me and I felt really alone at times. But I pushed through and worked my butt off no matter what. Overall I definitely recommend joining the Cs. You meet amazing people who also have the same passions all in one space. I hope to find another job as amazing as that one. Keep up the good work, thank you again!!

[@chemistryfry7498]

Thanks for making this video! I’m 12 but I’m already looking for jobs to do when I’m older. To know all the options gives me a good view on what to choose later. I’m focusing on being a wildlife biologist. But the time I’m old enough to do wildlife jobs, I probably will start with one of these jobs. I live in the Netherlands so I’ll probably have to do some research. When I’m 20 or older I’m planning to move to another country so I’ll look up jobs at those places I might wanna go. And information about it. I love watching you’re videos and I hope you will do this much longer! You’re doing a good job!

[@jacobhenninger6226]

As a senior in high school dont get tunnel vision on one career. At your age i wanted to be a welder now i wanna do conservation it all changes but good for you knowing what you wanna do. This is a good field to get into. Lastly do college classes in highschool. Youll save thousands i wish i woulda done more. Also enjoy every second once your a senior things get tougher, enjoy being free.

[@ashlynnmoler2003]

@@jacobhenninger6226 very true, I’m also a senior in high school, can’t believe how fast time went by. In a few months we’ll both be graduates. Good luck on your journey to your career! Hopefully we both have a easier transition to life in college and getting what we’ve been working towards.

[@WookieeArmy]

Wow... this helped me feel a bit less overwhelmed. 32 and looking to go to college finally. Wasn't too sure what I could do to help get me started in the fields I'm Interested in. You rock

[@kristina_lynn]

Thank you!

[@USMC8746]

Same!

[@amandaverma7283]

I am in exactly the same boat...in my 30's trying to go back to college and it is nerve wracking to say the least. Good luck to you!

[@jessicaferrari3987]

Yey! Same club here!

[@verbalhologram395]

I’m in the same boat as you

[@gilbbyoutdoors]

Thanks Kristina I was really trying to find alternatives yk just in case college didn't work out. Thank u 😁

[@Inadace]

Yay thank you this video made my day! I'm almost 30 and I have experience teaching, I think of going into wildlife education and volunteering with wildlife, plus I hope with my language skills to be able to work in this abroad! I LOVE what you said about photographers and artists, combining the two sides of the brain. I'm also a singer songwriter and nature is an amazing inspiration. Good luck to you all guys!

[@DeaditeCaz]

I’m 16 and trying to find what I want to do with my life. Feels like my life just flew by

[@Eternalxyzz]

I’m 23. Since 16 Idek what happened

[@mull2one]

Im 34 and still feel tge same as you

[@jackslepowron5905]

You're young AF you're ok

[@bugjams]

Christ dude, don't say that. I'm 25 and still feel young. Also, don't make all of us feel old 😂

[@fisherdickens]

I'm 70. It's NEVER too late to follow a dream. Believe me.

[@Ivory-BilledWoodpeckerBu-en3wx]

Any of these sound great to me!! Paid to be outdoors is always a dream come true.

[@amandaverma7283]

Thank you so much for your videos... I discovered your channel earlier today and have been binge watching your videos all afternoon. I am just beginning the process of looking into going back to school with the goal of ending up in the outdoor/wildlife fields and it is feeling a bit daunting so it's nice to see that there are many options out there.

[@KitkatKate333]

Also: tree planting, trail maintenance (Parks Canada and Alberta Parks I know have this!), summer camp counselor, park interpreter (again with parks). Some overlap with some things you've mentioned but just thought I'd add those in :)

[@KitkatKate333]

Oh sorry, I see that I definitely overlap here but definitely want to emphasize tree planting cause you spend SO much time outside and can get really fit and make good money if you are competitive and physically able. I hear it's a lot of fun too!

[@kristina_lynn]

Oh yes, these are great!

[@outdoorbound1876]

There’s a lot more to being a fishing guide. You just don’t go out and do it. You have to know seasonal patterns ,weather ,different techniques that takes years to learn. A college degree in Marine biology does help immensely + Professional fishing background.The closest thing you could do with no experience you could help on a charter boat and be a deckhand to start.

[@Dman9fp]

Organic chemistry is hell. Read a few books, fish a lot, learn Way too much about tides/ pressure/wind/ etc. Changes, most likely loads more invaluable than a fancy extremely expensive piece of paper based largely on outdated textbooks

[@theresacoles7104]

I’m currently in a co-op with the ministry of forestry in the seed production branch and I work with forestry technicians. It’s a really great outdoor season job and if you don’t know if you want to get a degree it’s a great way to learn more about the forestry industry.

[@joeingles5546]

Are you doing co op through a high school program?

