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High School Summer Internship Program
The Longwood Gardens High School Summer Internship Program is an eight-week experience available to tenth- and eleventh-graders enrolled in Horticulture Programs in the region.
Work and Student Activities
The internship program begins in late June and ends in August. The interns work five days a week with other students and Longwood staff members to learn gardening techniques, and to share responsibilities in various areas of public horticulture. The interns are paid an hourly rate for the time they work. Students work in all safe weather conditions including light rain, hot, and cold temperatures, etc. There are opportunities through the week for the interns to attend lectures and/or field trips to other area gardens.
Hands-on Training
Students rotate throughout the garden and experience indoor and outdoor horticulture. The interns work closely with Longwood employees and with other students.
Requirements
A career interest in horticulture and enrollment in horticulture classes offered by the student’s high school are prerequisites.
While at Longwood Gardens, students are expected to obey safety policies, exhibit a strong work ethic and eagerness to learn, and have good attendance.
Apply
Download the application (in Microsoft Word format).
For more information contact Student Programs at 610-388-5401 or EDU-Studies@longwoodgardens.org
Programs & Upcoming Educational Opportunities
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Longwood Graduate Program Symposium
March 2, 2012
The 2012 Longwood Graduate Program Annual Symposium brings together the best of zoo and garden expertise to discover how public gardens and other institutions can inspire their audiences to care and advocate for conservation.
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Today's Horticulture Symposium
Friday, February 3
Enjoy this daylong symposium boasting a diverse lineup of speakers and featuring a plant sale.
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Clivia Show
March 17 & 18
Enjoy this colorful show of unique plants, including a special display of Chinese clivia, presented by the North American Clivia Society.
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Professional Gardener Program
Longwood's immersive, tuition-free, two-year program combines a rigorous academic curriculum with hands-on learning.
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