The internship program welcomes exceptionally qualified students from horticulture, landscape architecture, botany, turfgrass science, education, GIS and other related fields. In working closely with staff, interns gain insight into all levels of garden operations. Interns are provided with strong mentorship and often develop professional relationships that last well beyond their final day in the garden. Since exposure to other professionals and institutions are invaluable learning tools, educational trips and work exchanges with other gardens, nurseries and green organizations are an integral part of the experience.
While many candidates opt for a summer internship, we occasionally accept interns in spring and fall, even some up to a year in duration. Horticulture, plant records, maintenance and education internships are currently offered. On-site housing and a monthly stipend are provided.
Welcome to our new class of interns!
Alexzondrea Harrison
Education Intern
Alexzondrea graduated from Winthrop University in 2019 with a B.A. in Environmental Studies and a minor in Health. She has a passion for all things environmental and sustainability related and enjoy sharing her knowledge with others in order to bring awareness and spark change. She loves to plan events and workshops centered around self-care and the environment. In her free time she loves cooking, being in nature, and spending time with her animals.
Explore one of the following links to learn further information about each intern program:
2020 6-month Education Internship – FILLED
2020 Summer Greenhouse Internship – FILLED
2020 Summer Horticulture Internship – FILLED
2020 Seasonal Educator Internship – FILLED
2020 3-month Maintenance Internship – FILLED