[@joeingles5546]

I'm interested in environmental co op programs

[@jeffreygaughan9069]

Really interesting. I especially liked the part about wildlife photography; I've always liked photography, and have recently begun thinking of doing wildlife photography as a part-time thing. Other positions that were cool include forestry technician, agriculture worker, and Fish & Wildlife officer.

[@kristina_lynn]

Thanks for sharing!

[@Devora_Shadowolf]

I've started my journey through college towards a science-related degree but I have no idea what job or career I want after graduation so your videos have been amazingly helpful in showing me the direction of careers and jobs I would be more interested in. Thank you for your hard work!

[@sergel02]

Fish and game warden sounds really interesting and unique.

[@Dman9fp]

Outdoors cop, at least here in FL lol

[@mariahsart]

Wow... sucks I'm 29 now and trying to change careers. :( I had no idea there were things like Conservations Corps.

[@sunnygal]

You’re not at the end of your rope, you’re still very very young. Try it. One day you’ll wish you had!

[@kevinocana347]

So I just found your channel and as someone studying to be a Lab Technician, I really appreciate this. I've been having a bit of a hard time deciding on where I'd like to focus my career, volunteer ideas, etc.. your videos have been super helpful. I really appreciate your content. Keep up the great work!

[@kristina_lynn]

Glad I could help!

[@julianay]

This video was extremely helpful because in and after college I can use these jobs as starter careers for experience to hopefully be a wildlife biologist or marine ecologist.

[@johnglenndin3577]

I'm really inspired by your videos and this really helped me to pursue BSES in college, I'm hoping that this career is for me.

[@haleycanales]

Perf for me!! Working on my degree in enviro-sci at ucsc.. looooove the teal bracelets 💙more videos like this would be great, didn’t know about half these jobs so supa helpful!!!!

[@infinityandmore6438]

Do you know of any remote part-time jobs that college students could apply too?

[@calliearmstrong7872]

I get SO freaking excited when you post a new video!! 🤩

[@Dman9fp]

I'm done aquatic weed control that was okay mixed bag pretty heavy work in the summer here in Florida, mosquito control overall pretty good unless your management is bad but that's pretty much any job, I've also heard park rangers are the first ones to be let go whenever theres shut Downs

[@RiverWolf9]

Super helpful, thank you!

[@dhruvmarri3703]

18 years old, highschool graduate and want t join the military eventually. I was thinking about starting my life from here!

[@LouSassle789]

In SC you have to have a 2 year degree or be well connected. Rich parents help too.

[@zestyraccoon813]

1:47 Wow, that elephant is fast!

[@ethanhutzler82]

I hope to get one of these after I leave from the military

[@laranicole808]

👏😊Thank you for this!!

[@owenlee5963]

Love the brackets

[@lemon_tea.1138]

Thank you so so much for this 🙏!!You are truly the best 😌💚!

[@kristina_lynn]

You are so welcome

[@Qwerytoo]

@@kristina_lynn O title of happiness and beauty, a kind greeting, I wish you success and lasting happiness in this world and the hereafter, and that all wishes come true for you.🌿🌷🌿🌷

[@lor431]

Love you for this!

[@abbysmith927]

Hi! Just wondering what your opinion is on getting an online ecology degree? I’ve been watching your videos for a while now, and I truly enjoy the information you share! 💜

[@Dannytube46]

Thanks for making this video

[@quantumvisualizations]

I'm looking at calif state parks and rec. They do require at least 6 months prior exp or 15 semester credits in forestry. So you still need school and exp just for entry level. I see the F T program is 2 years

[@海-i4i]

great video! So my dad is an environmental technician in Morocco and he have been working as one for the past 20 so years I’m wondering whether finding a job related to his career in the Usa is possible

[@premmathew8438]

Wow!! This video was a great one! But mentioning the minimum wage for each of these jobs would’ve really helped! :))

[@Rillikual]

Thank you! That was a very informative video for something I was not aware of so many careers, and potential programs for so many fields. Best of luck to y'all and be safe please

[@ARLITAGARDEN]

Thank you soo much for sharing your knowledge i always love to watch your new upload.

[@savannahdavis1495]

Love your channel! At first I was going to go to school for nursing, but wasn’t sure, then a came across your channel and it changed my mind and now I’m majoring in Environmental Science Technology. I’ve been kind of nervous though because I’m going for my associates and this is my last year and I’m stressing because it seems like a lot of jobs in the field want a bachelors or higher but maybe working at these places would make my resume look better? Idk.

[@TimTim__]

Hey.. what’s the update now? You graduated?

[@alfredflorin4419]

Really nice one! Thank you!

[@satorugojo5348]

Although i'm pursuing Btech cse but i have no interest in it, My dream is to become a Wildlife biologist ....

