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College & University Internship Program

Longwood Gardens offers excellent horticulture internship opportunities for college students to gain practical experience, learn horticultural career skills and study horticulture in one of the world's premier public display gardens.

Each intern specializes in one of 15 horticulture or education internship areas throughout the garden. Internship opportunities range in length from 3 or 12 months. Please note that some positions have minimum length requirements. For more information on specific internships, please contact The Undergraduate office, at: EDU-Studies@longwoodgardens.org.

Longwood offers a Rotational Summer Internship in Public Horticulture, an opportunity for college and university students completing their sophomore or junior year. Click the link above for a detailed description of this unique opportunity.

Qualifications

The program is open to current college students and individuals who have graduated within the past year and are legally able to work in the United States. All interns must have a valid driver's license. International students may look into Longwood's International Gardener Training Program.

Application

Download the application (in Microsoft Word format).

Completed applications must be received at Longwood Gardens by February 1 for May and June start dates and May 1 for September start dates.

Contact

For more information and specific starting dates, contact The Undergraduate office, at 610-388-5401 or e-mail EDU-Studies@longwoodgardens.org.

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Programs & Upcoming Educational Opportunities

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Summer Camps

Registration now open!

The Gardens are the perfect place to expand young guests' horizons with a variety of fun and innovative programs.

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International Trials Conference

September 16–20

Registration now open! Join horticulture professionals from around the globe as they converge to discuss current research and trialing techniques.

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Course Registration Now Open

Broaden your world by learning in ours

Registration is now open for our 2013 Continuing Education courses!

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