Internships

Longwood Gardens offers excellent horticulture internship opportunities for students to gain practical experience, learn horticultural skills and study plants in one of the world’s finest horticulture display gardens. Our horticulture internship programs serve individuals of varied interests and backgrounds. Interns and international students receive free housing and a generous wage or stipend.

For questions and specific starting dates about the horticulture internship program, contact Student Programs Coordinator Mark Richardson at 610-388-1000 ext. 501 or e-mail at mrichardson@longwoodgardens.org

The Buds and the Bees

Pollination & the Secret Lives of Plants

Join us for our year-long changing exhibit, which delves into the sights, sounds and science of pollination.


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Photography Bugs

Saturdays, August 15 & 22; 8:00 am to 12:00 pm

Focus on nature and the season's abundant pollinators in this hands-on digital photography workshop instructed by a professional nature photographer.


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Healthy Habitat Designs

Thursdays, August 20-September 3; 5:00 to 7:00 pm

Explore the characteristics of a healthy habitat in this three-part course.



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2009 Continuing Education Course Catalog

The 2009 course catalog is here! Call 610-388-1000 ext. 559 to be added to the catalog mailing list. Be sure to register early--many classes sell out.


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