[@jrewing1512]

Me too. I already mt Assoicate in Science.

[@laffilmfest3759]

Thank u for great info!!!!

[@markg3305]

Wardens are required to have a bachelor's degree in most states also

[@kristina_lynn]

I don't live in the US so I can't speak to them, but good to know

[@benjamin1659]

Thank you much ma'am

[@abbymercier970]

Very helpful video! I’m looking forward to the next step to be a forest ranger someday

[@kristina_lynn]

You can do it!

[@BruteChews]

What’s bothering me is that I want an outdoor job, but something is blocking me from being interested. I’m scared to admit that I feel less intelligent than average. Don’t really bring much to the conversation. Didn’t read a lot growing up. I just feel empty in the brain. I’m being honest. There are so many different paths I could go in life, but this is why I’m stuck at square one. Is there something I can do alone and make money?

[@bunnyman6321]

Good stuff

[@tunafisch5431]

That bird at the very end though, having a nice time bopping on the log 😂 hah

[@kristina_lynn]

Right?! It's called an American dipper and we were pretty excited about seeing one, they are just precious!!

[@tunafisch5431]

Thanks for telling me! I love that bird so much now. 😂 so darn cute, hope to see one some day!

[@MadDogRyan]

I'm considering going to university for zoology so I can work with big fluffy dangerous buddies in the forest and take care of them at a sanctuary foxes, wolves, and bears are all animals I want to pet

[@SerenitySphereExplorers]

Does a arborist (arboriculture) Count as one?

[@amaltoms4206]

Does studying environmental science involve a lot of chemistry? Please respond

[@Coldbreezed]

A fair bit, at least general chem and chem of solutions etc, stuff like that

[@jrewing1512]

I had to Gen Chem 1 and Gen Chem 2. I don't care for Chemistry but I passed it.

[@sarahkhayyatzadeh3143]

A bit, but definitely not more than 2-3 classes! I just have to take 2 for a B.S. in Environmental Science. It’s really the concepts of chemistry that help you understand other important concepts you’ll come across in Environmental Science. Don’t be intimidated by it!

[@KitkatKate333]

Hi, student in Alberta here! In my program it depends on your program and course choices. Focusing on soil especially requires chem knowledge but for something like wildlife/plant ecologist/biologist it might not be necessary (it depends on the program though- check your course listing!).

[@johnnyphoenix1223]

These videos are entertaining and educational thank you but if somebody were wanting a career only working outside in the field and the money wasn’t as important as staying in nature of course making enough to survive is relevant but not the most important a video would come in handy..... thanks again

[@naturedegree5671]

Thanks for excellent video friend fantastic and lovely presentation Friend With best of wishes and love friend

[@Bangandthedirtisgone]

Anyone know what the options are here in the UK? I've WWOOFED before, volunteered in a wildlife hospital and keep finding voluntary positions but nothing I can access that's paid. I'm not young, I'm 40 but I want to work with animals and/or in nature just kinda left it late. No degree and the idea of Uni turns me right off.

[@timwilson2920]

Fires are going to be growing in intensity, moving forward ?

[@jkdaprynce]

I’m tired of hearing the ringing, buzzing, beeping and harsh white noise of factory jobs and or retail I’d rather hear the birds chirp for 8 hours.

[@BishopWestt]

Factsssss

[@nikhilmishra1262]

Please suggest or advice future ofter masters in zoology

[@marksmith5468]

what job would u recommend for a m 58 looking for a career change. im n retail n marketing for over 30 yrs n need something different but have no idea what. im doing research on it but no luck so far.

[@trevormcphee6214]

wardens and fish and game officers require a degree in canada

[@nicholaslopez6384]

2:16

[@rifakutti...mashaallah4462]

It's very good 👍.......super

[@JJ-xi5or]

I want to do something like this, but where i live, im going to have to join the military at 18 first

[@brotha-nature2244]

What do you think about online college?

[@bababooey4772]

I don't want a desk job . I wanna live and breathe outdoors. I am 20 years old from India currently pursuing Computer Science Engineering. Even though I liked coding when I started learning it. I am not sure if I would like the job as a techie. I always feel like myself when out in nature. I don't know what the job opportunities are in this field and also how to convince my parents that this is my passion.

