P and R Long Island Park Comm
440 Montauk HighwayGreat River , NY 11739
Division/Unit: OPRHP Bayard Cutting Arboretum SP
Web Site:
www.bayardcuttingarboretum.com
Horticultural Intern (ID: 106386) for Summer 2018
Agency/Facility
Great River , NY 11739
Proposal Information
Description:
Horticultural interns will receive practical, hands-on experience in all phases of ground maintenance, landscape design and enhancement of a diverse plant collection within the 691 acre Bayard Cutting Arboretum. A typical internship will rotate around the arboretum working 2 week rotations in each of the collections: Holly Collection, Perennial Garden, Woodland Garden, CSA Farm, Pinetum, Westbrook Walled Garden, Conifer Garden Special Projects, and General Grounds. General duties will include planting, pruning, and watering, weeding, mulching, collections management and garden renovation. This is a paid internship.
Skills:
Hands on Field Work
Design skills
Background in plant cultivation
Internship Areas: Agriculture, Environmental Conservation, Scientific Research
Logistical Information
Payment? Paid
Number of Hours: 30 or more
Location: Suffolk
Number of Interns Needed: 7
Desired Candidate Profile
Preferred Standing Junior
Minimum Standing: Sophomore
Degree Concentrations: Agricultural Studies, Environmental Studies, Natural Science, Recreational Studies