[@ereHeuqibmazoM]

I’d like to go around a large piece of land without people on it patrolling whilst living on the land. Is this a job? I grew up on 1300+acres with just three people including myself so even though I now live within a city I know the ways of the land and can easily backpack anywhere and start fires catch food build I have worked in a multitude of genres of work to grow my knowledge base. I work best alone and with animals I once pet a completely wild cow elk by sneaking on my belly into the herd slowly over the course of an afternoon (I was youngin and was exploring the surrounding lands until supper) it was asleep but rolled onto its back after a few strokes of its side. I held my breathe so intensely as all that was needed was for one eye to open or for one of the surrounding to smell me. I waited until I felt ill and it grew dim and then began my backward crawl. Once home well past sundown papa was furious until he noticed my grin non diminishing. As I told him his eyes grew with tears and he just said well done and grinned at me with such warmth. I felt proud yet also in trouble within that moment I learnt a new value.

[@kristina_lynn]

Backcountry ranger or private land manager?

[@cameroncarpenter3219]

Here in Georgia an associates degree is required for game Warden

[@kristina_lynn]

Thanks for the input for any Georgia viewers!

[@sachingupta0501]

Thanks, nice I 😍

[@jrewing1512]

My future career is being a herpetologist.

[@mateofoscoli6374]

I found this video searching "offseason jobs for wildland firefighters" could serve as a secondary title.

[@kristina_lynn]

Wow that's random that it came up for that search but hope it helps!

[@fracritel]

Worthy cause

[@ryananderson2004]

How would you get paid being a wildlife photographer

[@Dman9fp]

Exactly lol, be a part time 'night shift worker' ;-)

[@mothdust785]

Is the fish and wildlife warden officer ...the same as wild life stae trooper ? I believe there is an age dead line (not sure)

[@cassidyh3047]

yes, it's a branch of law enforcement! so you have to meet the same credentials as a police officer.

[@sapphirology]

Wildlife collection now has polar bears too, I heard.

[@fionablom4309]

I have a passion for art and for biology but I’m having a hard time choosing for school, I’m 3 years into an art degree but I’m having serious thoughts about making a mistake and wasting my time and money on this degree. Do you think it would be a safe bet to double major in biology and art? I just don’t know what I want to do with my life but I want it to be meaningful and enjoyable.

[@BeAtLeBaBeS]

Hey, defs do both of you can manage. From my experience graduating with an Art Bachelors Degree I’m here 3 years later looking into a new degree, wish I had both under my belt already. Then if you find you like one more than the other you can always specialize in that for more schooling afterward 😁. Hope this helps! Good luck whatever you choose.

[@thephenom724]

Question: say if I wanted to build my own nature preserve (like wide scale or something like that). Would that be something that would require a degree or can I just do it without one?

[@kristina_lynn]

Depends, if you are the one buying the property you can do whatever you want and self teach yourself. If you are trying to get hired as a land manager on someone else's property they'll probably want to see a degree or lots of experience

[@elbuddy]

About to get my degree in Environmental Science, do you recommend getting experience on one of these jobs first? Or should I look into entry level positions. I live in San Antonio and really don’t know how competitive it is. I’m open to relocate though.

[@kristina_lynn]

I would take what you can get for your first job! Maybe try for the closest thing to your dream field, and if that doesn't pan out widen your search. Its really normal for the first job to be very difficult to get (I must have sent out hundreds of applications) but maybe its a different market then when I graduated

[@jamesglover9668]

I’m 40 you think I can still do these jobs?

[@brandonyang9139]

Can you make a video about how you feel about gray wolves being delisted from the endangered species list?

[@akibchowdhury6892]

hey kristina i am 21 from Bangladesh i have been completed diploma from electronics .i love adventure also i am taking ielts preparation for my tertiary level education hope i will go overseas can i get this environment major ?

[@UpNorthOutWest]

Here in Washington you aboustly need a degree to be a game warden..

[@ruwahncoetzee6190]

Lumberjack? Sell them logs, get the money flowing.

[@DontAssume123]

Mommy I wanna be a wildlife guardian!!!!

[@JJ-xi5or]

Tf

[@gokulakrishnan.s5811]

I can join in this job

[@codedillerjones7861]

I was just thinking when I was watching your tracking thing for the elephants I think it's a bad idea to track them. all somebody that wants to poach them has to do is donate and then they can know where elephants are but hopefully nobody does that

[@yamahawsome9335]

Logging?

[@MohitSharma-wr9te]

Hey.. Lovely video as usual... I had two qs in mind.. Firstly I want to do something around in nature along with my main course of neuroscience.. Bcz I luv being in nature.. So maybe if u have any kinda advices:). Also I have developed a kinda interest in marine archaeology. .. Can I like manage to do it if I do a simple bachelors in it?

[@haketyu7891]

CAN U PLS REVIEW DAN SCHNEIDER?! He lives with a lion pride and claims he's a part of it -_-

[@SureshBabu-hj5by]

Hi

[@Sanchesrulez]

eyes: they are green

[@DontAssume123]

I can't sit at a computer for my career please lordy lord NO

[@mudeers3571]

The dislikers are not humanss, bots